CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and the University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines (USTP) inaugurated the Built Environment Laboratory (BEL) on May 28 at the USTP Cagayan de Oro campus. The facility will serve…
KABACAN, Cotabato – The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in partnership with the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), officially launched the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC) in Kabacan, Cotabato on June 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the development of Mindanao’s textile industry. As the first facility of…
MANILA – People in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 Sarangani earthquake on Monday should expect aftershocks and stay evacuated until the tsunami warning is lifted, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “People should stay away from damaged buildings, and check for cracks,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine…
EARTHQUAKE. Learners and teachers conduct an emergency evacuation at the Garang Elementary School after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit parts of Mindanao during the opening of classes on Monday (June 8, 2026). The Department of Education (DepEd) said classes in all levels are suspended in quake-affected areas. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) MANILA – Classes in all…
As many areas continue to experience intense morning heat and sudden afternoon rains, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) continues to step up its efforts to provide timely updates about the country’s weather and climate. In response to many questions from the public after Episode 8 of Tekno PreSyensya, the…
Sugarcane farmers of the Bukidnon Farmers CARP Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BUKIFCARB MPC) in Don Carlos, Bukidnon continue to produce quality muscovado sugar as a source of livelihood and community pride, yet operational challenges and production bottlenecks can limit their efficiency and growth potential. To better understand these needs and identify appropriate interventions, the Department of…
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…
Under the visionary leadership of Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan, PhD, the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST XII) Food Safety Team, in active collaboration with the Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI-RTC XII), successfully conducted the “Training of Trainers on Cacao Post-Harvest Management, Processing, and Marketing” on May…
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), under the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, served as resource speakers during the “Capturing Stories through the Lens: Basic Photography and Photojournalism Training” organized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Regional Office No. 1 (TESDA RO1), headed by Regional Director…
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,…
