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		<title>College of Science 2026 Gawad Tsanselor Awardees</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations College of Science 2026 Gawad Tsanselor Awardees!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/college-of-science-2026-gawad-tsanselor-awardees/">College of Science 2026 Gawad Tsanselor Awardees</a> first appeared on <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph">SCIENCE - University of the Philippines Diliman</a>.</p>]]></description>
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			<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">College of Science 2026 Gawad Tsanselor Awardees</h2>		</div>
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				<div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div class="xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto">The College of Science congratulates three of its nominees selected as recipients of the 2026 Gawad Tsanselor Awards, UPD’s most prestigious distinction given to selected members of the UPD community who demonstrated exemplary work in their respective fields.</div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">Dr. Noelynna T. Ramos of the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) and Dr. Jose Perico H. Esguerra of the National Institute of Physics (NIP) will be awarded the Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Guro Award.</div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">The Plastics Research Capacity Building Initiatives of the Marine Science Institute will be awarded the Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Programang Pang-Ekstensiyon</div></div></div></div></div></div>					</div>
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		<title>UP Diliman Halalan 2026 Schedule of Activities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>UP Diliman Halalan 2026 Call for Elections and Schedule of Activities</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/up-diliman-halalan-2026-call-for-elections/">UP Diliman Halalan 2026 Schedule of Activities</a> first appeared on <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph">SCIENCE - University of the Philippines Diliman</a>.</p>]]></description>
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				<div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><strong>HALALAN UPD 2026 Schedule of Activities</strong></div></div></div></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><strong>Start of Filing of Certificates of Candidacy</strong></div><div dir="auto"><em>30th March 2026 8:00 AM</em></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><strong>Deadline for Filing of Certificates of Candidacy</strong></div><div dir="auto"><em>17th April 2026 12:00 PM</em></div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><strong>Release of First Official List of Candidates</strong></div><div dir="auto"><em>22nd April 2026</em></div></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><strong>Campaign Period</strong></div><div dir="auto"><em>27th April 2026 4:00PM to 13th May 2026 5:00PM</em></div></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><strong>Election Days</strong></div><div dir="auto"><em>14th May 2026 to 15th May 2026 7:00PM</em></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><strong>Election Results and Proclamation of Winners</strong></div><div dir="auto"><em>15th May 2026 8:00 PM</em></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">See the full document for more details: <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Call-for-Elections-2026_signed.pdf"><strong>UPD Halalan 2026 Call for Elections</strong></a></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto">See other relevant documents:</div><div dir="auto"><a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/USEB-Form-1_2026.pdf">USEB Form 1 Certificate of Candidacy</a></div><div dir="auto"><a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/USEB-Form-2_2026.pdf">USEB Form 2 Personal Information Sheet</a></div><div dir="auto"><a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/USEB-Form-3a.pdf">USEB Form 3A Affidavit of Undertaking (for USC)</a></div><div dir="auto"><a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/USEB-Form-3b.pdf">USEB Form 3B Affidavit of Undertaking (for College Representative)</a></div>					</div>
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		<title>DOST-ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarship Application Now Open for the 1st Sem AY 2026-2027</title>
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<p>The post <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/dost-asthrdp-graduate-scholarship-application-now-open-for-the-1st-sem-ay-2026-2027/">DOST-ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarship Application Now Open for the 1st Sem AY 2026-2027</a> first appeared on <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph">SCIENCE - University of the Philippines Diliman</a>.</p>]]></description>
