MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned the public over false endorsements of health products through social media platforms. “The FDA reiterates that its officials and employees are without any color of right or authority to endorse health products regulated by the agency,” it said in a statement. In connection to this,…
CITY OF MALOLOS — In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Philippine liberation from Japanese occupation, documentary films from the SINEliksik Bulacan DocuFest were featured last December 9 in Ermita, Manila at “Kasaysayan sa MET,” a program by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)…
Senator Sonny Angara said there are now over 2,000 Value Added Tax (VAT)-exempt drugs for the prevention and management of specific illnesses, including some of the most prevalent among the public. Standing to benefit from this development are Filipinos suffering from cancer, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, mental illness, high cholesteroland tuberculosis who will now have more medicines available to…
ðµð‘¢ð‘–ð‘™ð‘‘ð‘–ð‘›ð‘” ð‘ ð‘šð‘Žð‘Ÿð‘¡ð‘’ð‘Ÿ ð‘Žð‘›ð‘‘ ð‘Ÿð‘’ð‘ ð‘–ð‘™ð‘–ð‘’ð‘›ð‘¡ ð‘ð‘œð‘šð‘šð‘¢ð‘›ð‘–ð‘¡ð‘–ð‘’ð‘ ð‘¡ℎð‘Ÿð‘œð‘¢ð‘”ℎ ð‘†ð‘ð‘–ð‘’ð‘›ð‘ð‘’, ð‘‡ð‘’ð‘ℎð‘›ð‘œð‘™ð‘œð‘”ð‘¦, ð‘Žð‘›ð‘‘ ð¼ð‘›ð‘›ð‘œð‘£ð‘Žð‘¡ð‘–ð‘œð‘›. ð—¦ð˜‚ð—¹ð˜ð—®ð—» ð—žð˜‚ð—±ð—®ð—¿ð—®ð˜ — ð—”ð—½ð—¿ð—¶ð—¹ ðŸðŸ°, ðŸ®ðŸ¬ðŸ®ðŸ² — The Department of Science and Technology – SOCCSKSARGEN, under the leadership of Regional Director ðƒð«. ð’ðšð¦ð¦ð² ð. ðŒðšð¥ðšð°ðšð§, ð‘ð€ðð„, ð‚ð„ð’ð„, through the Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO)–Sultan Kudarat led by Provincial Director ðŒð¬. ð™ðžð§ðšð¢ððš ðƒ. ð†ð®ð¢ðšð§ð¨, ðŒð’ðœ,…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally extended his condolences and sympathies to the wife of the 42-year-old Filipino who was killed on Saturday in the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a telephone call on Wednesday evening, President Marcos assured the wife that the Philippine government will provide all…
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the City of Taguig has no ghost projects, pointing to the city’s preliminary review of the Hall of Justice being built in Barangay Lower Bicutan. “Dito [sa Taguig] wala kaming sinasanto,” he said. Cayetano made the statement on April 28, 2026 after an inspection of the…
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)
BDO Unibank celebrates the 20th anniversary of BDO ShopMore Mastercard by relaunching it with exciting new benefits and three new vibrant card designs, which applicants can choose from when they sign up. The new BDO ShopMore Mastercard, made from 100% recycled plastic, now offers more rewards and fun. Benefits include a free first-year membership, 250…
The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) convened today to provide a status update on the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire incident, reporting that the fire is now 79.6% contained. In a press briefing, MMDA Chairman and concurrent MMDRRMC head Atty. Don Artes said the discussion focused on the situation on the ground,…
ALABANG, Muntinlupa City, April 7, 2026 — The 2026 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting officially opened on April 7, gathering leading scientists, policymakers, industry experts, and development stakeholders from across Luzon to advance science-driven solutions for sustainable development. Organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines in partnership with the Department of Science and…
