(DOTC Press Release) Illegal logs intercepted

PRESS RELEASE

June 29, 2012

Office of the DOTC Secretary

 

DOTC-PPA INTERCEPTS 51 CONTAINERS CONTAINING ILLEGAL LOGS

Strawberry fields are forever, mountain campus showcases



Press Release from the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca)

The strawberry farms are a must-see for tourists in Baguio, the first showcase of agricultural tourism in the country.

[DBM Press Release] NG Disbursements Grow 13.1% Y-O-Y as of May

Disbursements by Expense Class, 2011 vs. 2012 (in PhP Billion)

Press Release
25 June 2012

NG DISBURSEMENTS GROW 13.1% Y-O-Y AS OF MAY, 16.7% IN MAY

ABAD: MAY OUTLAYS HIGHEST SO FAR, DRIVEN BY MOOE & CO

Mercy Mission and Peace Caravan 2012

TO AID the people of Quezon from the effects of heightened militarization under Oplan Bayanihan of the Aquino Administration, An 8-day Mercy Mission and Peace Caravan will be held by different sectors under “Save Bondoc Peninsula Movement” and different national organizations that support the campaign to stop militarization in the provinces.

NEDA DG Balisacan's Speech at Rio Summit

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: a pleasant good morning.

The Philippines believes that the Outcome Document is the minimum that can be agreed upon by consensus among all the world’s stakeholders. The document serves as a framework for individual actions and collective efforts to achieve sustainable development toward the creation of a better future for the next generations.

Roxas Orders Probe of Train Accident in Iriga

Philippine National Railways
Incident Report
[Pp 1 of 3, click to enlarge]

Manila, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas ordered on June 22, 2012, the suspension of the train driver of the Philippine National Railways in the train accident in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Friday morning where Mayon Ltd., an ordinary PNR train bound for Ligao, Albay hit a tricycle. 

Back-to-School: Epson Tips for an Organized School Year

Here are a few tips from Epson Phils. Corp. to help parents and kids this school year:

ASSIGN A DROP SPOT

Designate one spot in the house (even a small space will do)  where school schedules are kept and where forms and other paperwork are handled. The drop spot needs multiple shelves and containers, labeled with each family member’s name in their specific spot to add visual appeal and organization.

Dost Photo Release

The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) has awarded the P22-million worth contract to Miescor Builders Inc. to construct the 465-meter test track of the Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS) in the University of the Philippines Diliman Campus.

Epson announces change in leadership



Hideto Nakamura (L) welcomes Mr. Toshimitsu Tanaka (R)

who will replace him as Country Manager of Epson Phils

Corp. (EPC) starting July 1, 2012. Photo courtesy of EPC.

Manila, Philippines, June 19, 2012 –Epson Philippines Corp. (EPC) announced today that its country manager, Mr. Hideto Nakamura, is scheduled to assume his new assignment in the global headquarters at Seiko-Epson Corp. (SEC) in Japan.

From July 1, 2012, Mr. Nakamura will be replaced by

DOST says launches rural broadband initiative

The Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ICTO) recently launched its TV White Space (TVWS) Initiative to address pressing connectivity requirements of Filipinos and Government Systems with a two day event at the ICTO building attended by professionals from the academe, ICT Industry, and government.

DOTC says to rehabilitate, expand seven Phl airports

Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Terminal 3 (Stock photo)

THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) will start rehabilitating and expanding seven airports in the provinces to accommodate the rapid trade and tourism growth in these areas.

UP Diliman holds biodiversity, genomics symposium

The Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs is holding its 4th research symposium on June 14, 2012, Thursday, 8am-1pm, at the Auditorium of the National Institute of Physics in the National Science Complex, UP Diliman.

Australian Embassy Press Release: Leading coral scientist hopeful about next-gen Pinoy marine biologists

PROFESSOR Terry Hughes, Australia’s foremost marine biologist on coral ecosystems, said that the marine biology students in the Philippines today may just be the next agents of change to reverse the threats faced by coral reefs, the effects of which impact on all life on Earth.

National Science and Technology Week begins Sunday

Learn about the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs that could impact our lives in the upcoming National Science and Technology Week to be held on July 10-14, 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia.

DOST eyes alternative raw materials for paper bag

Plastic is out, paper is in.  And to the mounting need for paper bags as the best environmental-friendly option, the country’s science agency is looking into more ways to make paper packaging more accessible to all and even provide additional income opportunities to people.

[Photo downloaded from Stockfresh.com]

DOTC says seeks court reversal on traffic fines hike



Road in Pasay City.
Photo by Dennis D. Estopace

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), filed a motion at the Baguio City Regional Trial Court to reconsider its decision nullifying LTO Department Order 2008-39 entitled “Revised Schedule of LTO Fines and Penalties for Traffic and Administrative Violations.”

DOTC says to appeal RTC injunction of LTO-IT project bidding

Road in Pasay City. Photo by Dennis D. Estopace

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), through the Office of the Solicitor General, will elevate before the Court of Appeals the issuance of a writ of preliminary injunction by a Quezon City court in relation to the bidding of the new LTO IT system.

Epson expands ultrabright, power projector line

Epson EB-Z8000 / Z10000 series

EPSON, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions and the global top projector maker for the past 11 years, has launched two new series of highest performance, ultra-bright projectors that are ideal for large venue projection or presentations in bright ambient surroundings. These are:

Turtle sanctuary brings

promise to Davao lumads

PUNTA Dumalagin Davao City is most popular for its sea turtle (pawikan) sanctuary.

NEDA bares two infra project

NEDA BOARD CONFIRMS NAIA EXPRESSWAY PROJECT,
WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Both responsive to PHL Dev’t Plan, says Balisacan

Image grab of the World Bank East Asia & Pacific report shows how the
Philippines fares against its neighbors in terms of economic growth.

Photo Release: Project Zero

Photo sent by PBSP

“Project Zero” was recently launched at the Smart Tower in Makati to the delight of a highly appreciative crowd. This pro-environment and community livelihood project innovatively turns thousands of yards of used Smart Communications Inc. promotional tarpaulins into designer bags and fashion accessories. Project Zero is a social enterprise initiated by PJ Arañador in partnership with Smart Communications Inc., GK Sooc Arevalo, GKnomics, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Business Fair Trade Consulting, and Sooc Social Ventures.

DOST says gave mosquito traps to public schools

Downloaded from http://www.dost.gov.ph/images/region%2012%20photo.jpg

IN A BID to fight dengue , the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is distributing some 435,000 Ovicidal-Larvicidal Traps or OL Traps to all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide before the rainy season comes.

Pinoy kids bag 3rd place in First Lego League

Photo sent by Full Circle Communications Inc. 

The Philippine Robotics Team aka the DYCI Blue Ocean from Dr. Yanga’s College, Bocaue, Bulacan bagged Third Place at the recently concluded First Lego League (FLL) World Festival held in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.