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Misamis Oriental: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 10 (Northern Mindanao) is spearheading efforts to revitalize Misamis Oriental’s salt industry through innovative technologies, officials said Tuesday. DOST-10 Assistant Director Virgilio Fuertes announced during the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum that the agency has partnered with the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) to modernize traditional salt production in Alubijid town. According to Philippines News Agency, while local producers have relied on sun-drying since the 1980s, the new cooking and evaporation technologies will enable year-round production, even during rainy seasons. The initiative is part of DOST-10’s broader economic development programs in

Ilocos Region: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Tuesday that its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) has resulted in PHP1.18 billion in gross sales, translating to a 33.77 percent return on investment for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Ilocos Region in 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, during a forum organized by the Philippine Information Agency, DOST 1 (Ilocos) Director Teresita Tabaog revealed that the program funded 42 projects in the region last year with an investment of PHP35 million. In prior years, 48 projects in 2023 and 44 in 2022 received funding

N. Cotabato: Four Chinese nationals employed at a mosquito coil manufacturing company were detained for working without valid permits. The apprehension took place during a joint operation by security forces, as confirmed by military officials. According to Philippines News Agency, the individuals-identified as Liu Dezhen, Tang Zhongyi, Tianpei Wu, and Wang Lian Xu-were working for Alpha Household Miscellaneous Chemical Products Manufacturing in Barangay Nueva Vida. The suspects did not resist arrest during a coordinated raid by the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID), Bureau of Immigration (BI), National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and local police. Lt. Col. Roden

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is open to reviewing the data related to the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, particularly concerning the number of PUV operators who have applied for consolidation, Malaca±ang said Tuesday. This decision comes after transport group Manibela accused the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) of falsifying its data on the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). According to Philippines News Agency, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has expressed his intent to verify the accuracy of the data on consolidation. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, during a press briefing, stated that Secretary Dizon is keen

Manila: The weather bureau said that most areas in the country will experience isolated rain showers on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Mindanao will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Davao Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Soccsksargen, and BARMM, as stated by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides. The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies. Severe thunderstorms could also result in flash floods or landslides, PAGASA warned.