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Stephanie Tumampos
U.P. awards 5 science journalists
The University of the Philippines (UP) recognized five journalists in its first UP Science Journalism Awards held in UP Diliman on February 17.
Lunar phenomena wow Filipinos
“It’s a scary moon, it reminds me of monsters,” said 8-year-old Enzo Estrada, who was with his parents and three younger siblings at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Observatory while looking at the rare phenomena— the lunar trifecta—or more commonly known as the super blue blood moon, on January 31.
No more ‘Filipino time’; it should be on time
As the hands of the clock turn to a new day in the new year, Filipinos are reminded of how important it is to keep track of time and be on time.
4 CHED-Newton scholars set to study in UK
A new batch of scholars under the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-Newton PhD Program will be sent for doctorate studies in their chosen fields and institutions in the United Kingdom (UK) in early 2018.
Playing with dugong ‘Aban’ in Calauit
A few weekends back, this reporter finally met the elusive but beautiful dugong, or sea cow, a vulnerable species that’s almost endangered in Calauit, Busuanga, Palawan.
Banbros, UBtech bring robotics learning for schools, homes to PHL
Story & photo by Stephanie Tumampos
ACB’s new home: A symbol of commitment
The Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has a new home. The regional biodiversity center inaugurated its new building within the University of the Philippines Los Baños campus in Laguna recently.
Duterte reassures support to science, R&D
Story & photo by Stephanie Tumampos | Special to the BusinessMirror
Filipino scientists receive awards
Science has great impact in each and every Filipino’s lives. Whether it may be basic research or applied sciences, it helps to better understand and solve many issues and problems society is facing today.
NAST to recognize eight outstanding young scientists
Stephanie Tumampos / Special to the BusinessMirror
‘Coopetition’: Cooperating while competing
Story & photos by Stephanie Tumampos / Special to the BusinessMirror
Metro Manila businesses told to prepare for the ‘Big One’
Businesses in Metro Manila should prepare and craft a postdisaster recovery plan in the event that a “Big One”, or a 7-2-magnitude earthquake, strikes Luzon, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said.
Taking small step for the big leap
Story & photos by Stephanie Tumampos / Special to the BusinessMirror
PHL’s Diwata-1 marks 1 year in space
Story & photo by Stephanie Tumampos | Special to the BusinessMirror
DLSU student’s lung iSteth project can help save lives
The advancement of technology has drastically increased throughout time. Our society is looking to create and develop ways to make our lives better.
PHL needs blue economy for growth
Story & photos by Stephanie Tumampos | Special to the BusinessMirror
Wetland park in urban Manila rises to preserve the last coastal frontier
Seven of over 2,200 identified wetlands in the world as listed by the Ramsar Convention are in the Philippines.
Raising awareness for water security and sanitation
Story by Stephanie Tumampos | Special to the BusinessMirror
823 math, science students receive DOST recognition
Story & photo by Stephanie Tumampos | Special to the BusinessMirror
Clean-water services for healthier Philippines pushed
By Stephanie Tumampos / Special to the BusinessMirror
Making the big leap happen
TO dream to become an astronaut is one thing, to be there finally in space looking back on Earth is surreal.
Journey from Earth to space, and back
WHEN we were younger, on those days when we dreamed of who we wanted to be, we often gazed the sky and look at the moon at night and gleefully say, “When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut!”
Does the moon influence quakes? Scientists study the relationship
THE Earth has been around for roughly 4.6 billion years, yet its various phenomena have left many scientists puzzled.