The Department of Education (DepEd) called for more opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as it underscored the importance of their involvement, diversity, and access in these fields. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) “Together, let us champion the...
Before the end of February, at least 10 more provinces will be affected by the continuous adverse effects of El Niño phenomenon in the country, an official has warned. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Earlier, El Niño Task Force spokesperson and Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to integrate digitalization as part of its efforts to alleviate teachers’ workload and relieve them of non-teaching tasks. Gatchalian made this call during a meeting with the Second Congressional Commission on Education...
Reiterating her stance against Charter change (Cha-cha), Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Friday, Feb. 16 that the consumers' experience of power instabilities under public utilities despite foreign involvement was a clear indication of "failure". She says that this is contrary to the claims that...
Senator Grace Poe says the winning bidder for the operations and maintenance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is set to face a "herculean task". Poe, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Services, welcomed on Friday, Feb. 16 the...
Which is faster on the draw than Cupid’s arrow that can steal the ‘thrill of romance’ on Valentine’s Day? Electricity consumption! Wait, what?! Alright, so you’ve already spent for your dreamy dates, chocolates and roses. Well, watch out next for your electric bills – it could flutter...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was well-represented at the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers ceremony, with its scientists, researchers, and experts after bagging prestigious awards from the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Photo from DOST The ceremony for...
In an effort to lower market demand for rice, the government is exploring the option of directly supplying rice to poor Filipinos instead of providing them with cash grants. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said that his department and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)...
Over P2.5 billion will be allocated for free Wi-Fi connectivity in public places this year, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). This as Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the issuance of issuance of a special allotment release order (SARO) amounting to P2.5...
The Department of Energy (DOE) will be undertaking this year the first bid round to woo prospective investors for energy infrastructure developments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The department announced that the launch of the planned auction for conventional...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) encouraged researchers from different universities and research institutions to submit research proposals under the criteria of the four pillars of research and development including wealth creation, wealth protection, human wealth-being, and...
BUTUAN CITY – The 2024 Tourism Stakeholders' Summit of the Department of Tourism-Caraga kicks off on Friday, February 16, at the Pavilion Watergate Hotel here with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco as guest of honor and speaker. DUMADAG (DOT-13) More than 300 tourism stakeholders, congressmen,...
