Hazard experts highlight importance of DRR preparedness during NRCP’s 3rd In-House Training

Some of the participants during the NRCP’s Orientation on Natural Hazards

The recurring onslaught of typhoons and other hazards prompted the National Research Council of the Philippines to hold its 3rd In-House Training Program titled, “Orientation on Major Hazards in the Philippines,” on October 28, 2020. Around 60 NRCP personnel participated.

Details: Written by Daniel Jason M. Maches; Published: 05 November 2020; Hits: 463

NRCP welcomes 70 Associate and 15 Regular Members in Regional Membership Assemblies

NRCP members in a virtual oath taking ceremony during the 17th General Membership Assembly of the Visayas Regional Cluster (top photo) and 18th General Membership Assembly of the Mindanao Regional Cluster (bottom photo).

The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) through its President Dr. Gregorio E.H. Del Pilar inducted a total of 70 Associate Members and 15 Regular Members during the annual General Membership Assemblies held recently for the Visayas and the Mindanao Regions in separate events.

Details: Written by Mary Charlotte O. Fresco; Published: 03 November 2020; Hits: 2934

DOST Council features PH healing plants

“For every disease, God has a plant for it!” - Dr. Erna C. Arollado, NRCP member

This statement reaffirms what God himself said in Ezekiel that all plants’ fruit will be for food, and their leaves will be for healing.

Plants are one of the most important natural sources of novel pharmacologically active compounds by the pharmaceutical industry. Since time immemorial, the use of plant-derived products embodies a major aspect in traditional medicine and contributes to worldwide healthcare.

Details: Published: 30 October 2020; Hits: 24383

NRCP researcher documents Panay’s Ati’s social struggles, oppression

A screenshot from Mr. John Paul Petrola’s study titled “Mga Istorya sang Ati sa Panay: Experiences of Disrespect and Struggle for Social Justice” during a virtual presentation.

A researcher of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) shared recently the documented information detailing the different forms of social oppression and struggles of the Ati people, a cultural minority of the Panay Island.