Day: October 1, 2025

Cagayan de oro: The Department of Science and Technology in Northern Mindanao (DOST-10) is poised to infuse emerging technologies into the businesses of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). During the opening of the Region 10 Science and Technology Week (RSTW) on Wednesday, DOST-10 Director Romela Ratilla said innovations in grassroots MSMEs include adapting to artificial intelligence-powered business solutions. According to Philippines News Agency, the RSTW showcased the potential of science and technology in transforming MSMEs. A key moment during the open forum involved three businesses expressing their commitment to support and adopt emerging technologies presented by innovators, signaling strong

Malaca±ang: The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) Executive Committee (ExeCom) is proposing an extension of the insurgent amnesty program for an additional two years beyond the current deadline of March 16, 2026. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference, National Amnesty Commission (NAC) Chair Leah Tanodra-Armamento revealed that the program has received 4,269 applications as of September 19, out of a projected 10,000 applicants by the program’s anticipated conclusion next year. Armamento expressed concerns that qualified applicants might be excluded if the application period closes in March 2026. Task Force Balik Loob, established

Mandaluyong city: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that all 12 Filipino crew members of the Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Minervagracht, which was reportedly attacked on Monday while navigating the Gulf of Aden, are safe and will be returning to the country over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, in an interview on Wednesday at the DMW head office in Mandaluyong City, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated that MV Minervagracht had 19 crew members onboard from the Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine when the ship was struck by an unidentified explosive device. The crew members

Makati city: Officials of Western Union on Wednesday cited the savviness of Filipino mobile phone users for technical innovations as among the drivers for the projected strong utilization of their mobile application. ‘We see really strong traction after only two weeks and a half after soft-launching the app. So this is just very promising for us,’ Gregory Laurent, Western Union vice president for the Philippines, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands, told journalists on the sidelines of the app’s official launch in Makati City Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the app is another level of how the financial

Cebu: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday assured to provide Cebuanos greatly affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake with food and water. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian emphasized the directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to prioritize immediate relief for the victims. During his visit to Bogo City, the most severely impacted area by Tuesday’s tremor, he stressed the importance of addressing urgent needs such as food and water supply to the affected families. Gatchalian traveled to Cebu directly from Masbate province, which was recently hit by Severe Tropical Storm Opong. There,