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				<div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto">Application for DOST-ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarship is now accepting applicants for the 1st Semester of AY 2026-2027!<br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" />Deadline of applications is on May 08, 2026 (Friday).</div><div dir="auto">Application form link here: <a href="https://bit.ly/UPD-ASTHRDP_1st-26-27"><strong><span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs">bit.ly/UPD-ASTHRDP_1st-26-27</span></strong></a></div></div></div></div>					</div>
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					</div><p>The post <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/dost-asthrdp-graduate-scholarship-application-now-open-for-the-1st-sem-ay-2026-2027/">DOST-ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarship Application Now Open for the 1st Sem AY 2026-2027</a> first appeared on <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph">SCIENCE - University of the Philippines Diliman</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Applications to College of Science Graduate Programs for the 1st Semester of AY 2026-2027 are now open. Deadline for applications is on May 08, 2026.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/graduation-program-applications-open-for-1st-semester-ay-2026-2027/">Graduation Program Applications Open for 1st Semester AY 2026-2027</a> first appeared on <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph">SCIENCE - University of the Philippines Diliman</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<div dir="auto">Applications to College of Science Graduate Programs for the 1st Semester of AY 2026-2027 are now open. Deadline for applications is on May 08, 2026.</div>
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<div dir="auto"><strong>HOW TO APPLY:</strong></div>
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<div dir="auto"><strong>Via College of Science <a href="https://online.science.upd.edu.ph/CSCentralizedPortal/Main/application-to-graduate-programs.php">Online Document Portal (ODP) </a></strong></div>
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<li dir="auto"><strong>Data Science Program</strong></li>
<li dir="auto"><strong>Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology</strong></li>
<li dir="auto"><strong>National Institute of Geological Sciences</strong></li>
<li dir="auto"><strong>National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology</strong></li>
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<div dir="auto"><strong>Via Google Form &#8211; <a href="https://bit.ly/CSApplicationGradProgram-1st-26-27"><em>bit.ly/CSApplicationGradProgram-1st-26-27</em></a></strong></div>
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<li dir="auto">Institute of Biology</li>
<li dir="auto">Institute of Chemistry</li>
<li dir="auto">Institute of Mathematics</li>
<li dir="auto">Marine Science Institute</li>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Dr. Aurelio A. de los Reyes V and Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio for their 2025 NRCP Achievement Awards!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/congratulations-college-of-science-2025-nrcp-achievement-awardees/">Congratulations College of Science 2025 NRCP Achievement Awardees</a> first appeared on <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph">SCIENCE - University of the Philippines Diliman</a>.</p>]]></description>
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				<div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto">Congratulations to Dr. Aurelio A. de los Reyes V of the Institute of Mathematics and Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio of the National Institute of Geological Sciences for being among the thirteen Filipino researchers recognized at the Department of Science and Technology – National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) 2026 Annual Scientific Conference (ASC) and 93rd General Membership Assembly (GMA), held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on March 13.<br /><br />Your work continues to bring pride to the scientific community and inspire excellence in research.</div></div></div></div>					</div>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Schedule of Activities for the NIP Directorship Search</p>
