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Philippine E-Journals is your gateway to the rich world of Philippine research and scholarship. It provides instant access to a wide range of local academic journals, articles, and studies across various fields. With its easy-to-use platform, students, teachers, and researchers can explore authentic, credible, and up-to-date Philippine-based knowledge anytime, anywhere—supporting smarter research, deeper learning, and a stronger connection to local insights.

30/03/2026

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30/03/2026

🧶 NEW DISCUSSION PAPER: Weaving Policy and Tradition in Northwestern Panay 🇵🇭✨

How can local governments help preserve ancient traditions in a rapidly modernizing world? Our latest publication explores the intersection of heritage, economy, and local governance.

We are pleased to announce the release of the discussion paper, "Weaving Policy and Tradition: The Role of Local Government Units in Sustaining Handicraft Weaving in Northwestern Panay." This research, published under the Local Regional Studies Network (LRSN) X Center for West Visayan Studies - UP Visayas , focuses on the vibrant weaving communities in the provinces of Aklan and Antique.

Authors Frances Anthea R. Redison, Sashah B. Dioso, and Thania Margarrette O. Coronica provide a comprehensive look at how policy interventions—or the lack thereof—impact the survival of traditional handicrafts.

🔍 Key Research Insights:
🏛️ The LGU Role: An assessment of how Municipal and Provincial governments in Northwestern Panay support (or struggle to support) the local weaving industry through funding, marketing, and infrastructure.
🌿 Cultural Continuity: Understanding the challenges of passing down weaving techniques to the younger generation amidst changing economic aspirations.
📈 Economic Viability: Analyzing the supply chain of handicraft weaving and how local weavers can better access broader markets without losing their cultural identity.
💡 Policy Gaps & Opportunities: Recommendations on how local legislation can be more responsive to the specific needs of traditional artisans.

This paper is a must-read for cultural heritage advocates, local government officials, and development workers interested in sustainable livelihoods and the creative economy of the Visayas.

📖 Download the full discussion paper for FREE here:
https://cids.up.edu.ph/download/weaving-policy-tradition-role-local-government-units-sustaining-handicraft-weaving-northwestern-panay/

30/03/2026

Check this out! The latest issue of the Philippine Journal of Science features a study mapping soil series in La Union and assessing their suitability for purple yam cultivation, with the Annam series ranking highest among the sites analyzed. The research highlights how soil characteristics, water and nutrient availability, and climate-related pressures influence sustainable yam production—read more on pages 1821–1834.

If you want to access all 20 articles, click this link: https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/ 🌱📚

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30/03/2026

PJS Publication: A study in Negros Occidental assessed nitrate contamination in 20 wells near sugarcane farms where nitrogen fertilizers are often overapplied, potentially causing groundwater pollution. Results showed most nitrate levels were within the World Health Organization safety limit, though one well exceeded it, indicating that fertilizer use, rainfall, and farming practices significantly influence groundwater quality.

Full article: https://tinyurl.com/535x2ujp

30/03/2026

PJS Publication: This study examined the use of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) with biostimulants and vermicompost to remove toxic heavy metals from wastewater through phytoremediation. Results showed that substrate type influenced metal accumulation and plant growth, with finer substrates leading to higher absorption of arsenic, lead, and chromium, particularly in roots and leaves.
Full article: https://tinyurl.com/429ka7na

PJS Publication: This study examined the use of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) with biostimulants and vermicompost to remove toxic heavy metals from wastewater through phytoremediation. Results showed that substrate type influenced metal accumulation and plant growth, with finer substrates leading to higher absorption of arsenic, lead, and chromium, particularly in roots and leaves.

Full article: https://tinyurl.com/429ka7na

30/03/2026

PJS Publication: The study characterized the soil morphology and physicochemical properties of three soil series in La Union, Philippines—namely Annam, Bauang, and San Manuel—to determine their suitability for purple yam production using the Food and Agriculture Organization land suitability framework. Results showed that all soils were moderately suitable, with the Annam series obtaining the highest suitability index—although limitations in water availability, nutrient availability, and nutrient retention may affect yield but can be managed through proper production practices.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/349y7uk9

PJS Publication: The study characterized the soil morphology and physicochemical properties of three soil series in La Union, Philippines—namely Annam, Bauang, and San Manuel—to determine their suitability for purple yam production using the Food and Agriculture Organization land suitability framework. Results showed that all soils were moderately suitable, with the Annam series obtaining the highest suitability index—although limitations in water availability, nutrient availability, and nutrient retention may affect yield but can be managed through proper production practices.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/349y7uk9

