Sa Pilipinas, ang breast cancer ang pangunahing uri ng kanser sa kababaihan, na may mahigit 33,000 bagong kaso na naiulat noong 2022. Sa taon ding iyon, kumitil ito ng mahigit 11,000 buhay, kaya’t pumapangalawa sa lung cancer ang breast cancer sa sanhi ng pagkamatay sa bansa na may kinalaman sa cancer.

In the Philippines, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, with over 33,000 new cases reported in 2022. That year, it claimed more than 11,000 lives, making it the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the country, following lung cancer.

Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is a process in which groundwater from land seeps into the ocean, transporting freshwater, nutrients, metals, and even pollutants into marine ecosystems. The diverse microbial communities in these SGD sites make them hotspots for biological and chemical activity, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Studying these microorganisms helps scientists not only understand their impact on marine ecosystems, but also explore their potential applications in medicine and biotechnology.