Best Marine and Earth Science Learning Hub Podcasts (2025)

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Ep63 - Climate change and mental health in the Philippines 58:05

7d ago58:05

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What’s the link between climate change and mental health? In this episode, Dr. Resti Tito Villarino breaks down post-traumatic growth, the mental health impact of disasters, and why local research in the Philippines matters. If you’re into mental health, climate issues, or stories of resilience, this one’s for you. #MentalHealthPH #ClimateChange #P…

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Ep62 - What made Odette a super typhoon? 1:02:10

14d ago1:02:10

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Mr. Clint Petilla discussed the unique characteristics of Typhoon Odette and its impacts on the Philippines. The research focuses on landfalling tropical cyclones from 1979 to 2020, and how these provide context for the uniqueness of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). ⌛Chapters 00:00 Analysis of Typhoons That Have Passed Through the Philippi…

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Ep61 - May epekto ba ang ipot ng ibon sa Tubbataha Reef 49:47

21d ago49:47

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Dr. Licuanan discussed the current status of Tubbataha Reef, specifically the increase in microalgae and other organisms affecting the reef's benthic cover. He also discussed the possible causes of these changes such as increased nutrient levels from seabird guano. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Tubbataha Reef 12:27 Studying Tubbataha Benthic Cover 20:59 Changes …

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Ep60 - Measuring water quality using satellites 1:10:09

29d ago1:10:09

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In this episode, Dr. Remika Gupana discusses her journey from her early experiences in science to her current research in remote sensing of water quality. She highlights the importance of phytoplankton and fluorescence in understanding ecosystems and the challenges and opportunities in using satellite data for environmental science. In this convers…

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Ep59 - Gaano kalaki ang patak ng ulan? 42:13

1M ago42:13

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Cloud physicist Marco Polo A. Ibañez shares his experience in weather modeling and his research on raindrop size distribution during the Southwest Monsoon in Western Luzon. He also shares the importance of measuring the raindrop size in better understanding atmospheric processes.⌛Chapters00:00 Introduction to Weather Modeling03:00 Experience at the…

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Ep58 - Deep Sea Precious Corals in Japan 57:36

2M ago57:36

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Marine biologist Marivic Pepino discusses her research on deep sea precious corals in Japan. She explores the ecological significance of these corals, their use in jewelry, and the challenges posed by overexploitation. Marivic shares insights on her work involving artificial fertilization, coral restoration, and genetic analysis to help sustain cor…

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Ep57 - Underwater hot springs in Mabini, Batangas 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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Mr. Raymond Rodolfo shares his research on the gas bubbles coming off the seafloor in a diving site in Mabini, Batangas, which is popular for its marine biodiversity. This is called submarine groundwater discharge, which can have profound implications on our understanding of coral reefs and ocean acidification. This phenomenon is also not unique to…

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Ep56 - Rock fractures in the geothermal reservoir of Southern Negros 41:29

2M ago41:29

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Dr. Loraine Pastoriza Primaleon discusses her experience in the geothermal industry. She shares her unexpected journey to becoming a geologist, her decision to pursue a PhD, and the challenges she faced in her research. She also discusses the results of her study on fractures in geothermal systems and the importance of having the right mentor and o…

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Ep55 - Evolving disaster resilience in the Philippines 42:22

2M ago42:22

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In this episode of Behind The Science Podcast, we explore disaster resilience in the Philippines with Koji Elegado and Reina Chong. They discuss their climate change and disaster risk research, focusing on Catanduanes, a region often hit by typhoons. We will learn about the factors affecting resilience such as socioeconomic conditions, gender diffe…

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Ep54 - Parasites in marine snails 52:35

3M ago52:35

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Mr. Sandy Rey Bradecina, an associate professor at Central Bicol State University and a PhD student at Kochi University, discusses his research on parasites called trematodes found in marine snails. He explains the complex life cycle of these parasites, their potential impact on both marine organisms and humans, and how they can spread through vari…

