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The Department of Science and Technology are pleased to announce that their UK Delivery Partners have published the following impact stories below highlighting the collaborative activities with DOST agencies:

    1. Protecting the 'Amazon of the sea' with new video technology featuring Dr. Pros Naval, Jr. and his innovation, Fish-I, which is now a spin-off company.
      https://www.newton-gcrf.org/impact/stories-of-change/protecting-the-amazon-of-the-sea-with-new-video-technology/#:~:text=Fish%2Di%20is%20a%20semi,brought%20about%20by%20observer%20bias.
    2. Accelerating impact-based forecasting, which the Met Office has published in consultation with PAGASA and other partners.
      https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/approach/collaboration/newton/insights/accelerating-impact-based-forecasting

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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?

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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")

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