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Lessons in dignity, equality from QC’s Right to Care Card

QC’s Right to Care card lets LGBTQIA+ couples make medical decisions for each other—a vital step in a nation with little legal protection for them.

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12th DITECH Fair provides blueprints for a creative Filipino future

In an effort to not only protect intellectual property (IP) but also foster Lasallian creativity, the 12th DLSU Innovation and Technology Fair (DITECH) 2025 was held from April 2 to 4 at the Verdure, Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Embracing the theme “Haraya: The Symphony of Creativity and Intellectual Property,” the three-day event celebrated art as…

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Typhoons’ impact on Filipinos, infrastructure beyond the climate crisis

As typhoons ravage the Philippines, resilient infrastructure and science communication become instrumental in protecting vulnerable communities.

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From scalding heat to snowy streets: Weighing the prospects of a Filipino “White Christmas”

In the Philippines, a “white christmas” remains a dream due to its tropical climate. Yet frost graces cooler regions, offering a fleeting taste of winter.

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Algae are turning the tide against climate change

Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is a crucial step to curb global warming, and algae is one of nature’s many ways to accomplish this.

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Pandemic lessons from the frontlines, four years on

For medical workers, the post-pandemic era presents a unique landscape marked by the rise in telehealth services, collaborative programs, and new disease surveillance methods.

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Why Indigenous peoples are key to the climate crisis

Despite being stewards of their ancestral lands, indigenous people are still ignored in national policy-making and global development forums.

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Sierra Madre, Cordillera’s role against typhoons misleading? New study explains

While the mountain ranges are capable of minimizing wind hazards, a new study reveals that they cannot always disrupt the momentum of a typhoon.