December 27, 2024 — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 concluded 2024 on a high note with the Review and Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC) Meeting cum SETUP iFund Awarding Ceremony. The event celebrated the year’s achievements while laying the groundwork for an impactful 2025. One of the event’s highlights is the awarding…
Baguio City – The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) have successfully hosted two major science-led events, the HANDA Pilipinas Luzon Leg 2025 and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from August 7 to 9 at the Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. The twin events gathered leaders from…
More than 150 local government units and various communication groups enhance disaster communication skills through the recently conducted DOST-led forum, “MAGHANDA: Communicating Hazards, Risks, and Early Warning Forum.” The Department of Science and Technology in region 10, in partnership with its attached agencies, DOST PAGASA and DOST PHIVOLCS, bring MAGHANDA Forum to LGU Information officers…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has ordered the deployment of teams to monitor safe water and food handling to avoid a repeat of the diarrhea scare during the 2023 holiday season here. Magalong said the city has doubled its disease prevention efforts as tourism activities peak during the Christmas and new year…
BAGUIO CITY — Over 300 young men and women who compose the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2028 underwent the incorporation rites at the Borromeo Fields, Fort del Pilar, here recently. The incorporation rites signified the formal integration of the members of PMA “Sigasig sa Labanan Kalasag ng Sinilangan (Siglab Kasilag)” Class 2028 into…
Like a mentor watching their students rise to success, DOST Northern Mindanao is proud of Heaven’s Bakehaus for turning small beginnings into a big success story. From a humble ₱5,000 capital and a team of three in 2012, Heaven’s Bakehaus has grown into a nationally recognized MSME. Owned and managed by Mr. Marc T. Claro…
The Philippines’ estimated visitor revenue receipts have reached more than P280 billion in the first half of 2024. Based on the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) latest statistical monitoring report, tourism earnings from inbound visitors from January 1 to June 30, 2024 have hit P282.17 billion. The figure is 32.81% higher than the P212.47 billion revenue recorded in the same period last year. In a statement, Tourism Secretary Christina…
REDUCE MARINE POLLUTION. Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN Kjell Tormod Pettersen (4th from right), Research Director of the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) Dr. Marianne Olsen (2nd from right), and Executive Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) Indonesia Dr. Arisman (right) during the launch of ASEANO Project Phase 2 (2023-2027). (Antara-HO-Norwegian Mission to…
WAYBACK in 2011, an entrepreneur sat in a four-cornered room, was listening, and passionately processing the talk of Engr. Rosemarie Garcia of the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) on complimentary. This happened during a food in a technology forum hosted by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 1 (DOST 1). Later, that…
MAKATI CITY — Makati City Mayor Abby Binay led the inauguration of the Makati Columbarium located along Kalayaan Avenue corner Nicanor Garcia St. in Barangay Valenzuela. “At last, Makatizens now have a facility that offers a decent place to lay their loved ones to rest. The Makati Columbarium offers services at affordable rates, while promoting safety,…
