Ask Theory
Episodes
162: [Debunking Medical Misinformation - 2 of 2] Can We Really Change People's Minds About Health Scams? (with Dr. Adam Smith)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, is a British-Australian medical doctor and social media content creator who debunks medical misinfor...
161: [Debunking Medical Misinformation - 1 of 2] Why Are There So Many Health Scams In The Philippines? (with Dr. Adam Smith)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, is a British-Australian medical doctor and social media content creator who debunks medical misinfor...
160: [Healthy Food Options] Bakit Mahirap Mamili Ng "Healthy" Na Pagkain? (with Kristine Jane Atienza)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, licensed nutritionist-dietitian Kristine Jane Atienza talks about making better food purchasing decisions, ...
159: [Diabetes] Asukal Lang Ba Ang Sanhi Ng Diabetes? (with Dr. Aurora Macaballug)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Aurora Macaballug, President of the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PCED...
158: [Domestic Cat Predation] Dapat Bang Hayaang Makalabas Ang Mga Alagang Pusa? (with Frances Mae Tenorio)
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Frances Mae Tenorio talks about domestic cat predation, the problem of invasive species, responsible pet ow...
157: [AUDIO ESSAY] Of Six-Eyed Spiders And Taxonomic Tasks
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside a small, stuffy cave in Batangas, researchers found a species of spider that has never been recorded in the Philippines before—a discovery wi...
156: [Pertussis] Pertussis O “Whooping Cough”: Panibagong COVID Nga Ba? (with Dr. Chenery Ann Lim)
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Chenery Ann Lim of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders talks about what pertussis or &qu...
155: [Methanol Poisoning] Ano Ang “Gin Bulag,” At Bakit Ito Delikado? (with Dr. Chenery Ann Lim)
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Chenery Ann Lim of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders talks about the basics of methano...
154: [Pinoy Space Science] Bakit Manghang Mangha Tayo Sa Space? (with Jo Brianne Briones)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, science communicator Jo Brianne Briones talks about why we are so fascinated with space, how it feels to wo...
153: [Environmental Awareness] May Naitutulong Ba Talaga Ang Earth Hour? (with Genea Nichole Cortez)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Genea Nichole Cortez of Mangrove Matters PH talks about mangrove conservation, the problem of "wrong&q...
152: [Tuberculosis Awareness & Treatment] Bakit Tayo Nahihiyang Pag-Usapan Ang TB? (with Dr. Trisha Angelie Thadhani)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, Dr. Trisha Angelie Thadhani of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders talks about tuberculosis ...
151: [Analog Space Missions] Ano Ang Ginagawa Ng Isang Analog Astronaut? (with Kristine Jane Atienza)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, licensed nutritionist-dietitian and space enthusiast Kristine Jane Atienza talks about the field of space n...
150: [Medical Anthropology] Ano Ang Medical Anthropology, At Bakit Ito Mahalaga? (with Jackielyn Abela)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jackielyn Abela is a full-time faculty member of the Social Science Department of Palawan State University. She is a graduate of BA Social Science maj...
149: [Science & Law] Paano Nagtutulungan Ang Siyensya At Batas Upang Bantayan Ang Kalikasan? (with Dr. Emmanuelle Angeles, Atty. Jay Mark Balbosa, and Dr. Carah Lyn Lo)
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emmanuelle Angeles finished his Doctor of Medicine degree at the West Visayas State University, Iloilo City and finished his Bachelor’s degree i...
148: [Biodiversity and Human Health] Ano Ang Koneksyon Ng Kalusugang Pantao Sa Kalikasan? (with Von Carlo Dela Torre)
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Von Carlo Dela Torre finished his BS and MS Biology at the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology. His research interests include Wi...
147: [Infectious Diseases of Poverty] Kasalanan Nga Ba Ng Mahihirap Kung Bakit Sila Nagkakasakit? (with Carlo Lumangaya)
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carlo Lumangaya attained a degree in Public Health at the University of the Philippines Manila. He has had a diverse work experience with grassroots w...
146: [Gravitational Physics & Cosmology] Ano Ang Pinag-Aaralan Ng Mga Cosmologist? (with Dr. Reginald Bernardo)
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Reginald Bernardo is a gravitational physicist and cosmologist. He studied at the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines whe...
