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Drug war legacy still choking PH jails, data show
Politicsinquirer4mo ago

Drug war legacy still choking PH jails, data show

MANILA, Philippines—Years after the peak of the government’s anti-drug campaign, congestion remains a defining feature of the country’s jail system, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). An analysis of July 2025 figures by University of the Philippines Diliman associate professor and Inquirer data scientist Dr. Rogelio Alicor

UP Researchers Discover New Mayon Bacteria with Antibiotic Potential
Healthinquirer12d ago

UP Researchers Discover New Mayon Bacteria with Antibiotic Potential

Researchers from the University of the Philippines have identified a new bacterial organism in volcanic soil near Mayon Volcano, Albay. This newly classified bacteria belongs to a group known for producing antibiotics, highlighting the Philippines' potential in the search for new drug treatments.

UP Manila Launches BS Radiologic Technology Course
Rappler2mo ago

UP Manila Launches BS Radiologic Technology Course

The University of the Philippines Manila has announced the opening of its new Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology course, with UPCAT 2026 qualifiers now being accepted for the inaugural batch.

LOOK: Evacuation of students, teachers at UP-Baguio due to bomb threat
Worldinquirer3mo ago

LOOK: Evacuation of students, teachers at UP-Baguio due to bomb threat

Students, teachers, and employees at the University of the Philippines-Baguio were evacuated to the Baguio Convention Center at past noon on Wednesday due to a bomb threat. A social media post of the UP Baguio University Student Council said the evacuation was ordered at around 12:15 p.m. “after a bomb threat was received by several

UP professor: House bill to legitimize political dynasties
Politicsphilstar4mo ago

UP professor: House bill to legitimize political dynasties

A professor at the University of the Philippines-Diliman yesterday warned that political dynasties will proliferate further, after the House of Representatives adopted the proposal introduced by Speaker Faustino Dy III and Majority Leader Rep. Sandro Marcos.