The Department of Education (DepEd) is being urged by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) to strengthen its support for the country’s science high schools following concerns over systemic gaps in curriculum oversight, funding, and school leadership that could affect the...
Scientists from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) have mapped submarine volcanoes, previously unmapped faults, internal wave generation zones, and an area with strong potential for renewable energy development following a deep-sea expedition across the Sulu Sea,...
For many children, gazing at the night sky is just a fleeting wonder. But for Hillary Diane Andales and Florence Pauline Basubas, it was the beginning of something much bigger. This February, as the Philippines marks the 33rd National Astronomy Week, their journeys from childhood curiosity to...
BUTUAN CITY – The province of Dinagat Islands on Tuesday celebrated the achievement of Glaizel Morados, a Grade 13 student from the island-province, who won a gold medal at the Southeast Asia International Science Olympiad held in Osaka, Japan, on Dec. 19. “On behalf of the people of Dinagat...
With a haul of over 100 medals, Filipino students topped the just concluded 2025 World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) which the country hosted from December 15 to 18 in Zamboanga City. Aside from the 11 golds, 17 silvers and 22 bronzes in the individual contest, the hosts also bagged...
President Marcos underscored that space science must directly benefit communities, saying the country’s growing space capabilities should strengthen climate resilience, disaster response, and sustainable development. Marcos said this as he led the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum...
HONG KONG — State-run Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corp. (HKSTP) is targeting Filipino financial technology (fintech) startups with an offer of its regulatory sandbox and the potential for a capital injection of up to $2 million, or about ₱117.8 million. During the Hong Kong FinTech...
Neophyte Senator Camille Villar is advocating for increased government investment in education and innovation, arguing that it is time to empower the next generation of Filipino talents to become globally competitive in science and technology. Villar has been reviewing the proposed 2026 budgets of...
The Makati City government partnered with the University of Sto. Tomas to provide full scholarship grants to 25 public elementary school science teachers under the city 's Project TEACH (Teacher Effectiveness and Competence Honing) Program. Makati Mayor Nancy Binay inked the Memorandum of...
A group of Filipino students made the nation proud after bringing home two Gold, seven Silver, and 10 Bronze medals, and a Special Award in Science at the 22nd International Mathematics and Science Olympiad for Primary School Students (22nd IMSO) held in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia from Oct. 5 to...
President Marcos has signed a law that aims to establish more Philippine Science high schools and increase the number of students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. On Oct. 3, Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12310 or the “Expanded Philippine Science...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12310 or the Expanded Philippine Science High School System Act, which is set to bring high-quality science education closer to Filipino students across the country. “The Philippine Science High School is...
