IIASA - International Institute for Applied System • 11th April 2024

Breaking boundaries through citizen science

The way we do science has come a long way—from having only experts work on scientific projects, to where many projects now also include members of the public as participants. This change is thanks to citizen science, which creates opportunities for science to be taken to the next level.Designing, conducting, and evaluating science has always been a complicated process. In addition, the entry requirements for participation have traditionally made scientific endeavors rather exclusive, often requi...

IIASA - International Institute for Applied System • 12th March 2024

Making science everybody's business

In a world faced with global crises, political agendas, and copyright issues, an obstacle emerges between the public and the scientific community: the gatekeeping of information. Ramon Castañeda explores the impact of open science and its potential to make scientific knowledge more accessible.

DOST-TAPI • 24th April 2023

DOST-TAPI marches nationwide for month-long TechnoBYAHE Writeshop Series

To further its mission of providing opportunities to technopreneurs, the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) conducted a series of writeshops across various regions of the country for the entire month of March. Led by the Applied Communications Unit for Non-inventors (ACU-n), DOST-TAPI launched the writeshop series through TechnoBYAHE—the Institute’s branded event to promote its Technopreneurship Programs.

DOST-TAPI • 24th April 2023

TECHNiCOM helps plant the seeds of GeoMap in new DOST-TAPI undertaking

According to data from the World Bank, 42.5 percent of the country’s land area as of 2020 is made up of agricultural land. Yet, despite the abundance of opportunities to maximize the country’s potential as an agri-superpower, a crisis plagues the industry.
But an emerging technology in the form of GeoMap aims to address the industry’s struggles by allowing users to input data and retrieve insights on what to do next.

The LaSallian • 15th June 2022

Rant and Rave: Dinosaurs take a back seat in franchise closer ‘Jurassic World Dominion’

When Jurassic World Dominion premiered worldwide last June 10—almost 30 years after the Steven Spielberg masterpiece made movie history—it marked the close of the man-meets-dinosaur movie sextuplet, which stemmed from Michael Crichton’s novels, Jurassic Park and The Lost World.

The LaSallian • 17th May 2022

Understanding adulthood, nostalgia, and the toys that made us

Since time immemorial, toys have been around to serve as entertainment for the young; in some cases, to serve as methods to placate their sudden emotional outbursts. Indeed, when one thinks of a toy, an accompanying mental image of a child lovingly clutching onto it appears. There exists a certain mindset that toys are only exclusively enjoyed by children, and that adults have cast aside the enjoyment of their youth.

The LaSallian • 5th May 2022

Keep us alive

Last April 6, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) climate scientist Peter Kalmus was arrested in front of Chase Bank in downtown Los Angeles for protesting against the inaction toward the climate emergency. In his speech, he emphasized, “I’m here because scientists are not being listened to. I’m willing to take a risk for this gorgeous planet.”

The LaSallian • 27th February 2022

Playground politics

The 2022 National Elections are fast approaching and Lasallians from different generations are at the forefront of political movements. Along with alumni and University administrative figures, undergraduate and graduate students have joined in calling for the public to discern which leaders would best represent Filipinos and eventually, be elected.

The LaSallian • 24th December 2021

Have yourself a merry (little) noche buena

Especially among Filipinos, the holidays are synonymous with merrymaking, at least for those who can afford such celebrations. With these festivities, one can never go without food—and more often than not, households prepare excessive amounts.

The LaSallian • 14th December 2021

Rant and Rave: ‘Pokémon BDSP’ faithfully pay tributes to Sinnoh originals

The Sinnoh region of the Pokémon franchise is arguably one of the most iconic in-game locations the franchise has to offer, with many a fan favorite arising from this generation. Thus, it wasn’t much of a surprise to Pokémon fans when the remake of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl was announced earlier this year, in the form of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl (BDSP).

The LaSallian • 17th November 2021

An uprooting

Last March, I worked on an article that emphasized how the Duterte administration’s tokhang modus is a misplaced and hostile response to the problem of illegal drugs and preventing their use and distribution in the country. Working under a façade, tokhang is nothing short of a medium to unjustly enact violence and unnecessarily spread fear. On top of all of that, it is anti-poor.

