The 12.5-foot tall 3D printed monument of Dr. Jose Rizal will be unveiled by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Dec. 30 in commemoration of the Philippines' national hero's 125th year of martyrdom. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Dubbed as "Dr. Jose Rizal, The Filipino...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) formed a task force to address downed telecommunications lines in areas affected by Typhoon "Odette." (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) "After the typhoon passed, the communications were badly hit, primarily because the typhoon...
Representatives from Cardona Multipurpose Cooperative expressed interest to adopt the bamboo musical instruments (BMI) technology developed by the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI). (DOST-PSTC Rizal) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Provincial Office of Surigao del Norte set up a free charging station in Surigao City. (Photo from DICT Caraga) Several areas in the Visayas and Mindanao, including Surigao del Norte, Camiguin, Biliran, and Bohol, lost their power...
Telecommunications services are still down in some areas affected by Typhoon "Odette," the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) reported Tuesday, Dec. 21. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) "Meron tayong ilang probinsya na malakas ang tama nung bagyo, Siargao, Surigao, Dinagat....
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has set up more charging and Wi-Fi stations in areas affected by Typhoon "Odette" in Cebu. (Photo from DICT) At least 16 stations are now operational in the following spots to help families connect with their loved ones. SM Seaside...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through the Government Emergency Communications System (GECS) project, is set to deploy three mobile operations vehicles for emergency (MOVE) units in disaster hotspots across the country. (Photo from DICT-Caraga) DICT...
Malacañang has appointed Atty. John Henry Du Naga as the new privacy commissioner of the National Privacy Commission (NPC), effective December 14, 2021, for a term of three years. National Privacy Commission Incoming Commissioner Naga will succeed Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro, whom...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has provided yearlong funding support to improve the coconut somatic embryogenesis technology (CSet), which seeks to increase the production of...
The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI) unveiled on Tuesday, Dec. 14, its developed halal-compliant beauty and personal care products. According to the ITDI, the continued global increase in the Muslim population has increased the...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food Nutrition and Research Institute’s (DOST-FNRI) Enhanced Nutribun (E-Nutribun) technology did wonders on the productivity and income-generating capacity of a bakeshop in Malaybalay City in Bukidnon. Enhanced nutribun sweet potato variant (Screengrab...
HOW TO KEEP SAFE Mallgoers practicing social distancing In a consumer-driven country such as the Philippines, Christmas shopping is quite a chore. This is especially true in the hyperactive and saturated metro. Despite having hundreds of malls in Manila, these shopping centers are filled to the...
