A new Australia-backed research project will seek to help Philippine mango growers reduce their reliance on pesticides while improving productivity, food safety, and the resilience of the country’s mango industry. The 4.5-year, $5.82 million project, led by the University of…
Mega Prime Foods Inc. has reopened its Senses of the Sea museum in Batangas, positioning the upgraded educational hub as part of its effort to promote ocean conservation and teach younger generations about responsible fishing and marine stewardship. The museum…
Weather-related myths and beliefs have been passed down through generations. From unplugging electronic devices to covering mirrors and avoiding baths, many Filipinos continue to believe in these practices, some of which remain common to this day. In the Philippines, thunderstorm…
As Southeast Asian countries explore a larger role for nuclear technology, the Philippines is pushing a message that could determine whether the region can safely embrace it: preparation must come before expansion. The issue took center stage as the Philippines…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is rolling out science-based agricultural technologies to help farmers adapt to the expected effects of this year’s El Niño, with innovations aimed at improving water management, boosting crop yields, and strengthening climate resilience.…
Environmental justice organization BAN Toxics expressed dismay over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) for “lacking real solutions” to the country’s environmental issues. “What little we heard from the President that is related to the…
A daily dose of curcumin extracted from turmeric combined with resistance exercise safely improved muscle pain, muscle mass, and physical function among older Filipinos with probable sarcopenia, according to a study led by a Department of Science and Technology (DOST)…
A simple device made of two spinning gyroscopes and a stick has carried three Filipino students into one of the most exclusive laboratories on Earth—the International Space Station (ISS). What began as a classroom concept at Rizal Technological University became…
In the Philippines, it grows in backyards, slips easily into a pot of tinola, and is handed down as a quiet cure-all. Known locally as malunggay, Moringa oleifera has long been treated as both food and medicine—an everyday plant with…
A genetic map of a humble marine species is reshaping how the Philippines could manage its coastal ecosystems—earning a national award and a ₱2 million research grant for the scientist behind it. A study decoding the genetic diversity of the…
