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Sakto lang! No more, no less is the way to go in processing food and the exact recommended measurements of preservatives must be strictly followed to keep our food safe for consumption.

Studies have shown that nitrite plays a key role in the preservation of meat products such as tocino and longganisa. While the consumption of too much nitrite over long periods of time could have carcinogenic risks, its underapplication, on the other hand, may also pose another health risk, as this could shorten the product’s shelf life and compromise the integrity of the meat products.

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Filipino ingenuity, creativity and passion for creating colorful and uniquely designed fashion ensembles will once again take centerstage as the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) leads the celebration of the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month this January 2021.

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“To the young researchers, if you have the luxury to do what you want to do, write what you want to write, and I hope you will not get boxed in a particular way, because you have to write in a particular way, I hope that, that opportunity will be open for everyone. It’s not just there. You also look for it.” This was one of the inspiring messages of Dr. Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem, Ph.D., a political science professor at the University of the Philippines (UP) during the first webisode of iShare, where she recounted her journey on being sidetracked from her original dream of working for the United Nations, and on finding comfort and fulfillment in doing research and writing, initially at the Third World Studies Center of UP.

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Aquaculture scientists discussed their take on local freshwater fishing sustainability in a webinar entitled “Commercially-caught Freshwater Fishes in the Philippines: Status, Issues, and Recommendations,” that was broadcast on 15 January 2021.

The event, organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST), was moderated by Dr. Angel B. Encarnacion, Senior Fishing Regulation Officer of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).