30/03/2026

PJS Publications: This study reviewed available literature and conducted interviews with local fishermen to document the distribution of wild eucheumatoid seaweeds—important sources of carrageenan—in Palawan, Philippines, identifying 42 sites and eight species. Results showed that Eucheuma denticulatum and Kappaphycus striatus were the most widely distributed, highlighting the need for more surveys, especially in the Western Philippine Sea, to support conservation and management efforts.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2ezrh5e9

PJS Publications: This study reviewed available literature and conducted interviews with local fishermen to document the distribution of wild eucheumatoid seaweeds—important sources of carrageenan—in Palawan, Philippines, identifying 42 sites and eight species. Results showed that Eucheuma denticulatum and Kappaphycus striatus were the most widely distributed, highlighting the need for more surveys, especially in the Western Philippine Sea, to support conservation and management efforts.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2ezrh5e9

30/03/2026

PJS Publication: This study investigates the role of iridoid synthase (ISY) in monoterpenoid biosynthesis across four 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴 species using a transcriptome-wide 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰 approach—combining protein prediction, structural modeling, molecular dynamics, and phylogenetic analysis. The results reveal conserved structural features with species-specific adaptations, demonstrating the utility of transcriptome-based approaches for enzyme characterization and providing insights for protein engineering to enhance monoterpenoid production.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/y79xnsp9

PJS Publication: This study investigates the role of iridoid synthase (ISY) in monoterpenoid biosynthesis across four 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴 species using a transcriptome-wide 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰 approach—combining protein prediction, structural modeling, molecular dynamics, and phylogenetic analysis. The results reveal conserved structural features with species-specific adaptations, demonstrating the utility of transcriptome-based approaches for enzyme characterization and providing insights for protein engineering to enhance monoterpenoid production.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/y79xnsp9

30/03/2026

LOOK: The latest issue of the Philippine Journal of Science features a fascinating study on three neritic tuna species from the southern Philippines. Over 1,000 samples were examined, revealing six shared phases of s***m development—insights that could shape future fisheries management strategies like synchronized seasonal closures and spawning ground protection.
Dive deeper on pages 103–109.
If you want to access all 20 articles, click this link: https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/ 🌱📚

LOOK: The latest issue of the Philippine Journal of Science features a fascinating study on three neritic tuna species from the southern Philippines. Over 1,000 samples were examined, revealing six shared phases of s***m development—insights that could shape future fisheries management strategies like synchronized seasonal closures and spawning ground protection.

Dive deeper on pages 103–109.

If you want to access all 20 articles, click this link: https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/ 🌱📚

30/03/2026

PJS Article: This study demonstrates that specific soil properties can predict susceptibility to 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 wilt in Cavendish bananas, with disease-suppressive soils showing higher pH and exchangeable Na, Ca, and Mg, whereas disease-conducive soils have elevated organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, and certain exchangeable nutrients. These insights provide a practical tool for identifying soils that naturally suppress the disease, enabling more effective 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 wilt management and promoting healthier banana cultivation.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/32vdadf9

PJS Article: This study demonstrates that specific soil properties can predict susceptibility to 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 wilt in Cavendish bananas, with disease-suppressive soils showing higher pH and exchangeable Na, Ca, and Mg, whereas disease-conducive soils have elevated organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, and certain exchangeable nutrients. These insights provide a practical tool for identifying soils that naturally suppress the disease, enabling more effective 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 wilt management and promoting healthier banana cultivation.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/32vdadf9

30/03/2026

PJS Article: The study aimed to identify rice varieties and elite lines with tolerance to anaerobic germination (AG) to improve crop establishment under direct seeding conditions affected by unpredictable water and climate stress. Using phenotypic screening and 𝘈𝘎1 allele genotyping, the researchers identified several elite lines and varieties with intermediate to high AG tolerance, highlighting promising candidates for breeding rice varieties resilient to direct seeding systems.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/5bm87zzf

PJS Article: The study aimed to identify rice varieties and elite lines with tolerance to anaerobic germination (AG) to improve crop establishment under direct seeding conditions affected by unpredictable water and climate stress. Using phenotypic screening and 𝘈𝘎1 allele genotyping, the researchers identified several elite lines and varieties with intermediate to high AG tolerance, highlighting promising candidates for breeding rice varieties resilient to direct seeding systems.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/5bm87zzf