Newsletter: Ateneo Press, Journal titles find a new home in the Manila City Library

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo de Manila Research Communications

Building on initial talks with the Ateneo de Manila Press, the Manila City Library is set to carry a broad collection of books—from fiction, poetry, and other works of literature to academic publications and research journals—coming out of the University.

This initiative broadens the Ateneo de Manila’s efforts to make scholarly work and literature more accessible beyond the campus, to a broader public audience.

Newsletter: PhilSA, Hungarian University MATE forge partnership for agricultural research, education, and tech development

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PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D. (seated left) and MATE Rector Csaba Gyuricza (seated right) sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), witnessed by PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology Marc Caesar R. Talampas (left-most) and Her Excellency Titanilla Tóth, Ambassador of Hungary to the Philippines (right-most)

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 April 2026 to advance agricultural research, education, and technology development. The agreement was signed by PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez and MATE Rector Dr. Csaba Gyuricza.

Newsletter: Ateneo de Manila research journals now available at Quezon City Public Library

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Continuing its earlier effort to bring academic work into public spaces, Ateneo de Manila University has carried out a second journal donation–this time placing its materials at the Quezon City Public Library.

Ateneo de Manila University Journals Support Supervisor Ramil Balubal and Journals Assistant Alexandra Jill Dela Cruz present selected research journals to Quezon City Public Library representatives during the turnover ceremony, highlighting the University’s publications and their expanded access for public readers, as Head of Technical Services Division Ms. Manica M. Cortes look on. PHOTO: OAVP-RCWI, 2026.

Through this initiative, selected journals are introduced into a public setting, allowing a broader audience to access research that explores themes in Philippine society, culture, history, and interdisciplinary studies—subjects that are typically housed within university spaces. Nearly a hundred copies were turned over, drawn from Ateneo’s renowned publications, including Perspective in the Arts and Humanities, Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture, Social Transformations: Journal of the Global South, Journal of Management for Global Sustainability, and Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints.

Newsletter: University of Nueva Caceres Breaks Ground on Learning and Innovation Center in Naga City

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University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) held the groundbreaking and cornerstone-laying ceremony for its new Learning and Innovation Center (LINC), a multi-story academic facility designed to support technology-enabled, collaborative, and industry-aligned education in the Bicol Region. 

Newsletter: Baring the ‘silent violence’ of Philippine jails

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Conversations about Philippine jail congestion often begin and end with statistics: thousands of case backlogs, cells built for 50 crammed with 200 bodies, and facilities straining at 300 to 400 percent beyond capacity. Yet these numbers barely capture the everyday human cost of overcrowding. 

What does punishment feel like when confinement overwhelms the senses?

Newsletter: UP Study Traces Extreme Waves through Ancient Coastal Boulders

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Large boulders, some weighing as much as a large truck, are scattered along the rocky coastline of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

Newsletter: Solving the Philippine Education's Greatest Problems

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The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) final report titled “Turning Point: A Decade of Necessary Reforms" emphasizes the need to invest in early childhood and primary education, improve learning outcomes by Grade 3 to build a foundation for future learning and skill development, and reform teacher workload and school staffing structures.

Newsletter: AI for All: Teachers gear up for the future of learning with PLDT and Smart

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PLDT champions teacher professional development through its “AI for All” bootcamp.

Filipino teachers are now discovering how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make teaching smarter, simpler, and more impactful.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart, ADZU launch literacy apps to support Chavacano and Tausug communities

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PLDT and Smart, in partnership with Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU), have officially launched the literacy mobile applications Apprende and Hinduan.

As the world becomes more and more digitally borderless, helping children retain and learn in their native languages safeguards the Philippines' rich linguistic heritage and makes education more accessible, meaningful, and culturally rooted for future generations. Toward this, PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc., in partnership with Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) and with the support of the Department of Education – Division of Zamboanga City, have officially launched the literacy mobile applications called "Apprende" for Chavacano and "Hinduan" for Tausug.

Newsletter: Alonaw Business School Unveils Fifth Investment Education Course with AI Integration

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In an era of rapidly evolving global financial markets, comprehensive investor education stands as a cornerstone for sustainable economic development. The Philippine government has consistently advocated that enhancing investors' knowledge base and skill sets is fundamental to achieving enduring stability in today's volatile market conditions. 

