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DICT launches the Startup Philippines Website

August 7, 2026
DICT launches the Startup Philippines Website

The Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Steering Committee — composed of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) — has officially launched the Startup Philippines Website (StartupPH), a new centralized digital platform designed to support the country’s startup ecosystem.

The platform serves as a one-stop hub where founders, enablers, partners, and other stakeholders can register and verify startups, secure certification for participation in government procurement opportunities, and access news, resources, programs, and events related to the Philippine startup scene.

Officials say the initiative goes beyond simply hosting information online — it aims to bring the local startup community closer together by making government support, resources, and opportunities more accessible and easier to navigate. Whether a person is just starting out in the startup world, exploring the local ecosystem, or looking to connect with fellow founders, investors, and industry partners, the platform is positioned as a starting point for turning ideas into viable ventures.

The Steering Committee is inviting entrepreneurs and stakeholders to join the Filipino Startup Network by visiting https://startup.gov.ph.

DOST-PHILVOLCS Cancels Tsunami Warning for Offshore Sarangani

June 8, 2026

via PHIVOLCS Tsunami Information:

A major earthquake occurred in offshore Sarangani on 08 June 2026 at 07:37 AM Philippine Standard Time (PST), located at 05.57°N, 124.98°E with depth of 33 km and a magnitude of 7.8. DOST-PHIVOLCS issued a TSUNAMI WARNING for all coastal communities in the provinces of Sarangani, Basilan, Davao Occidental, South Cotabato Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga Del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Immediate evacuation in these areas was recommended. Between 07:45 A.M to 9:30 A.M., the following PHIVOLCS Sea Level Monitoring Stations for tsunami confirmed the occurrence of tsunami with preliminary wave heights:

Location Tsunami Height (meters)
Kiamba, Sarangani 1.48
Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat 0.84
Maasim, Sarangani 0.48
City of Zamboanga 0.25
City of Mati, Davao Oriental 0.21
City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur 0.09

After the extended two-hour observation period, minor sea level disturbances continued to be recorded; however, these observed wave heights are too small to cause damage. In view of these observations, DOST-PHIVOLCS has now cancelled the Tsunami Warning issued for this earthquake event. In the event of strongly felt aftershocks, coastal communities should recognize the natural signs of an impending local tsunami. These include “shake,” a strong earthquake, “drop”, the sudden rise or fall of seawater, and “roar,” the sound of incoming waves. If ANY of these signs are observed, immediately evacuate to higher ground for safety. This will be the final tsunami information issued for this event.

The cancellation of the tsunami warning was issued two hours after the Province of Sarangani was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that damaged a lot of property and left 19 dead with 12 people still missing.