DTI, CIDG, NBI strengthen campaign against hoarders and profiteers

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), along with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), seized a total of over P15 million worth of alcohol, hand sanitizers, face masks, and thermal scanners in separate operations across the country.

FFDCP releases Memorandum Order 3 in line with the Enhanced Community Quarantine and the Stringent Social Distancing Measures

In line with the Memorandum from the Executive Secretary released March 16, 2020 directing agencies to coordinate, and implement guidelines on the imposition of an Enhanced Community Quarantine and the Stringent Social Distancing Measures over the entire Luzon, including NCR effective March 17, 2020, FDCP hereby adopts the following relative to the audio-visual industry and community:

Statement on Sison’s reaction to the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire due to COVID-19:

 Mr. Sison’s recent statement on the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire by the government to give way to the implementation of the Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine reflects his anti-poor, anti-people, anti-Filipino sentiments, and is the height of callousness and narrow-mindedness.

Mayor Isko Goes Green with NovuHair

Mayor ISKO MORENO threaded an impoverished area in Manila while growing up.  As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly calls his home and crowning glory.  Bold and fearless, Yorme puts his heart and mind in anything he does - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.” 

Statement on Sison’s reaction to the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire due to COVID-19:

Mr. Sison’s recent statement on the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire by the government to give way to the implementation of the Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine reflects his anti-poor, anti-people, anti-Filipino sentiments, and is the height of callousness and narrow-mindedness.

DOST-PCHRD SUPPORTS FOUR PROJECTS TO COMBAT COVID-19

Recognizing the risks posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 towards public health, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) supports the research and
development of technologies and projects that will aid in the monitoring and management of the said infection:

Department of Transportation (DOTr) ADVISORY on Enhanced Community Quarantine

Manila- March 16, 2020 In line with the imposition of an Enhanced Community Quarantine and the Stringent Social Distancing Measures over the entire Luzon, including the National Capital Region (NCR), the following guidelines shall be implemented effective 12:00 AM of 17 March 2020 until 12:00 AM of 13 April 2020:

FFW SUPPORTS SEN. HONTIVEROS' P10K CASH ASSISTANCE FOR THE WORKERS

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) supports Senator Riza Hontiveros' proposal for at least P10,000 cash assistance to contractual workers and those in the informal economy who will be most affected by the community quarantine imposed in Metro Manila. Contractuals, endo workers and those in the informal sector are the most affected  of the economic, social and health impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Failure to protect them will increase the spread of the disease.

Filipino Chinese Community’s donation of 100 Million Pesos worth of medical supplies to Department of Health (DOH) for COVID-19 prevention

MESSAGE OF DR. HENRY LIM BON LIONG
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic.  Three days before that, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has declared a “State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines” after the confirmed local transmission of COVID-19.

ZOOMANITY GROUP TAKES PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST NCOV

Amid growing concerns stemming from COVID-19 or Novel Coronavirus, the management of Zoomanity Group, YUP Group, and UnliCity Group is ensuring safety of their customers and staff by taking precautionary measures in all their theme parks, museums, and restaurants.

Ban on church masses and moviegoing too says Duque

MANILA, Philippines --- Health Secretary Francisco Duque has called for a ban on attending Masses in churches and going to cinemas as a precautionary measure against the 2019 coronavirus disease or COVID-19.

PH Eyes Launching 3 Cube Satellites in 2020

DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña  

MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is looking at launching three cube satellites or nanosatellites this year.

DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña announced the launching of the two nanosatellites-- Maya-3 and Maya-4 -- in a presentation to the media last February 20.

INVENTION TO INNOVATION. DOST Sec. Fortunato dela Peña urges NICE winners to turn their invention into innovation.

MANILA – An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is urging inventors to “transfer” their technology so it could have value.

"Until you convert your invention into innovation, it has no value. Are you going to transfer the technology? We challenge you. We hope to see your products in the market," DOST Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara told the winners of the National Invention Contest & Exhibits (NICE) in Taguig City on Thursday afternoon.

PDEA, NML round up for “Tamang Sukat Lagi” NML trains PDEA on accurate measurement

In support of its War Against Drugs program, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is rounding up its drugs fighting numbers as 45 of its chemists and laboratory staff from around the country undergo a seminar-workshop on mass metrology on March 2 to 20, 2020 at the National Metrology Laboratory (NML-ITDI) in Bicutan, Taguig City.

Empowered Women in Blockchain 2020

 Women can keep pace with the fast-changing world across business, commerce, and technology. With an emerging reputation of being early adopters rather than simply following tech trends that were once traditionally being led by men, women in today’s IT world are known for their vision, aspiration, and innovation in building brands and business models centered around technology.

Novuhair and Fitness Coaches on Transforming to a Better You.

Believing in yourself that you can achieve anything you put your heart and mind into is the first step to a perfect makeover.

DOST-TAPI to hold National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) on 3-5 March 2020

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI) is holding the National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) on 3-5 March 2020 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.