DOT names Masbate province as ‘Art Capital’ of Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY: To further promote and give way to diversified art sectors in Masbate, the Department of Tourism-Bicol (DOT-5) has issued a proclamation declaring the province as the “Art Capital of Bicol.”

In an interview on Thursday, Regional Directo…

DA urges farmers to register with RSBSA to get aid faster

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged Thursday farmers in the country to register with the government’s registry system for a quicker reception of aid amid the El Niño phenomenon.

‘Magparehistro sa ating RSBSA (Registry System for the Bas…

About 6 million patients living with rare diseases in Vietnam

Hanoi: Health records revealed that Vietnam is home to about 100 rare diseases and around 6 million patients, heard a symposium held by the Vietnam Medical Association in Hanoi on February 29.

Of the rare diseases in the Southeast Asian nation, 58% a…

Australia’s influence sought to boost PH’s climate change agenda

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday sought Australia’s influence to help the Philippines advance its position in mitigating the effects of climate change.

In his remarks during a state luncheon hosted by Australian Governor-General…

Up to P15-K up for grabs in PAGASA’s poster-making tilt

MANILA: College students could win up to PHP15,000 in the weather bureau’s on-the-spot poster-making contest this March 16 in Quezon City.

In line with the celebration of World Meteorological Day, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomi…

DOST unveils Filipino-made e-boat

MANILA: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially introduced on Thursday the Filipino-made Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Solar-Assisted Plug-In Electric Boat (SESSY E-Boat) via a demo run at the Manila Yacht Club.

Developed by rese…

Budget deficit down in 2023

MANILA: The national government’s budget deficit went down by 6.32 percent to PHP1.51 trillion last year from PHP1.61 trillion in 2022.

“The narrower fiscal gap for the year was attributed to the 7.86% increase in revenue collection, surpassing the 3…