DOST enhances Kapatagan Lampakanay Weavers’ capabilities with Essential Tools, Training
Walking the ideal of inclusive innovation, the DOST program “Grassroots Innovations for Inclusive Development” (GRIND) provided interventions to the Lampakanay Weavers Association of Brgy. Lapinig, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte through capacity building,…
Makati inaugurates new Makati Central Police and Fire Stations
MAKATI CITY — Makati City Mayor Abby Binay recently led the inauguration and blessing of the new Makati Central Police and Fire Stations. Mayor Abby said that the new police and fire station aims to provide better safety and security services to…
Philippines aims to solidify position as Asia’s tourism powerhouse
SAN JUAN CITY — As the Philippines marks one year into the implementation of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) five-year National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), the country is making significant strides towards its goal of becoming a leading tourism…
Pagsasalin sa wikang Filipino at iba pang gawaing pangwika sa BARMM, itataguyod
MAYNILA—Pormal na nilagdaan ngayong 4 Hulyo 2024 sa Tanggapan ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) ang Memorandum ng Unawaan ng Bangsamoro Transition Authority-Parliament (BTA-Parliament) at KWF na magtataguyod ng pagsasalin sa wikang Filipino at ibang…
DISASTER RESILIENCE A WAY OF LIFE – DOST SECRETARY SOLIDUM
SCIENCE and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. has highlighted the advantage of transforming the Filipino context of resilience in building climate and disaster strategies to address the continuing threats of natural hazards. Solidum, during the…
Camarines Sur Communities Safer with DOST’s Mobile Command and Control Vehicle for Disaster Preparedness and Response
On 27 June 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) successfully turned over a state-of-the-art Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MoCCoV) to the Provincial Local Government Unit of Camarines Sur (PLGU-Camarines Sur). This initiative, part…
SC Procures Comprehensive Healthcare Plan for Entire Judiciary
Unlike in previous years where the different court levels would go through the tedious process of procuring their own plans, the Supreme Court has now procured one uniform healthcare plan for all courts. On July 2, 2024, Chief Justice Alexander G.…
Pasay LGU, PLDT launch services hotline
PASAY CITY — The Pasay City Government, in partnership with telecom giant PLDT, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing services for its residents. Mayor Imelda “Emi” Calixto-Rubiano introduced the 888-PASAY single trunkline on Monday, July 1.…
BAN Toxics urges public to opt for plastic-free reusable bags
In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on the public to minimize the use of so-called reusable eco-bags made from plastic materials such as polypropylene, polyester, and nylon. The group also emphasizes…
DSWD to launch self-service social registry, data validation for agency beneficiaries
In its continuing efforts to improve the delivery of social protection programs, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will soon launch the ‘i-Registro’, a dynamic social registry (DSR) with self-service registration and data…