In a town in La Union, the tradition of bamboo weaving is being kept alive by senior artisans who are now passing their skills to the younger generation. The municipal government plans to establish a bamboo demonstration center to both preserve the craft and provide employment for young people. Read more »
The Department of Science and Technology’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) is promoting its rice transplanter attachment (RTA), an innovation designed to be fitted onto commonly used hand tractors, allowing farmers to lower labor expenses while improving efficiency in rice production. Read more »
Pangasinan is now home to the country’s first Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation (ASIN) Center, launched on February 16 to help address the nation’s salt shortage and strengthen local production. Read more »
Efforts to narrow the education gap between urban centers and far-flung communities are gaining momentum as a new Senate measure seeks to formally recognize and support the country’s most isolated public schools. Read more »
What does the Year of the Fire Horse bring for every animal in the Chinese zodiac? Read more »
The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
