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Hong Kong police raid opinion pollster ahead of opposition vote
The overnight move comes days after China imposed a sweeping new national security law on the financial hub after months of civil unrest last year
73% of Filipinos think 'homosexuality should be accepted by society' – report
The Philippines' acceptance of homosexuality did not change between 2013 and 2019, according to a Pew Research survey
UP experts flag gaps in DOH coronavirus data
If left unresolved, the lack of accurate and accessible data can undermine efforts to contain the spread of the virus, say the experts, who now work closely with the health department
‘Cause for concern’: Experts project 11,000 coronavirus cases in Cebu by June 30
(UPDATED) University of the Philippines experts say Cebu province is the 'second major battleground' in the country’s fight against COVID-19
Despite GCQ, Metro Manila still far from winning COVID-19 battle
Metro Manila cities differ in how they are faring against the virus, leading a U.P. expert to call for continued caution amid the easing of quarantine measures
South African AIDS researcher wins 500,000-euro French prize
Quarraisha Abdool Karim is best known for a study that found that a gel of the anti-retroviral drug tenofovir is effective in reducing the risk of women catching HIV and genital herpes during sex
Experts urge Duterte gov't: Tap 'science spokesperson' for pandemic response
Should the Philippines have an Anthony Fauci-like figure explaining the science behind the government's COVID-19 policies?
‘Premature’ to ease modified ECQ in Metro Manila – U.P. experts
Is it safe to ease the modified community quarantine in Metro Manila?
PH reports significant improvement in air quality
'The improvements in air quality at this time confirm that it is possible to reduce air pollution if efforts are targeted towards the main sources of the problem,' the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air says in a recent report
[OPINION] Are we going to prioritize research and development after this?
'Wouldn't it be beneficial to future generations if we start noticing and trusting the talents of our own people instead of doubting their capabilities?'
We found and tested 47 old drugs that might treat the coronavirus
Results show promising leads and a whole new way to fight COVID-19
RITM among beneficiaries of €2-million grant from France to fight coronavirus
The grant will support the COVID-19 response of 7 frontline laboratories in the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam
RITM: 38 personnel fully recover from coronavirus
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine says 7 other staff members who are still recovering from COVID-19 are in stable condition
U.S. adverse views against China peak during coronavirus pandemic
The Pew Research Center says 66% of Americans hold 'unfavorable views' of China – the highest negative rating for the Asian country since 2005
43 RITM staff infected with coronavirus
Dr Celia Carlos, director of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, says they are scaling down operations after 43 employees tested positive for the virus
Coronavirus can go from 1.5M to 15,000 cases with better testing – forecasting tool
A DOST tool shows that the biggest factor in flattening the coronavirus curve in the Philippines may be the strengthening of the country's testing capabilities, from availability of test kits to availability of health workers, facilities, and devices
Big divide in internet use in Philippines by age, education level – report
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals considerable internet usage gaps among older and younger Filipinos, and those with low and high educational attainment
DLSU's coronavirus research portal now live
The portal hopes to gather research and knowledge on the disease all in one place
‘Clerical oversight’: RITM says congressman Yap ‘remains negative’ for COVID-19
(UPDATED) The fact remains, however, that Eric Go Yap of ACT-CIS Partylist, while a person under investigation, broke quarantine protocols and exposed several high-level government officials in the process
RITM urges 'utmost diligence' in setting up coronavirus testing centers
'Not all laboratories can be COVID-19 testing centers,' says RITM Director Celia Carlos amid offers from local governments and private laboratories to set up their own testing centers
Gov't, businesses told: Set aside growth targets, focus on public health
Economists from the Ateneo de Manila University urge the Philippines' top 30 companies to donate at least P1 billion each to combat the coronavirus
RITM chief stays, but senior DOH official coming in to ‘assist’ testing gridlock
DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III still vouches for the technical expertise of RITM director Celia Carlos, but says she needs help in expanding the country's COVID-19 testing capacity
Robredo's office donates extraction kits worth P5.3M for coronavirus tests
The office of Vice President Leni Robredo says an extraction kit is an essential part of the full coronavirus test kit. Its procurement from a local supplier was requested by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), the country’s primary testing center.
4 more PH laboratories to start coronavirus testing on March 19 – WHO
(UPDATED) The World Health Organization also gives additional test kits to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, increasing the laboratory's daily testing capacity from 300 to 450 tests
Where are testing centers for coronavirus in PH?
