DOTr seeks to fast-track rail projects through Japanese aid

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) looks forward to fast-track major railway projects in the country through technical and financial assistance from the Japanese government. In a recent meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japanese Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista expressed optimism their discussions will help expedite the  ongoing construction of several big-ticket rail…

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𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗦𝗙𝘃 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Department of Science and Technology-Region 1 (DOST Region 1), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office-Ilocos Sur (PSTO-IS), awarded 𝗔𝗦𝗙𝘃 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 as part of its 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. This project aims to enhance the city’s capability to combat African Swine Fever (ASF) through…

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US, UAE donate humanitarian aid for Carina victims

The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have extended humanitarian aid to the Philippines for Filipino families ravaged by the recent onslaught of super typhoon Carina and an intensified “habagat” or southwest monsoon. The UAE government turned over its donations in a ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on July 30. The donation included 2,464 packs or bags of…

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PBBM: GOVT MAKING USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR BETTER DISASTER RESPONSE AND RESILIENCY; ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Wednesday the administration’s call for making climate change a vital component of the national policies as called on the Filipino people to join the government in bolstering country’s disaster preparedness, recovery and resiliency.   “We must make sure that we apply our knowledge on climate change to every…

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BDO’s ASEAN Sustainability Bond supports livelihood opportunities for Filipino riders

Through its partnership with Unistar Credit and Finance Corporation, a nationwide financing company, BDO Unibank (BDO) has supported 68,409 workers to acquire motorcycles used for delivery, logistics and transport services. These units were purchased through Transcycle, Unistar’s motorcycle retail brand with 280 branches, 55% located in Visayas and Mindanao, reflecting a strong presence in underserved areas where access to credit remains limited….

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MTRCB junks SMNI’s appeals

MANILA – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Friday reaffirmed its decision to suspend the television programs “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” and “Laban Kasama ang Bayan”, and dismissed the motions for reconsideration (MR) filed by SMNI. The MTRCB’s initial decision to suspend the two programs stemmed from multiple complaints regarding the…

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Towards a Smarter Cagayan Valley: Tuguegarao City Backs MOA Signing for ODeSSEE Project.

The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 02 (DOST R02), led by Regional Director Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera and represented by Dr. Raquel B. Santos, participated in the Committee Meeting to deliberate on the Draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Local Government Unit of Tuguegarao City, DOST R02, Isabela State University (ISU),…

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