145: [Sustainable Leadership & Agritourism] Sustainable Development Goals: Kaya Ba Nating Abutin? (with Ryan John Pascual)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan John Pascual completed his master's degree in Aquaculture at Ghent University. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree on Sustainable ...
144: [Sustainable Mobility] Biker-Friendly At Commuter-Friendly Ba Ang Pilipinas? (with Keisha Mayuga)
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keisha Mayuga is a sustainable mobility professional with 6 years of experience in the field, tackling different topics such as cycling, building comm...
143: [Commercializing Biology] Siyensya At Kapitalismo: Paano Ba Pinagsasama? (with Dr. Leodevico Ilag)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Leodevico Ilag obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He then pursued his Ph.D. in Microbiol...
142: [AUDIO ESSAY] Are These Objects Truly Pinoy Inventions?
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In terms of innovativeness, ingenuity, and sheer resourcefulness, Filipinos can easily give everyone else in the world a run for their money. But in o...
141: [Proteomics] Mga Sikreto Ng Katawan: Sa Proteins Ba Malalaman? (with Dr. Neil Andrew Bascos)
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Neil Andrew Bascos is a Protein Structural Biologist from the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. He also serves as Program...
140: [AUDIO ESSAY] Can The World's Biggest And Weirdest Flower Be Saved?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The entire Rafflesia genus is an enormous enigma, in more ways than one. Information about it is oddly scarce, which is unfortunate considering its th...
139: [FlipScience x Reporting Asean] How Should Pinoys Talk About Typhoons To Save More Lives? (with Dr. Gerry Bagtasa and Dr. BA Racoma)
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Ask Theory was made possible through a collaboration with Reporting Asean as part of its Sustainability Series. In this special episod...
138: [One Health] Ano Ba Ang Ibig Sabihin Ng "One Health"? (with Next Generation One Health Philippines)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Ask Theory was made in partnership with Next Generation One Health Philippines (NGOHP). For more information, visit: https://nextgenon...
137: [Entomology] Paano Ba Maging Isang Entomologist? (with Jose Emmanuel De Luna)
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Emmanuel De Luna is a licensed agriculturist and has a master’s degree in Entomology (Insecticide Toxicology) from the University of the Philip...
136: [Universal Health Care] Bakit Mahalaga Ang Universal Health Care? (with Jayvee Moltio)
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jayvee Moltio is a nurse who currently works as a public health practitioner specializing in health promotion and communication in a government hospit...
135: [AUDIO ESSAY] Workaholism: Success Indicator Or Silent Killer?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This audio essay contains mentions of suicide and mental health issues. Do you consider yourself a workaholic? You might want to take...
134: [Wildlife Studies] Paano Ginagamit Ang "Camera Trapping" Sa Wildlife Conservation? (with Al John Cabanas)
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Al John “AJ” Cabanas is a college instructor and a former radio DJ. He took up MS Wildlife Studies minor in Animal Science at the University of th...
133: [AUDIO ESSAY] When Does A Species Become Invasive - And Why Is This A Problem?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Any plant or animal species brought into a completely unfamiliar environment via human intervention, whether intentionally or accidentally, is conside...
132: [Energy Management & Analytics] Paano Ginagamit Ang AI Sa Paglutas Sa Climate Crisis? (with Dr. Erees Queen Macabebe)
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Erees Queen "Reese" Macabebe is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Engi...
131: [STEM Mentorship] Paano Ba Maging STEM Mentor? (with Alyssa Marie Gimenez)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Marie Gimenez is a doctoral student studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of California, Berkeley pursuing a career in scientif...
130: [Ecology & Evolutionary Biology] Ano Ang Slime Molds, At Bakit Sila Dapat Pag-Aralan? (with Dr. Nikki Heherson Dagamac)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nikki Heherson Dagamac is a long-term Balik-Scientist at the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science at the University of Santo Toma...
129: [STEM Mentorship] Bakit Importante Ang Mentors Sa Buhay Ng STEM Students? (with Juan Salvador Dantis)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Salvador "Duno" Dantis is a chemical biologist taking his PhD studies at UC Irvine, and is the Co-Director of Events and Communications...
