News and Announcements
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Anthropogenic Impacts Affecting Marine Mammals Strandings in the Philippines
Summarizing over 20 years of research, this framework illustrates the interconnectedness of anthropogenic stressors influencing marine mammals (MarMams) and the cascading pathways through which these pressures affect their survival, health, and ecological function. These drivers do not operate in isolation, they interact with each other and form feedback loops that amplify overall ecological risk. Collectively,
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Meteorological Masterclass: Northeast Monsoon Extreme Rainfall in the Philippines
Join us for the Meteorological Masterclass (DJF Season) on “Northeast Monsoon Extreme Rainfall in the Philippines” on January 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (PST) via Zoom and FB Live. The masterclass will be led by Lyndon Mark P. Olaguera, Ph.D., Climate Scientist from Manila Observatory. Joining him as panelists are Marco Polo A.
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Perspective Paper Examines Ecological Risks and Policy Gaps in SFLMA Implementation
A new perspective article by Enrico L. Replan of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology, UP Diliman, analyzes the ecological vulnerabilities that may arise from implementing the Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA). Published in Transactions NAST PHL, the paper reviews how recent policy reforms could unintentionally accelerate the conversion of remaining natural forests