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To provide more accessible technology to learners, teachers, and personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS), partnered with Microsoft Philippines and CloudSwyft Global Systems, Inc. for the launch of the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) Virtual Labs. “The Department is always open to technology advancements and digitalization. We aim to […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has given recognition to volunteers and partners who had made significant contributions to the cleanup and rehabilitation of Manila Bay during the “Manila Bayani Awards” ceremony. DENR Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna led the recognition of local government units (LGUs), private organizations, river rangers, and individuals in Metro […]
As part of the efforts to modernize the farm systems adapted in production areas, the government is investing in irrigation technologies to increase rice production and attain sufficiency in the near term. Agriculture Secretary William Dar visited the Rice-Based Drip Irrigation Fertigation Showcase at the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU). “Drip irrigation is an […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently launched “Future Farms,” a digital campaign to promote farm tourism, one of the sector’s promising gems, and to offer pandemic-weary travelers refreshing environment and new experiences. “Future Farms” is the fruit of the government agency’s efforts to redevelop tourism products and seek out new types of destinations and activities […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority today inaugurated a motorcycle and bicycle repair station at the ground level of Quezon Avenue flyover in EDSA for motorcycle riders and cyclists who need emergency road assistance. The repair station, which is open from 5am to 9pm, is equipped with basic repair and vulcanizing tools, as well as trained […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has named Panlibutahan River in Valencia, Bukidnon as the top winner in the 2021 R.I.V.E.Rs or Recognizing Institutions/Individuals Towards Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers for Life Awards. The 2nd and 3rd place winners were the Apayao-Abulug River in the Cordillera Administrative Region and the Taguibo River in Butuan City, respectively. […]
President Rodrigo Duterte led the inspection of the National Academy of Sports (NAS) learning and training center for deserving Filipino scholar-athletes at New Clark City in Tarlac. As part of the ceremonial activity, the President visited the world-class Academic and Administration Building and the Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, both of which are included in the Php 557.8-million […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) honored its best-performing field officials in 2021 during the “Gabi ng Parangal at Pagpupugay,” in celebration of the agency’s 35th founding anniversary and the Philippine Environment Month. The Environmental Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence or the EAGLE recognizes the outstanding DENR officials’ exemplary leadership and major […]
The pandemic transformed the Philippine startup ecosystem and served as a catalyst which compelled the country to rapidly innovate and adopt new technologies. This was one of the findings revealed in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2022 during the London Tech Week in San Francisco, California. According to the report, the pandemic led to […]
To alleviate the increasing production cost of aquaculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center-Aquaculture Division (SEAFDEC-AQD), initiated the development of an efficient, sustainable, and low-cost feeds for milkfish and tilapia. The new formulated feed, developed by Dr. Roger Edward Mamauag […]