The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has belied earlier reports that 10 Filipinos died in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that rocked Thailand and Myanmar on Friday. The tremors were als0 felt in adjoining areas including India and China. In its latest advisory on Saturday, the Embassy called the report as “false information” and said it has…
Quezon City Mayor Josefina “Joy” Belmonte will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25 at 8:00 a.m. The event will take place at the EDSA People Power Monument, located at the corner of EDSA and White Plains. Mayor Belmonte will be joined…
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is on the right track in providing affordable rice in the market, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon. Edillon said in a Malacañang press briefing on Tuesday that the Marcos administration is now coming up with “economies of scale,” which will eventually…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed on Tuesday the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify support to provinces less affected by the El Niño phenomenon to increase food production as the administration vowed continued assistance to the most vulnerable sectors even as inflation eased in October. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation in…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Viet Nam. In a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, President Marcos said the official engagements and discussions between the Philippines and Viet Nam two years ago are now bearing fruit. “We…
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) said three Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Teams (PEMATs) are ready to help in the post-earthquake response in Myanmar and Thailand. Following the news about the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighboring Thailand, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa immediately instructed the PEMATs to be…
The Science and Technology Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk (STARBOOKS) is an innovation of the DOST Science and Technology Information Institute.
Expressing gratitude for the initiative, Dr. Ellen A. Azuelo, Education Program Supervisor who is also the project leader, commended the DOST for its efficient and comprehensive project implementation process.
LGU Pangantucan’s Executive Assistant, Rolando Franco, also encouraged the other schools in the Municipality to avail the same project for inclusive education opportunities.
Dr. Ligaya S. Gonzales, School Principal of Pangantucan National High School, expressed hope that this intervention from the DOST would be followed by further support for STEM education in Pangantucan, fostering a strong foundation for the high school learners’ academic journey.
By providing accessible and up-to-date information, the project aims to empower students to pursue STEM courses and become valuable contributors to the S&T human capital of the country. With the collaborative efforts of the DOST, DepEd, and local educational institutions, the future of S&T education in Pangantucan is set to be brighter than ever before. (Rashia Mae Deva Paano/DOST 10)
SECURITY BREACH. National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (from left) show alleged spying equipment during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Manila on Jan. 20, 2025. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday…
The cash aid being provided by the government to rice retailers would greatly help small businesses overcome the effects of Executive Order (EO) No. 39 while the country awaits the palay harvest season, rice retailers said Monday. This developed as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) began the payout of Sustainable Livelihood Program…
Butuan City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations led by Undersecretary Sancho A. Mabborang once again expressed its unwavering dedication to strengthen the food safety measures and regulatory system in the country, today at the 1st Caraga Food Safety Summit.