128: [Enviromental Science] Bakit Mahalaga Ang Malusog Na Lupa? (with Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores is an Environmental and GIS Specialist with a doctorate degree in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines...
127: [Political Science] Science Ba Talaga Ang Political Science? (with Dr. Aries Arugay)
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aries Arugay is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science of the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is also the Editor...
126: [Disaster Risk & Resilience] Paano Ginagamit Ang Teknolohiya Para Sa Disaster Resilience? (with Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy)
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy has been the Dean of the School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering at Mapua University, Manila for 15 years. He...
125: [Environmental Engineering] Mas Malinis Na Tubig At Hangin Sa Pilipinas: Posible Ba? (with Dr. Susan Gallardo)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Susan Gallardo is a retired professor of Chemical Engineering at De La Salle University (DLSU). In 2019, she received the David M. Consunji Award ...
124: [Youth in Environment Conservation] Ano Ang Magagawa Ng Kabataan Para Sa Kalikasan? (with Deign Frolley Soriano)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deign Frolley Soriano is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology, University of the Philippines Baguio. He has been part of several resear...
123: [Galactic Archaeology] Bakit Ang Hilig Nating Tumingala Sa Mga Bituin? (with Dr. Andreia Carrillo)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andreia Carrillo is a postdoctoral research associate at the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University, where she works as a gala...
122: [Industrial & Academic Research] May Silbi Lang Ba Ang Research Kapag May Produkto Ito? (with Dr. Luis Razon)
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Luis Razon is an adjunct professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering of De La Salle University. He worked in the food industry from 1987 t...
121: [AUDIO ESSAY] Can We Really Bring Extinct Species Back To Life?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The discovery of well-preserved mammoth remains across Europe has made genetic material from the behemoth more accessible. Paired with continued advan...
120: [Mathematical Research] Mahirap Ba Talaga Ang Math? (with Dr. Renier Mendoza)
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Renier Mendoza is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines Diliman, where he e...
119: [AUDIO ESSAY] Why Was The Ozone Disco Fire So Deadly?
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than a quarter-century has passed since the Ozone Disco fire, an incident that left a lasting scar on the history of the Philippines. In the year...
118: [Process Systems Engineering] Paano Ginagamit Ang Math Sa Pagharap Sa Climate Crisis? (with Dr. Kathleen Aviso)
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kathleen Aviso is a University Fellow and a Professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering at De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines. Sh...
117: [Sustainable Solutions] Paano Pinangangalagaan Ng Siyensya Ang Ating Mga Likas-Yaman? (with Dr. Chona VinceCruz-Abeledo)
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chona VinceCruz-Abeledo is a scientist, teacher, and science communicator from the Philippines. She leads a team of brilliant researchers who deve...
116: [AUDIO ESSAY] How Did These Filipina Scientists Impact Society?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating how far women have come plays a crucial role in fueling the ongoing quest to reject and resist gender inequality in all forms, especially ...
115: [AUDIO ESSAY] Bakit Kailangan Ng Mas Maraming Babaeng Scientist Sa Pilipinas?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Magmula noon hanggang ngayon, malaki ang papel na ginagampanan ng mga babaeng scientist sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng Pilipinas at ng mga mamamayan nito....
114: [AUDIO ESSAY] The Manilla Spaniel: A "Lost" Philippine Dog Breed?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With its long, wavy coat of mostly white fur, lustrous eyes, drooping ears, and jet-black nose, the Manilla Spaniel is - was - as magnificent as it is...
113: [AUDIO ESSAY] Kaliwa Dam: Tagapagdaloy Ng Ginhawa O Pinsala?
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ang Kaliwa Dam ay bahagi ng tinatawag na New Centennial Water Source Program na naglalayong solusyonan ang kakulangan ng tubig sa Metro Manila. Naging...
112: [Biomedical Engineering] Ano Ang Project AGAPAY, At Bakit Ito Importante? (with Engr. Michael Manguerra)
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Engr. Michael Manguerra is an assistant professor from the Manufacturing Engineering Dept of De La Salle University. His research interest is in Biome...
