DOH finds funds for HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria amid global fund transition

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has assured it constantly tries to identify various sources of domestic financing to address the overall projected funding gap in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), malaria, and tuberculosis programs. The DOH, in partnership with the Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund (PCCM-GF),…

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CCC, French embassy vow cooperation on climate action

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Manila-based Embassy of France to the Philippines which also covers Micronesia, have vowed to further strengthen their development commitment and cooperation on climate action. CCC Vice Chair and Executive Director (VCED) Robert E.A. Borje and French envoy to Manila, Ambassador Michele Boccoz have met recently and exchanged priorities and strategies for implementing local climate action. “We express our gratitude to the government of…

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DOST R02 conducts SalikLakbay in Search for GIs

Cabarroguis, Quirino – DOST Region 02 thru the Provincial Science and Technology Office Quirino searches Grass Innovations for GRIND Project in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Cabarroguis. Ms. Rowena Guzman, Science Research Specialist II and GRIND focal person discussed the GRIND PROGRAM to processors and manufactures from the 17 barangays of Cabarroguis. The…

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PBBM OUTLINES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIF AT 10TH ASIA SUMMIT IN SINGAPORE

Putting up the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is the government’s way of tapping the country’s reserve for investment without increasing borrowings, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. told an Asian regional summit in Singapore.  President Marcos also outlined MIF investment opportunities in the Philippines. “We looked internally and saw what are the reserves that we have…

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Bukidnon Pineapple Jam Producer Earns FDA Certification with DOST Consultancy

Mama Nene Homemade Delights locally known as Paula’s Bukidnon Delight earns its Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) for its Pineapple Jam, through the consultancy and training services of the Department of Science and Technology.  The Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) is a requirement of the Food and Drug Administration for food products (beverages, water, canned…

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INDUSTRIALIST VICTOR LIM ELECTED AS NEW PRESIDENT OF FFCCCII

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) today April 6, 2025, announced the election of industrialist and philanthropist Victor Lim as its new President following a three-day biennial national convention and three rounds of voting by 800 delegates representing 170 Filipino Chinese business chambers and organizations. The…

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Innovate. Collaborate. Elevate. -DOST XII-PSTO Socot Highlights Startup and iHub Initiatives at South  Cotabato Business Conference 2026.

The Department of Science and Technology – SOCCSKSARGEN Region (DOST XII), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office – South Cotabato headed by Provincial Director Giselle Eve O. Siladan, proudly served as one of the resource speakers during the 2026 South Cotabato Federation of Local Chambers of Commerce Conference held in line with the celebration…

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Single mom’s love and foresight saves daughters after COVID-19 tragedy

Tuloy ang pangarap kapag may Plan B! BDO Life offers life insurance plans to protect against life’s uncertainties. See how Plan B can work for you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6kTbqAHUiU Cathy Santos, a courageous single mother, and small business owner, took decisive action to protect her daughters’ future amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Her story is a testament…

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Ready for adoption: Pinoy-made tech on disaster risk reduction at Handa Pilipinas Expo 2023

On a rainy Thursday morning, a momentous event took place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Officials from various government agencies, local government units, legislative offices, private sectors, and Filipino researchers and scientists gathered for the opening of the 1st leg of the Handa Pilipinas Expo 2023 that featured disaster risk reduction technologies….

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