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UP study maps riverbank plants in Occidental Mindoro
Riparian vegetation, or the plants that grow along riverbanks, is crucial for healthy river ecosystems but is sensitive to changes in river flow, sediment, and land disturbance.
In tropical rivers such as those in the Philippines, sediment often builds up and landscapes are frequently...
Bicol youth tackle ASRH, GBV through creative campaigns amid rising adolescent health concerns
SORSOGON CITY, Philippines — Adolescents aged 10 to 19 from the province of Sorsogon are taking an active role in addressing adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) challenges and gender-based violence (GBV) through a three-day creative workshop held in Sorsogon City, transforming their ideas...
Ateneo robot explorers uncover Philippine islands’ ancient technologies
Long before the first Spanish ships arrived on our shores, the Philippine islands were already home to daring seafarers with technology that enabled them to cross vast stretches of open seas, hunt formidable marine life, and build lives in a world that was...
Study reveals alarming prevalence of perinatal depression among Filipino mothers
A recent study led by researchers from Far Eastern University (FEU) has shed light on perinatal depression among Filipino mothers, highlighting urgent gaps in maternal mental health support.
Published in top health journal, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Open, “Epidemiological investigation of perinatal depression...
Modern science catches up with native knowledge with discovery of Clerodendrum kelli
The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it “kelli”: a plant with white, starburst-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves that are traditionally mashed and mixed with food to treat ailing dogs. But despite this local familiarity, science has only now been able to...
Submarine volcanoes, faults, region for potential renewable energy, among others surveyed in three PH seas
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — Submarine volcanoes, active faults, internal waves, and a region with potential for renewable energy were surveyed in the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and southern Philippine Sea, reported by scientists from the UP Marine Science Institute.
Dr. Fernando Siringan and Dr....
