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It’s World Sea Turtle Day, everybody! 🐢🎉

Not to be confused with World Turtle Day celebrated on May 23rd, this day is all for the conservation, biology, and protection of our sea turtles! We dedicate June 16th to emphasize the struggles these marine marvels face ☹️. From losing their homes from habitat destruction 👷 to dwindling in numbers due to commercial fishing 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, we recognize these severe global threats by countering with our conservation efforts 👍.

A fun fact about this day is that it honors the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr! 🎂 Fondly named as the "Father of Sea Turtle Biology," this day also honors his conservation efforts that founded the Sea Turtle Conservancy 🥳.

Let’s continue Dr. Carr’s mission in protecting our shelled friends 🐚. We can start with joining in beach cleanups 🏖️, learning from campaigns and educational materials 📚, and respecting sea turtle nesting grounds 🥚!

Their shells may be hard to crack, but they’re still softies on the inside! ❣️Access their website here:
🔗https://nationaltoday.com/world-sea-turtle-day/
🔗https://nationaltoday.com/world-sea-turtle-day/
🔗https://nationaltoday.com/world-sea-turtle-day/


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✒️: Thara Maria Palabrica
🎨: Althea Panganiban

Every rainy season, the same question returns to most Filipinos: Why does dengue keep coming back?

Despite fogging operations, cleanup drives, and nationwide prevention campaigns, dengue remains a persistent public health threat. But what if the answer lies beyond mosquitoes, and within the complex relationship between climate change, urbanization, ecology, and human intervention?

Buzz, buzz, read all about the article to know more about this paradoxical infection situation right here:
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Written by Mikaela Balaga and Isabelle Alviar
Illustrated by Annatalia Domingo

Metro Manila keeps building against water, but what if the city was never meant to fight it in the first place? From flooded streets to disappearing wetlands, this piece explores why ecology, not just engineering, may hold the answer to a city drowning in its own design.

Flood your brains with a new, fresh perspective on the recent flood case anomalies through an ecological lens right here:
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https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy





Written by Timothy Dumlao and Daniel Labao
Illustrated by Anne Vera Cruz

We tend to fear mistakes, to avoid disorder, and to seek control. Yet some of humanity’s greatest discoveries, from penicillin to the microwave, emerged not from flawless procedures, but from these accidents, interruptions, or unexpected turns we call ‘mistakes’.

What if we think that chaos is not the opposite of progress? Understand and learn how to see serendipitous events come about in disorder by reading this very ordered article:
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https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy
https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy





Written by Thara Palabrica
Illustrated by Anne Vera Cruz

Nature is no longer something that exists beyond us. From urban wildlife and pollinator patches, to coral bleaching and altered migration patterns, human activity seems to reshape ecosystems in ways both visible and unseen. As ecological boundaries appear to blur, the question is now about the role we play in that transformation.

Have a quick look on this mutual encroachment in this ever-changing world, by ever-clicking the full article below:
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https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy
https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy





Written by Aaron Tan and Jasmine Romero
Illustrated by Timothy Dumlao

Alzheimer’s disease slowly steals memories, identities, and independence, but access to quality care remains a privilege not everyone can afford. As patients and caregivers navigate its challenges, social and economic inequalities continue to shape outcomes. Every person deserves dignity, support, and compassionate care, even as memories begin to fade.

We will never forget about this alright, so read it all about here:
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https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy





Written by Cherisse Cornejo
Illustrated by Althea Panganiban

Water we celebrating? 🌊 The ocean turns even the simplest waves into something beautiful, and that beauty is worth protecting. 💙

Celebrated every June 8, World Oceans Day serves as a global reminder of the importance of protecting and preserving our oceans 🦀. It encourages individuals and communities to become more aware of the impact human activities have on marine ecosystems and to take part in efforts that support cleaner and healthier seas for future generations. 🌅

The ocean has always been more than just water—it’s life, movement, and home to countless species beneath every wave 🐬. It feeds communities 🎣, regulates the climate ⛅️, and connects people across the world 🌎, yet it continues to face threats from pollution, climate change, and environmental neglect ⚠️. What once seemed endless and untouchable now calls for greater care and responsibility.

The ocean gives more than we often realize, from the air we breathe to the resources that sustain everyday life. Despite its vastness, it remains vulnerable to the choices people make each day. 🌊

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation and its mission is to protect and restore our oceans. Help Oceana Philippines continue its preservation efforts for our oceans by being a wavemaker:
🔗 https://ph.oceana.org/ #
🔗 https://ph.oceana.org/ #
🔗 https://ph.oceana.org/ #







✒️: Jasmine Romero
🎨: Timothy Dumlao

To tackle viral related issues, RA 12290 (2026) was enacted, institutionalizing the Viral Institute Of The Philippines (VIP). At the height of COVID-19, accessibility to vaccines were limited, leading to many diseased Filipinos. VIP can mitigate losses through local research on viruses for immediate and accessible treatment in the country.

You’ll be a VIP too, of course, once you read about this institution right below:
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https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy





Written by Juan Pablo Reyna and Elise Claire Castillo
Illustrated by Annatalia Domingo

A parasite that benefits humans? The newly discovered marine fungi, 𝘈𝘭𝘨𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘢, prevent algae from growing excessively to levels that are harmful to human health. It protects marine life and even human health.

Know more about these "not-so-parasitic" fungi species right here:
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https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy
https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy





Written by Marafey Georgette Racela and Kendra Adsuara
Illustrated by CJ Lim

With the alarming issue of climate change, Arctic ice melt causes polar bears to struggle for survival both behaviorally and genetically. This article explores how recent changes in the Arctic region alter the order, exposing the resilience and struggle for survival in the nature of ice. In this article, can species adapt to climate change, or witness their struggle for survival?

Don’t shiver and fret in the cold if you miss out on the article. You can read it here:
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https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy
https://bit.ly/HXVolume7I2Entropy





Written by Sofia Atienza and Gabriel De Guzman
Illustrated by Annatalia Domingo