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Ep53 - Interaction between coral reefs, sea level, and tectonics 54:27

3M ago54:27

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In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating interaction between coral reefs, sea level changes, and tectonics with geoscientist Jeffrey Munar. Specializing in marine acoustics, coastal geomorphology, and geospatial analysis. Jeffrey shares his findings about the morphology of Apo Reef and Tubbataha Reef and how …

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Ep52 - Marine microbes in Benham Rise 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Dr. Andrian Gajigan, a microbial oceanographer, shares insights from his research on marine microbes around Benham Rise in the Philippines. He discusses the vital role of these microbes in the ocean ecosystem, their diversity at varying depths, and the methods used to study them. Dr. Gajigan also reflects on the challenges of conducting field resea…

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Ep51 - Integrating economics with marine science 54:36

3M ago54:36

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Ms. Tara Abrina shares her unique journey into marine economics, her research on coral reef valuation and fisheries value chains, and her experiences in citizen science initiatives in coastal communities. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating scientific research with community engagement while exploring effective methods for cor…

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Ep50 - An Asian and Australian lineage of the Yellowstripe Scad [microevolution] 47:51

4M ago47:51

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Dr. Lorenzo Halasan, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Sun Yat-sen University, shares his research on the population genetics of the yellowstripe scad, Selaroides leptolepis, and showed a microevolution into an Asian and Australian lineage. Research spotlight: Halasan LC, Geraldino PJL and Lin H-C (2021) First Evidence of Cryptic Species Di…

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Ep49 - Wind damage assessment of Super Typhoon Odette 57:31

4M ago57:31

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Engr. Joshua Agar, a Civil Engineering professor from UP Diliman, discusses his expertise in wind engineering and its role in assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Odette. He shares his journey from shifting our from BS Political Science to Civil Engineering and specializing in wind engineering. Engr. Agar talks about his research on estimating ty…

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Ep48 - Improving the Dengue Vaccine 44:55

4M ago44:55

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Dr. Emil Joseph Vergara, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, shares his journey from veterinary medicine to vaccine research. With a Ph.D. in immunology, Dr. Vergara discusses his work on improving dengue vaccines and the challenges faced during the pandemic. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring researchers, emphasizing t…

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Ep47 - Examining the life history of squids using ear bones 1:01:22

5M ago1:01:22

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Ms. Jessica Legaspi, a PhD student at Kochi University, shares her research on examining the life history of squids captured in Concepcion, Iloilo using ear bones. Research spotlight: Legaspi, J. M., del Norte-Campos, A. G., & Campos, W. L. (2024). Age and Growth of the Indian Squid, Uroteuthis duvaucelii: Analysis of Statolith Microstructure and L…

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Ep46 - Mapping the landslide susceptibility of Leyte 52:10

5M ago52:10

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Guest Speaker: Audrei Anne Ybañez, M.Sc. Supervising Science Research Specialist UP Resilience Institute Ms. Ybañez shares how they produced landslide susceptibility maps downscaled to the community-level for the entire Leyte province using remote sensing, numerical modelling, and GIS. Research spotlight: Eco R, Aquino D, Lagmay A et al (2015) Land…

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Ep45 - Improve your mental health with telepsychiatry 1:21:05

5M ago1:21:05

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In Episode 45 of the #BehindTheSciencePodcast, we talked with healthcare professionals about the feasibility of telepsychiatry to improve mental health.👤Guest Speakers: Mr. Gregorio Candelario is the head of the Data Privacy and Telemedicine Office of the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City. Ms. Cristela Candelario is an assistant pro…

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Ep44 - Benthic compostion of mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Philippines 1:01:17

6M ago1:01:17

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👤Guest Speaker: Edwin Dumalagan, M.Sc. Assistant Professor Mindanao State University at Naawan In this episode of Behind The Science Podcast, Mr. Edwin Dumalagan shares his research on the spatial variability in benthic assemblage composition in shallow and upper mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Philippines. Research Spotlight: Dumalagan Jr, E. E…

