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UP scientists save world’s only freshwater sardine Tawilis from species extinction
University of the Philippines (UP) scientists have saved the world’s only freshwater sardine locally known as "tawilis" (Sardinella tawilis) from possible extinction.
UP scientist Deo Onda ready for historic 1st-ever human dive to Emden Deep
University of the Philippines (UP) marine scientist Dr. Deo Florence L. Onda is ready for his historic first-ever human dive to Emden Deep, the 3rd deepest spot on Earth found in the Philippine Trench.
Philippines’ Maya 2 cube satellite starts space mission after ISS deployment to orbit
The Philippines' Maya-2 cube satellite has started its space mission after being deployed from the International Space Station (ISS).
Flower “beds” garden art at UP PGH honors Covid 19 pandemic frontliners
Flower "beds" garden art made of discarded hospital beds are now on display at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) to honor fallen frontline heroes on the first anniversary of the declaration of the Luzon-wide lock down brought on by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the transformation of the UP PGH as a Covid referral center.
Filipino sports, youth leaders, Covid vaccine, UP – these good news stories top February...
Good news stories about Filipinos and the Philippines continued to give the people hope in February, with headlines about sports, exemplary youth leaders, Covid-19 vaccine, and the University of the Philippines topping our headlines.
WATCH: 1st-ever Jose Rizal Virtual Walking Tour Madrid guided by University of the Philippines...
The first-ever Jose Rizal Virtual Walking Tour Madrid written and narrated by University of the Philippines (UP) historian Dr. Ros Costelo, produced by the Philippine Embassy in Spain under the leadership of Amb. Philippe Jones Lhuillier and the Philippines’ National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), is now available for viewing after being launched on March 6, 2021.
UP historian Dr. Ros Costelo receives highest academic honors in Spain
University of the Philippines (UP) historian Dr. Ros Costelo received the mark of sobresaliente cum laude, the highest possible recognition that can be bestowed by the Spanish educational system when she graduated with a doctorate degree in Contemporary History from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain’s most prestigious academic institution which counts Jose Rizal and Antonio Luna among its distinguished alumni.
Cheaper yeast-based COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Fil-Am biologist-priest Nicanor Austriaco
Filipino-American molecular biologist and priest Nicanor Austriaco has confirmed that he is currently working on a cheaper yeast-based oral COVID-19 vaccine that will be made more accessible to Filipinos.
University of the Philippines leads nation’s HEIs in World Ranking for knowledge sharing
The University of the Philippines leads the country's educational institutions cited in the January 2021 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities that seeks to promote Open Access to the knowledge generated by universities.
UP, DLSU scientists’ inspiring stories featured on iShare pilot webisode
The inspiring stories of scientists Dr. Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem of the University of the Philippines (UP) and Dr. Anthony SF Chiu of De La Salle University Manila's (DLSU) are featured on the digital storytelling platform iShare's pilot webisode.
Filipino immigrant Carla Montemayor wins London Writers Award
Filipino immigrant Carla Montemayor has won a London Writers Award (LWA) given by Spread the Word, a writer development agency championing the underrepresented and marginalized voices in the United Kingdom publishing industry.
UP, DOST-developed RxBox for deployment to more areas with Covid patients
The University of the Philippines and the Department of Science and Technology-developed RxBox vital signs monitoring devices are being deployed to more areas with Covid patients.
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University of the Philippines Mindanao produces first Summa Cum Laude Pete...
The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) has produced its first Summa Cum Laude graduate since its establishment in 1995.
The Summa Cum Laude honors...
