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Dulce Sanchez
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Pride in Philippine heritage
by Dulce Sanchez - January 5, 2020 - 12:00am
This year’s Most Outstanding Tourism Officer of the Philippines, Bryan Jason Borja of Biñan, Laguna, may be considered one of the country’s most fervent advocates for cultural tourism.
Winning the climate fight is the new business norm
by Dulce Sanchez - September 18, 2019 - 12:00am
One Filipino company is making a herculean effort to stave off climate change by focusing on developing renewable sources of energy in a manner that leaves little to no carbon footprint.
Digital dementia alarming – expert
by Dulce Sanchez - April 30, 2016 - 10:00am
The increasing number of young people who are addicted to their electronic devices – and the digital dementia they develop as a consequence – should be a cause for alarm, a neuroscientist said earlier...
No fear: The SAF commando way of life
by Dulce Sanchez - February 4, 2015 - 12:00am
For those who decide to join the elite police Special Action Force (SAF), the sacrifices start with basic training and do not stop until they are killed or transferred to another unit.
Mahogany extract may hold cancer cure – research
by Dulce Sanchez - November 13, 2014 - 12:00am
Compounds found in extracts taken from the leaves of the ivory mahogany tree, locally known as igyo or tadyang-kalabaw, kill breast and colon cancer cells, according to a study done by researchers from De La Salle...
Seaweeds: A potential source of antibiotics?
by Dulce Sanchez - June 2, 2013 - 12:00am
A species of seaweed found in the waters of Panay Island could be a source of antibiotics against bacteria that affect humans and fish, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center...
Powdered calamansi anyone?
by Dulce Sanchez - December 16, 2012 - 12:00am
Many Filipino dishes have calamansi as a main ingredient, with the fruit’s juice used either as a marinade, as part of a dish or a dip.
Makabuhay vines may shrink tumors
by Dulce Sanchez - November 4, 2012 - 12:00am
A climbing vine, found in many parts of the Philippines, has the potential to shrink tumors, according to a study published earlier this year.
Brothers see huge business potential of self-storage facility in Phl
by Dulce Sanchez - May 21, 2012 - 12:00am
Brothers Mark and Carlo are chips off the old block.
DA unit eyes rimas as substitute for rice
by Dulce Sanchez - December 4, 2011 - 12:00am
Will Filipinos accept rimas (Artocarpus altilis) as an alternative to rice? 
Silt can be made into a good housing material
by Dulce Sanchez - May 23, 2010 - 12:00am
Though Metro Manila is still baking under the sun, weather experts are warning the public that the La Niña weather phenomenon, which brings torrents of rain, will start in July.
Pinay scientist wants next president to prioritize research
by Dulce Sanchez - April 29, 2010 - 12:00am
For biochemist Lourdes Cruz, who became the first Filipina to receive the L’Oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science last month, the recognition means that women scientists in the country can stand toe-to-toe...
'We need a strategy for El Niño'
by Dulce Sanchez - February 28, 2010 - 12:00am
The head of an international crop research institute is calling on the Philippines and other countries affected by drought to “go on a war footing” to cope with the El Niño weather phenomenon and...
Bayong: A fashionable alternative to plastic shopping bags
by Dulce Sanchez - May 17, 2009 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - For many of us, the word bayong conjures trips to wet markets, haggling with vendors over the price of produce and meat, then returning home with these woven bags laden with a week’s worth...
Going bananas can make you rich
by Dulce Sanchez - May 25, 2008 - 12:00am
To strike it rich, scientists are recommending that people go bananas.
PCARRD establishes malapapaya farm
by Dulce Sanchez - February 24, 2008 - 12:00am
AIDS activist is RM emergent leader
by Dulce Sanchez - August 25, 2007 - 12:00am
‘Bangungot’ linked to Asian skull shape
by Dulce Sanchez - August 8, 2007 - 12:00am
Asians are more prone to bangungot, a fatal sleep disorder, due to their flat faces and genes, sleep experts said yesterday.
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