Dr. Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, also known as Dr. Joma of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Mathematics (UPD-CS IM), sadly entered into eternal rest at the beginning of February 2025. His warmth and kindness will be deeply remembered by his students, colleagues, and the rest of the UP Diliman community whom he truly inspired.

Institutions around the globe are working toward creating scientific innovations to address the challenges faced by humanity. Likewise, Filipino scientists are striving to find solutions to the Philippines' concerns.

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Dr. John Dale Dianala from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS NIGS) presented his research on the earthquake potential of faults using satellites at the recently concluded Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025.

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Algal blooms, which occur when algae overgrow in bodies of water, can not only turn the water green but also kill fish and contaminate the water supply of nearby communities. Laguna Lake, one of Metro Manila’s major sources of bangus and tilapia, as well as drinking water, is particularly prone to algal blooms, especially during El Niño.