Category: NEWS
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Lawmaker: Executive privilege legal, used under Duterte admin
The decision by several Cabinet officials to skip a Senate hearing on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte was a valid exercise of executive privilege and well within constitutional bounds, a House of Representatives leader said. House Assistant Majority Leader and Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said invoking executive privilege to excuse Cabinet officials…
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DMW assures readiness to aid OFWs in Taiwan amidst rising tension
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured its full readiness to activate its contingency plan to assist and protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan as tension with China continues to escalate. In a statement on Friday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the DMW is in close coordination with Manila Economic and…
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Maguindanao del Norte town now under Comelec control
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has place Datu Odin Sinsuat town in Maguindanao del Norte under its control following the killing of election officer Atty. Maceda Abo and her husband, Jojo, on March 26. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the poll body has finalized a resolution officially placing the Maguindanao town under Comelec control for…
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Salceda: ‘Global Albay’ vision takes off with Legazpi Global City
LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said his ‘Global Albay’ vision for progress takes off in this city of over 200,000 people. Legazpi is Albay’s provincial capital and Bicol’s regional center, the “capacity for greatness of which measures the entire province’s capacity for greatness.” During the recent launch of his return…
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New App to Connect, Support, and Promote Filipino Inventors Nationwide
Manila, Philippines – The Filipino Inventors Society Multi-Purpose Cooperative (FISMPC), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), continues to spotlight Filipino innovation through its program INVENTREPINOY. In a recent episode, the program welcomed Engr. Jimson Uranza, CEO of Lead Core Technology Systems Incorporated, and Raymond Mark Bimbo Doran, President of Carlita R. Duran…
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DOST strengthens NorMin LGU’s disaster prevention and mitigation thru GeoRiskPH
To equip the disaster risk reduction and management personnel of local government units in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)—10, together with the DOST—Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), conducted a series of training sessions on GeoRiskPH and its platforms. The training aimed to capacitate LGUs and National Government Agencies (NGAs)…
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BAN Toxics calls on political aspirants to champion a toxics-free and waste-free agenda
BAN Toxics calls on political aspirants to champion a toxics-free and waste-free agenda With the 2025 Philippine midterm elections fast approaching, environmental justice organization BAN Toxics is once again urging political aspirants to make the protection of the environment and public health a top priority. “The persistent presence of toxic chemicals poses a serious threat…
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DOST Region 1’s float and mascots dazzle crowd hype science at grand parade
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION– The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) brought science to life at this year’s grand people’s parade held on March 15, with a spectacular float showcasing innovation and technology, which was made even more exciting by lively mascots that thrilled children and families. The float…
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Cignal eyes sweep of Spikers’ Turf Open Conference finals
MANILA – Cignal will try to close out the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference title series against Criss Cross in Game Two on Friday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The HD Spikers displayed their championship experience to prevail in Game One, 22-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 15-12, last Wednesday, and moved to within a win of…
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Healthcare facilities told to observe lifting of 45-day benefit limit
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday reminded healthcare facilities that implementation of the lifting of the 45-day benefit limit starts on Friday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, PhilHealth Senior Vice President for Health and Finance Policy Sector Israel Francis Pargas said the move allows members to use their benefits for the…