Like most Filipinos, I did not have the privilege of knowing President Noynoy Aquino “up, close and personal.” I only listened to his speeches and watched him in action from newspapers and television. The only opportunity I had to meet him was when he conferred Mr. Washington SyCip the...
Time was when June 19, the birth date of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, was widely remembered. The people in our small town congregated in our plaza and offered flowers to honor his memory. Then, we had a full morning full of “kundiman” (Filipino ballads) and “balagtasan”...
As the nation marked the 63rd anniversary celebration of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the agency’s chief, Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña recalled how they were chided for their suka-and-toyo (vinegar and soy sauce) science and technology (S&T) promotions in...
Former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, who was chairman of the Senate ways and means committee, was a tough cookie to crack. He was known for his piercing questions and acerbic remarks. Defending the Ramos Tax Reform Program before him was like facing a grand jury. He peppered us with questions,...
The World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to relay to the Philippines the final schedule of its solidarity vaccine trials next week as well as the brands of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines that will be used in the study. This handout picture taken on August 6, 2020 and provided by...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday, June 10, maintained that only individuals aged 18 years old and above are allowed to participate in the vaccine trials in the country - noting that getting preliminary data is very crucial before expanding it to the younger age group....
“Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang” (We have fallen short of benchmarks) is one of the country’s movie-classic. Its theme was borrowed by the Movement for Good Governance (MGG), a coalition of reform-minded individuals and organizations. Firmly believing that the country...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Thursday, June 3, that the Philippines’ study on the safety and efficacy of mixing and matching five coronavirus disease (COVID-19) jabs is expected to start by next month. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) DOST Undersecretary for Research and...
The Philippines’ study on the safety and efficacy of mixing and matching five brands of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines is expected to start in July, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Thursday, June 3. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP / FILE PHOTO) DOST Undersecretary for...
I cry very easily. I cried in our summit last year as we recited our pledge of commitment to Filipino children. I cried when Synergeia returned to Marawi after years of absence. I cried after seeing a half-empty classroom in Barira, Maguindanao because most of the children were absent and...
Two more local firms added to the country’s list of potential local vaccine manufacturers, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has disclosed. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Rowena Cristina L....
Once there was an Emperor who thought he was so brave and powerful. He surrounded his palace with soldiers so that the people would be scared. They would obey his command. He was never gentle and always rough in speaking and in his actions. He thought they made...
