Author: Raffy Rico

Groundbreaking Ceremony of SPTL and GPL

The Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) had a groundbreaking ceremony for the Simulation Packaging Laboratory (SPTL) and Green Packaging Laboratory (GPL) at the DOST Compound, Taguig City, Metro Manila last March 5, 2019. Groundbreaking Ceremony was attended by officials of DOST and other invited guests. This was led by DOST  Sec. Fortunato De La Pena, DOST Usec. Rowena Cristina Guevarra, Dra. Annabelle V. Briones, Dr. Paringit, Dr. Tanafrancia, and Mr. Paulo Bunog. The construction of the said building is a dream come true and now became a reality to Industrial Technology Development Institute...

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OMIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH

The Medical Institution in the Philippines face crucial problems in handling major disease such as heart ailment, diabetes and cancer. These are the leading causes of fatalities for Filipinos based on hospital records in our country today, despite the expertise of medical professionals, modern hospital facilities and the availability of medicines in the drugstores and in the hospital itself. The supply of medicines for these diseases are all imported, mostly from the U.S.A.  It is so alarming and scary that medical practitioners cannot give exact treatment to patients diagnosed for these diseasea.  It has been observed that mostly patients...

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2days World Halal Assembly 2019

The World Halal Assembly Philippines 2019 was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST Region XII) with its theme “Innovation for Sustainable Halal Ecosystem” held at Shangrila Hotel, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, February 26-27, 2019. The Assembly is an International Halal Conference evolving beyond name.  It is a platform for experts, traders and entrepreneurs, academe, governments and consumers from various nations to discuss and exchange views regarding Halal products and industry. During the Opening Ceremonies, Mr. Abdul Jalil Amerol recited the Holy Q’uran, followed by an Invocation led by Hadji Mohammad Almithi, CPA, Dost Region...

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Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte filed a libel suit against Manuel " Manoling" Morato

Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte filed two (2) cases, Libel and Cyber Case, against former Chairman of Movie and Television Regulatory Commission Board (MTRCB) and former Chairman of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Mr. Manuel “Manoling” Morato regarding and article headline of a tabloid SAKSI: “JOY BELMONTE, SWAK SA GRAFT.” It was written by Mr. Joel Amongo and published by Mr. Manuel “Manoling” Morato on February 15, 2019. The case was  lodged at the City Prosecutor of Quezon City. Included in the complaints as respondents of the case are: Mr. Joel Amongo, former Cogressman Antonio Lagdameo, Jr.,...

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Museo El Deposito sa Lungsod ng San Juan Bukas na sa Publiko

Pormal ng binuksan sa publiko ang Museo El Deposito na matatagpuan sa Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine, Pinaglabanan St. Corazon de Jesus, San Juan City nitong nakaraang Pebrero 18, taong kasalukuyan. Pinangunahan ni Mayor Guia Gomez ang paglulungsad ng nasabing Museo, kasama si Vice Mayor Janella Estrada, mga konsehal, Barangay Chairman, kagawad ng barangay at ang karamihang ng staff sa San Juan City Hall. Naging panauhin sa nasabing pagtitipon sina: Dr. Rene R. Escalante Chairman, ng National Historical Commission of the Philippines, na siyang nagbigay ng Welcome Remarks, Assistant Secretary Eduardo Ramos ng Department of Works and Highways na siyang nagbigay...

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Harana ng mga Pulis sa araw ng mga Puso

The Philippine National Police (PNP), Quezon City Police District with Police Senior Superintendent, Remigio Sendanco, PCRG, and other Police Officers and Personnel had initiated their annual  “Harana ng mga Pulis sa Araw ng mga Puso” in celebration of Valentines Day.  The event was held at the Cubao MRT Station, Cubao, Quezon City from 9:00 a.m until 12:00 nn. A live band from members of Camp Crame Police Group with spectacular music serenaded the MRT commuters, crowds and other individuals who were there to merely hang out in the mall  to enjoy the celebration with their loved ones, savor their...

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Promotion and Awareness of HIV/AIDS Through Digitized Arts

One of the biggest challenge in our society today particularly in the medical area is the continuous widespread of the controversial illness people infected with HIV/AIDS.  The medical profession is in a dilemma how to prevent this, that until now they could not find any medication and intervention to cure such kind of illness. HIV/AIDS is being considered as one of the social problem arising all over fhe world today.  Commonly, patients diagnosed with this illness isolate themselves by suffering in silence.  They could not openly reveal in public or even to their immediate families, relatives and friends for...

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PCAARRD receives Emerald Award from AJA Registrars (A Company of SOCOTEC)

Dr. Melvin B. Carlos (second from the left) receives Emerald Award from AJA Registrars, a company of SOCOTEC. (Image credit: SOCOTEC Certification International) The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) received an Emerald Award from the Anglo Japanese American (AJA) Registrars Inc. (A Company of SOCOTEC), in recognition of the Council’s loyalty and long-term partnership with the company. AJA Registrars Inc. is a third party certification body operating from a global network of offices offering third party registration and training services. During the SOCOTEC Certification International...

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Grand Chinese New Year Celebration at Binondo

The Chinese Community in Binondo, Manila particularly in China Town and Ongpin had their Annual Grand Celebration of this occasion. Thousands from all walks of life joined to celebrate with them. A showcase of Dragon Parade along the stretch of Binondo with colorful motif graced by different individuals from the young generations both Chinese and Filipino Community. Some Business Establishments were open so that costumers can avail of their products such as food delicacies, fruits, vegetables and other food items in a reasonable price. In the afternoon was a Parade of Floats, initiated by the Local Govenment Unit (LGU)...

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CONDUCT OF SPOT INSPECTION

  Pampanga PIAS Team led by PCINSP RONNIE J FERNANDEZ while conducting Spot Inspection manning the checkpoint in relation to COMELEC Resolution No. 10446 at Sto. Tomas MPS, Pampanga PPO on January 13,...

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