Category: FEATURE
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DOST 10 2nd District Municipalities of Lanao del Norte Complete STI Planning Workshop, Paving the Way for Smart and Sustainable Communities
The Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Planning Workshop for the 2nd District Municipalities of Lanao del Norte has successfully concluded, marking a significant step toward building smarter, more sustainable, and innovation-driven communities. Held on June 9–10, 2026, at Kalimudan Hall, Pigcarangan, Tubod, the workshop brought together local government officials, planners, industry representatives, and community stakeholders…
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Bulacan, DILG unveil SGLG-funded slope protection in CSJDM
CITY OF MALOLOS – The Provincial Government of Bulacan (PGB), in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), officially inaugurated a new slope protection project in Barangay Assumption, City of San Jose Del Monte yesterday, June 15, 2026. The project was funded through the DILG Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)…
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24th Depositor Protection and Awareness Week observance focuses on financial preparedness
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will lead the nationwide observanceof the 24th Depositor Protection and Awareness Week (DPAW) from June 16 to 22, 2026,reaffirming its commitment to promote depositor protection, financial literacy, and publictrust in the Philippine banking system. With the theme, “Kapag sa bangko may ipon, handa anumang panahon,” this year’scelebration highlights the…
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BDO waives remittance fees for General Santos earthquake relief donations
As relief and recovery efforts continue following the recent earthquake that affected General Santos City and nearby communities, BDO Unibank is helping overseas Filipinos extend support by waiving remittance fees for earthquake-related donations sent through BDO Remit offices abroad. The fee waiver, available from June 8 to July 31, 2026, allows donors to maximize the value of…
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Prime commercial lots, other Luzon properties up for e-bidding from July 8 to 9
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will offer two prime commercial lots and other Luzon properties through an electronic public bidding on its Assets for Sale microsite at https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph from July 8 to 9, 2026, with bid submissions open from 9:00 a.m. on July 8 until 1:00 p.m. on July 9 and the opening of…
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Official Statement of the City Government of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan On PrimeWater’s Latest Petition Before RTC Las Piñas
8 June 2026 – The City Government of San Jose del Monte has received the decision issued by the Regional Trial Court of Las Piñas in relation to PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.’s latest petition seeking injunctive relief against the City Government’s efforts to resolve the continuing water crisis in the city. This is already the third…
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Strengthening Women Through Innovation: DOST-PCIEERD Highlights WHWise Program for Women-Led Social Enterprises on Tekno PreSyensya
As part of its continuing efforts to promote women empowerment in innovation and entrepreneurship, the latest episode of Tekno PreSyensya—the official broadcast program of DOST Ilocos Region—featured the Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise) Program. During the discussion titled “Fueling Women-Led Social Innovation: WHWise Program Overview and Proposal Guide,” Ms. Dolf Mirelle J. Montecillo, Project Technical…
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DOST-PCIEERD, USTP open built environment laboratory in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and the University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines (USTP) inaugurated the Built Environment Laboratory (BEL) on May 28 at the USTP Cagayan de Oro campus. The facility will serve as a…
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DOST strengthens Mindanao textile industry with launch of first Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center
KABACAN, Cotabato – The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in partnership with the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), officially launched the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC) in Kabacan, Cotabato on June 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the development of Mindanao’s textile industry. As the first facility of…
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SJDM LGU appoints Metro Pacific Water as temporary interim operator, signals readiness for long-term investment
Photo: Signing of Operations and Maintenance Agreement for Interim Operations. Left to right: Jonet S. Sanalila, Assistant Vice President for Corporate Development and Communications, MPW; San Jose del Monte City Lone District Representative Arthur Robes; City Mayor Florida “Ate Rida” Robes; Andrew B. Pangilinan, President and CEO, MPW; and Jose Mari A. Lazo, Chief Finance…