Newsletter: Latest PH Marine Mammal Stranding Hotspots and Species Stranding Status Entail Urgent LGU Response

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

With a significant number of marine mammals stranded in the Philippines over the past years, it is within the scope of local government units (LGUs) to address this pressing concern, scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) indicated in a recent study that encompasses data from the past almost two decades.

A rare ginkgo-toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) was stranded alive in Subic Bay on April 19, 2010. Annual stranding frequencies in the Philippines generally increased from 29 in 2005-2007 to 106 in 2020-2022. (Photo credit: PMMSN)

Dr. Lemnuel Aragones, Alessandra Nicole Morado, and Honey Leen Laggui of the Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology (IESM), along with Dr. Marie Christine Obusan of the Institute of Biology (IB), Dr. Jonah Bondoc of the Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI), and Dr. Leo Suarez of Ocean Adventure and Ewen Lawler of University of Canberra, assessed the changes in marine mammal strandings in the Philippines over space and time, as well as the types of species that got stranded in Philippine territory from 2005 to 2022.

Newsletter: Empowering future cloud innovators: Globe Cloud Community hosts Campus Connect 2024

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The Globe Cloud Community (GCC) recently showcased Globe’s milestones in cloud technology and Information Technology (IT) engineering in its latest initiative, Campus Connect 2024.  

Newsletter: Wyn Starks’ “Who I Am” sees resurgence after being featured in Celine Dion’s hit documentary film

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Curb Records recording artist Wyn Starks is currently gaining significant traction worldwide for the success of his uplifting song, “Who I Am,” which was prominently featured in Celine Dion’s recently released documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.

Newsletter: Ten billion passwords got leaked. How to mitigate risks and protect yourself?

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In a significant security breach RockYou2024, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been leaked on a widely recognized cyber forum. This record-setting release of passwords was sourced from decades of data breaches and has the potential to be exploited in future attacks.

Newsletter: Paolo Sandejas signs with Sony Music Entertainment, releases first official single “sirens”

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Rising OPM star Paolo Sandejas is the newest addition to the growing family of Sony Music Entertainment artists!

Newsletter: GCash advances a culture of saving among Filipinos

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GCash user utilizing the app for their everyday transactions

GCash marks Savings Consciousness Week by promoting a culture of saving among unbanked and under-banked Filipinos, giving them access to easy, convenient, safe, and high-earning savings.

Newsletter: Globe joins 9 Asian mobile operators to bring exclusive travel perks for roamers in Thailand

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Traveling to the Land of Smiles? If you're a Globe customer, get ready for an amazing new experience in Thailand!

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart upskill seniors in Carcar City, promoting digital inclusion, mental wellness

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Over 200 senior citizens from Carcar City in Cebu participated in the recent mental health awareness and digital literacy training session for the elderly conducted by PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in partnership with Carcar City’s Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) and French non-governmental organization Passerelles Numériques Philippines (PNPh).

Newsletter: XG Announces highly-anticipated second mini album; Unveils first pre-release track "SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT" out on July 26th

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On July 8th, XG shared a captivating image of a beam of light connecting the ocean, clouds, and sun on their social media channels. The intriguing visual was accompanied by an announcement that XG’s second Mini Album is set for release in late 2024.

Newsletter: Milieu Insight cements global reach with latest enhancements to survey and market research platform, Canvas

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Leading survey software firm, Milieu Insight, released major product enhancements that will further efforts to ease consumer research processes and community management for brands, all within a single platform. 

Newsletter: CHRIS JAMES RELEASES NEW POIGNANT LOVE SONG "ROSES"

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Multi-talented singer-songwriter Chris James is set to captivate audiences with his new single, “Roses”. An upbeat pop song that blends adult contemporary with bedroom pop, Chris James explores the theme of genuine love versus shallow actions, inspired by the realization that maintaining a relationship requires more than just superficial displays of affection over melodic guitars, a driving basic drum track, banjo, and piano.

Newsletter: ‘Death Is Not a Failure’: Enhancing Dolphin Disease Knowledge Through Hands-on Training

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Veterinarians measuring the length of a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) (Photo credit: Eunice Jean Patron)

Albeit disheartening, scientists said the death of a stranded dolphin is not entirely a setback during the “Cetacean Pathology Training and Workshop: Pathogenesis of Common Diseases in Stranded Dolphins,” held on June 24, 2024, at the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM), Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Laboratory (MMRCL).

Newsletter: UPMV K9, Vanguard Makati push better health for people and pets

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Hundreds of pet owners were able to avail of free medical checkups for themselves and free anti-rabies vaccinations for their pets at the recently-concluded Luntian at Pula held at the UP Diliman DMST Complex last June 29.

Newsletter: UP Mathematician Develops Model For Heat Propagation Through Rough Surfaces

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By: Harvey Sapigao

Model for two materials with a rough interface (Photo Credit: Avila et. al. 2024)

Suppose you have a pair of pants you need to wear tomorrow. The problem is, you just washed them, and they’re still damp. So you resort to a handy tool: the flat iron.

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis confronts deep pain and longing on eclectic new song “Desperate Hours”

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Barbie Almalbis (Photo credits: Niña Sandejas)

After collaborating with indie-folk band Munimuni on “Tupa” and co-headlining the Mist Music Festival in Canada, Barbie Almalbis gears up for a new era in music with the release of her new song “Desperate Hours.”