The Department of Science and Technology – Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST PSTO) Batanes, represented by Science Research Specialist Joy Ann Mina-Horlina, conducted a specialized training session on Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Tubho Tea in Sabtang, Batanes. The training was attended by members of the Tubho Processors Association, the Sabtang Food Processors Association, and other interested…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. thanked Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal on Friday for his openness to restart negotiations aimed at normalizing the Philippines-Kuwait through an initial meeting of the two countries’ foreign ministers, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday. The DFA said that the initial meeting of the two countries’ foreign…
THE regional office of the Department of Science and Technology recently conducted the SalikLakbay Solutions Mapping training and immersion in Ilocos Norte. The initiative, which was conducted through the Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development (GRIND) program of DOST-Region 1, was held on March 26 to 28 at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) campuses in…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its office in Region XII, has launched the Mindanao leg of its “Handa Pilipinas” initiative at the KCC Convention Center in General Santos City. The event, with the theme “Enhancing Mindanao’s Resilience through Science, Technology, and Innovation,” seeks to bolster the region’s disaster preparedness through advanced science and technology…
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., approved during its 10th meeting high-impact programs and projects amounting to approximately Pph269.7 billion, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan announced on Friday. “With these approved projects, the Marcos administration reaffirms its commitment to aggressively advance infrastructure development to attain…
BLOOMS ALL AROUND. Tourists have their photographs taken at the Northern Blossoms in Atok, Benguet. The municipal tourism office said tourists visiting Atok reached 165,000 in 2024 from about 60,000 in 2023. (PNA file photo by Liza T. Agoot) By Liza Agoot BONTOC, Mountain Province – The municipality of Atok, known for its vast agricultural lands…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has announced its commitment to helpthe Philippines and other Indo-Pacific partners build up their capacity to counter “illegal activities” within their waters. In a telephone briefing on Wednesday, USCG Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan said the USCG’s sees its partnerships with states contributing to the promotion of a rules-based order in the wider Indo-Pacific region. Fagan…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 continues to expand its STARBOOKS program in the region, as a two-day installation and orientation event took place from October 17-18, 2024 at Sto. Tomas Technological International School in Sto. Tomas, Isabela. STARBOOKS, short for Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station, is…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday bared government plans to address overfishing and boost the country’s fish population and aquaculture, one of them is the imposition of fishing ban and other restrictions in certain areas, particularly those intended for fish breeding and propagation. “Kung minsan kailangan ‘wag uubusin yung isda para sa next season…
CITY OF MALOLOS — The Provincial Government of Bulacan (PGB) once again proved its steadfast commitment to promoting health and nutrition as it earned top recognitions during the 2025 Gitnang Luzon Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon held at Best Western Plus Metro Clark, Angeles City, last November 7, 2025. Organized by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region…
