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DOST launches first National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival

Vibrant, captivating, and interactive, the NYSTIF drew large crowds of aspiring scientists and researchers.

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With reactions in succession, chemical compounds liberate fireworks and byproducts

Picture a flower unfolding with a rumble against the night sky. Glittering greens, brilliant blues, and riveting reds—nothing screams “celebration” like fireworks. Worldwide, these spectacular explosions are a regular feature of national holidays, religious festivals, and the start of a new year. Powering these displays is a medley of chemicals that have been used and…

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Rant and Rave: Jinyoung’s ‘Chapter 0—WITH’ lends a comforting shoulder to lean on

Following self-owned K-pop group GOT7’s ninth anniversary last January 16, lead vocalist and center Jinyoung—the last among the septet to launch a complete collection of his own—welcomed 2023 with Chapter 0: WITH. Beneath his euphonious voice and expressive eyes, the singer-actor reveals a suave assortment of songwriting, composing, and producing skills. Parting of the curtains…

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Racing against time: Masungi Georeserve keeps our rainforests alive

The Masungi Georeserve holds one of the most environmentally diverse spots of the country—but the reserve contends with problems as numerous as the species found within.

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Silenced voices and conflicting political narratives burn family bridges

Nothing is more dangerous to familial connections than contrasting political stances. Here, we shed light on what it’s like to live under a roof where you are the minority opinion.

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Imitating the normal: In deep with the intricacies of sarcomas

Lurking within the connective tissues of human anatomy, sarcomas are complex cancers that are difficult to treat and diagnose.

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Eat and go: Pastil unwraps the Moro food culture

From its Maguindanaoan roots to its popularity in and beyond General Santos City, pastil has truly championed the intricacies of Mindanaoan cuisine.

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Spreading light across prisms: Spotlighting Filipino LGBTQ+ scientists

While working abroad is a common financial goal for Filipinos, for LGBTQ+ Filipinos it may also be a personal one.

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Through leaps and bounds, vogue sketches the untold LGBTQ+ struggle

Being an avenue for dancers to express themselves in whatever poses they want, vogue is much more than just a dance.

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Rant and Rave: Defying the odds with long-awaited ‘GOT7’ comeback

Gloom filled the K-Pop community when it was announced that global boy group GOT7 will not be renewing their contracts in JYP Entertainment (JYPE) after seven years. Still, the group unfailingly impressed and soothed their fans with their jovial performance in the group’s last schedule under the company. But Ahgases—a wordplay on GOT7’s fandom name,…