Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has hailed the approval this week by the Bicameral Conference Committee of the bill seeking to modernize the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), which he principally authored and deemed crucial to his province. Salceda, who was among the members of the Bicam, said he had also submitted…
The Philippines has vowed to pursue a course of action “anchored on peace” as it secures its rights over the West Philippine Sea as it marks the 8th anniversary of the Arbitral Award victory over China on the contested area. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated its commitment to upholding the landmark ruling, saying it is a testament to Manila’s “unwavering commitment to the…
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Officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) convened with members of the local and national media during the 2025 NSTW Press Conference held on November 19 at La Preciosa, Arabella Place, Laoag City. The event provided an overview of what the public can expect at the upcoming National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week…
A Filipino professor and international postgraduate student in England bagged second place for the Queen Mary UK Best PhD in Robotics Award for inventing a novel sensor that could measure force, vibration, and temperature that could be used in telemedicine and telerobotics. Dr. Alexander Co Abad, who completed his doctoral degree in Computer Science and…
Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija and Angat Dam in Bulacan are now both below their minimum 180-meter water levels, reputedly their lowest recorded levels so far. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday recorded 179.23 meters water level in Angat, and 178.87 meters in Pantabangan. Both should have at least 180…
MANILA — Good news! The City Government of Manila will soon open its largest pharmacy warehouse in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH). Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, together with Manila Rep. Benny Abante, Jr., DOH Undersecretary Dr. Emmie Liza Perez-Chiong, and City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan led the groundbreaking ceremony at the Isidro Mendoza…
JAKARTA — The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB has reported at least 498 houses and three public facilities damaged by the eruption last March 18 of Mount Ruang in Sitaro Islands District, North Sulawesi. The head of BNPB’s Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, said that in addition to 135 mildly damaged houses and 363 moderately to severely damaged houses, two churches and…
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation projects the government will undertake shortly are expected to greatly boost the country’s tourism ijndustry. “Improving and modernizing our transport systems will be crucial at ensuring tourists enjoy their vacations that start with travel to and from their homes,” he said at the recent Travel Madness Expo 2024…
To ensure a well-executed and standout 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration, the Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) hosted a Curation Meeting on March 3, 2025, at Fort Ilocandia Hotel Resort. The meeting, initiated by DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, aimed to refine…
