The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) has decided to spearhead a 240-hour online program that would promote science, technology and innovation (STI) culture for textile research among students in higher education institutions...
(OCTA RESEARCH) Independent research group OCTA on Sunday, July 11, noted a "flat trend" in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the country, particularly in some of the areas with the highest recorded cases over the past week. Citing the COVID Act Now metrics, OCTA said that local...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has received a replica image of the Sto. Niño de Pandacan. Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula (COURTESY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CAPIZ) The Archdiocese of Manila said the image was given to the Cardinal during a Mass for the groundbreaking and site...
Funko has unveiled new vinyl figures featuring the mascots of the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles and De La Salle University Green Archers. (Photo from Filbar's Online) The two Pop figures are part of the Pop College line and the first university mascots outside of the United States to be...
Bring the kids to ‘Happy Rainy Days at The Pen’ CUDDLE WEATHER Why not spend all day in bed, under the sheets, and in PJs at your favorite hotel? Watching or listening to rain pattering against the window while you’re safe and dry inside is one of life’s simple pleasures. Now as Manila...
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David on Saturday, July 10, said that at least 20 percent of the National Capital Region's target population will likely be fully vaccinated by August, considering the current rate of vaccinations in the region. David said about 8 percent...
Sitaw (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis) is a high-value crop that can be produced within 50 to 65 days. This widely grown veggie is a popular ingredient in local dishes like adobong sitaw, pinakbet, and kare-kare. It is full of vitamins K and C, folic acid, protein, niacin, and more. It...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso approved on Friday (July 9) the purchase of 60,820 additional tablets worth P364,920,000 for the newly enrolled public school students this upcoming school year. (Manila Public Information Office photo / MANILA BULLETIN) "Despite the challenges we face...
Here's your weekend food destination for grilled meat, tasty seafood, plated desserts, and everything in between Cowrie Grill What once housed inside the plush interior of the Manila Hotel, Cowrie Grill is now a gem of a restaurant located at Promenade 3 Mall, Greenhills on Missouri Street. While...
Team Salom, a tech design group from Agusan del Norte, Philippines has bagged this year’s Haquathon 2.0 regional hackathon for tech-based solutions to save the seas. Philippine Team Salom (US Embassy in Manila) The United States Embassy and Save Philippine Seas (SPS) bared the winners in a...
The Manila Health Department (MHD) has issued a memorandum to all private hospitals, institutions, corporations, groups, organizations and private entities in the city calling for their strict compliance with City Ordinance No. 8740 which prohibits the sale of vaccines which are being given to the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assured the public Friday, July 9, that no oil spill happened in the aftermath of a collision between a cargo ship that contained 3,000 liters of oil and a utility foreign vessel at the Manila South Harbor. A cargo vessel MV Palawan Pearl and foreign utility vessel...