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				<div dir="auto"><div><div dir="auto"><div><div dir="auto"><div><div dir="auto"><strong>NIP DIRECTORSHIP SEARCH SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES</strong></div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div><div dir="auto"><strong>Call for Nominations</strong></div><div dir="auto">&#8211; March 5-20, 2026</div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div><div dir="auto"><strong>Deadline for Submission of Nominations</strong></div><div dir="auto">&#8211; March 20, 2026 (Friday) 5:00 PM*</div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div><div dir="auto"><strong>Public Forum</strong></div><div dir="auto">&#8211; March 23, 2026 (Monday) 1:00-4:00 PM</div><div dir="auto">&#8211; Venue: ICSI 2, National Institute of Physics (NIP)</div><div dir="auto">&#8211; Presentation and Accomplishments of Outgoing Director</div><div dir="auto">&#8211; Presentation of Vision and Plans of Nominees</div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div><div dir="auto"><strong>Interview with Various Stakeholders (Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni, etc.)</strong></div><div dir="auto">&#8211; March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 1:00-4:00 PM</div><div dir="auto">&#8211; Venue: DECK 3, National Institute of Physics (NIP)</div><div dir="auto">&#8211; Signup for Interviews here: <span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://bit.ly/Interviews-NIP-Directorship-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVDJnMUlZZ1dtQU9NY0toZ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Jzhr9CjfQqci34OaQ5K27-H0OS8Bwnt6x-gWtURJ_NpqNngZeT4mhpZQHoQ_aem_RP7OhgATUGaOFnQK211IsA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">bit.ly/Interviews-NIP-Directorship-2026</a></span></div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div><div dir="auto"><strong>Interview of Nominee/s by the Search Committee</strong></div><div dir="auto">&#8211; March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 4:00-5:00 PM</div><div dir="auto"> </div></div><div><div dir="auto"><b>Submission of Report to the UP President</b></div><div dir="auto">&#8211; April 10, 2026 (Friday)</div></div></div></div></div></div><div dir="auto"> </div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">* Nominations submitted on March 20, 2026 may be emailed (with all accompanying required attachments) to: ocdiliman@up.edu.ph</span></strong></div><div dir="auto"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">** The hard copy of the nomination documents may be submitted on March 23, 2026</span></strong></div></div></div>					</div>
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				<p><strong>[UPDATE]</strong></p><p><strong>NIP DIRECTOR NOMINEE: Dr.rer.nat <em>Cristine D. Villagonzalo</em></strong></p><p>See her Curriculum Vitae (CV) <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2_Curriculum_Vitae_CVillagonzalo_19March2026_draft.pdf"><strong>here</strong></a></p><p>See her Plans for NIP for the next 3 Years <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_Plans_for_the_NIP_next_3years_Villagonzalo_March2026.pdf"><strong>here</strong></a></p>					</div>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Search Committee for the Next Director of the National Institute of Physics (NIP) is now accepting nominations from March 5, 2026 (Thursday) to March 20, 2026 (Friday)</p>
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			<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Call for Nominations for the Next NIP Director</h2>		</div>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ang Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) ay binago ang forensic DNA analysis sa pamamagitan ng kakayahang suriin ng mga siyentipiko ang maraming DNA markers nang sabay-sabay at sa mas detalyadong paraan kumpara sa tradisyunal na pamamaraan. Gayunpaman, hindi pa rin malawak ang paggamit ng MPS sa mga bansa sa Timog-Silangang Asya.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph/mga-oportunidad-at-hamon-ng-makabagong-teknolohiya-sa-dna-sa-forensics-sa-timog-silangang-asya-tinutukoy-ng-pag-aaral-ng-up/">Mga Oportunidad at Hamon ng Makabagong Teknolohiya sa DNA sa Forensics sa Timog-Silangang Asya, Tinutukoy ng Pag-aaral ng UP</a> first appeared on <a href="https://science.upd.edu.ph">SCIENCE - University of the Philippines Diliman</a>.</p>]]></description>
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				<p>Ang Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) ay binago ang forensic DNA analysis sa pamamagitan ng kakayahang suriin ng mga siyentipiko ang maraming DNA markers nang sabay-sabay at sa mas detalyadong paraan kumpara sa tradisyunal na pamamaraan. Gayunpaman, hindi pa rin malawak ang paggamit ng MPS sa mga bansa sa Timog-Silangang Asya.</p><p> </p><p>Kamakailan, sinuri ng mga mananaliksik mula sa University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science Natural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-CS NSRI) ang paggamit ng MPS sa mga forensic DNA laboratory sa rehiyon upang matukoy ang mga pangunahing hamon sa pagpapatupad nito.