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Delving into the digital shadows: Safeguarding children against online sexual abuse and exploitation

Digital devices open portals to new possibilities, including those that may potentially be harmful for children.

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With the surge in scams, is SIM registration the cure?

In response to the persistent threat of text scams and mobile-based fraud in the Philippines, the government enacted Republic Act 11934 or the SIM Registration Act in October 2022. Hailed as a solution to growing digital crimes, the law requires subscribers to register their SIM cards using personal identification—a landmark move in shifting the country’s…

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Fizz and pop: Exploring the effervescence of energy drinks

Energy drinks promise to boost attention and focus for a late-night grind, but are the temporary highs worth the underlying risks?

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Sowing the seeds of tomorrow: National Scientist Dolores Ramirez

In the male-dominated garden of STEM, National Scientist Dolores Ramirez is the central flower, blooming vibrantly and inspiring many.

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Supreme Court eyes AI-assisted applications to optimize legal proceedings

With the slow Philippine justice system, the Supreme Court uses AI to speed justice and improve access, while ensuring human judgment.

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Treatise: How gaps in funding worsen nat’l R&D crisis

Research and development in the Philippines often faces budget cuts, potentially delaying tech projects and slowing down national progress.

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What is the gendered brain? Tracing the neural tapestry in gender identity

Understanding the roots of gender identity traces to the brain, where neurological variations connect prospect reasons for gender dysphoria.

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Treatise: Weaving the fragments of queer realities in the digital prism

Digital spaces connect LGBTQIA+ persons for identity exploration. However, online hostility poses risks to safety and authenticity in self-expression.

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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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From stem to stern: Inspecting the medicinal benefits of chrysanthemum extracts to humans

Beyond their beauty, chrysanthemums boast medicinal and culinary uses, but their chemical profile can trigger side effects if consumed improperly.