Archives

• Microplastics in Philippine Farmlands

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  Microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters—are increasingly contaminating Philippine farmlands. Originating from degraded farm plastics, runoff, and sewage sludge, these particles pose significant risks to soil health, crop productivity, and...

• When the Light Hurts Nature: Light Pollution and Urban Wildlife in the Philippines

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This essay examines how pervasive nighttime lighting in Philippine cities disrupts the behavior and life cycles of nocturnal wildlife—fireflies, bats, frogs, and insects. It highlights documented declines and displacements, explores the sources of light pollution, and...

• Ignored Warnings: Ecological Collapse in Tourist Hubs

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This essay highlights how unchecked tourism development in renowned Philippine destinations like Boracay and El Nido has led to water pollution, waste overflow, habitat loss, and community disruptions. Despite repeated scientific warnings, local economies...

• Is AI Making Teachers Lazy or More Strategic?

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on teaching practices in the Philippines. It examines whether AI is making educators complacent or enabling them to become more strategic. Drawing on studies and reports, the piece highlights how AI...

• Smart Help or Shortcut? The Use of AI Chatbots by Filipino Students for Homework and Learning

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article examines how Filipino students are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for learning and completing schoolwork. While these tools support grammar, research, and writing tasks, concerns arise over student dependency, misinformation, and diminished critical...

• Addressing the Invisible Threat: Challenges in Mitigating Microplastic Contamination

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This paper examines the urgent yet under-addressed challenge of microplastic contamination in the Philippines, highlighting gaps in research, waste management, and...

• The Science Behind Food Safety, Mechanics, and Electronics in TechVoc Classes

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This article highlights how science underpins the core skills taught in Technical-Vocational (TechVoc) education in the Philippines, particularly in mechanics, food safety, and...

• Library use and AI

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  Libraries remain vital centers of knowledge, fostering learning and research while adapting to technological change. With the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), traditional processes such as cataloging, classification, and resource management are being...

• Beyond the Hype: Real Challenges of Electric Vehicles

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This paper examines the challenges and opportunities surrounding the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines. While EVs offer environmental and economic benefits, including reduced emissions and lower operating costs, their widespread implementation...

• Smart Recycling: Machines That Sort Waste

  Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

  This article explores how AI-driven sorting technologies are transforming modern waste management by increasing accuracy, efficiency, and recycling rates. Through robotics, machine learning, and advanced scanning systems, smart recycling enhances material...

• AI for Climate: Predicting Disasters Better

  Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

  This paper explores how artificial intelligence enhances climate-disaster prediction by processing vast datasets and identifying patterns beyond the capacity of traditional models. AI improves the accuracy and speed of forecasting extreme weather, aiding...

• Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (GaN & SiC): Hype vs Reality in Modern Power Electronics

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

  Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, particularly gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC), have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional silicon-based devices in modern power electronics due to their superior electrical and thermal properties. These materials enable higher efficiency, faster switching, and improved performance in...

• Community-Based Earthquake Early Warning and Pattern Recurrence Prediction

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

  This study explores the development of community-based earthquake early warning (EEW) systems integrated with pattern recurrence prediction as an innovative approach to disaster risk reduction in seismically active regions like the Philippines. Unlike traditional centralized seismic monitoring, community-based systems utilize distributed low-cost...

• Smart Distribution Grid Fault Localization Using IoT Sensors and Mathematical Load Modeling

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

  This study explores the application of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and mathematical load modeling for fault localization in modern smart distribution grids. As power systems grow more complex due to aging infrastructure and the integration of distributed energy resources, traditional fault detection methods become increasingly...