1st NSTEP Visayas Membership Promotion Caravan draws over 500 researchers

The NRCP Visayas Regional Cluster researchers

More than 500 researchers and scientists from the academe, government agencies, and other sectors attended the 1st NRCP Science and Technology Expert’s Pool (NSTEP) Visayas Cluster Membership Promotion Caravan last January 12, 2021 via Zoom. The activity aimed at introducing NRCP and its programs to the researchers, scientists, and engineers (RSEs) in the Visayas and how these programs could help strengthen their research capability.

Details: Written by Rowena Peter; Published: 23 January 2021; Hits: 51235

Bicolanos and Oragons gather for NRCP’s Fifth Virtual Regional Basic Research Caravan

NRCP Executive Director Dr. Marieta Banez-Sumagaysay (topmost 2^nd from left} followed by DOST 5 Regional Director Rommel Serrano, NRCP Biological Sciences Division Chair Dr. Arvin Diesmos, and the guest speaker, Dr. Fema Abamo {2^nd tier, leftmost) from Mindanao State University-Marawi Campus with the other presenters and participants during the Bicol Region RBRC.

The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) conducted its fifth virtual Regional Basic Research Caravan (RBRC) last January 20, 2021, in collaboration with DOST Region V and partner academic institutions. There were 347 participants to the webinar – 44.7 percent are male and 55.3 percent are female.

The virtual gathering that carries the theme “Nurturing Regional R & D Niches” was composed of four (4) parts - sharing NRCP research findings, expanding regional experts, enhancing governance through science and the arts, and alignment to the R & D agenda of the region where Region V presented its priority R&D thrusts.

Details: Written by Grace Ann M. Valondo; Published: 23 January 2021; Hits: 645

Lake Lanao remains pristine, Ciliates indicate

An NRCP study finds that Lake Lanao is ultra-oligotrophic, which implies that the water quality is pristine.

Dr. Fema M. Abamo, NRCP expert, shows the photo of Lake Lanao during her presentation at the virtual Regional Basic Research Caravan for Bicol region on January 20, 2021.

Scientists use ciliates — one-celled protozoan characterized by hairlike structures called cilia — to study and monitor the water quality of the lake. These protozoans are known to be bioindicators of organic pollution in freshwater ecosystem.

Details: Written by Renz Prudenciado; Published: 22 January 2021; Hits: 34310

NRCP adds more than 400 members to its pool of experts

A virtual oath taking event of new NRCP members administered by NRCP President Dr. Gregorio E. H. Del Pilar (top, leftmost frame), during the NRCP Mindanao Regional Cluster General Membership Assembly last October 30, 2020.

A total of 404 new Associate Members, approved by the NRCP Governing Board, have been added to the growing national pool of experts of the National Research Council of the Philippines, making its total membership at 4,958 by the end of 2020.