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MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN – BauerTek Farmaceutical Technologies has clinched the Regional Winner title for Central Luzon and is now a National Finalist for the SETUP/ICON Award (Industry 4.0 Champion of Innovation) at the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) 2025. The annual event, organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), showcases groundbreaking inventions and scientific projects that drive community progress across the Philippines.
BauerTek’s commitment to international standards in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing has earned them the prestigious ICON Award from DOST
Through RSTW 2025, DOST aims to inspire greater involvement from institutions, businesses, and citizens in building smart, modern, and resilient communities nationwide
#YourDICTRegionX continues to champion a cyber-secure Northern Mindanao!
On October 16, 2025, the DICT Region X conducted a Cybersecurity Essentials Workshop with the dedicated healthcare team of First Misamis Oriental General Hospital (FMOGH) in North Poblacion, Medina, Misamis Oriental.
The session empowered 25 hospital personnel with practical knowledge on:
Strengthening account and data protection
Practicing proper cyber hygiene
Understanding AI-driven cyber threats
Complying with the Data Privacy Act of 2012
In her opening message, Dr. Nafisah M. Langilao highlighted the crucial role of cybersecurity in safeguarding hospital systems and ensuring patient trust — especially in a time where the healthcare sector is a high-value target for cyberattacks.
Through shared learning and hands-on guidance, participants gained the tools to recognize online risks, prevent data incidents, and protect both personal and institutional information.
DICT Region X remains committed to building a resilient and cyber-aware healthcare community, ensuring that digital transformation goes hand-in-hand with data protection and public safety.
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formally launched three major facilities that are expected to strengthen research, innovation, and industry support in Central Luzon. The inauguration of the DOST III Innovation Hub (iHUB), the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines Centralized National Hub for Regional Operations (SARAI CeNTRo), and the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) took place on November 13, 2025 at the DOST Region III Office located at the Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The event served as one of the key highlights of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) hosted by DOST-Central Luzon.
The inauguration was led by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., together with Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang and DOST Region III Director Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat. Officials from local government units, partner institutions, and representatives from the academic, public, and private sectors also attended the launch.
The newly opened AMCen provides access to advanced prototyping and product development equipment aimed at supporting startups, MSMEs, and local manufacturers in improving innovation capacity and competitiveness. SARAI CeNTRo enhances the region’s efforts in climate-smart and data-driven agriculture by offering research-based tools and decision-support systems that assist farmers and local governments in addressing climate and production challenges. The DOST-Central Luzon Innovation Hub, or iHUB, offers a modern co-working and collaboration space designed to support researchers, innovators, students, and enterprises in developing ideas and moving technologies closer to commercialization.
In a separate activity held in Cloverleaf, Sta. Cruz, Bulacan, DOST also opened iLAB Guiguinto, a dedicated tissue culture laboratory aimed at boosting the ornamental plants industry in the province. The facility is expected to help expand the availability of high-quality planting materials and support local agri-based businesses.
The establishment of these facilities reflects DOST’s continuing efforts to build a stronger science and technology ecosystem in Central Luzon. Through these initiatives, the agency aims to broaden access to research services, accelerate innovation, and promote inclusive development across various communities and industries in the region. (Nelson Santos)
Empowering communities through science and innovation, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) at Malolos Sports and Convention Center, New City Hall Compound in Malolos, Bulacan, on November 12.
In partnership with the Bulacan State University (BulSU) and the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Malolos and Guiguinto, the event focused with its central theme, “Science, Technology, and Innovation: Partner in Building a Resilient, Prosperous, and Secure Future” with a regional subtheme: “Building Smart and Sustainable Communities in Central Luzon” which will run from November 11-14.
The participants engaged in activities such as project visits in BulSU, press conferences, exhibits, Techno Forum on SMART Agriculture, and many others. Exhibitors also had a chance to showcase their latest Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) breakthrough through their consortium with DOST Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD).
