The Department of Science and Technology – Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST PSTO) Batanes, represented by Science Research Specialist Joy Ann Mina-Horlina, conducted a specialized training session on Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Tubho Tea in Sabtang, Batanes. The training was attended by members of the Tubho Processors Association, the Sabtang Food Processors Association, and other interested…
The office of Congress representative Jose Manuel “Joeman” Alba of the 1st District of Bukidnon and the Department of Science and Technology brings Silyang Pinoy in Bukidnon through a series of trainings for local furniture makers in the 1st district of the province. On July 11-16, 53 attendees actively participated and were able to produce…
HUANGSHAN CITY, China – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) deputy secretary general Anna Reboniol said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, particularly with government support. “That is one of the objectives of the RCEP — to help MSMEs to go into the mainstream of regional trade, let them…
Retirement may be the last thing on the minds of the young and employed. However, BDO Unibank advises them to start saving for it already to secure a more comfortable post-employment life.
By Anna Leah Gonzales The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees Philippine economic growth to moderately pick up in 2024 to 2025, backed by lower inflation and the gradual easing of the country’s monetary policy. “Growth is expected to accelerate in 2024-25, supported by disinflation, and gradually declining borrowing costs as monetary policy normalizes,” stated a…
THE 2023 Kilusan ng Bagong Lipunan (KBL) North Luzon Conference became livelier with the launch of Miss KBL and band competitions during the event in Mabalacat, Pampanga recently. It was likewise a happy occasion with the personal appearance of former jukebox queen and ex- vice governor of Camarines Sur, Imelda Papin. The event held at…
To intensify disaster risk reduction, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Local Government Unit of Mambajao signs Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to install early warning devices in strategic locations of the municipality. The MOA provisions the deployment of the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) developed Automatic Rain Gauge and Water Level Monitoring System as well as the installation of a communication system.
Salceda urges Senate to pass senior’s universal pension, vows to help source out funds House Ways and Means Committee chair Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has urged the Senate to approve the proposed Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens Act (House Bill 10423 which he said is fiscally sustainable, and pledged to source out funds for it. The bill…
A landmark law providing for a comprehensive legal framework aimed at ensuring nuclear energy safety and governance in the Philippines has been enacted, thanks to the efforts of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano. This after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (Republic Act No. 12305) into law on…
The staff of DOST Northern Mindanao continue to enhance their skills to deliver exceptional service to clients. Just last week, they engaged in a series of capacity-building sessions aimed at strengthening expertise, improving efficiency, and ensuring that the agency’s operations remain client-centered. On August 4–6, our two Assistant Regional Directors and one Provincial Director participated…
