The Philippines and Chinese Taipei are seeking to breed tomatoes and peppers resistant to bacterial wilt and anthracnose, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has disclosed. (MANILA...
As Malacañang announced that the National Capital Region (NCR) will be placed under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported Friday, July 31, that it has available stockpiles and standby funds amounting to more...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, July 30, that the enhanced nutribun will soon be available in Gumaca, Quezon. DOST-FNRI's enhanced nutribun technology (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the enhanced nutribun...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the local government units (LGUs) have so far provided more than P14-million worth of relief aid to the families affected by southwest monsoon rains enhanced by typhoon “Fabian." (DSWD-DROMIC Facebook page) The DSWD’s Disaster Response...
From left: Tuesday Niu, Arnell Igncio, and Bea Binene The past season saw the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the forefront of people-centric projects and decisions that have paved the way for employees and employers alike to find their way through this global pandemic. It did not...
Sun Life Philippines has created a wealth management company catering to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals who are looking to generate additional profit. In a statement, Benedict Sison, Sun Life Philippines chief executive officer and country head said they have officially...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the PhiliFintech Innovation Office (PIO) to pave the way for more innovations in the fintech industry to further promote financial inclusion while also protecting investors and other financial consumers. The PIO is under the SEC’s...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with partner-agencies and institutions committed Friday, July 30, to end the country’s dependence on single-use plastics by seeking better alternatives to these products while also promoting sustainable development, and economic viability....
Love her or hate her, you cannot deny that Carrie Bradshaw has one unique personal style. It is fun, sometimes quirky, but best of all, it is rule-breaking—one thing you can always expect from "Sex and the City"'s sex columnist. That's all thanks to Oscar-nominated costume designer and...
Due to the increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian has announced that Beijing will donate more to increase the country's vaccine supply. Huang made this announcement in his remarks during the inauguration of the China-funded...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has called on business firms and other stakeholders to adopt the country's newly developed water technologies. (PIXABY) Undersecretary for Research and Development (R&D) Rowena Cristina L. Guevara made the call on Tuesday, July 27, during the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) expressed hope Friday, July 30, that the Senate will prioritize the passage of a bill creating the Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP). DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary...
