Category: ENVIRONMENT
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Kärcher Philippines, National Museum team up to refresh GOMBURZA National Monument
IN PHOTO: PARTNERSHIP FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION. Kärcher strengthens its commitment to heritage conservation with the turnover of advanced cleaning equipment to the National Museum of the Philippines, supporting long-term preservation of national treasures. In photo (L–R): Valerio Perucci, Regional President for ASEAN, South Korea, Taiwan, and Bangladesh, Kärcher; Atty. Ma. Rosenne M. Flores-Avila, Deputy Director-General…
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Preserving Tradition through Science DOST Secretary Solidum Witnesses How Innovation Colors the Future of Future Filipino Silk Weaving in Misamis Oriental
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On October 20, 2025, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. visited the ABAI (Ayala Beneficiaries Association, Inc.) Weavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative and the Philippine Textile Research Institute’s (PTRI) Natural Dyes Hub in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, where culture and innovation merge to sustain the province’s rich silk weaving heritage. A beneficiary of…
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LGU NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS DOST PARTNER IN CEST PROGRAM
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The local government of Kalilangan headed by Mayor Atty. Raymon Charl O. Gamboa is one of the recognized partners of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the Bukidnon CEST Forum: Bridging STI-driven Development for All, held on October 9, 2025, at Loiza’s Pavilion, Casisang, Malaybalay City. The Community Empowerment through Science and Technology…
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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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Mindanao Gears Up for the Future with HANDA Pilipinas, RSTW 2025, and the C-Trike Breakthrough
Zamboanga City – The Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST IX) successfully hosted the HANDA Pilipinas Mindanao Leg and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) on September 23–25, 2025 at the Palacio Del Sur, Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City. The three-day event was graced by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.,…
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DOST Region 2, COA Visit SET-UP Assisted MSMEs in Quirino
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office II (DOST RO2), in collaboration with the Provincial Science and Technology Office–Quirino (PSTO-Quirino) and the Commission on Audit (COA), conducted a monitoring visit to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) supported under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) in Quirino Province. The visit focused on equipment…
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DILG Reaffirms Commitment to Flood Risk Reduction; 57.1K ISFs Resettled Under MBCRPP
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirmed its commitment to flood risk reduction, highlighting the resettlement of 57,134 informal settler families (ISFs) from high-risk zones under the Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation, and Preservation Program (MBCRPP). These ISFs, previously living along waterways and easement areas vulnerable to typhoons and monsoons, were relocated to…
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BDO raises ₱115B ASEAN Sustainability Bond, 23x above target in just 4 days
BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) successfully raised PHP 115 billion for its fourth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond issue, twenty-three times oversubscribed against the original offer of PHP 5 billion. The public offer period was set to run for two weeks, from July 9 to 22, 2025. The issuance saw robust participation from both retail…
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BDO powers ₱1 trillion in sustainable projects, cements Role in nation-building
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) continues to champion sustainable finance by supporting initiatives that promote inclusive growth, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic resilience. Since launching its Sustainable Finance Program in 2010, BDO has funded P1.04 trillion in sustainable projects across energy, infrastructure, water, transportation, and community development sectors. “Championing sustainable infrastructure is more than financing. It is about laying the…
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Dengue Cases Rise
From January to February 21, 2025, dengue cases in Isabela rose to 659—up from 434 during the same period last year. To address the surge, the Cauayan City Local Government—one of the Philippine cities named among the top 50 finalists in the 2025 Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge—has proposed Project C-DEWS (Community Dengue Early Warning System).…