Bacteria from bat fecal matter, a potential source of antibiotic A mixture of bat fecal matter and excrements, also called bat guano, collected from the caves in Cabalyorisa Cave, Mabini, Pangasinan, Philippines, is found to harbor Streptomyces spp. which produces antibiotics. This finding is based on a study, “Exploring Bat Guano from a Philippine Cave continue reading : Bacteria from bat fecal matter, a potential source of antibiotic
NRCP and UPLB pursue shared goal in capacitating HEIs for research
NRCP and UPLB pursue shared goal in capacitating HEIs for research The Research and Development Leadership (RDLead), implemented by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) joined the latest ceremonial signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOU) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños – Office for the Institutional Development in Higher Education continue reading : NRCP and UPLB pursue shared goal in capacitating HEIs for research
Isabela Representative engages researchers for sustainable tourism
Isabela Representative engages researchers for sustainable tourism “Through comprehensive and detailed research, Barangay San Miguel will be established as a sustainable ecotourism zone to preserve the area’s culture and natural resources while generating livelihood opportunities for the locals.” This statement comes from Rep. Faustino “Inno” Dy V of the Sixth District of Isabela, who pushed continue reading : Isabela Representative engages researchers for sustainable tourism
Researchers to gather at the 2024 Annual Scientific Conference
Researchers to gather at the 2024 Annual Scientific Conference There are more than 6,000 Filipino researchers, scientists, experts, and artists who are members of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), and some of these will gather at the Annual Scientific Conference (ASC) and 91st General Membership Assembly on 12 March 2024 at Philippine continue reading : Researchers to gather at the 2024 Annual Scientific Conference
Filipino game app educates children on biodiversity
Filipino game app educates children on biodiversity To inspire learners to learn more about rich biodiversity of Siargao Island, a game application titled, “Siargao Flora & Fauna Puzzle” was developed by the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP). The Siargao Flora & Fauna Puzzle game app, an offline game, similar continue reading : Filipino game app educates children on biodiversity
More research needed to study microplastics found in bangus intestines
More research needed to study microplastics found in bangus intestines “Estimating dietary exposure to microplastics is not possible. Due to the absence of particle toxicity data for microplastics, it is currently not feasible to estimate the potential hazards associated with microplastic particles in food,” Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan, an NRCP lead researcher said. Capangpangan’s research, continue reading : More research needed to study microplastics found in bangus intestines
More SUCs now with upgraded capabilities and laboratories, thanks to gov’t RDLead program
More SUCs now with upgraded capabilities and laboratories, thanks to gov’t RDLead program “Ang ultimate goal ko ay makagawa ng research proposals na makaka-attract sa mga funding institutions kasi from the previous years na gumagawa ako ng mga maliliit na research hindi po ako nagkaqualify,” Dr. Marife R. Hilapad, a professor of Capiz State University continue reading : More SUCs now with upgraded capabilities and laboratories, thanks to gov’t RDLead program
Together with its partners, NRCP celebrates 90th founding anniversary
Together with its partners, NRCP celebrates 90th founding anniversary The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) was established with a purpose. It unites the country’s brightest minds for the promotion of research work along scientific line. Through Act 4120 on December 8, 1933, NRCP was born with just 114 members. This is to build continue reading : Together with its partners, NRCP celebrates 90th founding anniversary
NSTW Blockbuster: NRCP Exhibit Garners Over 1K Attendees
NSTW Blockbuster: NRCP Exhibit Garners Over 1K Attendees REGINE PUSTADAN Information Officer II All the way from the City of Love, the National Research Council of the Philippines’ (NRCP) exhibit was a blockbuster during the 5-day celebration of the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo Convention Center from November 22 to 26, continue reading : NSTW Blockbuster: NRCP Exhibit Garners Over 1K Attendees
NRCP names Best Poster winners at the NRCP Mindanao Membership Confab
NRCP names Best Poster winners at the NRCP Mindanao Membership Confab Photo From L-R: Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda, NRCP Executive Director; Dr. Ephrime B. Metillo, NRCP Mindanao Regional Cluster (MRC) Chair; Dr. Ramir Philip Jones V. Sonsona, representing Social Sciences category winner Dr. Renato L. Base; Dr. Joycelyn C. Jumawan and Mr. Leonardo Estano, Natural continue reading : NRCP names Best Poster winners at the NRCP Mindanao Membership Confab
