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Ask Theory

Mikael Angelo Francisco

Hosted by Pinoy science journalist Mikael Angelo Francisco, the Ask Theory Podcast shines the spotlight on science in and for the Philippines. From fascinating stories of Filipino scientists to urgent science-related issues that require serious attention, Ask Theory emphasizes the undeniable connections between science and society - and the importance of staying curious.

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00:36:40

082: [Marine Geophysics] Paano Napag-Aaralan Ang...

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2022/07/10

Paul Caesar Flores is a PhD student at Yokohama National University and a Research Student at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. He is particularly interested in the fields of marine geophysics, seismology, and earthquakes, and was involved in multiple projects such as mapping mesophotic coral ecosystems, offshore active faults, and sea level rise. We talked about the field of marine geophysics, work opportunities for geologists and geophysicists, mapping active faults under

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00:45:56

081: [Conotoxinology] Paano Ba Nakahahanap Ng Gamot...

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2022/07/03

Dr. Joshua P. Torres is a conotoxinologist at the Department of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Copenhagen. As a medicinal chemist, he studies the medicinal potential of marine animals and bacteria, mostly from the Philippines. We talked about cone snails and how they manage to be both dangerous and beneficial to humans, the discovery of the cancer-killing molecule boholamide A, the relationship between studying nature and drug development, the scientific contributions of Filipino

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00:29:57

080: [Citizen Science] Paano Ba Maging Isang "Citizen...

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2022/06/26

Roxanne Aviñante is a Senior Science Research Specialist at DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), and the Project Leader for the Kooha App. She is a research professional and software engineer with over a decade of experience in information and communication technology research and development (R&D) and systems engineering. We talked about what “citizen science” means, what it takes to become a citizen scientist, the difference between a citizen scientist and a wannabe

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00:31:34

079: [Nuclear Communication] Paano Ipinaliliwanag Ang...

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2022/06/19

Framelia Anonas heads the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute's Nuclear Information and Documentation Section, which handles the content creation, media relations, events organizing, information services, and social media of the Institute. We talked about what she likes most about nuclear power, her most memorable experience related to your work, being skeptical about new information, the most common objections about nuclear power, tips for communicating controversial science topics to the public,

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00:32:41

078: [Food Safety] Pagkain Sa Events Sa Panahon Ng...

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2022/06/12

Alexis Kristin Bautista is a food hygienist who serves as the Hygiene and Sustainability Team Lead of SMX Convention Center under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. She handles food safety, hygiene, and sanitation in convention centers and hotel properties across the Philippines, with nearly a decade of extensive experience in the industry. We talked about the more complicated aspects of food safety in mass catering, interesting stories about her experiences on the job, what Filipinos should know about

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00:43:50

077: [Statistics] Kinokondisyon Nga Ba Ng Mga Survey...

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2022/06/05

Dr. Peter Julian Cayton is an Associate Professor at the School of Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman. He also pursues interdisciplinary work as a member of the UP Resilience Institute, which conducts cutting-edge research in Philippine disaster risk reduction and management. He engages in a range of applications in statistics on volcanology, climatology, resource management, and epidemiology. We talked about how people can sometimes look at the same data but come up with different

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00:47:17

076: [SciComm on TikTok] Paano Nagagamit Ang Social...

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2022/05/29

Mark Joseph Tinao is a biologist and a Certified Pollution Control Officer. He streams online content about farming, academic writing, and science & technology as Seph Scientist, promoting science communication and encouraging young people to pursue careers in the sciences. We talked about environmental education & pollution control, plant science and conservation, looking at biology as more than just a pre-med course, communicating science via Tiktok, social media platforms as tools for

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00:37:13

075: [Environmental Sustainability] Mga...

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2022/05/22

Jonas Marie Dumdum is a registered chemist and sustainability science and policy advocate. He volunteers as coordinator for the Energy SubCluster of The Climate Reality Project Philippines. He also hosts the SUSTAINARUMBLE! Podcast, the first podcast that explores critical issues on sustainable development in the Philippines. We talked about ensuring the effectiveness of environmental sustainability projects, how climate change impacts and will continue to impact Filipinos, the problem of single-use

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00:34:17

074: [Space Science] Kailangan Ba Talaga Ng Pilipinas...

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2022/05/15

Engr. Julius Sempio is a licensed geodetic engineer specializing in geoinformatics and remote sensing. He is an advocate of space science in the Philippines, as well as a komikero (Pinoy komiks creator). We talked about the current state of space science in the Philippines, why microsatellites are such a big deal, working with the Diwata-1 microsatellite, common misconceptions Filipinos have about space science, combining science and art, and more. How to contact Julius: Facebook:

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00:34:39

073: [Inclusive Science] Pang-Matalino Lang Ba Talaga...

