#WeMenWeave breaks gender stereotypes in local weaving

Weaving has long been closely associated with Filipino women, but across the country, Filipino men are also helping to preserve the craft, carry forward indigenous traditions, and build livelihoods through local handloom weaving. According to the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) DigiTELAzation’s SalinHabi Mobile App, an online registry of local…

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PTFOMS Hails Court’s Acquittal of Bacolod Journalist in Libel Case

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) applauds the Bacolod City Regional TrialCourt Branch 53’s decision to acquit journalist Erwin “Ambo” Delilan, formerly of SunStar-Bacolod,after nearly two decades of legal proceedings. The court determined the prosecution failed to prove libel charges beyond a reasonable doubt, chargesthat arose in 2005. Delilan’s reporting on a dispute…

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1 missing, 58 Filipinos accounted for in massively lethal Hong Kong fire

Some 58 Filipinos residing in the razed Tai Po high-rise residential condominium buildings in Hong Kong have been confirmed safe and accounted for, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong recently assured. In its latest update, the foreign service post, however, said one domestic worker is still missing while another is recuperating in a hospital….

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NAST PHL, DOST launches Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting 2024

The National Academy of Science and Technology – Philippines (NAST PHL), in cooperation with the regional offices of DOST in Mindanao organized the Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting (MRSM) 2024 on May 08-09, 2024 at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.  With the theme, “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to…

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1M trees planted in Sorsogon under ‘Kalikasan’ program

By Connie Calipay  LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Sorsogon has planted and nurtured more than one million trees across the province over one year under its “Kalikasan” program to help fight climate change. Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information office head, said the province surpassed its target to plant one million seedlings from May 15,…

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Preserving Tradition through Science DOST Secretary Solidum Witnesses How Innovation Colors the Future of Future of Filipino Silk Weaving in Misamis Oriental

On October 20, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. visited the ABAI (Ayala Beneficiaries Association, Inc.) Weavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative and the Philippine Textile Research Institute’s (PTRI) Natural Dyes Hub in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, where culture and innovation merge to sustain the province’s rich silk weaving heritage. A beneficiary of…

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BDONB’s community day and financial wellness training, a big help to Bataan

Teachers and micro-entrepreneurs in the towns of Balanga, Dinalupihan, and Morong in Bataan have gained more knowledge on financial management through the community day and financial wellness trainings conducted by BDO Network Bank. BDO Network Bank (BDONB), the community bank of BDO, visited remote communities in Bataan to conduct financial trainings on proper budgeting, saving,…

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DOST Engages Media on Programs, Innovations Ahead of 2025 NSTW

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…

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