Newsletter: Bird poop to the rescue: Using bird perches for forest regeneration

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By: Dr. Jelaine L. Gan

Reforestation activities typically involve planting trees in degraded areas. However, tree planting is resource-intensive, requiring labor for the planting and more importantly nurturing of the seedlings, and may be expensive and limited by seedling supply. Moreover, there is always a question of whether the right plant species (i.e., native rather than non-native economically important species) are being planted to benefit biodiversity. 

Newsletter: UP Scientists’ Invention Could Lower Terahertz Antenna Device Cost

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have developed a new semiconductor structure that could lead to more affordable and reliable terahertz (THz) technology—used in applications ranging from medical imaging to high-speed wireless communication.

Newsletter: UP Physicists Visualize Evolution of Global Values Over Four Decades

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) have generated culture maps using data from the Integrated Values Survey (IVS).

Newsletter: Harnessing the Power of AI for Startups: Insights from Allan Tan

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Alan is a techno-preneur and AI engineer with a proven track record in developing AI-driven solutions. He is the founder and Chief AI Strategist of Predictive Systems, a company committed to ethical and high-performance AI. Allan’s career includes founding Ideyatech, which was later acquired by Monstar Lab, and mentoring startups through Founder Institute Manila. He is also the creator of the Artificially Intelligent YouTube Channel, where he shares insights on AI’s evolving landscape.

Newsletter: Globe nurtures youth at 1st-ever student community builder pitch day

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Marxandrea Diane. Cabato from DLSU-Manila presents on behalf of Google Developers Student Group at the Globe Student Community Builder Pitch Day.

Over 150 students from 63 student organizations gathered for the first-ever Globe Student Community Builder Pitch Day, a platform designed to nurture student-led initiatives through mentorship, collaboration, and direct support from Globe.

Newsletter: Conference on education and technology launched successfully

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THE National Education & Technology Conference (EdTek Con) 2025, titled “Unfolding the future of education,” was staged successfully for the first time at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Lahug last Friday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning with registration at 7 p.m.

Newsletter: Cyber security and resilience key factors to user online protection, economic growth

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The 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit: Delivering Competitive Advantage Through Security held March 5-6 at the Crowne Plaza Manila is the first of its kind in the Philippines. The event featured top level experts from the Philippines and the SEA region representing government, finance and technology, banking and healthcare, BPM, advocacies and education, and the Armed Forces.

Newsletter: EdTech start-up founder and CEO takes industry to next level

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URSEL Murillo-Laureno has been the co-founder and CEO of EdFolio and SkoolTek, taking solutions in education technology (EdTech) to the next level.

Newsletter: Xavier School Nuvali Awarded for Commitment to Sustainability by SolX Technologies and DOE

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Xavier School Nuvali has been officially awarded the Excellence in Institutional Sustainability Award for its leadership in renewable energy adoption and commitment to sustainability. The award, co-presented by SolX and the Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the school’s significant efforts in reducing its environmental impact through a rooftop solar energy system.

Newsletter: Taal volcanic ash can be used for radiation shielding, Filipino researchers find

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Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University and from National University- Mall of Asia Campus have found a surprising new use for the copious amounts of volcanic ash scattered across the Philippines: it can be used to shield against harmful radiation. 

Blocks of geopolymer mortar made from Taal volcanic ash (TVA) freshly removed from their molds after being left to cure for 24 hours. It was found that the natural presence of iron-rich minerals in TVA give it strong radiation attenuation properties. CREDIT: Myris V. Supnad

Radiation shielding is essential for hospitals, industrial sites, and nuclear facilities. These places use ionizing radiation for beneficial purposes such as in helping doctors treat sick organs and broken bones; looking for structural weaknesses in buildings; or helping sterilize food for longer shelf life. Though useful, exposure to ionizing radiation can be harmful for prolonged periods—hence the need for shielding. However, currently available materials like concrete and lead can be expensive and environmentally hazardous. Construction materials made from volcanic ash offer a potential sustainable and lightweight alternative.