DOST-SEI and Smart Bring DOST Courseware to Remote Schools

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Filipino students in remote areas will soon have access to the DOST Courseware – an interactive science and math resource conceptualized and produced by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI).

Thanks to a recent partnership between DOST-SEI and Smart Communications, students in the most far-flung schools in the country will be able to use the DOST Courseware app. The app will come preinstalled in the tablets included in every Smart School-in-a-Bag package and will be given to students and teachers from 32 schools in Tawi-Tawi, Davao, Cagayan, Benguet, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Capiz, Iloilo, Cebu, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, and Maguindanao.

DOST-SEI provided sets of the courseware to Smart during the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held on August 1, 2018 at the DOST-SEI office in Taguig City. The sets include Modules in Science and Mathematics for Elementary Schools, Grades 1-6 Mathematics, and Grades 7 and 8 Science and Mathematics.

While the app is primarily designed for use of students, teachers will find the K to 12-aligned resource valuable in enhancing their teaching of science and mathematics.

DOST-SEI Director Josette Biyo encouraged teachers and students to take advantage of the DOST Courseware. “The DOST Courseware is engaging, educational, and designed with Filipinos in mind. The characters, stories, and activities are relatable to Filipino students,” she said.

The DOST Courseware is a project of the DOST-SEI in partnership with DOST-Advance Science and Technology Institute and in cooperation with the Department of Education, Philippine Normal University and UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education.

Schools may request free copies of the DOST Courseware. The app is also available for free download on Google Play with versions compatible for Android and Windows users. For copies, research inquiries, and other concerns, interested parties may email arisedost@gmail.com.(30)

Contact person: Lovely B. Aquino, SEI

Mobile No.: 09179201122, Tel. No.: 837-1925, 8372071 loc 2384

More Oil Firms Heed DOE Discount Call

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has been working closely with oil firms in aggressive pursuit of mitigating measures that would help consumers cope with rising prices.

Following consultation meetings, ten oil companies with a total of 1,317 participating retail stations are now offering discounts from one peso (Php 1.00) to three pesos (Php 3.00) to public utility vehicles (PUVs). These are Caltex, Filpride, Jetti, Petron, Phoenix, PTT, Seaoil, Shell, Total, and Unioil.

The DOE has posted the list of participating gasoline stations in its official website (QUICK LINKS - PRICE WATCH)https://www.doe.gov.ph/oil-monitor for reference.

“Enhancing competition in the downstream oil industry indeed benefits our consumers. At a time like this, it is crucial that the government and industry stakeholders come together to jointly provide solutions that would help fight inflation,” DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said.

Constant coordination between the DOE and oil firms resulted in this most recent development, where said firms decided to extend fuel discounts to PUVs even without a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department.

After the 20 August meeting of Sec. Cusi with the oil companies to discuss anti-inflationary strategies, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation granted an additional discount of 25 centavos (P0.25) per liter of diesel fuel at selected retail stations. This is on top of the existing Php 1 to 2 discount being availed by PUVs under the MOA signed with DOE on 1 March 2018.

In the past months, the DOE likewise encouraged the use of electric vehicles, pure and hybrid, to introduce other means to cushion against the impact of the volatile world market prices of petroleum products.

The Energy Chief also appealed to consumers to adopt an energy efficient lifestyle. “Simple steps such as carpooling, walking or riding bikes to nearby destinations are some changes that could reduce our dependence on fuel,” he added.

The DOE continues to assure the public that it will continue to find ways to help consumers amid rising prices in the market.

Let Go of Your Midnight Blues with Midnight Cake Delivery!

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For the teenagers and youth of the 21st century midnight means the dawn of a completely new day and not when the day ends or when they are supposed to go sleep. Midnight is the time when teenagers and the youth and young adults come alive to do all the activities besides sleeping. From sitting down to start doing their work, start with their homework, assignments, projects and more, get some actual study done or just chill and relax after an exhausting day and binge on their favorite TV shows, movies, read their favorite book in peace, catch up with friends and indulge in some juicy gossip or listen to music peacefully until they doze off. Whatever it is that you do as soon as midnight approaches your stomach starts making grumbling noises because it wants you attention too! Hunger strikes at midnight!

Do you crave sweet amazing and scrumptious cakes late at night especially after your dinner? Well, thank god for midnight cake delivery! Whether you want to start your day with a soft creamy rich slice of cake or you want to end your day with a rich decadent slice of cake, midnight cake shop in Pune has got you covered. Now you don’t have to think about what you can eat in the middle of the night and leave whatever it is that you were doing to go cook the easiest and simplest thing that you can think of. If you live with your family, going to the kitchen especially at midnight may not seem like such a great idea. You might wake everyone up which might get you into a lot of trouble on top of which you might have to hear your mom’s scolding about how you do not eat your dinner properly and that lecture will go on and on and on. Forget all this, just sit back and enjoy your favorite cake while doing your work or relaxing at the end of the day with midnight cake delivery. If there is anyone who deserves a cake at night to end or start their day on a happy, deliciously yummy and also a healthy note, you know it is you!

Midnight cake delivery also lets you surprise your family and friends exactly at 12 on their birthdays and special occasions. Why wait till the next day when you can start celebrating right at the beginning of the special day with midnight cake delivery. It also has several benefits, suppose you reach back home really late and you do not want to cook and crave something sweet, like your favorite cake, same day cake delivery in Gurgaon is there to make your cake dreams and goals come true. Whatever cake you want, whatever shape, size or flavor, you will get it at midnight.