111: [SciComm & Storytelling] Creativity At SciComm: Paano Ba Pinagsasama? (with Timothy James Dimacali)
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy James M. Dimacali is a science journalist, communicator, and fictionist. He is the founding editor of GMA News Online's Science and Technology...
110: [Nursing & Healthcare] Paano Ba Ayusin Ang Healthcare System Sa Pilipinas? (with Christian Paul Angeles)
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Paul Angeles is a licensed nurse based in the United Kingdom, with over a decade’s worth of professional experience in the healthcare indu...
109: [Genomics] Ano Ang Kakaiba Sa DNA Ng Pinoy? (with Frederick Delfin)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frederick Delfin leads one of two human population-based genomics projects under the Filipino Genomes Research Program (FGRP) at the DNA Analysis Labo...
108: [SciComm & Animation] Paano Ba Maging Creative Sa Pag-Communicate Ng Siyensya? (with Beam Maquilan)
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beam Maquilan is a chemistry senior aspiring to work on both Materials Science to develop sustainable materials for green energy and environmental pre...
107: [Veterinary Science] Mga Beterinaryo: Tunay Na Doktor Ba, O Hindi? (with Dr. Ibarra Ariel Poliquit)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ibarra Ariel Poliquit is a licensed veterinarian with extensive experience in feline-specific veterinary care. He served as the Medical Director o...
106: [Scientific Research] Bakit Ang Hirap Maging Scientific Researcher Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Pia Bagamasbad)
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Pia Bagamasbad is an Associate Professor and the Director of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB) in UP Diliman. ...
105: [Marine Mammal Conservation] Kulang Ba Ang Alam Natin Sa Sarili Nating Marine Mammals? (with Dr. Lemnuel Aragones)
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lemnuel Aragones is a professor at UP Diliman’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM). He has been studying marine mammals s...
104: [Science TV Programming] Paano Ba Nilikha Ang "Sine'skwela"? (with Dr. Ruby Roan-Cristobal)
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ruby Roan-Cristobal is a seasoned science communication professional, a research practitioner, an IT manager, and a science broadcaster. She hosts...
103: [Vaccine Research] "Minadali" Nga Ba Ang COVID-19 Vaccine? (with Dr. Philip Cruz)
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Philip Cruz is the Country Medical Director at Moderna UK. He has over 15 years of experience in medical affairs in the field of vaccines and pedi...
102: [Climate Technology] "Scientific Immortality": Paano Ba Nakakamit? (with Dr. John Frederick Tapia)
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Frederick Tapia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering of De La Salle University Manila. His research interests ...
101: [Pinoy Scijourn] Paano Ba Nagsimula Ang Science Journalism Sa Pilipinas? (with Ingrid Espinosa)
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ingrid Espinosa is a science communicator and researcher. She recently completed her masters program in science communication at the Imperial College ...
100: [Pinoy Science & Scientists] Ano Ang Natutuhan Ko Sa Isandaang Siyentipiko? (feat. Mikael Angelo Francisco)
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael Angelo Francisco is the co-founder/EIC of FlipScience.ph and the host of the Ask Theory podcast. He has written books about media literacy, Fil...
099: [Laboratory Research] Mahirap Bang Maging Pinoy Researcher Sa Ibang Bansa? (with Dr. Justin Parreno and Kam Inguito)
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Justin Parreno is an Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware, and is the Principal Investigator of the university’s Perreno Labo...
098: [Anesthesiology] Tagapagpatulog Lang Ba Ng Pasyente Ang Mga Anesthesiologist? (with Dr. Paola Gracielle Cabrera)
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paola Gracielle Cabrera is an anesthesiologist and a TikTok content creator who tackles anesthesia-related topics. We talked about working in the ...
097: [Field Biology] Wildlife Sa Mga Siyudad: Senyales Nga Bang "Earth Is Healing"? (with Jelaine Gan)
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jelaine Gan is the co-founder of The UP Wild and Raptorwatch Network Philippines, and is currently doing her PhD in Biology at Newcastle University in...
096: [Synthetic Biology] Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Posible Nga Ba? (with Angelo Joshua Victoria)
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Angelo Joshua Victoria is a Synthetic Biology PhD student at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. He works with cyanobacteria, engineeri...
