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How a Pinay scientist helped fight COVID-19 in PH

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 08:04 AM

Dr. Pia Bagamasbad trained thousands of medical technicians across the country on RT-PCR testing for COVID-19. Read more »

Hong Kong revokes visa of Chinese scientist jailed over gene editing

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 22 05:31 AM

Authorities in Hong Kong said they cancelled the work visa of a Chinese biophysicist who was jailed for creating the world's first gene-edited babies. Read more »

In Iloilo, scientist's discovery can be used for new antibiotics: DOST

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 22 03:04 PM

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has discovered antimicrobial compounds from the country's biodiversity that will be used in formulating new antibiotics. Read more »

National Scientist Angel Alcala laid to rest with full military honors

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 10 03:41 PM

National Scientist Angel Alcala, the father of Philippine marine protected areas, was laid to rest on Friday after being given full military honors and a state funeral. Read more »

National Scientist Angel Alcala dies at 93

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 06:56 PM

National Scientist and former Environment Secretary Angel Alcala has passed away, his alma mater Silliman University announced Wednesday. He was 93. Read more »

'Nipahol': Filipino scientist discovers alternative to LPG

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 27 07:22 PM

According to DOST, a Filipino scientists discovered an alternative cooking fuel that can possibly replace LPG used in homes. Read more »

Nat'l scientist in economics warns against rushing to pass Maharlika Fund bill

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 12 12:58 PM

The urgency to pass the Maharlika Fund bill is 'suspicious' and 'very disturbing,' National Scientist in Economics Raul Fabella said. Read more »

Marcos urges Filipino scientists to stay in PH

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 23 01:05 PM

President Marcos asked Filipino scientists to stay in the Philippines and pledged his administration's support for their endeavors. Read more »

Filipino scientist pioneers research on venomous marine snails

Jared Bray | TFC News Utah
Posted at Nov 02 08:13 PM

Baldomero Olivera received the 2022 Golden Goose Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his groundbreaking discoveries in cone snail research. Read more »

PH scientists kailangan ng dagdag-suporta: DOST

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 08:21 PM

Nanawagan ang Department of Science and Technology at ilang mga siyentipiko kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na lalo pang paigtingin ang Balik-Scientist Program. Read more »

'Hindi ka yayaman dyan:' Marcos recalls dad's advice on his science dream

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 14 04:59 PM

Speaking during the 8th annual Balik Scientist Program convention in Pasay City, Marcos said former President Ferdinand Marcos told him there was little money to earn in the profession. Read more »

Marcos admin urged: Boost 'Balik Scientist' program

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 07:17 PM

The DOST urged President Marcos Jr. to strengthen a program that sought to lure scientists back to the Philippines and beat a supposed brain drain. Read more »

Spotlight: NAST awardee Ronnie Baticulon, neurosurgeon

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Jul 18 10:12 PM

Outstanding young scientist awardee Dr. Ronnie Baticulon is working to make sure the underserved have access to neurosurgeons and general health care Read more »

Ramon Magsaysay awardee to PH medical community: Never give up

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 09:34 PM

Ramon Magsaysay awardee Dr. Firdausi Qadri says doctors who want to improve the vaccination situation should keep going, despite limited resources. Read more »

Pinay scholar hopes to help find cure for Alzheimer’s

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Dec 14 01:21 AM

UP grad Peach Arines was awarded one of most prestigious scholarships at the University of Michigan Read more »

The Pinoy scientist who revolutionized mango industry

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Oct 16 07:12 AM

Dr. Ramon Barba passed away last Sunday but the fruits of his labor will be enjoyed by farmers for generations to come Read more »

National Scientist Ramon Barba passes away

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 10:55 PM

Dr. Ramon Barba, the scientist behind the innovation to make mangoes available all year round, passed away on Sunday. Read more »

'Father of Pakistan's bomb' A.Q. Khan dies at 85

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 10 02:42 PM

Abdul Qadeer Khan, revered as the 'father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb', has died at 85, authorities said Sunday, having been hospitalized with COVID-19. Read more »

Foreign-trained Filipino virologists eye return to Philippines, help develop virology center

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 01:39 PM

Several Filipino virologists who are about to graduate from foreign institutions have expressed interest in returning to the Philippines to help the country develop its own virology center, an official said Thursday. Read more »

KILALANIN: Unang Pinoy na nakarating sa Emden Deep

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 08:38 PM

Mensahe ng scientist, ipaglaban ang soberanya ng Pilipinas. Read more »