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Baring the ‘silent violence’ of Philippine jails
Conversations about Philippine jail congestion often begin and end with statistics: thousands of case backlogs, cells built for 50 crammed with 200 bodies, and facilities straining at 300 to 400 percent beyond capacity. Yet these numbers barely capture the everyday human cost of...
UP study traces extreme waves through ancient coastal boulders
Large boulders, some weighing as much as a large truck, are scattered along the rocky coastline of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
These enormous boulders, which sit on an uplifted reef platform far from the sea, are not random. They are fragments of an ancient coral...
“From Cradle To Grave”: UP chemist explains chemistry’s role in global treaties
Chemistry has long driven progress in fields ranging from agriculture and healthcare to energy and infrastructure. Its innovations fuel economic growth, improve quality of life, and help countries meet their fundamental societal needs. Yet chemistry’s dual nature—capable of producing both beneficial and harmful...
UP meteorologists study how storms evolve near PH coasts, highlighting urgent preparedness needs
An analysis of 45 years’ worth of Philippine tropical cyclone (TC) data reveals insights into how storms behave as they approach and make landfall in the country—considered as one of the world’s most cyclone-prone regions.
Drs. Bernard Alan Racoma and Gerry Bagtasa of the...
Scientists document new box jellyfish species in PH waters
The Philippines, located within the Coral Triangle, is recognized as one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. Yet, many marine species—such as carybdeid box jellyfish—remain poorly documented. Their potent venom and ecological significance underline the importance of conducting accurate taxonomic studies on box...
Newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant already in danger from climate change, poaching
Philippine scientists and an Australian expert have just confirmed a new species of pitcher plant found only on Palawan Island, but warn that it is already at risk of extinction due to frequent severe weather conditions and human encroachment.
A carnivorous vine that uses...
