Category: PROVINCIAL
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TOPS 2025 AWARDEE
TOPS 2025 AWARDEE. Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando, together with Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Department Head Rowena J. Tiongson, presents the plaque and certificate of recognition during the first Monday Flag Raising Ceremony held at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium, City of Malolos, Bulacan recently after being awarded with the Best Implementor for…
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PDIC steps up push for depositor protection via a relatable, multi-platform nationwide campaign
Photo: Making deposit insurance come to life through familiar stories that resonate. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has sustained its efforts to increase public awareness of depositor protection by rolling out TV commercials and radio advertisements that feel personal and close to home while highlighting the importance of saving in banks. What happens when…
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Climate Change Commission, Climate Change Task Force, Science and Technology for Environment Progress Oath-Taking Ceremony
For a New Philippines, the newly appointed members of the Climate Change Task Force – Science and Technology for Environmental Progress (CCTF-STEP) took their oath to fulfill their vital role in protecting the environment through science and technology. The Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) operates under the supervision of the Climate Change Commission (CCC). The…
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Ateneo robot explorers uncover Philippine islands’ ancient technologies
Photo: Dr. Alfred Pawlik showcases early stone tool artifacts, detailing archaeological evidence of the seafaring and hunting strategies used by the early inhabitants hundreds of thousands of years ago to thrive across the Philippine archipelago. SOURCE: OAVP-RCWI, 2026. Through these innovations, Dr. Pawlik–a professor at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Ateneo de…
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PROPEL Business Hub Opens to Drive Commercialization of Filipino Innovations
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formally launched the PROPEL Business Hub and Exhibit Center on March 31, 2026, at the PROPEL Hub-Executive Lounge, DOST Complex along General Santos Avenue in Taguig City, establishing a collaborative space aimed at accelerating the commercialization of Filipino innovations and strengthening the country’s science, technology, and innovation (STI)…
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PAPI Courtesy Call Strengthens Ties with Aklan Leaders
KALIBO, AKLAN – A meaningful and productive courtesy call was held between the officers of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and key leaders of Aklan, further strengthening collaboration between the media sector and local government units. Leading the delegation were PAPI Chairman Nelson S. Santos and PAPI Vice President for Visayas Giecel…
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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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DOST XII Celebrates the Strength, Grace, and Impact of Women as 2026 National Women’s Concludes
As the 2026 National Women’s Month draws to a close, the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST SOCCSKSARGEN) proudly honors the remarkable women who continue to shape our communities through excellence, resilience, and innovation. From laboratories to leadership, from homes to hubs of enterprise, women stand at the forefront of progress – quietly…
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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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DOST Ilocos Region Strengthens Strategic Direction for 2026 Through Special ManCom Meeting
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) convened a Special Management Committee (ManCom) Meeting on February 27, 2026 at the DOST Ilocos Region Multipurpose Hall in the City of San Fernando, La Union, bringing together the agency’s leadership to align key programs, upcoming initiatives, and organizational priorities that will advance science,…