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In celebration of the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted outstanding Filipina scientists to inspire more young girls to venture into the field of science. “I am proud of the women who continue to uphold gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls involved in […]
Coconut products — along with mango, banana, coffee, pineapple, and cacao — took on the global stage at the Gulf Food Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinaire (Gulfood) at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE recently. Bannered as “FOODPhilippines”, coconut products on the spotlight include coconut milk, premium coconut oil, fresh coconut water, organic shredded […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has partnered anew with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enable the Philippines to increase its capacity of coping with climate change through engineering approach. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado and JICA Philippines Office Chief Representative Eigo Azukizawa signed recently the Record of Discussions for the Capacity […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez highlighted the importance of sustainable development for the Philippines during the courtesy call of UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Richard Graham. Lopez shared that one of the key priority areas for the country in terms of trade and investment is sustainable development in the form of […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with Microsoft Philippines, introduced the Project Be Techie in School (B.T.S.): Tech Episode webinar series to help the learners in utilizing Microsoft computer applications that will be relevant in their education which started recently. Through the Bureau of Learner Support Services (BLSS) – Youth Formation Division (Y.F.D.), the […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has converted its vaccination facility to a child-friendly area as the agency recently rolled out its vaccination drive for children aged 5 to 11. Child stars and children of showbiz personalities and players of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and MMDA officials were inoculated during the launch held at the […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) remains optimistic for further increase in tourist arrivals in the country, following the recent reopening of borders. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said the DOT is looking at a gradual pace in the influx of tourists, which will then aid in the coveted recuperation of the local tourism scene. “International travel […]
Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Nueva Ecija launched the eFARM (Engaging Food and Agriculture Resources Management) Academy Program to bring technologies and innovations to local and foreign students, life-long learners, farmers, local government units, and Philippine and foreign higher education institutions (HEIs). This is a P15.4-million project funded by the Commission on Higher Education […]
The Philippines, through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), partnered with Baladna Qatar Public Shareholding Company (QPSC) for the establishment of a $500-million integrated dairy facility in the Philippines. “The DA, through the National Dairy Authority (NDA), fully support and welcome this new initiative as this will help […]
Revitalized business relationships between the Philippines and Middle East in the construction sector took off during the recently conducted Philippines – United Arab Emirates High Level Construction and Related Engineering Services Roundtable Meeting, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported. The meeting was held recently in Kempinski Hotel Mall of Emirates, Dubai. During the […]