Category: General

TACLOBAN CITY: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are collaborating to launch a science tourism project aimed at increasing awareness and appreciation of science, technology, and innovation in Leyte province through educational tourism. According to Philippines News Agency, officials from these two government agencies, along with members of the Eastern Visayas Association of Tour Guides and representatives from various travel and tour agencies in Leyte, participated in a comprehensive two-day site assessment from November 29 to 30. This assessment focused on potential science tourism sites across the province. The Department of Tourism stated

TACLOBAN CITY: At least 144 automated counting machines (ACM) have been deployed across all cities and towns in Eastern Visayas to help voters familiarize themselves with the voting process ahead of next year’s midterm elections. During the demonstration’s kick-off on Monday, Comelec Assistant Regional Director Corazon Montallana stated that the roadshow aims to reach as many voters as possible nationwide and will run until Jan. 30, 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative includes one machine for each city and town in the region, ensuring demonstrations are accessible in all villages. This approach allows voters to experience firsthand how

MALASIQUI: Around 1,156 individuals and 77 groups in the fourth to sixth districts of Pangasinan have benefited from the PHP60 million disbursed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under its Seed Capital Fund (SCF) program. Capability building officer Francis Bustamante of DSWD Eastern Pangasinan, in an interview on Monday, said the amount was given from Jan. 1 to Nov. 20 this year. According to Philippines News Agency, under the program, qualified individuals may avail of the PHP15,000 seed capital grant while groups may avail of PHP15,000 up to PHP600,000 depending on their number and the proposed business.

Manila: The scale-up of the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) is set to significantly bolster investments and the establishment of agricultural infrastructure across the Philippines, as announced by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa explained in an interview that the scale-up is designed to address the increasing need for investment in agri-infrastructure and enterprises beyond the original scope of PRDP. The expanded PRDP aims to facilitate the development of cold storages, slaughterhouses, and other vital agricultural infrastructure. DA Assistant Secretary for Operations and PRDP National Project Director U-Nichols

ILOILO CITY: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) gathered on Monday representatives from four villages in Iloilo City for the kickoff of the automated counting machine (ACM) roadshow and demonstration activity held simultaneously nationwide in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. The roadshow aims to familiarize voters with the ACM technology. According to Philippines News Agency, Regional Election Director lawyer Dennis Ausan explained during the event at Iloilo City National High School in Molo District that this roadshow responds to the public’s growing interest and questions about the automation of the electoral process. Ausan noted that automated elections have been conducted