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2022/05/09

Carina Laroza is an inclusive science communication advocate and the founder of Scienkidfic Xplorers (now AghamJuan). She develops and conducts science outreach programmes for underserved communities and public schools around Metro Manila, and trains volunteers on how to effectively facilitate the programmes. She also obtained an MSc Science Communication degree at the University of the West of England, Bristol as a Chevening Scholar. We talked about her journey as a science communicator, making

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00:47:59

072: [Dentistry] Kailan Ba Talaga Dapat Nagpapatingin...

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2022/05/01

Dr. Regine Carandang is a licensed dentist working in Makati. She specializes in Orthodontics, and has a developing love for aesthetic dentistry and prosthodontics. We talked about some of the most common myths about dental care and dental health, why some people don’t seem to prioritize dental care, how often one should really be consulting a dentist, what it’s like to be a dentist in the Philippines, and more. How to contact Dr. Regine: Facebook: fb.com/docginnie Email:

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00:38:41

071: [Immunology] Ano Ang "Sisto," At Bakit Ito...

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2022/04/23

Dr. Mario Jiz is the Chair of the Immunology Department at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). In 2017, the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) recognized him as an Outstanding Young Scientist for medical sciences due to his major contributions in schistosomiasis research and vaccine development. We talked about the work of an immunologist, the highs and lows of pursuing the path of immunology, a disease that many Filipinos may not have heard of, the role of immunology

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00:34:42

070: [Family Medicine] Dapat Bang Magpatingin Sa...

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2022/04/16

Dr. Alex Legarda is a family physician and clinic manager of FriendlyCare and the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) Family Wellness Clinic. We talked about the work of a doctor trained in family medicine, why someone would choose to train as a family physician, the average Filipino’s attitude toward doctors, improving the Philippine healthcare system, family planning methods, and more. How to contact Dr. Alex: Email: alexlegarda@friendlycare.org Facebook: Commission on Population and

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00:48:56

069: [Communicating Research] Bakit Kailangang...

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2022/04/09

Felichi Mae Arines is a PhD student in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. She worked at the International Rice Research Institute, where she was part of a team tasked with developing iron- and zinc-enriched rice. She recently obtained a Barbour Scholarship, which is awarded to outstanding women graduate students from Asia and the Middle East. We talked about different perceptions on basic science and applied science, Felichi’s research on ubiquitin ligases

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00:35:36

068: [Air Pollution - 2 of 2] Paano Ba Natin...

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2022/04/02

Everlyn Gayle Tamayo plays a key role in the development, implementation and review of air quality activities and projects of an international non-profit NGO focused on air quality management by providing technical guidance in current and emerging air quality issues in the region, particularly in air quality monitoring, emissions inventory, health impact assessment, and capacity building. She has a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines Institute of

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00:43:02

067: [Air Pollution - 1 of 2] Gaano Na Ba Kalala Ang...

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2022/03/27

Everlyn Gayle Tamayo plays a key role in the development, implementation and review of air quality activities and projects of an international non-profit NGO focused on air quality management by providing technical guidance in current and emerging air quality issues in the region, particularly in air quality monitoring, emissions inventory, health impact assessment, and capacity building. She has a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines Institute of

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00:31:24

066: [Opthalmology - 2 of 2] Maagang Pagkasira Ng...

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2022/03/19

Dr. Ryan Collantes is an ophthalmologist who is actively doing research on the genetics of inherited ocular disorders. He is currently a research scientist at the Ocular Genomics Institute at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. We talked about juvenile onset open angle glaucoma, the discovery of the novel EFEMP1 mutations in Filipino families, the value of conducting scientific experiments alongside gene-based studies, the significance of Pinoy-focused genetic

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00:37:10

065: [Women in STEM] Mahirap Bang Maging Isang...

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2022/03/13

This episode of Ask Theory was made possible by the British Council in the Philippines, in support of their Women in STEM Scholarship program. Pamela Louise Tolentino is a researcher whose specialty lies in the roles of different watershed characteristics and hydrometeorological factors on river discharge. She handles projects involving the fields of hydrogeology, water quality, water resources, climate change, geohazard mapping and geology. She is currently doing her PhD in Earth Sciences at the

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00:44:40

064: [Post-Crisis Reconstruction] Paano Dapat Suriin...

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2022/03/07

This episode of Ask Theory was made possible by the British Council in the Philippines, in support of their Women in STEM Scholarship program. Ica Fernandez is an environmental planner and applied researcher working with spatial data for decision-making in transitional and post-crisis situations. She has served as consultant and evaluator for various international development organizations, national agencies, local governments, and civil society networks. She is also a PhD candidate at the

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00:39:07

063: [Opthalmology - 1 of 2] Namamana Ba Ang Mga...

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2022/02/27

Dr. Ryan Collantes is an ophthalmologist who is actively doing research on the genetics of inherited ocular disorders. He is currently a research scientist at the Ocular Genomics Institute at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. We talked about the fear of going blind, genetic eye conditions and how they can lead to blindness, superstitious beliefs regarding genetic eye conditions, the process of genetic testing and how it helps patients with genetic eye

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