During the opening ceremonies, DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. highlighted the crucial link between scientific research and entrepreneurship. He highlighted the DOST’s continuing efforts to transform innovations into viable business ventures that can create jobs, boost local industries, and contribute to national progress.
“We don’t only focus on national use of our innovation but to be exported to other countries. This program ensures that our research outputs are translated into market-ready products and thriving enterprises. By empowering Filipino scientists and techno entrepreneurs to become globally competitive business leaders, the program strengthens the vital connection between innovation and inclusive economic growth,” he stated.
“We are focusing on making sure that science and business go together for us to achieve our mission to have social and economic benefits for our kababayan,” he further emphasized.
Meanwhile, Usec. Sancho Mabborang also underscored the importance of strengthening the region’s innovation ecosystem and maximizing the potential of research-driven solutions for community advancement.
“This three-day celebration event does not only show our contributions but rather it will provide a bigger picture of the greater heights that we can still reach with STI. Our harmonized efforts have enhanced the capacity and capability of LGUs to adapt SSCP (Smart and Sustainable Communities Program) initiatives fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration in the entire region,” Usec. Mabborang stated.
The succeeding days of NSTW will also feature the Inauguration of iHub AMCen (Innovation Hub Advanced Manufacturing Center), and SARA ICeNTRO (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry) in Central Luzon in San Fernando, Pampanga, and the Inauguration and Blessing of iLAB in Guiguinto and PSTO Bulacan Office. Both initiatives were spearheaded by DOST to support local industries particularly startups and MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), and develop science-based technologies and protocols for climate-smart agriculture.
Subsequent activities will be held simultaneously showcasing innovative technologies that highlight the country’s scientific and technological progress. (Carmina Sahagun-Melchor)
LAL-LO, CAGAYAN — The 1st Regional Citronella Convention held in Lal-lo, Cagayan concluded on a hopeful and inspiring note, bringing together local leaders, scientists, and community members united by one goal — to strengthen the citronella industry in the region.
In her heartfelt message, Hon. Maria Olive B. Pascual, Lal-lo Vice Mayor and President of the Rural Improvement Club (RIC), praised the efforts of women and farmers behind the thriving citronella movement.
“Gusto ko lang sabihing hindi mahirap mangarap pero kailangan meron kang gawin para ito ay makamit mo — at iyan po ang ginagawa ng Rural Improvement Club (RIC) members natin — ang backbone ng citronella industry dito sa Lal-lo,” she said, recognizing the RIC’s hands-on dedication to community development.
Engr. Maria Teresa B. De Guzman, DOST Assistant Secretary for Countryside Development, urged participants to turn lessons into tangible actions.
“Let us prove that through science and collaboration, we can build a greener, healthier, and more prosperous countryside for all,” she emphasized. “Plant those citronella saplings, refine that oil, develop that product, draft those supportive policies, and continue this network of collaboration beyond this convention hall.”
Capping the event, Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, DOST Region 02 Regional Director, highlighted the importance of partnerships in sustaining initiatives like this.
“DOST cannot do this alone, we need partners and that is why we are here together. This is not just the end, this is just a beginning. Congratulations to everyone who became part of this regional event!”
As the curtains closed, the convention left participants inspired — a testament that through science, unity, and community spirit, Lal-lo’s citronella industry is set to bloom stronger than ever.
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) CALABARZON reported the October 2025 inflation in the region during an online press conference on 14 November 2025. Officer-In-Charge (SOCD) Charity O. Bautista announced that the region’s inflation rate in October 2025 increased at 2.5 percent. This figure is 0.3 percentage point higher than the 2.2 percent posted in October 2024.
A faster increase in prices for Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels commodity group─averaging at 3.0 percent─contributed to the acceleration in the overall inflation rate (IR). It was followed by Transport with 0.8 percent IR.
Compared to previous month’s inflation, Food groups in CALABARZON that incurred increments in IR include Corn at 13.5 percent (from 10.5 percent); Fish and other seafood at 7.8 percent (from 7.1 percent); and Sugar, confectionery and desserts at 0.6 percent (from 0.1 percent).
