(Poster courtesy of DOST) MANILA The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is hoping its 7th National Research and Development Conference (NRDC) slated this week will result in partnerships among the stakeholders, according to an official of the agency. Set on Sept. 15 to 16 at the Philippine International Convention Center, the public can listen to the NRDC via the DOST NRDC's Facebook page. "We hope that this event sparks partnerships and meaningful connections between our stakeholders from the academe, industry, and local communities. This event shows the potential in forming these kinds of partnerships. Hopefully, the participants will be inspired to take action in creating R&D projects with the government or for the industry to transform their operations, taking into consideration the role of R&D in their growth," said DOST Assistant Secretary Leah Buendia in a message on Monday. Buendia noted that the NRDC is not just for the science community, but f
PEACE. Bulacan gubernatorial aspirants, and Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, do a fist bump after a unity walk and signing of a peace covenant for free and fair elections held at KB Gym, Capitol Compound in Malolos City on Thursday (March 24, 2022). The event was spearheaded by the Bulacan Police Provincial Office in coordination with the Commission on Elections. (Photo by Manny Balbin) MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan - A total of 51 local candidates for various elective positions in this province on Thursday joined a simultaneous unity walk and signing of a peace covenant for Secure, Accurate, Free, and Fair Elections (S.A.F.E.). The unity walk started at 7 a.m. with an ecumenical prayer led by Fr. Efren Basco at Camp Alejo Santos here, followed by a covenant signing at the KB Gymnasium. Provincial-level candidates simultaneously delivered the declaration of integrity pledge administered by Fr. Basco. The activity was spearheaded by the Bulacan Police Provin
DILG director Rene Valera (Screengrab from PCOO/RTVM) MANILA - An official of the Department of the Interior and Local (DILG) said the "Retooled Community Support Program" (RCSP) is a major boost to the local government units (LGUs) capability to achieve their peace and economic development goals. DILG director Rene Valera said the RCSP's success is evident in the basic service delivery (BSD) where the regional agencies serve as the link of the national government in channeling the rightful services down to the barangay level. He cited as examples the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd) as among the agencies tasked to deliver the national government's services to the LGUs. "Sa ilalim nito, ang Retooled Community Support Program ay binigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga baran
DILG director Rene Valera (Screengrab from PCOO/RTVM) MANILA - An official of the Department of the Interior and Local (DILG) said the "Retooled Community Support Program" (RCSP) is a major boost to the local government units (LGUs) capability to achieve their peace and economic development goals. DILG director Rene Valera said the RCSP's success is evident in the basic service delivery (BSD) where the regional agencies serve as the link of the national government in channeling the rightful services down to the barangay level. He cited as examples the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd) as among the agencies tasked to deliver the national government's services to the LGUs. "Sa ilalim nito, ang Retooled Community Support Program ay binigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga baran