Filipino female scientists with remarkable contributions in medicine and education
When an imbalance in the system debarred women the right to knowledge and rendered them mere household figures, their skills and passion were obscured by male dominance and patriarchy as they tried to enter STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or any seemingly gender-biased field. Based on research studies, man and woman could pitch the same pitch but the former would hog the credits, funding, and application 70 percent of the time. As this system went on, a lot of skilled women shied away at the first from entering an already male-dominated field, resulting to non-diversity in the workforce.
San Sebastian Basilica (Photo from San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation, Inc.)
In line with the 400th founding anniversary of San Sebastian Basilica, a National Cultural Treasure, cultural practitioners from diverse disciplines will discuss its continuing preservation and its current state in the country in a free public webinar.
Dubbed as “Beyond the Basilica: Heritage Conservation and Appreciation,” the webinar will provide an in-depth understanding, scrutinization, and diverse perspectives on the subject.
Educator Brenson Andres, who handled Social Studies at the University of the Philippines (UP) Integrated School for nine years, will share his insights on teaching heritage appreciation in K-12 as well as a glimpse into its curriculum and pedagogy. A top-notcher in the April 2011 Licensure Examination for Teachers, he is currently a research student at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
Published May 14, 2021, 4:34 PM
Gilas 3×3 (Photo from SBP)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 made its return to the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna Friday, May 14, for the second phase of preparation for this month’s FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Joshua Munzon, CJ Perez, Mo Tautuaa, Santi Santillan and Karl Dehesa re-entered the “Calambubble” while Alvin Pasaol will join the team after missing last week’s training bubble due to health and safety protocols.
Also joining the training bubble are Maodu Malick Diouf, Tonino Gonzaga and Agosto Flor, who were invited by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas for a possible scrimmage with the squad.
Anthropomorph from Hermoso Tuliao cave in the Philippines. Photo by Mark D. Willis.
A Griffith University-led research team has carbon-dated cave art resembling a human-like figure in the Philippines for the first time, potentially clarifying the timeline of early human activity in the area.
Found in one of the Peñablanca caves, a region where the oldest human remains in the Philippines were found, the figure has been directly dated as about 3500 years old.
Lead author Dr Andrea Jalandoni from Griffith University’s Place, Evolution and Rock Art Heritage Unit says the date offers a more holistic view of the people inhabiting the caves at that time.