Only a third (33.6%) of Philippine firms are active in innovation with agriculture consistently ranked lowest in innovation, based on a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). The 2021 PIDS Survey of Innovation Activities authored by Senior Research Fellows Jose Ramon...
A fellow from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found that only 1 percent of eligible Filipinas are getting tested for breast and cervical cancer. Valerie Gilbert Ulep, a senior research fellow at PIDS, stated that screening for breast and cervical cancer in the country "could...
Funding for the Philippine Studies Program at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)-Yusof Ishak Institute Singapore has been extended for three years, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the country among Filipino and foreign students. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda...
The Philippine economy is projected to weaken in 2023 with gross domestic product (GDP) decelerating to 4.5 to 5.5 percent as the global economic environment deteriorates, a government think tank said. A study published by Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), authors Senior Research...
Trainers and professors in the agriculture sector were urged by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to pursue advanced studies on modernized farming under a training program offered by Agro Studies in Israel. TESDA/MB “I encourage our trainers and professors to avail...
A Cheeky Guide to German Culture By Judee Bendiola Nothing beats the first year in Germany! This is the best time for adjusting, integrating, and learning. When you live in another country, you will usually be confronted with a lot of cultural differences or some unique scenarios, which you will...
President Duterte is considering teaching and rearing young minds after his retirement from public service, stressing the need to “tell the younger generation of what is at stake.” President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his “Talk to the People” public briefing that was aired on Tuesday,...
Teachers from around the Philippines recognized in accreditation program developed by Pru Life UK, Prudence Foundation, and JA Philippines Pru Life UK, together with its community investment arm in Asia and Africa, Prudence Foundation, and Junior Achievement (JA) Philippines, have certified over...
Even without a dedicated subject in Philippine History in high school, the Department of Education (DepEd) guaranteed that essential contents and concepts in developing nationalism and civic competence among Filipino learners are embedded and integrated into all grade levels. (ALI VICOY / MANILA...
Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles appealed to Filipinos Tuesday, Jan. 18 not to spread fake news about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (left) "'Wag po tayong magpakalat ng Omicron virus, 'wag din po tayo...
Bachelor in Sign Language Interpretation opens at Benilde I HEAR YOU DLS-CSB's Bachelor in Sign Language aims to produce professional sign language interpreters and translators for the deaf Bachelor in Sign Language Interpretation, the newest program of the School of Deaf Education and Applied...
(FILE PHOTO / DEPED) In order to formulate policies that would help improve education quality in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that studies on distance learning delivery modalities amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as well as the possible factors on why...