The LaSallian • 18th October 2021

Makings of a strongman: Deconstructing President Rodrigo Duterte

President Rodrigo Duterte is not a man in need of a lofty introduction—just the mere mention of his name is enough to incite strong emotions in an individual, whichever end of the political spectrum they belong in. As the 16th president of the Republic of the Philippines, he has been at the helm of our country for over five years, though not without major controversies, owing mostly to his brash and expressive nature.

The LaSallian • 30th August 2021

Head On: Alfonso Claros banners ‘better info dissemination’ for ECG presidency campaign

Having gathered unique experiences as 73rd ENG Batch President, Alfonso Claros from Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) bares his plans for better information dissemination within the college, for streamlined systems, and for collaboration with batch government units and engineering student organizations.

The LaSallian • 15th June 2021

Unveiling hidden narratives of locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases

Over the past year, several stories of COVID-19 patients going in and out of the hospital—or never going out at all—have been featured by the press. Mainstream media, the primary source of information for many, is left to report on these cases based on published research and medical findings.

The LaSallian • 23rd March 2021

Revolutionizing healthcare through personalized medicine

How an individual responds to medicines is uniquely determined, to a great extent, by their physiology and behavior. A drug, for example, which may improve one person’s health can, conversely, harm that of another.

The LaSallian • 26th January 2021

Head to Head: Shei De los Santos, Noel Gatchalian vow finance fixes as OTREAS

No strangers to the University Student Government (USG), Noel Gatchalian of Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) and Shei De los Santos of Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) offer experience and vision. Looking back on the trials and tribulations the Office of the Treasurer (OTREAS) have gone through in the past year, De los Santos and Gatchalian vie for the position and the chance to leave their own mark on the Lasallian community.

The LaSallian • 20th January 2021

On brand: The candidate selection process of DLSU political parties

This year’s General Elections (GE) is just around the corner and both Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) and Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) have slated who they believe to be the best student leaders the Lasallian community deserves. Tapat’s executive board members and Santugon Secretary-General Aamal Aslam discuss with The LaSallian how exactly they have been molding their candidates and their respective platforms for the upcoming GE.

The LaSallian • 21st December 2020

Emergency physicians hold the line at the forefront of medical response

It is an understatement to say that the pandemic that continues to spread across the globe has brought about change in many forms. Industries and sectors of society have been at the forefront of instigating these changes, be it in operations, management, or even in outlooks.

The LaSallian • 29th October 2020

Breaking barriers: Why language is important in bringing Science to the public

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, people are forced to distance themselves from one another or isolate themselves in their homes. With in-person activities either limited or banned completely, our methods of communication and relaying of information —previously done through the distribution of printed pamphlets and information sheets, advertising in public areas, and holding talks open to a public audience.

The LaSallian • 23rd September 2020

Word of caution

President Rodrigo Duterte still holds the highest seat in the Philippines. The War on Drugs tactics of the Duterte administration was perhaps put on hold by the outbreak—yet just as existent in the mobilization of the military and police during a health crisis. Threats toward the media and press freedom have remained persistent and common. The family of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos is again rising to power.

The LaSallian • 6th September 2020

[Redacted]: Understanding the development and treatment of EDs

Typically seen as concerning only an individual’s physical wellness, the effects of eating disorders can often go beyond surface-level attributes.

The LaSallian • 15th June 2020

A tirade

There are numerous television shows and movies that revolve around crimes—tackling topics such as murder, homicide, self-harm, theft, corruption, and terrorism—and one could wonder just how true-to-life these depictions are. I personally have perceived most of these as mere fiction, or at least hoped they were.

The LaSallian • 26th May 2020

Link between Mathematics, ecosystem models explored in PAASE webinar

Typically utilized in visualizing Engineering problems, process graphs (P-graphs) serve to represent the structure of process systems, and are considered bipartite graphs—where vertices of a distinct set are connected to vertices in a separate set that does not share any common element with the first set.

The LaSallian • 18th May 2020

From ideas to applications: DLSU Institute of Biomedical Engineering & Health Technologies

Driven by advancements in technologies, the field of Biomedical Engineering, which deals with the application of Engineering principles to areas such as Biology and Health Sciences, has taken leaps and strides since its establishment. What started as a specialization for BS in Manufacturing Engineering and Management (MEM) students has now grown more prominent through the years among members of the community.