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UP MSI and Partners launch Kalalawdan Fellowship Program Batch 2 to strengthen science-based maritime governance in PH

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A new cohort of researchers, government professionals, and local policymakers from across the Philippines will soon convene under the Kalalawdan Fellowship Program as Project NEXUS 2.0 expands efforts to strengthen the connection between marine science and policymaking in the...

PH among top 3 nations in AI Olympiad

The Philippines placed among the top three national delegations at the recent 2026 Northern Eurasia Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (NEOAI), marking a major international showing for the country’s young artificial intelligence talent. The Philippine delegation was selected through the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence...

PhilSA launches HiRAYA to recognize student research in space science and technology  

Quezon City (19 June 2026) — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is set to recognize outstanding high school students doing space research through the PhilSA High School Research and Innovation Award to Yield Advancement in Space Science and Technology, or PhilSA HiRAYA.  The award...

Staying connected with Xiaomi’s durable, water-resistant ecosystem

For urban professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and daily commuters, the onset of the wet season brings a familiar set of challenges. Unpredictable afternoon downpours and sudden rain showers not only ruin plans, but they also make durable, water-resistant technology a real necessity rather than...

Satellite data show earthquake damaged areas, coastal uplift, and return of nighttime lights

Via GRAPHIC PLUS | Quezon City (16 June 2026) — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is currently analyzing available satellite data on the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern portion of Mindanao on June 8. PhilSA produced maps showing damaged structures in General Santos...

President Marcos Jr. convenes Philippine Space Council, approves programs on satellite development and key space initiatives

Malacañang Palace, Manila (June 4 2026) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presided over the 9th Philippine Space Council (PSC) meeting on Tuesday and set plans to strengthen the country's space capabilities through satellite development and space data utilization. As the Head Secretariat and...

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The exterminators

Globally, at least three million people are poisoned by pesticides every year, of whom 20,000 people die.  That’s according to the Geneva-based World Health Organization...

Dolpee Alcantara’s stylized pointilism

Photos by Ferdinand G. Mendoza In most communities, Saturdays are mostly spent lazing around or going out to malls and other entertainment joints. But in...

Crossword59-03

by Rene Sebastian ACROSS   1. Fury   5. Butter   9. Factotum 14. Among 15. Coffeepot 17. House guest 19. Vessels, bathe? 20. National...

A season of accolades for the country’s science community

with reports from Ronaldo Magsakay The year 2018 will be another year of accolades for the country’s science community. With only two months to go before the...