On the other hand, Food groups that incurred lower increase in prices include Flour, bread and other bakery products, pasta products, and other cereals at 1.1 percent inflation (from 1.3 percent); Meat and other parts of slaughtered land animals at 7.4 percent inflation (from 7.7 percent); Milk, other dairy products and eggs at 0.9 percent inflation (from 1.3 percent); Oils and fats at 17.3 percent inflation (from 18.6 percent), Vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas and pulses at 22.1 percent (from 22.7 percent); and Ready-made food and other food products n.e.c. at 2.1 percent (from 2.4 percent).
Meanwhile, Food groups like Rice showed a decrease in prices at -13.4 percent inflation (from -13.6 percent) and Fruits and nuts at -5.3 percent inflation (from -2.2 percent).
Compared to September 2025, inflation rate in October 2025 increased in the areas of Batangas (from 0.9 percent to 1.0 percent), Laguna (from 2.1 percent to 2.6 percent), and Rizal (from 2.9 percent to 3.2 percent). Meanwhile, overall price increase
slowed down in Cavite (from 2.1 pecent to 1.9 percent). Moreover, the areas of of Cavite and Lucena City maintained its inflation rate at 3.0 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.
BAGAMAT malayo pa ang pagdiriwang para sa Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno 2026 sa darating na Enero 9, na sisimulan sa Minor Basilica National Shrine Jesus Nazareno.
Ito ay agad na tinalakay ni Rev. Fr. Robert Arellano LRMS Parochial Vicar kasama sina Rev. Fr. Jonathan Mojica Parochial Vicar at Rev. Fr. Jade Licuanan kung saan ay may temang “Dapat Siyang Tumaas, at Ako nama’y bumaba.” maging mga alituntunin para nasabing okasyon kung saan ay kabilang dito ang gawain bago dumating ang araw ng pagdiriwang na pasisimulan.
Pasisimulan na sa Desyembre 1 ang Misa Novena tuwing 12:15 ng tanghali. Mangunguna sa Novena si Most Rev. Fr. Elias Ayuban Jr. Habang susundan naman ng iba’t ibang Rev. Fr. Ang mga susunod na mula Enero hanggang sa Enero 8.
Dahil dito inilatag na din ang siyang daraanan ng Traslacion ng Poong Jesus Nazareno na hindi naman nabago sa dating naging ruta nito.
Hinikayat naman ni Fr. Robert Arellano sa mga mananapalataya o deboto na sumusunod sa mga ipinagbabawal.
Kabilang dito ang hindi dapat gagawin ang pag sampa sa Andas, wag Magtulakan, wag Magdala ng maraming gamit. Para sa mga may maramdaman at mga maaring mag-abang na lamang sa gilid ng kalsada para na din sa kanila kaligtasan. Ilan lamang ito sa may labing limang dapat at hindi dapat gawin sa araw ng Poong Nazareno.
Samantala sinasabi naman ni Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domogoso sa ginanap na press conference ng Nazareno 2026 na sa mga manininda na iwasan muna magtinda lalo na ang panindang may stick dahil sa malimit na nakakasugat sa Paa ng mga debotong naka Paa. Lalo sa mga rutang daraanan ng Andas ng Nazareno.
Ipinanukala ni Senadora Loren Legarda ang Senate Bill No. 1483 na layong palawigin ang mandato ng Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) hanggang Disyembre 2027, bilang pagkilala sa patuloy nitong lakas at mahalagang papel sa pagsusulong ng mga repormang nakabatay sa datos sa sektor ng edukasyon.
Bilang Co-Chair ng EDCOM II, binigyang-diin ni Legarda ang mga ulat ng Komisyon na “Miseducation: The Failed System of Philippine Education” at “Fixing the Foundations: A Matter of National Survival” bilang “pinakamalalim at pinakabatay-sa-ebidensyang pagsusuri sa sistema ng edukasyon sa bansa sa mga nagdaang taon.”
