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When we use light to signify hope, the fisherfolks inLaguna Lake knew this only too well since a novel source of light has fueled their aspirations for a better catch and a brighter future. 

Researchers from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) developed a battery that literally lights up the path of fisherfolks and cleans the polluted water from where they get their livelihood, at the same time. 

Dubbed iLAWA, derived from the Filipino phrase ilawmulasalawa (light from the lake), the researchers developed the battery technology from recycled aluminum, like cans, to help light the path of fisherfolks and clean the lake when submerged underwater.

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Extracts of the local mango leaves have showngreat potential as cosmetic ingredient with good antioxidant, anti-aging, and whitening properties, based on the study conducted by a team of researchers lead by Arsenia B. Sapin of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

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The Dumingag Tilapia Producers Association in Zamboanga Del Sur recently received equipment worth ₱503,336.00 from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region IX for product quality enhancement, improved production processes, increased income, and employment generation.

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On the first day of the Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting (MRSM) held on 27 April, the focus of discussion was on emergence of human diseases in the agricultural sector which is vital to the economy. The MRSM is an annual event that gathers the region’s leading research bodies to elicit intelligent discussions on pressing problems in the countryheld through online platforms, Zoom and Facebook Live, due to the pandemic.