All enrolled college students both from public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) who have a passion for creating short films are encouraged to join the short filmmaking competition of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in line with the Communications Month Celebration this October. In a Facebook post, the PCO said that interested student-filmmakers must…
Driven to boost rice production and supply in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to utilize the excess collections of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to assist rice farmers. In a recent meeting with DA officials, President Marcos said the RCEF excess collection beyond the P10…
Despite the constant harassment, Filipino troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea are in high morale and in good spirits, much inspired to work harder to make sure the national interest is protected, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Col. Medel Aguilar. “They are very much inspired because, first,…
With the start of the harvest season for rice, members of farmers’ associations across the country welcomed the recent increase in the buying price of palay, aimed at helping farmers earn more. Cesar Daayata, president of Paradise Village CARP Beneficiaries and Farmer-Irrigators Association (PAVICABEFIA) in Wao, Lanao del Sur, has expressed their group’s gratitude to…
The drop in oil prices in the world market is a welcome news to consumers as it is expected to translate into lower fuel costs and subsequently, reduced pressure on inflation, a chief economist said on Saturday. In a news forum in Quezon City, Rizal Commercial and Banking Corp. (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort said…
By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Philippine Renewables Corporation (PNOC RC), heralding the installation of a state-of-the-art Photovoltaic (PV) rooftop system at the DOST main building. This unprecedented collaboration between DOST and PNOC RC signifies a major stride…
Twenty-four mayors from region 10 mark a unified commitment towards a more disaster-resilient Mindanao through the simultaneous signing of a memorandum of understanding with DOST on October 4, 2023 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City during the opening day of the HANDA Pilipinas Expo. In the presence of the DOST Secretary, Dr….
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), led by Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. and Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Sancho A. Mabborang, recently presented the first ever Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MoCCoV) in Mindanao to the provincial government of Camiguin and the local government unit (LGU) of Mambajao at the New Provincial Capitol Building….
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will spearhead a Campus Caravan and competitions among college students in celebration of the “Communications Month 2023” this October. The PCO’s conduct of Campus Caravan will feature activities such as putting up of exhibition booths, media information literacy workshops, creative contests and competitions, panel discussions, Konsyerto sa Palasyo campus auditions,…
Over 10,000 rice farmers from the province of Capiz will be receiving financial aid through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) program this year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Friday. “Ngayong 2023, mahigit sampung libong benepisyaryo mula sa inyong lalawigan ang nakatakdang makatanggap ng tulong pinansiyal sa ilalim ng Rice Farmers Financial Assistance…