(25th UPDATE) As of July 11, tests are conducted at full scale in 63 laboratories nationwide and in 22 labs using Gene Xpert. At least 93 other laboratories are being prepared to handle tests.
SM Group donates P100M worth of medical supplies to RITM, PGH
The group is also helping to improve the availability of coronavirus testing kits
U.S. drops case against Russian firm accused of 2016 election meddling
The case is against the company controlled by a confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin that allegedly funded the campaign to meddle in the 2016 elections
4 more Philippine laboratories may soon test samples for coronavirus – DOH
Secretary Francisco Duque III also says the health department still won't use rapid diagnostic testing kits that have not been accredited by the World Health Organization
Arms sales worldwide up nearly 5%, says new report
The turnover of the 100 biggest arms manufacturers comes to $420 billion, thanks in large part to the US market, says the report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Neighbors worried about China's military, economic might – poll
A survey by Washington-based Pew Research Center finds that 79% of people across the Asia-Pacific region say they are alarmed by China's growing military strength
Indian warship drives away intruding Chinese vessel
'Our stand is that if you have to do anything in our EEZ (exclusive economic zone), you have to notify us and take permission,' an Indian admiral tells reporters when asked about the intrusion
Huawei to shift research from hostile U.S. to Canada – founder
The company is also planning to manufacture 5G equipment outside China and build factories in Europe 'to win more trust,' says Ren Zhengfei
PH chemists invent abaca-based fabric to filter toxic pollutants
The invention was declared as the regional winner for the Outstanding Utility Model Award at the 2019 DOST Regional Invention Contests and Exhibits
PH, China eye marine research, protection in South China Sea
The Philippines and China are also considering fisheries cooperation, maritime search and rescue, and maritime safety initiatives
Roaming Russian eagles leave scientists broke
Scientists launch a campaign called 'Top up the eagle's mobile' to keep the research going with the public's help
Esperon: Gov't set to lift moratorium on scientific research in PH waters
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr says this is in line with the government's goal to sustainably develop and protect the country's marine resources
Despite having enough food, humanity risks hunger 'crises' – report
According to a UN report, a key obstacle is unequal access: while some people throw away food they buy too much of, others cannot afford or find the nutrition they need
For the first time, Speaker rates higher than Robredo – Pulse Asia
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, elected as top House leader in July, gets better approval and trust ratings than the Vice President in September
PhilRice says Facebook page hacked
(UPDATED) Viral videos unrelated to the Philippine Rice Research Institute's mandate are being posted on the hacked Facebook page
Moscow vows to retaliate over new 'anti-Russian' U.S. sanctions
The Russian foreign ministry says the new US sanctions on several Russians – including a businessman tied to President Vladimir Putin and a disinformation operation accused of conspiring to manipulate the US 2018 midterm election – 'will not go unanswered'
Synergy’s “The Next Frontier”: Getting ahead in the expectation economy
The Consumer Insighting and Storytelling Conference covered approaches from various disciplines that use consumer insighting to address the evolving needs and wants of consumers
Skin-crawling discovery: 'body farm' scientists find corpses move
After studying and photographing the movements of a corpse over 17 months, Alyson Wilson says she found humans don't exactly rest in peace
U.P., DOST institute set up joint lab for space tech
The new lab aims to develop a sustainable space program in the country and empower Filipino students to pursue careers in space technology
Spacecraft carrying Russian humanoid robot docks at ISS
The lifesize robot named Fedor – short for Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research – copies human movements, a key skill that allows it to help carry out tasks remotely
Soyuz spacecraft carrying humanoid robot fails to dock with space station
(UPDATED) The life-size robot, named Fedor, was to spend 10 days learning to assist astronauts in the space station
Alcohol really is no excuse for bad behavior: Research reveals you're still the same person after a drink
Researchers attempt to paint a clearer picture of how drinking alcohol, empathy, and moral behavior are related
Russia sends 'Fedor' its first humanoid robot into space
Named Fedor, for Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research with identification number Skybot F850, the robot is the first ever sent up by Russia
India's Moon probe enters lunar orbit
After 4 weeks in space, the craft completes its Lunar Orbit Insertion as planned, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says
Locsin backtracks on ban vs foreign marine surveys
Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr now says he was 'reliably informed' that under international law, countries cannot ban marine surveys
Locsin eyes ‘universal ban’ on foreign marine surveys in PH waters
'Exceptions invite bribe$,' Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says in a tweet as he announces a 'universal ban' on marine scientific surveys
