Category: BUSINESS
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Free Rehab Services for PWDs Boosted Under DOST-Led Partnership
MAKATI CITY, March 24, 2026 — Access to free and quality rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is set to expand following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), Project EMPOWER, and INDIBA Philippines at the INDIBA Office in Century Diamond Tower, Makati…
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Fernando backs Region 3 fireworks safety campaign
Photo: SPARKING SAFETY IN BULACAN. Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando receives a plaque of appreciation and a painting as tokens for being the guest of honor during the Fireworks Safety Seminar and Fireworks Display Operators’ Seminar held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, City of Malolos, Bulacan on March 23, 2026. Also in…
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Scribbles of discontent: Graffiti and banyulatin as works of literature
By: Danika Geronimo, Ateneo de Manila University Research Communications Photo: c/o Clem Onojeghuo via Pexels The law often dismisses graffiti as “destruction,” “anarchy,” or even as mere “dirt.” But new research from the Ateneo de Manila University’s Filipino Department reveals what laws may not: that graffiti can be seen as works of literature emerging from…
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Women banking on themselves:3-step guide to get ready for a financial glow-up
“You have all the equipment. You just need to read the manual.” Let’s take a cue from our resident it-girl lawyer, Elle Woods, from the 2001 movie, Legally Blonde. These inspiring words, delivered in the context of romance, have since been used to encourage confidence in people to help them realize they have the necessary…
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DOST, Intramuros launch PH-made electric ‘e-tranvia’ for heritage tourism
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MANILA, Philippines — In a move toward sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA), officially unveiled the country’s first Filipino-engineered all-electric tourist transport vehicle, or “e-tranvia,” on March 19 in Intramuros, Manila. The 18-seater, low-speed, battery-electric vehicle is designed to navigate the historic…
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Ateneo de Manila makes academic research public at the SM Book Nook
PHOTO: Ateneo de Manila University Journals Support Supervisor Ramil Balubal (rightmost) gives an overview of the University’s various publications to Arch. Shereen T. Sy, Pioneer of Book Nook (center) and SM North EDSA Senior Assistant Vice President for Mall Operations Ms. Jocelyn Ann C. Lapid-Clariño (second from left), as staff look on. (By: SM Book…
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PDIC meets full year target, files 46 closed bank asset distribution plans to accelerate payout of creditors’ claims
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has completed the filing of 46 asset distribution plans (ADPs) with various liquidation courts nationwide for 2025, achieving its full-year target and accelerating the release of payments to creditors of closed banks. The filings include 20 final ADPs and 26 partial ADPs, each representing a concrete step toward court-approved…
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PDIC meets full year target, files 46 closed bank asset distribution plans to accelerate payout of creditors’ claims
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has completed the filing of 46 asset distribution plans (ADPs) with various liquidation courts nationwide for 2025, achieving its full-year target and accelerating the release of payments to creditors of closed banks. The filings include 20 final ADPs and 26 partial ADPs, each representing a concrete step toward court-approved…
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DOST urges PH researchers toward responsive, cross-sector research
The Department of Science and Technology urged the Filipino research community to commit to a cross-sectoral, ethical, and responsive approach to accelerate national progress during the Annual Scientific Conference and 93rd General Membership Assembly of the National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, last March 13,…
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DOST SOCCSKSARGEN Joins Preparatory Meeting for NSTW 2026
As the next host of the National Science and Technology Week 2026, the Department of Science and Technology SOCCSKSARGEN joined the preparatory meeting held on March 6, 2026 at the DOST Main Building, Bicutan, Taguig City. The meeting was led by Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang and Host Region Regional Director Engr.…