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Ep43 - A multiscale flood model for the Marikina-Pasig River Basin 59:45

6M ago59:45

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👤Guest Speaker: Lea Dasallas, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Canterbury In this episode, Dr. Dasallas discusses her research on developing a multiscale flood model using variable grid sizes for the Marikina-Pasig River Basin. Research Spotlight: Dasallas, L., An, H., & Lee, S. (2022). Developing an integrated multiscale rainfall-r…

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Ep42 - Mapping the karstification potential of central Cebu, Philippines 57:40

6M ago57:40

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👤Guest Speaker: Regina Martha Lumongsod, M.Sc. PhD Candidate Kangwon National University In this episode, Ms. Lumongsod explains the factors that can contribute to karstification. Research Spotlight: Lumongsod, R.M.G., Ramos, N.T. & Dimalanta, C.B. Mapping the karstification potential of central Cebu, Philippines using GIS. Environ Earth Sci 81, 44…

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Ep41 - A new species of leaf beetle in the Philippines 57:02

6M ago57:02

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Guest Speaker: Orlando A. Calcetas, PhD Senior Science Research Specialist Department of Agriculture DA-RCPC-IVA-CALABARZON In this episode, Dr. Calcetas shares how he discovered a new species of leaf beetle in the Philippines and named it Podontia rustiai. Research spotlight: Calcetas O, Staines C. 2024. New Species of the Genus Podontia Dalman (C…

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Ep40 - Coral Health in Calatagan, Batangas Measured Using Colors 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

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Guest Speaker: Gabriel Hildawa Research Assistant Br. Alfred Shields FSC Ocean Research Center De La Salle University In this episode, Mr. Hildawa shares how he transformed his research on using coral color to measure coral health in Calatagan, Batangas from a college thesis to a full paper published in the Philippine Journal of Science. Research s…

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Ep 39 - Fish fossil studies in the Philippines 1:04:58

7M ago1:04:58

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👤Guest Speaker: Dominique Mediodia, M.Sc. Assistant Professor College of Fisheries and Ocean SciencesUniversity of the Philippines Visayas Mr. Dominique Mendiodia shares his experiences in studying fish fossils (Paleoichthyology) in the Philippines. ⌛Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:57 What got me interested into science 07:13…

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Ep38 - Sinking cities in the Philippines measured from satellites 37:35

7M ago37:35

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Guest Speaker:Jolly Joyce Sulapas, M.Sc.Junior Managing Researcher / Project CoordinatorUP Resilience InstituteMs. Sulapas discusses why the cities of Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Legazpi are sinking. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:02 How I got into science 07:16 Research focus: ground subsidence in major Philippine me…

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Ep37 - Bakit maulan na ang pasko? 1:08:54

7M ago1:08:54

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Guest Speakers:Joseph Basconcillo, PhDPhilippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA)Dr. Basconcillo sheds light on the increase in occurrence of Christmas typhoons in the Philippines in recent years. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest 03:14 What got me into science 06:11 Things you need…

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Ep36 - We stayed at Pag-asa Island Research Station for 3 months | West Philippine Sea 1:19:20

7M ago1:19:20

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Guest Speakers: Lala Calle, Dana Manogan, Paolo Co, Mary Rose Gabuyo, Bryan Casauay Research assistants from the University of the Philippines - Marine Science Institute share their experiences of doing research studies in the Pag-asa Island Research Station in the West Philippine Sea. --- #BehindTheSciencePodcast is presented to you by Marine & Ea…

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Ep35 - Uncovering prehistoric earthquakes in Surigao 1:11:51

8M ago1:11:51

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Guest Speaker: Jeffrey Perez, M.Eng. This episode highlights the research of Mr. Perez on the prehistoric earthquakes from the Surigao segment of the Philippine Fault. Mr. Jeffrey S. Perez is a licensed geologist and a Supervising Science Research Specialist at PHIVOLCS. He is a graduate of BS Geology from the UP Diliman and gained a Master of Engi…

