News and Announcements
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12th PMMSN National Symposium Celebrates 20 Years of Marine Mammal Conservation and Collaboration
The Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN) successfully held its 12th National Symposium on 9–11 December 2025, bringing together marine mammal responders, researchers, veterinarians, local government units, and conservation partners from across the country. Led by PMMSN President Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones, faculty member of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), this year’s
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Biological Invasions in the Philippines: New Paper Identifies Research Gaps and Urgent Strategies
A new paper co-authored by IESM faculty member Dr. Benjamin M. Vallejo Jr. examines the growing threat posed by biological invasions in the Philippines and identifies the major obstacles that hinder effective management. The study brings together current knowledge on non-native species in the country and highlights the need for more coordinated, science-based approaches to
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IESM Faculty Member Highlights BS Meteorology Program in UP NISMED Anniversary Lecture
IESM faculty member Dr. Bernard Alan B. Racoma delivered the second lecture in the UP NISMED 61st Anniversary Seminar Series, sharing insights on the development of the BS Meteorology program and the growing community of weather science experts in the Philippines. The talk, titled “From Data to Disaster Readiness: Empowering Communities through STEM Education,” highlighted