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Philippines develops coconut nectar into disinfectant alcohol sanitizer gel
Distilled coconut nectar from the Philippines has been successfully developed into a 70% ethyl alcohol solution used for ALCOCO disinfectant products that are being released in the market on Wednesday.
Philippines’ 1st digital science library DOST-STARBOOKS releases mobile app
The Philippines' first digital science library, the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated KioskS or STARBOOKS of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-STARBOOKS), has released a mobile application that can be used in the new mode of learning amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Aboitiz Group donates weather technology assets to boost Philippines’ disaster resilience
The Aboitiz Group is turning over 217 Automated Weather Stations (AWS) sites and over 250 weather technology assets to various government and non-government groups to boost the country's disaster resilience program.
Netflix movie “The Old Guard” showcases Filipino martial arts Kali Arnis
The Filipino martial art of Kali is being showcased in Netflix's newest film titled "Old Guard" top-billed by Hollywood actress Charlize Theron (Mad Max, 2015; Snow White and the Huntsman, 2012).
World’s 1st airport PCR testing lab for COVID-19 starts operations in Mactan-Cebu, Philippines
The world's first airport with PCR testing and molecular laboratory for COVID-19 has started operations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in the Philippines.
Philippines’ first COVID response bonds launched by BPI
The Philippines' first COVID response bonds have been launched by the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
Covid-19 frontline workers honored in new Philippine stamps
Covid-19 frontline workers are being honored in new Philippine stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).
Overseas Filipinos get more remittance options with BPI, PERA HUB partnership
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with leading cash and payment-related transaction center PERA HUB to provide remitters abroad more options to send money to loved ones in the Philippines.
Palawan, Philippines voted 2020’s World’s Best Island
The Island of Palawan has once again been named as 2020's "Best Island in the World" by the prestigious Travel+Leisure magazine of New York.
Philippines’ COVID 19 Test Kit Version 2 receives FDA certification
The first Philippine-made test kit for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been upgraded to a 2nd version and has already passed confirmatory tests of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) laboratories.
UCLA offers intensive course on Pilipino experiences by Fall 2020
This coming Fall semester, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will be offering its new Pilipino Studies Minor Program for undergraduates.
Philippines opens Asia’s first Green Lane for seafarers’ free movement across borders
The Philippines has opened the first “green lane” for seafarers in Asia to allow the free movement of seafarers and personnel across borders.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
