Category: BUSINESS
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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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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…
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Ateneo hosts groundbreaking research into human-animal bonding
By: Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications At a time when loneliness and isolation seem as widespread as ever, the bonds between humans and animals offer a powerful reminder that healing often begins with connection. As interest in these relationships grows, so too does the need to better understand them through research. With the theme “Healing…
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DOST Ilocos Region Recognized as Valued Partner in Advancing Open Governance
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) led by Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Philippine Open Government Partnership Project Management Office for its invaluable support, active participation, and meaningful contribution as an organizer and partner during the successful observance of Open Gov Week 2026.…
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Ateneo scientists eye national power generation from Visayas tides
Photo: The left figure maps potential tidal energy sites relative to the Philippine Seaport map shown in the right figure. The proximity of a large number of seaports to tidal energy sites indicates high maritime activity and higher populations, pointing to the need for adequate power generation solutions. SOURCE: Ricafort & Recto, 2025. With its…
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PDIC, DiBA PH hold bilateral exchange on PH digital banking
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Digital Bank Association of the Philippines (DiBA PH) engaged in a bilateral exchange on industry developments at the PDIC Chino Bldg. in Makati City on May 14, 2026. The breakthrough dialogue brought together officials from some of the country’s leading digital banks, including Maya Bank, GoTyme Bank,…
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Carlos Leads 2026 APPCU Awardees Honored for Advancing Philippines-China Understanding
MANILA, Philippines — Former National Security Adviser and political scientist Clarita Carlos led the recipients of the 2026 Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU), which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to strengthening friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding between the Philippines and China. The awards were presented during ceremonies held at The Manila Hotel,…
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TOWARDS A COMPETITIVE & RESILIENT CACAO INDUSTRY: DOST XII and DA-ATI partner to equip Agricultural Extension Workers in Mindanao!
Under the visionary leadership of Regional Director Engr. Sammy P. Malawan, PhD, the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST XII) Food Safety Team, in active collaboration with the Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI-RTC XII), successfully conducted the “Training of Trainers on Cacao Post-Harvest Management, Processing, and Marketing” on May…
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Savings in step: Learning financial lessons from a traditional folk dance
Whenever Buwan ng Wika or the school’s foundation day comes around, the repertoire usually consists of students dancing with intense focus to Tinikling or moving gracefully to Cariñosa. And then there’s Pandanggo sa Ilaw. Under the graceful glow of lit up candles placed inside clear glasses that are carefully balanced by both hands and on…
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Depositors of the closed Rural Bank of Cuyo (Palawan), Inc. have until June 10 to file deposit insurance claims
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) announced that depositors of the closed Rural Bank of Cuyo (Palawan), Inc. have until June 10, 2026, to file their deposit insurance claims. Based on the latest PDIC data, deposit insurance claims for 96 deposit accounts with aggregate insured deposits amounting to P805,925.95 have yet to be filed by…