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Justine Atasha Asis: From Science Enthusiast to Citizen Journalist

Details: Published: 19 August 2022

By: Gillian M. Sagario

As the grand winner of the inaugural Gawad Alunig citizen science journalism tilt, one might assume that it is not the first time for the 16-year-old Justine Atasha Asis to write and report science stories. But guess what? The contest was her first foray in science broadcasting. One can’t help but wonder how her journey as a science journalist came to be and what realizations she had along the way?

Behind-the-scenes shot of Justine Atasha Asis while reporting for her video entry. (Image source: Justine Atasha Asis)

Growing up in a world of science

With her mother as a graduate of medical technology and her father as a physician, Justine has been interested in science ever since she was a young kid having been exposed to numerous resources in this field and having supportive parents who practice their profession.

“Ini-idolize ko po sila parehas. ‘Yung mom ko, nagre-rent siya ngayon ng pharmacy so umaasa po ako kumuha ng degree in pharmacy or biology. Ever since maliit ako, gusto kong tumutulong sa clinic ng father ko”, said Justine.

[“I have idolized both of my parents. Currently, my mom rents a pharmacy so I hope to pursue a degree in pharmacy or biology. Ever since I was a young kid, I have already enjoyed helping at my father’s clinic.”]

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Community volunteers participating in mangrove rehabilitation. (Image source: "Sa Panahon ng Pandemya: Kalikasan ang Bida")

DOST Showcases Filipino Inventors’ Stories in New Book Series

Details: Published: 18 August 2022

By: Camille Gonzales

When we hear the names of famous Filipino men and women, our minds go straight to their inventions. Fe del Mundo invented the bamboo incubator and Dado Banatao invented the 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS.

But what we know of them only extends to what they created. Who are the people behind the inventions? And what pushed them to invent in the first place?

This is what the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) wants to showcase with the publication of a new book series, Towards Attainment of Progress through Innovation (TAPI).

The publication is a collection of real stories of real people. The book series seeks to highlight the human side of recipients of invention assistance from DOST-TAPI. Through its programs, the service agency has always been in the forefront of promotion and commercialization of local technologies. DOST-TAPI has supported a number of inventors throughout the years, and now it aims to tell their stories through this book series.

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