A portable unihoused water purification and sterilization apparatus that can be deployed in emergency situations, specifically where safe drinking water is most needed, was invented by Filipino innovator Rodrigo Duque out of a passionate desire to provide solutions that can benefit underserved...
The Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), on Wednesday, Feb. 21, cited the agency’s programs and services to help Filipino inventors bring their ideas to the market. (Photo from Unsplash) DOST-TAPI’s Invention Development Division...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. has sought the guidance of the Office of the President in connection with the promotion of senior officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Abalos was reacting to the reports of the...
While no existing policy allows “mass promotion” among learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to address the concerns related to the alleged practice. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Wala po talagang ganyang policy sa DepEd (We do not have that kind of...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers agrees with the National Police Commission's (Napolcom) observation that the Philippine National Police's (PNP) system of promotion and performance rating of anti-drug police...
CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – The commanding general of the Army 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Major Gen. Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II, recently donned ranks on 95 newly promoted Army officers and personnel of the 58th Infantry (Dimalulupig) Battalion under Lt. Col. Christian C. Uy. A SOLDIER from the...
The Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) looks to hone and refocus its approaches to adjust and react to societal needs and collaboration opportunities. DOST-TAPI Director Marion Ivy Decena (Photo courtesy of DOST-TAPI Facebook page) In...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing passage of a bill that seeks to strengthen the promotion and delivery of mental health services amid the rising cases of mental health issues among learners and school personnel. Lapid, in filing Senate Bill No. 1795 or the proposed “Basic Education...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the promotion of Major Gen. Stephen Parreno, Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), to Lieutenant General, which gave him his third star, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shuffled several key posts that affected 12 senior...
Another one to add to your travel bucket list For most domestic tourists, the Badian canyon experience on the eastern side of the island of Cebu will be something of an unknown quantity. It's a tourist destination that, ironically, a good number of foreign adventure tourists will already have...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Army (PA) said Saturday, Jan. 21, that it has promoted to the next higher rank 22 senior military officers as the career advancement of officials start to get back on the right track. Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines / AFP AFP Chief...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has suspended the implementation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a requirement for promotion of its uniformed personnel. In a memorandum dated Jan. 18, PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. approved the recommendation to suspend the incorporation of the BMI as part...