Ayon sa apat na terminong Senadora, hindi lamang pagsusuri ang naibigay ng Komisyon kundi direktang impluwensiya sa batas, pondo, at koordinasyon ng mga ahensya.
“Pinag-isa ng Komisyon ang mga pambansang ahensya, lokal na pamahalaan, paaralan, institusyong pananaliksik, at mga katuwang sa lipunan upang isalin ang ebidensya tungo sa reporma,” pahayag ni Legarda.
Sa ika-19 na Kongreso, nakatulong ang EDCOM II sa pagpasa ng sampung batas sa edukasyon. Sa ika-20 Kongreso, sinusuportahan nito ang pagbuo ng anim na pangunahing panukala sa ilalim ng Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), bukod pa sa iba pang mungkahing layong palakasin ang akses, katarungan, at kalidad ng edukasyon.
Ipinahayag ni Legarda ang kanyang patuloy na pagsuporta sa mga repormang hinubog ng pananaliksik ng EDCOM II, kabilang ang Last Mile Schools bill at ang modernisasyon ng mga charter ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) at Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
“Ang EDCOM II ay nagsilbing think tank at coordinating body, nagtataguyod ng tiwala at pagkakaisa sa pagitan ng mga ahensya, guro, magulang, at mga tagapagpatupad ng polisiya,” pahayag ni Legarda, kaugnay ng joint meeting ng Komisyon kasama ang DepEd, CHED, at TESDA, at ang papel nito sa pagtatatag ng Education and Workforce Development Group sa ilalim ng Administrative Order No. 36.
Bagaman nakatakdang magtapos ang mandato ng EDCOM II sa Disyembre 2025 sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 11899, nilinaw ni Legarda na hindi pa ito nasa yugto ng pagwawakas.
“Sa halip, patuloy itong kumikilos nang buong lakas, batid ang katotohanang marami na ang nagawa, ngunit mas marami pa ang kailangang isakatuparan upang maitayo ang sistemang pang-edukasyon na nararapat sa ating mamamayan,” pahayag ni Legarda.
“Nasa yugto tayo kung saan abot-kamay na ang pag-unlad,” dagdag ni Legarda. “May direksyon ang trabaho. May koordinasyon. Totoo ang lakas ng pagkilos. Nararapat lamang na palawigin natin ito.”
Ang mungkahing pagpapalawig ay nakatanggap ng suporta mula sa DepEd, CHED, at TESDA sa pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education noong Oktubre 8, 2025, na pinamunuan ni Legarda.
TIKLO ang isang Provincial Level Most Wanted Person sa operasyong isinagawa ng pulisya kamakailan sa Tagaytay City, Cavite.
Ang akusadong si alyas Carmela, residente ng Tagaytay City, ay naaresto dakong alas-5:20 ng hapon nitong Nobyembre 17.
Ang pagkakaaresto sa akusado ay kaugnay sa paglabag sa RA 10883 (New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016), na may inirekomendang piyansa na P300,000.00.
Gamit ang Alternative Recording Device at Body Worn Camera, ang operasyon ay isinagawa ng Intel/Warrant Section ng Tagaytay Component City Police Station.
ISANG Municipal Level Most Wanted Persons ang nadakip kamakailan ng mga tauhan ng Ternate Municipal Police Station.
Ang akusadong si alyas Darren, residente ng Ternate, Cavite, ay nadakip dakong alas-8:30 ng gabi nitong Nobyembre 18.
Nabatid na ang akusado ay may kinakaharap na kasong paglabag sa Section 11, Article II ng RA 9165, na inilabas ng Regional Trial Court Branch 15, Naic, Cavite noong October 13, 2025. Isinagawa ng pulisya ang buong operasyon gamit ang Alternative Recording Device.
Tiniyak ng Malacañang na maaabot ng pamahalaan ang target na petsa para sa pagpasa ng pambansang badyet para sa 2026 sa kabila ng mga pagbabago sa mga economic manager ng administrasyon.
