Tag: University of the Philippines
Cheaper yeast-based COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Fil-Am biologist-priest Nicanor Austriaco
Filipino-American molecular biologist and priest Nicanor Austriaco has confirmed that he is currently working on a cheaper yeast-based oral COVID-19 vaccine that will be made more accessible to Filipinos.
University of the Philippines leads nation’s HEIs in World Ranking for knowledge sharing
The University of the Philippines leads the country's educational institutions cited in the January 2021 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities that seeks to promote Open Access to the knowledge generated by universities.
UP, DLSU scientists’ inspiring stories featured on iShare pilot webisode
The inspiring stories of scientists Dr. Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem of the University of the Philippines (UP) and Dr. Anthony SF Chiu of De La Salle University Manila's (DLSU) are featured on the digital storytelling platform iShare's pilot webisode.
Filipino immigrant Carla Montemayor wins London Writers Award
Filipino immigrant Carla Montemayor has won a London Writers Award (LWA) given by Spread the Word, a writer development agency championing the underrepresented and marginalized voices in the United Kingdom publishing industry.
UP, DOST-developed RxBox for deployment to more areas with Covid patients
The University of the Philippines and the Department of Science and Technology-developed RxBox vital signs monitoring devices are being deployed to more areas with Covid patients.
Filipino journalist Kara David shares free journalism, TV scriptwriting tutorials
Multi-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist and University of the Philippines teacher Kara David is sharing free video tutorials for students and teachers of journalism and TV scriptwriting.
UP Diliman’s emotional support dogs get treats from Fighting Maroons, TopBreed
University of the Philippines Diliman’s emotional support dogs received treats from the UP Fighting Maroons Men's Basketball Team (UP MBT) and TopBreed on UP Doggo Day.
UP scientist Perry Ong honored with name of new flowering plant in Mindanao
University of the Philippines Diliman scientist Dr. Perry S. Ong has been honored with the name of a new flowering plant species found in Mindanao.
2020 YEAR ENDER: Best Good News from Philippine Schools
This Year Ender List of the Good News from Philippine Schools is all about excellence in education even amid extraordinary environments for learning that were instituted because of the restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
UP Visayas lends expertise to Iloilo province for flood risk reduction, resilience
The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) has signed a resolution to partner with the Iloilo government in the implementation of strategies for flood risk reduction and resilience in the province.
Filipino eye surgeon names new Philippine orchid species after UP College of Medicine
Filipino eye surgeon and photographer Dr. Miguel David De Leon has named his new discovery of a spectacular, rare, and "stunningly beautiful orchid species" after the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) in UP Manila.
UP College of Law joins CHR for Human Rights E-Lawyering Service
The University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law) has joined the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (PCHR) for the Human Rights E-Lawyering Service Project (HR-ELS) that aims to provide real-time legal advice to citizens on their rights through the use of smart technology.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
