Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. aimed for a positive outcome as the G77 and China Summit's discussion focused on the strategic goals of the Philippines. Photo credit to DOST “I am pleased because the themes discussed are in line with the...
DTI Secretary, Alfredo E. Pascual; Senator Robin Padilla; and Digital Pilipinas Convenor, Amor Maclang, join forces with Philippine investment champions as they promote the “Make it Happen in the Philippines” Campaign. With a GDP growth rate of 7.6% in 2022 and a P1.5 trillion investment...
To promote bamboo as an emerging environmental resource in creating more "sustainable and innovative" textiles, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) on Thursday, Sept. 21, spearheaded the "Kawayarn: The Bamboo Textiles PH Launch." Department...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Thursday, Sept. 21, that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will sit as members of the NEDA Board’s Committee on...
Sen. Francis Tolentino expressed concern anew regarding the destruction of coral reefs over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), speaking with experts from the Department of Science Technology (DOST). Sen. Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB photo) Tolentino was curious regarding the contribution of corals in...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has welcomed the recent progress in consolidating legal frameworks for public-private partnership (PPP) projects. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the enactment of Senate Bill No. 2233, also known as the PPP Act, would facilitate trade,...
Gas, pump fuel, oil price (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Whatever happened to the Department of Energy's (DOE) strategic petroleum reserve program (SPRP)? This was the question left on the mind of Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given the go-ahead for P12.26 billion to be used for constructing residential buildings for informal settlers and providing housing assistance to calamity victims. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM approved the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially announced the launch of the 2023 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW), which will be hosted by the Visayas regional cluster in Iloilo City from Nov. 22 to 26. (Photo credit to DOST) For years, the Philippines has celebrated the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released guidelines on cancer prevention and control in the private sector. In the Labor Advisory No. 20-2023 signed by DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, all private enterprises are required to implement the policy mandated under the Republic Act...
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn thanked the Philippines for accepting the chairship of the regional bloc in 2026, or a year earlier than scheduled, which ensures the stability of the organization in the years ahead. (From left) DFA Undersecretary for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) issued a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 19 vehemently condemning the recent shooting of a public school principal at Sto. Tomas North in Jaen, Nueva Ecija. Photo credit to DepEd "We denounce any acts of injustice towards our personnel, learners, and...
