For almost a decade, LPG has been revolutionized as an alternative fuel source in the Philippines particularly for use on auto-LPG taxis. However, there are reported health concerns among drivers of auto-LPG taxis, which ...

Snail mucus has been the focus of many studies due to its various functions, particularly its potential as a novel source of antimicrobial. In this study, the antimicrobial activity of crude mucus extract was determined. ...

Fungal endophytes were isolated from leaves, stems and roots of mangrove plants to  investigate its ability to promote growth of Musa acuminata and as biological control agent against Ralstonia solanacearum. The isolates ...

Oxidative stress has harmful effects in different body organs which could lead to the occurrence of severe diseases such as hypertension and cancer. In search of an alternative medicine that is accessible and inexpensive, ...

Fungi exist in a wide range of habitats, including marine environment. Manila Bay is a natural harbor and is the main economic gateway to Luzon. Manila Bay is a saline alkaline body of water, approximately 1994 square ...

Consequent to the growing demand for alternative sources of energy, the seeds from J. curcas remain to be the favorite for biodiesel production. However, a significant volume of the residual organic mass (seed cake) is ...

Manila Bay is a very important body of water for our country but it is gradually deteriorating. Many anthropological activities are responsible for this degradation such as mining which is common to the provinces encompassing ...

The link between cholesterol consumption and the risks of developing cardiovascular diseases has been well-documented, a trend which has driven the development of affordable functional foods in recent years. This study ...

Saline soil is a major problem that decreases growth and yield of rice, a salt sensitive crop. For sustainable food production, several rice genotypes with improved tolerance to salt were developed. The present study aimed ...

The prevalence of intestinal helminths from 73 dogs in the Veterinary Inspection Board (VIB) of Manila dog pound and the Makati City dog pound were investigated. Individual stool samples were collected and processed using ...