The Japanese government is donating one million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to the Philippines to help the country achieve its goal of herd immunity, Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko said on Tuesday. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko (via Facebook) In a tweet,...
Filipino fencer Samantha Catantan continues with her training at a quarantine facility after arriving from the US recently. She is preparing for the National Open Fencing Championships on July 3 to 11 in Ormoc City. (Photo from Samantha Catantan) After impressive stints in various international...
The development of a tissue culture technique for the mass production of selected bamboo species is underway. (PIXABY) This was disclosed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña during his weekly report on Friday, June 25. “The DOST-Philippine...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has teamed up with Benguet State University (BSU) and St. Louise University (SLU) as part of efforts to generate jobs for Filipinos, as well as match the labor needs of various export industries. PEZA Director General Charito Plaza with BSU President...
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) has assured the public that President Duterte's State of the Nation Address (SONA) next month will go smoothly despite protocols being implemented against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Brigadier General Jesus...
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) is considering allowing only individuals who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to be present in President Duterte's State of the Nation Address (SONA). Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Brigadier General Jesus Durante III...
“5G is set to be a game-changer for our industries and enterprises," says Nokia’s newly-appointed Head of the Philippines, Carlos Reyes in today's (June 23) roundtable on the state of 5G in the country. The Philippines was one of Southeast Asia’s first countries to roll-out 5G, a technology...
Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez (Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN) Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez was reelected to a second straight term as president of the Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) after the local fencing body met online last Friday. Gomez, the 55-year-old actor-sportsman turned politician,...
Leaders of Congress have submitted to the executive department three scenarios to consider for holding President Duterte's last State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the ceremonial signing of new laws in Malacañang on June 16, 2021....
Good news to all entrepreneurs venturing on furniture, woodcraft, housing and bamboo musical instruments production! (DOST-FPRDI Facebook Page) The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has announced the launch of its Technovation Hub...
Seven schools in the Philippines were among the top universities which have made a global impact based on rankings by World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI). Far Eastern University (feu.edu.ph) Far Eastern University placed 79th in the Global Top 100 Innovative Universities, up from its last...
State researchers will conduct nutritional analysis of at least 12 commonly used indigenous vegetables in the country. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the one-year project, which will be implemented by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), is supported...