</p><p> </p><p>Sa forensic DNA analysis, ang matagal nang ginagamit na standard ay ang Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profiling gamit ang capillary electrophoresis, na nakikilala ang bawat indibidwal sa pamamagitan ng pagsukat ng haba ng partikular na DNA markers. Kaya nga, puwedeng suriin ng MPS ang parehong markers, ngunit binabasa rin nito ang aktwal na DNA sequence sa loob ng mga ito, na nagbibigay ng mas detalyadong impormasyong genetiko.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Mga Hamon sa Paggamit ng MPS</strong></p><p> </p><p>Sinuri nina Christian Estrella, Maylowen Lumayna, Minerva Sagum, Maeviviene Sosing, Gayvelline Calacal, Dr. Maria Corazon De Ungria, at Jazelyn Salvador mula sa University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science Natural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-CS NSRI) DNA Analysis Laboratory ang mga forensic DNA laboratory sa Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, at Vietnam sa pamamagitan ng isang online survey.</p><p><br />Ayon kay Estrella, ang pinakamalaking hadlang para sa mga laboratoryong wala pang MPS ay kakulangan sa pondo at pasilidad. “Mahirap magsimula ng ganitong teknolohiya kung walang sapat na suportang pinansyal. Hindi ito nakakagulat para sa mga bansang may mababa o katamtamang kita sa Timog-Silangang Asya,” paliwanag niya.</p><p> </p><p>Para naman sa mga laboratoryong mayroon nang MPS equipment, mas marami ang kanilang kinahaharap na operational challenges, tulad ng kakulangan ng datos tungkol sa populasyon, hindi pare-parehong paraan ng pag-uulat ng resulta, at hirap sa pagsasama ng bagong teknolohiya sa umiiral na DNA databases.</p><p><br />Dagdag pa niya, isa pang mahalagang hamon ay kakulangan ng batas at pagtanggap sa korte. Bagama’t kinikilala na ang tradisyunal na DNA methods sa korte, may pag-aalinlangan pa rin sa MPS, lalo na dahil mahirap ipaliwanag ang ilang laboratory processes sa mga taong walang sapat na kaalaman sa agham.</p><p><br /><b>Hinaharap ng MPS sa Timog-Silangang Asya</b></p><p><b><br /></b>Ayon sa mga mananaliksik, may malaking potensyal ang MPS sa Timog-Silangang Asya sa kabila ng mga kasalukuyang hamon sa pagpapatupad nito. Mataas ang interes ng rehiyon sa paggamit ng teknolohiyang ito, at kung gagamitin nang stratehiko, maaari nitong pabilisin ang pagpapalawak ng DNA databases gamit ang mga markers na mas angkop sa rehiyon.</p><p><br />Maaaring simulan ang paggamit ng MPS sa piling forensic casework. Bagama’t epektibo ang tradisyunal na pamamaraan para sa pangkaraniwang kaso, mahalaga ang MPS sa mas komplikadong sitwasyon, tulad ng mga sample ng DNA na nasira dahil sa sunog o sakuna, o sa mga kasong may kinalaman sa malalayong ugnayang pampamilya. Kayang suriin ng MPS ang <span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px;">mas maliliit na DNA markers, kaya maaari pa rin itong magbigay ng kapaki-pakinabang na </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px;">resulta kahit hindi na sapat ang tradisyunal na pamamaraan.</span></p><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px;"> </span></p><p>“Inirerekomenda naming magkaroon ang bawat bansa ng hindi bababa sa isang ganap na MPS laboratory bilang pambansang hub, kung saan maaaring sentralisahin ang forensic services upang mabawasan ang gastos at demand sa resources,” pagtatapos ni Estrella. “Ngunit magtatagumpay lamang ito kung may tuloy-tuloy na suporta sa pondo mula sa gobyerno at matibay na political commitment. Mahalaga ring mahikayat ang pamahalaan na ituring ang MPS bilang pangmatagalang pamumuhunan na nagpapalakas sa pambansang kapasidad sa forensics—hindi lamang para sa mga kriminal na kaso, kundi pati na rin sa disaster response, pagkilala sa tao, at proteksyon ng karapatang pantao.”</p><p> </p><p><b>Sanggunian:</b></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Estrella, C. S., Lumayna, M. P., Sagum, M. D., Sosing, M. V., Calacal, G. C., De Ungria, M. C., &amp; Salvador, J. M. (2025). Challenges in using massively parallel sequencing technology for forensic DNA analysis in Southeast Asia. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forensic Science International: Synergy</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">11</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 100638. </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2025.100638"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2025.100638</span></a></p>					</div>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) has transformed forensic DNA analysis by allowing scientists to examine multiple DNA markers at the same time and in much greater detail than older methods. Even so, MPS is still not widely used in Southeast Asian countries. Researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science’s Natural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-CS NSRI) reviewed the use of MPS in forensic DNA laboratories across the region to identify the key challenges to its adoption.</p>
