Category: BUSINESS
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New wellness hub to serve 500,000 Filipino seafarers with public-private support
Photo: Serbisyong may puso. OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan welcomes seafarers and their families during the grand launch of Seafarers’ Welfare Center. More than 500,000 Filipino seafarers help keep the global maritime industry moving. Now, a new Seafarers’ Wellness Center aims to ensure they and their families are supported beyond the deck. Led by the Overseas…
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GOV. AGLIPAY THANKS DOST FOR INNOVATIONS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CAGAYANOS
Governor Edgar Aglipay expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the innovative technologies it continues to promote to improve the lives of Cagayanos. Governor Aglipay conveyed his appreciation during the visit and attendance of DOST Secretary Renato Solidum at the opening of the Cagayan Innovation Hub (IHub) and the…
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Sun Drying Innovation Gains Ground at 2026 National Summit
The 2026 National Sun Drying Tray Summit and Presentation of Accomplishments gathered science leaders, regional implementers, and technology partners from February 24 to 26 at La Breza Hotel in Quezon City. The three day event brought together representatives from all regional offices of the Department of Science and Technology, the National Research Council of the…
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PDIC distributes new seals of protection, issues guidelines on display requirements to promote public awareness
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has formally advised all banks that the new PDIC decals and standees must be prominently displayed in all head offices and branches nationwide beginning April 15, 2026, a directive that reinforces banks’ continuing responsibility to clearly inform depositors of the protection afforded to their hard-earned savings under the national…
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DOST Ilocos Region Booth Wins Grand Prize at Agri-Tourism and Community Fair
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) was recognized as 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 – 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 during the Agri-Tourism and Community Fair held from March 6–10, 2026, in celebration of the 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐋𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧. The DOST Ilocos Region booth showcased various…
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FFCCCII Launches TikTok Video Competition to Showcase Legacy of 6,500 Rural Public-School Donations
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is calling on all creative Filipinos to join its newest digital initiative: a TikTok video competition aimed at highlighting the organization’s long-standing commitment to education through its “Operation Barrio Schools” project. FFCCCII President Victor Lim announced the launch of the…
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DOST SOCCSKSARGEN, Kilambay Plantation Champion Sustainable Bamboo Industry at the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026
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The Department of Science and Technology hosted the Bamboo Technology and Innovation Summit 2026 on March 4 to 5, 2026 in Cebu City. The summit gathered key stakeholders to strengthen bamboo as a strategic resource for sustainable development and green industrial growth in the Philippines. DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan and Provincial…
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APCU Opens Nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Association for Philippines–China Understanding (APCU) has officially opened nominations for the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines–China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 during a launch held Friday at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in Binondo, Manila. During a press conference, APCU Chairman and President Raul Lambino announced…
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Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day Celebration Held at Bahay Tsinoy Museum
MANILA, Philippines — The Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day celebration was successfully held on March 6 at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum in Manila through the auspices of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines. The event brought together guests and foreign delegates to celebrate Chinese culture while honoring the important…
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Shincheonji Volunteers expand outreach efforts to more communities
Shincheonji Volunteers continue to expand community outreach efforts across the country through initiatives that provide immediate assistance while promoting volunteerism and environmental stewardship. In Barangay Nagpayong, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, the nonprofit volunteer group conducted the “Kain Na! Tara Na! Community Pantry and Feeding Program,” bringing together nearly 100 participants, including 78 beneficiaries composed of adults and children, alongside…