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Filipino sports, youth leaders, Covid vaccine, UP – these good news stories top February...
Good news stories about Filipinos and the Philippines continued to give the people hope in February, with headlines about sports, exemplary youth leaders, Covid-19 vaccine, and the University of the Philippines topping our headlines.
WATCH: 1st-ever Jose Rizal Virtual Walking Tour Madrid guided by University of the Philippines...
The first-ever Jose Rizal Virtual Walking Tour Madrid written and narrated by University of the Philippines (UP) historian Dr. Ros Costelo, produced by the Philippine Embassy in Spain under the leadership of Amb. Philippe Jones Lhuillier and the Philippines’ National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), is now available for viewing after being launched on March 6, 2021.
UP historian Dr. Ros Costelo receives highest academic honors in Spain
University of the Philippines (UP) historian Dr. Ros Costelo received the mark of sobresaliente cum laude, the highest possible recognition that can be bestowed by the Spanish educational system when she graduated with a doctorate degree in Contemporary History from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain’s most prestigious academic institution which counts Jose Rizal and Antonio Luna among its distinguished alumni.
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.
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