Researchers from Zamboanga City are currently working on a project that seeks to provide an alternative for titanium implants and further improve surgeries to correct jaw and facial deformities. Supported by the Department of Science and Technology -Philippine Council for Health Research and...
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) endorsed ABAC Philippines’ two key initiatives aimed at boosting sustainable development efforts in the region and beyond. During the second ABAC meeting in Brunei Darussalam from 27-30 April, Aboitiz's Chief Reputation...
The *Parangal ng Sining* was short and sweet, held on April 23 at Seda Hotel, Quezon City. The government through the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) gave recognition to a number of important pillars and movers in the film industry. Paolo Villaluna and Mrtiks Escobar; Dolly de...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Sec. Renato Solidum, Jr. cited the country's genomic research which has contributed to various areas, such as disease diagnosis and management and the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response. “In the Philippines, genomics research has significantly...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has renewed his administration's commitment to improving Manila's airport operations to ensure ease of travel to boost the country's tourism sector. *Photos by Noel Pabalate / File photo* Marcos said this during a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory...
In an effort to boost the country's tourism sector, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Tourism (DOT) to assess non-operating tourism zones under the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)....
The National Security Council (NSC) welcomed “with great enthusiasm and optimism” the latest results of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023 which showed that the Philippines was ranked as the 18 th most affected country by terrorism out of 163 nations last year, down from Top 10 in the...
GENEVA, Switzerland- The United Nations said Friday it has so far raised a quarter of the money it needs for relief work in Turkey after the earthquake that killed more than 55,000 people. Donors have so far contributed $268 million to the $1 billion flash appeal issued by the UN following the...
GENEVA, Switzerland- Russia's war in Ukraine has made severe rights violations "shockingly routine" and is distracting humanity from battling existential threats to its survival, the United Nations rights chief warned on Friday. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, Volker Turk denounced...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has directed the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to immediately address the shortage of nurses due to migration, as he lamented how the Philippines has been competing with other countries for its talented nurses. Marcos said this as he met with the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants the country to step up local drug manufacturing and secure a stockpile of medicine in preparation for any emergency. Marcos said this as he met with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) and officials from the Department of Health (DOH) and the...
DAVAO CITY – The City Council of Davao passed a resolution on Tuesday declaring March 28 of every year as a day of celebration to acknowledge the “great and continuing contribution” of former President Duterte to this city and the Philippines. Authored by Second District Councilor Diosdado...
