Looking for an entertaining and informative way to discover the beauty of Siargao Island? Look no further! The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) has developed a mobile application named "Siargao Flora & Fauna Puzzle." Photo from DOST...
The Marcos administration is seeking financial support from a US foreign aid agency to bolster its efforts to combat corruption and enhance revenue generation, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the Washington-backed Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) could...
The Department of Agriculture is projecting a strong harvest of high-quality onions this year, despite the presence of harabas or fall army worms, which have only had a slight impact on yields in Central Luzon. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said that the onion farm output is...
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has confirmed that pigs from three towns in Occidental Mindoro have tested negative for African Swine Fever (ASF). In a statement on Friday, Feb. 2, BAI said that recent blood tests from the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed that pigs in...
Another round of hefty price hikes will deepen hole in the consumers’ pockets next week, with diesel rising by more than P1.00 per liter, based on the initial estimates of the oil companies. According to the industry players, the price increase for diesel products may range from P1.45 to P1.95...
(Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) 2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Philippine tourism, surpassing the target international visitor arrivals and reaching the five-million mark before year-end. Under the leadership of the Department of Tourism, the country earned numerous accolades...
A major restructuring at the Department of Finance (DOF) could be in the offing as Malacañang is set to appoint three new undersecretaries and one assistant secretary to the agency. The DOF is expected to undergo significant changes with new Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto inclined to...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is not tolerating any sale of its permits or visas amid reported allegations of illicit activities in the agency. In a statement, the DFA said it is rather committed to provide excellence in its public service and improve its consular services....
The Philippine government is exploring the possibility of tapping into a Japan fund under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) that is managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), for planned pilot venture into hydrogen that maybe pursued by the country moving forward. According to DOE Director...
As the El Niño phenomenon persisted, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported additional rice damage in parts of Western Visayas and Zamboanga during the early months of the year. The DA-Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DA-DRRM) said that some rice fields suffered P109 million losses by...
Although fishermen make substantial contributions to high-quality fish catches, they live in a community where malnutrition is prevalent due to food insecurity, a researcher at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) pointed out. (Pixabay) In a Teleradyo Serbisyo interview on Thursday, Feb....
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-6 is implementing a P10.4-million livelihood project for drivers and operators displaced by the phase out of traditional jeepneys in Western Visayas. THE United Negros Transport Cooperative (UNTC) receives a check for P1 million to...
