ICYMI: Baliwag City Holds Education Summit 2026

The Baliwag City Government held the Baliwag City Education Summit 2026 at the Baliwag Star Arena, bringing together education stakeholders to discuss school conditions, education programs, student opportunities, and plans for the city’s education sector. The summit focused on matters concerning the needs of schools, teachers, and students, as well as the programs and initiatives…

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Gov’t to Invite Apple, NVIDIA, Big Tech Companies for Pax Silica

The Philippine government is issuing an invitation to the world’s biggest technology companies to locate within the planned Pax Silica hub in New Clark City. Included in the government’s “wish list” are Apple, NVIDIA, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., MediaTek, United Microelectronics Corp., Qualcomm, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom Inc. “We are going to invite them…

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Malacañang Complex Placed Under Lockdown as Protests Mark 54th Martial Law Anniversary

Due to standard security protocols, the Malacañang complex was placed under lockdown on Monday, Sept. 21, according to an announcement from the Presidential Communications Office (P.C.O.), which cited anticipated protests marking the 54th anniversary of martial law. In a related statement, the Presidential Action Center announced the suspension of its operations “to ensure public safety.”…

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A man’s best friend

By: Cazandra V. Canzoa Time ticked, the Earth grew, humans evolved but something hasn’t changed—the furry companion, the brave barks, the licks that send you right back home—a man’s best friend. “A man’s best friend” is a common title given to dogs, praising them for their unwavering loyalty, friendship, and companionship. Research also shows that…

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Beating Counterfeit Honey with Handheld X-Rays

Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Nuclear Institute, U.P. Visayas, and the University of the Philippines Los Baños ‘Bee Program’ have developed a device called Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (hXRF) that uses x-rays to discern between authentic and adulterated honey (with artificial sugars such as C4, which comes from plants like sugarcane and corn that, when mixed with honey, increases the volume while making the product appear genuine).

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