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				<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) has transformed forensic DNA analysis by allowing scientists to examine multiple DNA markers at the same time and in much greater detail than older methods. Even so, MPS is still not widely used in Southeast Asian countries. Researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science’s Natural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-CS NSRI) reviewed the use of MPS in forensic DNA laboratories across the region to identify the key challenges to its adoption.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In forensic DNA analysis, the long-standing standard is short tandem repeat (STR) profiling using capillary electrophoresis, which identifies individuals by measuring length variations in specific DNA markers. MPS can analyze these same markers, but it also reads the actual DNA sequence within them, providing far more detailed genetic information.</span></p><p> </p><p><b>Obstacles facing MPS adoption</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Christian Estrella, Maylowen Lumayna, Minerva Sagum, Maeviviene Sosing, Gayvelline Calacal, Dr. Maria Corazon De Ungria, and Jazelyn Salvador from the UPD-CS NSRI’s DNA Analysis Laboratory conducted an online survey of forensic DNA laboratories in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“For laboratories that do not yet use MPS, the biggest obstacle is funding and infrastructure—it’s difficult even to get started without financial support. This is not surprising for low- and middle-income countries in Southeast Asia,” Estrella explained. “Meanwhile, laboratories that already have MPS equipment face more operational challenges, such as limited population data, inconsistent reporting standards, and incompatibility with existing DNA databases.”</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He added that another major challenge is the lack of legislation and court acceptance. Traditional DNA methods are already recognized in court, but for MPS, there is still uncertainty about whether courts will accept the results, especially given laboratory processes that can be difficult to explain to non-technical audiences.</span></p><p> </p><p><b>Future directions for MPS in Southeast Asia</b></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to the researchers, the future of MPS in Southeast Asia holds significant promise despite challenges currently facing its implementation. There is strong regional interest in adopting the technology, which—if used strategically—can significantly accelerate the expansion of DNA databases using markers that are more relevant to the region.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Southeast Asia can start by selectively introducing MPS into forensic casework. While conventional methods work well for routine cases, MPS is valuable for challenging samples, such as degraded DNA from fires or disasters, or cases involving distant family relationships. MPS can analyze smaller DNA markers, so it can still produce usable results when traditional methods fall short.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We recommend that each country establish at least one fully capable MPS laboratory as a national hub, where forensic services can be centralized to reduce costs and resource demands,” Estrella concluded. “However, this will only succeed with sustained government funding and strong political commitment. Convincing the government that MPS is a long-term investment that strengthens national forensic capacity—not only for criminal cases, but also for disaster response, human identification, and human rights protection—is key to securing that support.”</span></p><p> </p><p><b>References:</b></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Estrella, C. S., Lumayna, M. P., Sagum, M. D., Sosing, M. V., Calacal, G. C., De Ungria, M. C., &amp; Salvador, J. M. (2025). Challenges in using massively parallel sequencing technology for forensic DNA analysis in Southeast Asia. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forensic Science International: Synergy</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">11</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 100638. </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2025.100638"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2025.100638</span></a></p>					</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nagsulong ang mga scientist mula sa University of the Philippines–Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) ng greener approach sa silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng gamma irradiation kasama ng natural na seaweed-derived biopolymer ι-carrageenan. Bagaman dati nang naiulat ang mga rutang gamma-radiolytic para sa pagbuo ng AgNP, ang mismong papel ng ι-carrageenan sa pag-stabilize at pag-impluwensya sa pagbuo ng nanoparticle sa ilalim ng proseso ng radiolysis ay nanatiling hindi pa ganap na nauunawaan.</p>
