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Investments in tech transfer contribute to rise in GII ranking

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has cited investments in technology transfer as among the factors that contributed to the rise of Philippines’ ranking in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII).

“Technology …

Russia’s gasoline output rises by 3.3%, diesel by 6.4%

Gasoline production in Russia increased by 3.3 percent on an annual basis from January-August 2023 and diesel fuel by 6.4 percent, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Novak said th…

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CHED to assess PH universities’ decline in global ranking

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will look into the factors behind the decline of some Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

This came after Ateneo de Manila Un…

6K poor college students in Antique apply for educational aid

Around 6,000 indigent college students in Antique have applied for educational assistance from the provincial government for the school year 2023-2024.The applicants came from the northern towns of Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaz…

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Film museum to rise in Intramuros

A film heritage building will soon rise in the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Wednesday.The DOT and its infrastructure arm Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) signed…

Dinagat opens ‘Bugkosan sa Isla 2023’ festival

Dinagat Islands province opened its Sept. 27-Oct. 1 ‘Bugkosan sa Isla 2023’ on Wednesday in time for the province’s 17th charter day.Bugkosan, which means to bind, is a call for unity among the residents amid the challenges faced by the province i…

Actor Song Joong-ki still hungry for new movie roles

When opportunity doesn’t knock, Korean heartthrob Song Joong-ki is ready to build a door.

Song’s star power has proved itself in several hit drama series, including “Reborn Rich” (2022), “Vincenzo” (2021), “Arthdal Chronicles” (2019) and “Descenda…

Kep1er sings about magical love in 5th EP

K-pop girl group Kep1er returned Monday with its fifth EP, “Magic Hour,” which continues the concept of lovestruck girls from its previous album.

The new release comes five months after the group’s fourth EP, “Lovestruck!,” which was released in Ap…

Davao CHO ‘highly recommends’ use of face masks in schools

The City Health Office (CHO) here on Thursday highly recommended the students to use face masks following an increase in the incidence of viral respiratory illnesses among children.

Reynante Solitario, the city schools division superintendent who …

Health benefits of blood donation you should know

There are a variety of reasons why people donate blood and most of them are driven by humanitarian intentions – to stabilize the nation’s blood supply, especially after the occurrence of natural disasters, and to extend the life of those who are ba…

Gov’t employees conduct medical mission for underprivileged

Government officials and employees from various regions on Thursday led the nationwide Medical Mission of Government Workers to provide basic medical and dental services to the marginalized sectors all over the country as part of the celebration of…