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University of the Philippines starts classes, welcomes new students to remote learning
The University of the Philippines (UP) is starting classes today and welcoming students to a full remote teaching and learning mode amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has restricted regular face-to-face classroom experience.
UP alumna Catharine Aquino-Fournier develops Covid-19 testing technology in Switzerland
University of the Philippines alumna Catharine Aquino-Fournier is leading the breakthrough development of mass-testing technology to combat COVID-19 in Zurich, Switzerland.
UP Los Baños COVID Testing Center begins accepting swab samples
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) COVID Testing Center has been certified and will begin accepting swab samples from Laguna and neighboring provinces beginning Monday, July 6, 2020.
UP researchers dominate 2020 Outstanding Young Scientists National Awards
University of the Philippines (UP) researchers dominated the 2020 Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS) awarded by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
UP Los Baños, DOST develop abaca hybrid high-quality paper
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have together produced high-quality paper made from the "Bandala" abaca hybrid fiber.
UP Los Banos readies Bio-safe COVID-19 Testing Center
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) COVID-19 Testing Center has stepped up preparations for its operation as a bio-safe and bio-secure facility for Laguna and neighboring provinces.
UP Los Baños moves to protect COVID-19 frontliners with solutions to PPE shortage
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is addressing the shortage of various protective equipment (PPE) to protect hospital frontliners from COVID-19 infection.
UP Los Baños proposes edible landscaping as healthy food source solution
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is promoting its Edible Landscaping garden model as a source of healthy food source during community quarantines to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease and perhaps as a way of life in the "new normal" once the lockdown is lifted.
UPLB free-to-download children’s e-books teach importance of social distancing, face masks
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) has published two illustrated children’s e-books explaining practices during the COVID-19 pandemic that are free to download.
UP scientists, engineers creating ventilators for COVID-19 patients
University of the Philippines scientists and engineers are creating ventilators and valve splitters to help COVID-19 patients breathe more easily.
UP Los Banos develops seaweed drying technology for faster quality harvest
Seaweed farmers are getting a boost from a new seaweed drying technology developed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) - BIOMECH and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The new seaweed drying system is capable of drying newly harvested stocks at a faster rate while protecting the seaweeds from unpredictable weather.
UP Los Banos Choral Ensemble makes history as 1st Asia Choral Grand Prix Champion
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Choral Ensemble has made history as the first champion of the Asia Choral Grand Prix (ACGP).
UP Los Baños Choral Ensemble went up against 5 choral champions...