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			<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Published: February 3, 2026 <br>
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				<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nagsulong ang mga scientist mula sa University of the Philippines–Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) ng greener approach sa silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng gamma irradiation kasama ng natural na seaweed-derived biopolymer ι-carrageenan. Bagaman dati nang naiulat ang mga rutang gamma-radiolytic para sa pagbuo ng AgNP, ang mismong papel ng ι-carrageenan sa pag-stabilize at pag-impluwensya sa pagbuo ng nanoparticle sa ilalim ng proseso ng radiolysis ay nanatiling hindi pa ganap na nauunawaan.</span></p><p> </p>					</div>
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				<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sa halip na gumamit ng matatapang na kemikal, gumamit ang mga mananaliksik na sina Mon Bryan Gili, Wendell Manuel, at Dr. Marienette Vega ng UPD-CS Materials Science and Engineering Program (MSEP); Dr. Marlon Conato ng UPD-CS Institute of Chemistry (IC); at Rakshith Gowda Shankaregowda at Dr. Manh-Huong Phan ng University of South Florida ng gamma radiation at isang natural na seaweed-derived substance na tinatawag na carrageenan upang makalikha ng mga nanoparticle.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Sa madaling salita, hinahayaan namin ang radiation na gawin ang ‘trabaho’ ng pagbuo ng mga particle, habang pinapanatili ng seaweed extract ang mga ito na matatag at ligtas. Pagkatapos ay sinubukan namin kung gaano kabisa ang mga particle na ito laban sa mga pangkaraniwang bacteria,” paliwanag ni Gili. Kung ikukumpara sa mga tradisyonal na chemical methods, ang pamamaraan ng mga mananaliksik ay maituturing na mas ‘green’.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Madalas na nangangailangan ang chemical synthesis ng mga malakas na reducing agent at stabilizer, na maaaring nakakalason at mahirap itapon nang hindi nakapipinsala sa kalikasan. Sa kanilang pamamaraan, ganap na pinapalitan ng gamma radiation ang mga kemikal na ito. Nagiging sterilized din ang mga nanoparticle habang sila’y nabubuo, na isang malaking pakinabang para sa mga medical application. “Sa pangkalahatan, nangangahulugan ito ng mas maikling proseso, mas kaunting chemical waste, at mas ligtas na produkto para sa tao at sa kapaligiran,” dagdag ni Gili.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bilang isang researcher sa nuclear science, nasasabik si Gili na ilapat ang teknolohiya ng radiation sa paraang direktang nakikinabang sa kalusugan at sustainability. Ang pag-aalala para sa kaligtasan sa kapaligiran at ang lumalaking isyu ng antibiotic resistance ay nag-udyok sa kanya at sa kanyang pangkat na maghanap ng mga alternatibong paraan para sa paggawa ng mga silver nanoparticle. Maraming mga nakasanayang proseso ang gumagamit ng mga nakalalasong kemikal na maaaring makapinsala sa mga tao at sa kapaligiran.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Kabilang sa mga susunod na hakbang ang pagpapabuti ng kanilang long-term stability, pagsubok sa mga ito sa mga real-world products, at pagsusuri kung ligtas silang gamitin ng tao,” sabi ni Gili. “Sa huli, inaasahan namin na ang teknolohiyang ito ay hahantong sa mura at lokal na gawang mga antibacterial material gamit ang likas na yaman ng Pilipinas at kadalubhasaan sa nuclear science.”</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ang kanilang papel, “Antibacterial evaluation of radiolytically synthesized silver nanoparticles with ι-carrageenan stabilizers,” ay nailathala sa </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Radiation Physics and Chemistry</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, isang journal na nagtatampok ng mga pag-aaral na nakatuon sa pananaliksik at mga pagpapaunlad gamit ang ionizing radiation sa radiation physics, radiation chemistry, at radiation processing.</span></p><p> </p><p><b>References:</b></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gili, M. B., Manuel, W. A., Guillermo, N. R., Shankaregowda, R. G., Phan, M., Conato, M. T., &amp; Vega, M. M. (2025). Antibacterial evaluation of radiolytically synthesized silver nanoparticles with ι-carrageenan stabilizers. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Radiation Physics and Chemistry</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">236</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 112941. </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2025.112941"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2025.112941</span></a></p>					</div>
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