Making sense of the Philippines’ rising HIV cases
World AIDS Day has been commemorated every December 1st for more than 30 years now to highlight the efforts toward curbing the threat of HIV/AIDS and to remember the lives lost due to inaction both…
Growing up below the poverty line, street children’s health suffers the consequences
The way the Philippines as a country is faring in terms of maintaining children’s nutrition—particularly the children in more vulnerable economic situations—needs to be reviewed. The last few months of the year are always the…
Through innovative recycling, DLSU researchers transform paper cups into lab material
Dr. Jose Isagani Janairo and Brandon Lira developed an innovative method for making pipette tips out of disposable paper cups, with the process being reminiscent of the Japanese art form of origami. As public concern…
Safe spaces are needed for the recovery of battered women scorned
Battered women are not helpless. In fact, quite the opposite is true, as they are extremely successful in staying alive and minimizing their injuries, despite the hostile situations they are in. In their most recent…
‘Animal Town’ influences kids to save Philippine biodiversity through gaming
A new Philippine government-initiated mobile game highlights local biodiversity in an engaging, interactive way while raising funds to support nature conservation efforts in the country. From kids jumping up and down with joy as they…