The 4.82 million foreign visitor arrivals as of Nov. 28, 2023 have brought P404 billion to the Philippine economy, according to the Department of Tourism. Photo shows local and foreign tourists enjoying Boracay Island. PN PHOTO

PH breaches target, records over 4.82-M foreign arrivals

THE Philippines has recorded more than 4.82 million foreign visitor arrivals, including Filipinos based overseas, breaching its target even before year-end, Department of Tourism...

PH budget deficit narrowed in October on sharp revenue rise

THE government’s budget deficit was markedly smaller in October than a year ago after growth in revenue collections outpaced that of state spending during...
Results of the Labor Force Survey for August 2023 showed that employed Filipinos increased to 48.07 million. File photo shows people waiting for buses after office hours in EDSA Mandaluyong. GEORGE CALVELO/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

PH employment situation ‘bright’ – DOF chief

FINANCE secretary Benjamin Diokno expressed belief that the employment situation in the Philippines has been bright, saying the quality of employment in the country...
The Philippine government is adopting a science-based approach to rice farming to increase yield and establish “a sustainable rice value chain.” PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

DA ramping up efforts to modernize PH rice sector

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is doubling down its efforts to modernize the country’s rice farming sector. Agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday said...
Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila’s Nutcracker themed Christmas Tree

The Ascott Limited Philippines’ ‘Celebrate Your Way’ Holiday Campaign Promises Unforgettable Moments

Manila, 22 November 2023 - The Ascott Limited Philippines (Ascott) is excited to introduce its 'Celebrate Your Way in Ascott' holiday campaign, meticulously crafted...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. administers the oath of office of the newly-installed DOST provincial directors.

DOST’s newly-installed provincial directors take oath during 2023 NSTW

ILOILO City – Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. and Undersecretary for Regional Operations Sancho A. Mabborang led the...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute’s HINABUL Natural Fiber and Textile Exhibits was hosted by the National Museum Western Visayas in Iloilo City. It was part of the 2023 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week celebration.

Philippine Textile Congress caps off at 2023 NSTW in Iloilo City

THE Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) concluded this year’s Philippine Textile Congress at the 2023 National Science, Technology and Innovation...

SSS sets December 29 deadline for pickup of unclaimed UMID cards in branches

The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that members who applied for their Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) cards between August 2017 to December 2020...

The Medical City Clinic Iloilo now open to serve the Ilonggo community

BY PEARL SOCIAS FURTHERING its commitment to delivering quality healthcare closer to communities, The Medical City Clinic (TMC Clinic) recently opened its 58th branch at...
Dr. Marlito M. Bande (inset) of the Visayas State University discusses rainforestation in the Philippines during a forum with the theme "Creating More Green Jobs through Science and Technology: Towards Sustainable and Empowered Communities" on Nov. 23.

Local experts share opportunities on rainforestation, agri in NSTW 2023 

THE Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), in collaboration with the Visayas...