The close and blooming ties between the Philippines and Japan were foremost in the mind of Ana Liezl Quibrantar when she decided to join the Food and Friendship: The Japan-Philippines 65th Anniversary Online Cooking Contest launched by the Embassy of Japan in Manila early this year. Ana Liezl...
The distribution of “special” cash assistance to individuals and families affected by the imposition of localized lockdowns in Visayas has already begun, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disclosed. Milo Patarata Sr. of Barangay Cabalabaguan, Mina, Iloilo receives...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Sunday, July 1, that it has conducted a water search and rescue (WASAR) training for 28 surfers and surfing instructors in La Union to help them improve their skills and boost the tourism in the province. The surfers underwent a WASAR training from July 25...
The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announced Sunday, August 1, that a total of 785 college students have made it to the Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) program. (DOST-SEI Facebook page) JLSS is a program for incoming regular third year college...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has launched a “bayanihan” initiative wherein the products of science and technology (S&T) programs by state universities and colleges...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced the launch of new community multi-species shed Whiteleg shrimp and tilapia aquaculture facility in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro. (DOST-Mimaropa Facebook page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the Samahan ng Nagkakaisang...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) assured the public Saturday, July 31, that its Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) and other experts group are keenly monitoring and conducting research on all the variants of the COVID-19 virus in the country. COVID-19 VIRUS ILLUSTRATION (MANILA BULLETIN FILE...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced Saturday, July 31, that its partners from private sectors will be extending special promos and discounts to all government workers for the whole month of September. (CSC Facebook page) The CSC said Anthony Audio Speakers Hardware and Electronics is...
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Vaccine Trial (SVT) and the Philippines’ study on the safety and efficacy of mixing and matching five coronavirus disease (COVID-19) jabs will push through amid Metro Manila’s shift to the most restrictive lockdown starting next week. (Photo by...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed openness to the recommendations of Israeli experts on how to conduct next year's general elections amid the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). "At this stage, all suggestions will be considered," said Comelec spokesman James...
A Filipino-Japanese fusion dish has been crowned the winner of an online cooking competition recently launched by the Embassy of Japan in Manila. "Shirashi in Tempura Taco Nori" prepared by Ana Liezl Quibrantar wins the Japanese embassy's online cooking competition. (Photo: Embassy of Japan in the...
The Surgical Innovation and Biotechnology (SIBOL) program being implemented by the College of Medicine of the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila-Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has secured funding support from the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Health Research...