095: [Food Science] Ano Ang Kakaiba Sa Pagkaing Pinoy? (with Iris Abrigo & Portia Crisostomo)
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Iris Abrigo and Portia Crisostomo are food scientists and the founders of The BK Podcast PH. They talk about the science behind the food that Filipino...
094: [Nursing & Public Health] Gaano Kahirap Maging Pinay Nurse Sa Ibang Bansa? (with Dr. Irene Buenavista Molina)
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Irene Buenavista Molina is a registered nurse with 28 years of nursing practice and a public health professional with 8 years of public health pra...
093: [Medical Microbiology] Paano Nababawasan Ng Bisa Ang Mga Gamot Na Antifungal? (with Joshua Veluz)
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Veluz is a microbiologist and a licensed professional teacher. He is keen on discovering more applications of microorganisms that have the pote...
092: [Planetary Health] May Kinalaman Ba Ang Klima Sa Paglaganap Ng COVID-19? (with Dr. Renzo Guinto)
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Renzo Guinto is the Chief Planetary Health Scientist and Co-Founder of the newly established Sunway Centre for Planetary Health in Kuala Lumpur, M...
091: [Marine Research] Bakit Kailangan Nating Pag-Aralan Ang West Philippine Sea? (with Denise Salvador Janer)
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Salvador Janer is a marine geologist who works as a researcher in the UP Marine Science Institute. She has been involved in research expedition...
090: [Plant Biology] Nase-Stress Din Ba Ang Mga Halaman? (with Dr. William Buhian)
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. William Buhian is a plant biologist with a particular interest in plant-microbe interactions. He completed his PhD at the University of Toulouse (...
089: [Behavioral Epidemiology] Ano Ang Koneksyon Ng Climate Change Sa Mental Health? (with Dr. Criselle Peñamante)
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Criselle Peñamante is a physician-scientist interested in the field of behavioral epidemiology. She is a faculty member of the Department of Clin...
088: [Satellite Remote Sensing] Paano Ginagamit Ang Satellites Sa Pag-Aaral Ng Panahon? (with Archie Veloria)
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Archie Veloria is a Supervising Science Research Specialist under the PhilSA's Earth Sciences Space Mission Studies Division. His research revolves ar...
087: [Environmental Preservation] Ekonomiya't Kalikasan: Pwede Bang Sabay Pangalagaan? (with Franklin Cercado)
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Franklin Cercado is a licensed geologist and scuba diver. He works for the Iloilo Provincial Government in the Environment and Natural Resources Offic...
086: [Neurosurgery] Paano Natin Mas Pagagalingin Ang Neurosurgery Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Buddy Omar)
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Buddy Omar is a clinical fellow in neuro-oncology at the University of Toronto, and is taking his Masters of Science in Epidemiology at the Harvar...
085: [Antibiotics] Bakit Nagkakaroon Ng Antibiotics Sa Pagkain Natin? (with Dr. Rodney Perez)
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rodney Perez is a senior researcher at the National Institute for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of the Philippines Los Bañ...
084: [Oceans Management] Paano Maililigtas Ng Ordinaryong Tao Ang Karagatan? (with Diovanie de Jesus)
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diovanie de Jesus is a Campaign and Science Specialist at Oceana Philippines. He worked as a research associate at the Marine Science Institute of the...
083: [Plant Breeding] Paano Ba Ginagawa Ang Macapuno? (with Jovannemar Anire)
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jovannemar Anire is a Masters student at Wageningen University who specializes in plant breeding and genetic resources. He worked as a faculty researc...
082: [Marine Geophysics] Paano Napag-Aaralan Ang Lindol Sa Tulong Ng Dagat? (with Paul Caesar Flores)
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
081: [Conotoxinology] Paano Ba Nakahahanap Ng Gamot Mula Sa Dagat? (with Dr. Joshua Torres)
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joshua P. Torres is a conotoxinologist at the Department of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Copenhagen. As a medicinal chemist, he studie...
080: [Citizen Science] Paano Ba Maging Isang "Citizen Scientist?" (with Roxanne Aviñante)
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roxanne Aviñante is a Senior Science Research Specialist at DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), and the Project Leader for th...
079: [Nuclear Communication] Paano Ipinaliliwanag Ang Nuclear Energy Sa Publiko? (with Framelia Anonas)
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Framelia Anonas heads the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute's Nuclear Information and Documentation Section, which handles the content creation, m...