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Ep34 - Earthquake and tsunami hazard modelling 34:27

8M ago34:27

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👤Guest Speaker: Raquel Felix, PhD This episode highlights the work of Dr. Raquel Felix on modelling the tsunami scenarios in Lombok and Bali, Indonesia. Dr. Felix is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Coastal Lab at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. She completed her PhD in 2023 at NTU, within…

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Ep33 - My Miss Philippines Earth 2020 & 2023 Journey 32:46

8M ago32:46

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Guest Speaker: Iris Mabanta MS Marine Science Student UP Marine Science Institute --- #BehindTheSciencePodcast is presented to you by the Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, and Liknayan Podcast. Do you want to share your research? Sign up through this https://forms.gle/6cEU78144zD7By5z5⁠.…

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Ep32 - Paleoclimate reconstruction using corals 1:23:08

8M ago1:23:08

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Guest Speaker:Kevin Garas, PhDSenior GeologistMines and Geosciences Bureau - DENR---Research spotlight: K.L. Garas, T. Watanabe, A. Yamazaki (2023) Hydroclimate seasonality from paired coral Sr/Ca and δ18O records of Kikai Island, southern Japan: evidence of East Asian monsoon during mid-to late Holocene. Quat. Sci. Rev., 301 (2023), Article 107926…

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Ep31 - Earthquakes in Mindanao and stress transfer 1:08:42

9M ago1:08:42

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Guest Speaker: Deo Carlo Llamas, MSc Science Research Specialist Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology --- Research spotlight: Llamas, D. C. E., Perez, J. S., Legaspi, C. J. M., Acid, J. J. S, Naing, J. P. S., and Papiona, N. K., 2024, Stress releases and seismic gaps: Earthquake sequences strike Eastern Mindanao, Philippines, Temblor …

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Ep30 - AI and food safety 1:09:13

9M ago1:09:13

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Guest Speakers: 1) Dominic Panaligan - Instructor & MS Food Science Student, UP Diliman 2) Isaac Sy - BS Computer Engineering Student, UP Diliman Research spotlight: Panaligan D, Sy ICB, Sarza RM. 2024. Harnessing artificial intelligence in microbial food safety: global progress and implications in the ASEAN region. International Journal of Food Sc…

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Ep29 - The 2017 Leyte earthquake: Which part of the fault accumulates stress? 56:14

9M ago56:14

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A native of Iloilo, Dr. John Dale Dianala is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines - National Institute of Geological Sciences. His research focuses on understanding where, how often, and why earthquakes happen by studying how tectonic faults accumulate and release stress. He primarily works with satellite radar (InSAR) and GP…

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Ep28 - Usapang giant clam, helmet shell at Pag-asa Island 1:07:51

9M ago1:07:51

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Ms. Lala Grace Calle is currently an editor at Cactus Communications. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries from the University of the Philippines Visayas and is currently pursuing a Master of Marine Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman. From 2017 to 2021, she worked with the Coral Reef Ecology Laboratory, where her team conc…

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Ep27 - Meet the Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub 1:40:28

9M ago1:40:28

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Kilalanin ang mga tao sa likod ng channel na ito.

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Ep26 - Chromium occurrence in a nickel laterite mining area in Palawan 55:50

10M ago55:50

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Ms. Ruth Esther Delina-Agillon is a PhD student specializing in environmental mineralogy and geochemistry at the Interface Geochemistry section of the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. She obtained her MSc in Geology from the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she also served as an instructor. Her passion for teaching and resear…

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Ep25 - Mainstreaming climate and disaster risk assessment in the comprehensive land use plan 1:01:04

10M ago1:01:04

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Ms. Joy Santiago is a geographer and licensed environmental planner, currently serving as the only female Chief Science Research Specialist at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute. She is also the Director of the Internal Audit Division at the Centre for Neighbourhood Studies Philippines. Ms. Santiago taught spatial analysis and c…

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Ep24 - Creating the super seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii 58:14

