Category: FEATURE
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Science Takes Root in Nueva Vizcaya as DOST Region II Celebrates RSTW 2025
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Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region II brought science closer to communities through a series of project visits and technology showcases during the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) held on October 9–11, 2025, at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. Graced by DOST…
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BDO Kabayan Facebook Page wins at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards
BDO Unibank Inc.’s (BDO) BDO Kabayan Facebook Page earned recognition at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards for excellence in Social Media Strategy. The award underscores the Bank’s Alagang Kabayan commitment, which is further demonstrated in BDO Kabayan Facebook Page—delivering accurate, timely, and informative financial advice and service updates that will surely help overseas Filipinos (OFs) and their…
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“PAPI Officers Sworn In at Supreme Court, Vow To Uphold Press Freedom”
Manila, Philippines – October 1, 2025. The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) officially held the oath-taking ceremony of its newly elected officers at the Supreme Court Session Hall, highlighting the strong collaboration between the judiciary and the press in advancing truth, accountability, and democracy. The oath was administered by Acting Chief Justice Marvic…
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PDIC cascades revised advertising regulations at BMAP Learning Session
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) actively called on banks to support its efforts to raise depositor awareness and protection during the Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP) Learning Session: “How converging technologies are transforming the banking experience?” recently held at the BPI Townhall in Makati City. Led by Vice President Jose G. Villaret,…
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PDIC proposes revised rules on denied deposit insurance claims, invites stakeholder inputs
State deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has released the proposed revisions to Regulatory Issuance (RI) No. 2011-03 on Rules Governing Requests for Reconsideration of Denied Deposit Insurance Claims (“Revised RI”), to proactively gather feedback from banks, depositors, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions are designed to provide clearer, more consistent, and transparent guidelines…
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Bringing Knowledge Closer | STARBOOKS Turnover in Misamis Occidental
Access to science and technology just got closer to home! Through the partnership between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the BPI Foundation, Inc., represented by Mr. Geronimo G. Torres, four schools in Misamis Occidental received brand new computer units installed with the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS)…
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Technopreneurs and Community Leaders Unite at the 2025 Regional SETUP and CEST Summit
The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) successfully brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders at the 2025 Regional SETUP & CEST Summit held on September 16, 2024, at Hotel Ariana & Restaurant, Paringao, Bauang, La Union. The event, spearheaded by the Regional Program Management Office of the Small Enterprise Technology…
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Innovation and Sustainability in Focus at Northern Mindanao’s 2025 STI Week
Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental — Science, technology, and innovation took center stage in Northern Mindanao as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 officially opened the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on October 1–3, 2025, at the Bayfront Arena in Oroquieta City. The three-day celebration gathered key leaders from the…
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PDIC to sell real properties, other equipment via public e-bidding on October 29-30
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will sell various real properties and transportation equipment through electronic public bidding (e-bidding). Online bids will be accepted through the PDIC e-bidding portal at https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph, starting at 9:00 AM on October 29, 2025, until 1:00 PM on October 30, 2025. Submitted bids will be opened at 2:00 PM on…
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PhilATOM Law ni Cayetano, susi ng bansa tungo sa mas ligtas at mas matalinong paggamit ng nuclear technology
Naisabatas na ang isang landmark law na magbibigay ng malinaw na gabay sa paggamit at pamamahala ng nuclear energy sa Pilipinas, salamat sa mga pagsisikap ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano. Ito’y matapos lagdaan ni President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (Republic Act No. 12305) bilang isang batas noong…