Category: Vanguard

Treatise: AI art—a tool reminiscent of a dystopia or a revolutionary new gadget for artists?

With artificial intelligence suggesting a new method of creating art, some artists are concerned about the future of their creative community.

Breaking the silence surrounding intergenerational trauma

On the afternoon of November 12, the DLSU-Dasmariñas Psychology Society held the third iteration of its “BTS: Break the Silence” series of webinars. As a follow-up to the first two webinars, which tackled the role of parents in supporting their children’s mental health, the recent one focused on intergenerational trauma. In her opening remarks, Rosario […]

To a Greener Future: ASEAN Environmental Stewardship Forum

To shed light on the worsening effects of climate change in the country, the Philippine chapter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Youth Organization organized an Environmental Stewardship Forum last November 5 through Zoom. A total of five guest speakers discussed how the youth could participate in environmental action and stewardship, with a […]

How to find hope: National Mental Health Summit 2022

To address the stigma surrounding mental health, the National Mental Health Summit 2022 was held at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier on October 25 and 26. The event was organized by mental health tech company Mind You Philippines in cooperation with the Department of Health (DOH), city of Taguig, SM Aura Premier, and […]

WWW: Web3 Wonders Wow at DigitX

The De La Salle Interactive Entertainment, Gaming, Innovation, and Talent Expo (DigitX) opened its digital doors from October 3 to 9, hosting seminars about the future of the internet while showcasing student project exhibits on the De La Salle University (DLSU) campus in the virtual platform Decentraland. The event was held via Zoom to celebrate […]

Stories beyond time: The science of preserving history

Art captures a myriad of emotion and history that allow us to understand ourselves better—and this is all possible through art conservation.

Call to Action: NAST PHL holds the Science Legislative Forum on the Philippine Virology Science and Technology Institute

“Can we handle another pandemic?” The posed question was addressed last October 10 at the Science Legislative Forum on the Philippine Virology Science and Technology Institute, a webinar program arranged by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The topic of this webinar is centered around House Bill No. 9559, a bill seeking to […]

Exploring new technological advancements through 10th DLSU Technology Summit

The La Salle Computer Society (LSCS) held its two-day webinar titled Technology Summit 2022: Reimagining Our World In Tech last September 24 and October 1 via Facebook Live and Zoom. The summit explored present technological advancements through speakers from the fields of computer science and technology.  Trusting the process LSCS Project Head Criscela Racelis kicked […]

Therapy on the go: The promises and pitfalls of mental health apps

Technology is constantly finding new ways to bring convenience to life. Digital therapeutics are one example, allowing people to hold their therapists at the palm of their hands.

Artificial art? The merits and perils of generating images with AI

By feeding programs with data, AI software can learn how to run their own programs, write their own stories, and now, generate unique images including art and realistic faces.