10M ago58:14

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Michael Y. Roleda is a Professor at the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines-Diliman. His passion for tropical seaweeds started in the early 1990s cataloguing their biodiversity and worked on the biology and biochemistry of an agarophyte, Gelidiella acerosa. Further graduate study and postdoctoral fellowships in Germany, Sw…

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Ep23 - Reducing the carbon footprint of rice production 42:46

10M ago42:46

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Engr. Eros Paul Estante is a licensed chemical engineer and academic researcher with over six years of experience specializing in life cycle assessment and carbon footprint accounting for agricultural commodities, organizations, and academic institutions. Currently, he works as a researcher at the University of the Philippines Los Baños Interdiscip…

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Ep22 - Glass eel Anguilla marmorata in Cagayan River 59:09

11M ago59:09

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Goldyn Anne A. Comisario is an academic who continuously commits to inspiring her students to achieve their best in life. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Fisheries at Central Luzon State University. She advanced her passion for diadromous fishes and higher education teaching by obtaining a Master of Science in Marine Science at the Universi…

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Ep21 - Successful disaster risk management is invisible 57:14

11M ago57:14

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Dr. Maricar Rabonza is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Asian School of the Environment and the Disaster Analytics for Society Lab at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU). She obtained her PhD from NTU and has conducted research on time-dependent disaster risk modelling and quantification of risk reduction benefits. Her work led to…

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Ep20 - Effect of food diet on brain function 1:03:58

11M ago1:03:58

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Mr. Jason Braga is working as an instructor at the Cavite State University-Main Campus. He is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Food Technology and Master of Science in Food Science and Technology from the Visayas State University in Leyte. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student of the Laboratory of Molecular Nutrition at the Graduate School of Integr…

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Ep19 - The problem with the New Manila International Airport 1:15:01

11M ago1:15:01

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Mr. John Romel Flora is a former University Research Associate of the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) of the University of the Philippines – Diliman. He obtained his B.Sc. Geology degree from UP Diliman - NIGS, and is currently pursuing a graduate degree from the same institute. He is a member of the Engineering Geology Laboratory …

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Ep18 - Permaculture research in the Philippines 1:13:43

11M ago1:13:43

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Dr. Jabez Flores is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in UP Los Banos, Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management major in upland resources management in UP Open University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science with a cognate in Development Communication in UPLB. He was a DOST-SEI graduate scholar and a SEARCA PhD…

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Ep17 - Iodine-129 in Philippine corals record nuclear activities 47:06

12M ago47:06

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Dr. Angel T. Bautista VII is a Scientist I and the current Section Head of the Nuclear Materials Research Section of the DOST – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute. He obtained his BS Chemistry and MS Environmental Science degrees from UP Diliman, and PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Management from the University of Tokyo. He has been working at D…

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Ep16 - Ground movement from the 2020 Masbate earthquake measured from satellites 33:15

12M ago33:15

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Khelly is previously a part of the Volcano-Tectonics laboratory of UP-NIGS. He holds a graduate degree in Geology from the University of the Philippines, along with undergraduate degrees in Geology and Geological Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology. Together with Dr. Mahar Lagmay and Dr. Sotiris Valkaniotis, they harnessed satellite data…

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Ep15 - Baybayin translator using machine learning 58:21

12M ago58:21

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Mr. Rodney Pino is an MS Graduate Fellow under the CIP program of the DOST-SEI, currently deployed at the Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman. He earned his bachelor's degree from Cebu Technological University and completed his master's in applied mathematics at UP Diliman. Rodney's research focuses on optical character recognition (OCR) of the Fi…

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Ep14 - Potential fisheries production in the West Philippine Sea 58:10

1y ago58:10

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Ms. Joey Cabasan discusses the importance of the Kalayaan Island Group and the Scarborough Shoal on the capture fisheries production in the country. She also shares her experiences during the various research cruises they conducted during these studies. Joey is currently a Project Technical Specialist at the University of the Philippines Mindanao u…

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