078: [Food Safety] Pagkain Sa Events Sa Panahon Ng COVID-19: Safe Nga Ba? (with Alexis Kristin Bautista)
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis Kristin Bautista is a food hygienist who serves as the Hygiene and Sustainability Team Lead of SMX Convention Center under SM Hotels and Conven...
077: [Statistics] Kinokondisyon Nga Ba Ng Mga Survey Ang Isipan Ng Tao? (with Dr. Peter Julian Cayton)
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Peter Julian Cayton is an Associate Professor at the School of Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman. He also pursues interdisciplinar...
076: [SciComm on TikTok] Paano Nagagamit Ang Social Media Sa SciComm? (with Mark Joseph Tinao)
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Joseph Tinao is a biologist and a Certified Pollution Control Officer. He streams online content about farming, academic writing, and science &am...
075: [Environmental Sustainability] Mga Sustainability Initiatives: Pakitang-Tao Lang Ba Talaga? (with Jonas Marie Dumdum)
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonas Marie Dumdum is a registered chemist and sustainability science and policy advocate. He volunteers as coordinator for the Energy SubCluster of T...
074: [Space Science] Kailangan Ba Talaga Ng Pilipinas Ang Space Science? (with Engr. Julius Sempio)
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Engr. Julius Sempio is a licensed geodetic engineer specializing in geoinformatics and remote sensing. He is an advocate of space science in the Phili...
073: [Inclusive Science] Pang-Matalino Lang Ba Talaga Ang Science? (with Carina Laroza)
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carina Laroza is an inclusive science communication advocate and the founder of Scienkidfic Xplorers (now AghamJuan). She develops and conducts scienc...
072: [Dentistry] Kailan Ba Talaga Dapat Nagpapatingin Sa Dentista? (with Dr. Regine Carandang)
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Regine Carandang is a licensed dentist working in Makati. She specializes in Orthodontics, and has a developing love for aesthetic dentistry and p...
071: [Immunology] Ano Ang "Sisto," At Bakit Ito Problema Sa Pilipinas? (with Dr. Mario Jiz)
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mario Jiz is the Chair of the Immunology Department at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). In 2017, the National Academy of Scien...
070: [Family Medicine] Dapat Bang Magpatingin Sa Doktor Kahit Walang Sakit? (with Dr. Alex Legarda)
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alex Legarda is a family physician and clinic manager of FriendlyCare and the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) Family Wellness Cl...
069: [Communicating Research] Bakit Kailangang I-Communicate Ang Research Sa Publiko? (with Felichi Mae Arines)
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Felichi Mae Arines is a PhD student in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. She worked at the International R...
068: [Air Pollution - 2 of 2] Paano Ba Natin Mapagtutulungang Labanan Ang Air Pollution? (with Everlyn Gayle Tamayo)
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everlyn Gayle Tamayo plays a key role in the development, implementation and review of air quality activities and projects of an international non-pro...
067: [Air Pollution - 1 of 2] Gaano Na Ba Kalala Ang Air Pollution Sa Pilipinas? (with Everlyn Gayle Tamayo)
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everlyn Gayle Tamayo plays a key role in the development, implementation and review of air quality activities and projects of an international non-pro...
066: [Opthalmology - 2 of 2] Maagang Pagkasira Ng Mata Ng Ilang Pinoy: Ano Kaya Ang Dahilan? (with Dr. Ryan Collantes)
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ryan Collantes is an ophthalmologist who is actively doing research on the genetics of inherited ocular disorders. He is currently a research scie...
065: [Women in STEM] Mahirap Bang Maging Isang Babaeng Scientist? (with Pamela Tolentino)
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
064: [Post-Crisis Reconstruction] Paano Dapat Suriin Ang Datos Sa Pagtugon Sa Mga Krisis At Sakuna? (with Ica Fernandez)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fer...
063: [Opthalmology - 1 of 2] Namamana Ba Ang Mga Sakit Sa Mata? (with Dr. Ryan Collantes)
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ryan Collantes is an ophthalmologist who is actively doing research on the genetics of inherited ocular disorders. He is currently a research scie...