Sa isang press briefing nitong Martes, sinabi ni Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary at Palace Press Officer Claire Castro na ang pagtatalaga ng mga bagong pinuno sa Department of Finance (DOF) at Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ay hindi makakaantala sa proseso ng badyet.
Ipinahayag ng Palasyo kamakailan na papalitan ni Finance Secretary Ralph Recto si Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, habang si Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go ang hahalili kay Recto bilang kalihim ng DOF.
Samantala, si DBM Undersecretary Rolando U. Toledo naman ang itinalagang officer-in-charge kapalit ni Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.
“We were able to talk to Secretary Go and according to him, (on the) reassignments of the Cabinet members to DOF and DBM, they are all the same people who worked on the budget, who worked on the finances. So there will be no problem with that,” Ayon kay Castro
Dagdag pa niya, “Yes, there will be (the timely passage of the national budget). They are working on that.”
Noong Oktubre 13, inaprubahan na ng House of Representatives ang P6.793 trilyong panukalang badyet, habang isinasagawa na ng Senado ang huling bahagi ng plenary debates para rito.
Pagkatapos nito, pagsasamahin ng bicameral conference committee ang mga bersyon ng Senado at Kamara bago isumite sa Malacañang para sa pinal na pag-apruba.
Samantala, inanunsyo rin ng Palasyo na tinanggap ni Pangulong Marcos ang pagbibitiw nina Bersamin at Pangandaman upang bigyang-daan ang imbestigasyon sa umano’y iregularidad sa mga proyektong flood control.
Tinanggap din ng Pangulo ang pagbibitiw ni Undersecretary Adrian Bersamin ng Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO). | PND
Pinalakas ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang pagtutok ng kanyang administrasyon sa sektor ng agrikultura sa paglulunsad ng “Buwan ng Butil” Serbisyo Caravan— isang inisyatibong layong dalhin ang mga pangunahing serbisyong pang-agrikultura direkta sa mamamayan.
Sa isang press briefing sa Palasyo nitong Martes, inihayag ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary at Palace Press Officer Claire Castro na ang caravan, na inilunsad sa iba’t ibang lungsod sa Metro Manila, ay naglalayong palalimin ang kaalaman at pagpapahalaga ng publiko sa sektor ng agrikultura.
“Sa ilalim ng programa, inilalapit mismo ng DA sa mga mamamayan ang mga serbisyo nito upang ipamalas ang suporta ng pamahalaan sa ating mga magsasaka, mangingisda, at mamimili,” ani Castro.
Tampok sa caravan ang mga sumusunod:
– Kadiwa Program na nag-aalok ng bigas sa halagang PhP20 kada kilo
– Pamamahagi ng libreng punla, fingerlings, at punlang niyog
– Pagsasanay sa organikong pagsasaka
– Pagsusulong ng seguridad sa pagkain at napapanatiling pagsasaka
Matatagpuan ang caravan sa mga piling lugar sa Metro Manila gaya ng:
– BPI Compound sa Malate
– FTI Administration Building sa Taguig
– NFA Building sa Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
Samantala, inanunsyo rin ni Castro na inilunsad na ang programang “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” sa Catanduanes, isa mga lalawigang matinding naapektuhan ng Super Typhoon Uwan.
“Ito’y bahagi ng adbokasiya ng administrasyong Marcos Jr. upang gawing abot-kamay ang pagkain para sa mga kabilang sa vulnerable sectors,” dagdag ni Castro.
Prayoridad ng programa ang mga sumusunod na sektor:
– Mga benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
– Mga taong may kapansanan
– Mga solong magulang
– Mga nakatatanda
Hinikayat ni Castro ang lahat ng kwalipikadong benepisyaryo na bumisita sa Kadiwa ng Pangulo outlet sa Capitol Grounds sa Virac, Catanduanes upang makinabang sa programa. | PND