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Cagayan de Oro: Government agriculture officials urged Northern Mindanao farmers to embrace modern farming technologies during Tuesday’s Regional Irrigators Congress, underscoring innovative solutions to enhance productivity amid climate challenges. According to Philippines News Agency, Evy Elago of the Misamis Oriental Agriculture Office highlighted smart irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and water-efficient techniques as key adaptations for local farms. “These technologies help farmers withstand erratic weather while maximizing yields,” she told attendees. Elago emphasized that public-private partnerships remain crucial for widespread technology adoption across the region’s agricultural sector. The National Irrigation Administration (NIA-10) reinforced this push, with acting manager Larry Franada directing

Baguio City: The Department of Science and Technology in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) announced that the Electoral Board (EB) is nearing full readiness to serve in the May 12 elections, following a successful certification process for its members. According to Philippines News Agency, Hansi Dinumla, Senior Science Research Specialist of the DOST-CAR, stated at the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum that 93 percent of the 3,179 members who underwent assessment passed both theoretical and practical examinations. These assessments certify their ability to facilitate the computerized election process and transmit election results. Dinumla explained that the DOST required a minimum

Butuan City: Technology interventions by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Caraga Region generated PHP682 million in sales and created 700 jobs for local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from 2022 to 2024, officials reported Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Regional Director Noel Ajoc disclosed the figures during the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum on March 25. He credited the agency’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) for modernizing the operations of more than 9,000 MSMEs in the region. The DOST official explained that their programs are anchored on four pillars: Wealth Creation, Wealth Protection, Sustainability

Manila: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 illegal drugs worth nearly PHP8 million and arrested seven high-value individuals (HVIs) in a series of anti-crime operations across Bulacan and Angeles City over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated that authorities arrested two suspects identified as alias Usup, 36, of Barangay Lourdes Northwest, and alias Tobats, 31, of Barangay Lourdes Sur in a buy-bust operation in Angeles City on March 23. Confiscated from the two were 1,043.1 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP7.09 million, a caliber .45 pistol, live

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday reiterated its call for a dialogue with transport group Manibela on the second day of the latter’s three-day transport strike. The DOTr emphasized its willingness to engage in discussions to address concerns regarding the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). According to Philippines News Agency, the DOTr issued a statement inviting Manibela to participate in a ‘constructive and open’ dialogue with the department and its attached agency. The focus of the dialogue would be to address concerns about the PTMP, with the DOTr expressing openness to suggestions aimed at improving the program to