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BATANGAS CITY: Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, president of Batangas State University (BatStateU), The Philippines' National Engineering University, has pledged to be at the forefront of driving innovation as he officially took oath as an executive member- academe representative of the National Innovation Council (NIC) in accordance with R.A. No. 11293, the Philippine Innovation Act.
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INNOVATION. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presides over the first National Innovation Council (NIC) meeting under his administration at the state dining room of Malacanan Palace on Tuesday (Feb. 21, 2023). The NIC raised the need to establish an innovation ecosystem that will encourage and promote innovation as part of the country's economic culture. (Photo from Office of the President FB page) MANILA - National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan believes it is "high time" to develop the country's innovation ecosystem. Balisacan made thi...
NEW SCHOOL. Learners together with officials of the province of Pangasinan and the Department of Education sing the national anthem during the inauguration of the Silaki Elementary School. The islet of Sitio Silaki is part of mainland Barangay Binabalian, so the learners used to ride a motorboat to and from Binabalian Elementary School traversing rough waters when it is raining, thus entering the classroom soaked in wet uniforms. (Photo by Liwayway Yparraguirre) BOLINAO, Pangasinan - Children here are now brandishing their sweetest smiles, delighted they would no longer cross the sea to attend...