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A breath of fresh air? Demystifying menthol inhalers

The relieving promise of every menthol inhaler carries potential consequences, with clear warnings that recurring users must fully understand.

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I was here: traces left behind on the digital mausoleum

From cave walls to on-screen displays, the world has changed the way we archive our lives, leaving traces that linger in a digital mausoleum.

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DOST-SEI director sheds light on scholarship policies, concerns

DOST-SEI Director Jayeel Cornelio sheds light on the processes and policies that shape the country’s most coveted STEM scholarship.

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The art of dread

Modern horror games have the potential to significantly redefine the way we understand grave mental health issues.

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Treatise: The failures of the DENR undermine our environment

Apart from hiring competent officials, the DENR should hold its previous heads accountable to solve the looming environmental crisis.

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Treatise: Collateral damage flows deep as the seas bleed

While military aggression continues over the West Philippine Sea, those living underneath these troubled waters suffer the consequences.

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Struggles and woes for the scholars of science

As DOST scholars pursue their dreams of becoming scientists, they must also overcome the pressure of grade requirements and delayed stipends.

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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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The realities of resurrecting the extinct

While attempts at de-extinction bring science fiction to life, they risk overshadowing the urgent fight against modern-day extinctions.