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CEO. Hoàng Kiều Trâm Philippine Science Letters (PSL) ISSN 2094-2818 is a peer-reviewed, online, open access journal that showcases science done in the Philippines and science done by Filipinos elsewhere. Research relevant to the Philippines and the region done by non-Filipinos can also be featured. It publishes Regular Research Articles, Commentaries, and Letters to the Editor on studies in the Natural, Physical, Mathematical, Computational and Social Sciences, including those related to Agriculture, Health, Engineering, Environment, Education and Technology. Solicited Reviews will also be featured. Position Papers, White Papers, Popular Science Articles on science and technology topics, including science policy issues, are welcome. Submission of News Reports of Scientific Meetings or Events is encouraged. From time to time, PSL will feature Articles on Prominent Filipino Scientists and their work. PSL will also include brief summaries of newsworthy science articles from other publications.

NFRDI Philippines confirms illegal trade of Red Piranha in the country using Genetic Fingerprinting.

Identification of prohibited red piranha, Pygocentrus nattereri (Kner 1858) from confiscated juvenile fish in Manila, Philippines DNA Barcoding confirms illegal trade of Red piranha. Despite the developed international control measures, cases of illegal trade were proven to be rampant by reported cases of wildlife trafficking.

Results of the study shows significant implications on the Philippines' rice breeding objectives, its selection of in**ed qualities, and the promotion of varietal rice hybrids.

Grain quality of rice in selected retail stores and supermarkets in the Philippines Findings show significant implications on Philippines' rice breeding objectives, selecting the quality in**eds, and promoting varietal hybrids.

The effect of Borohydride on Magnetic Substrates explained via the use of Computational Physics

Adsorbate-induced demagnetization: borohydride on magnetic substrates Adsorption of borohydride on magnetic substrates induces the demagnetization of the substrate atoms that directly bind with borohydride.

"Building a proper knowledge economy will help Philippines move onto a higher path of self-sustaining and inclusive economic growth." - University of the Philippines' advice to the Duterte Administration.

Knowledge-Based Development and Governance: Challenges and Recommendations to the Duterte Administration, 2016-2022 Building a proper knowledge economy will help Philippines move onto a higher path of self-sustaining and inclusive economic growth.

How "Healthy" is the Pasig River?

Assessment of bacterial species present in Pasig River and Marikina River soil using 16S rDNA... Identification of microbial species present in the riverbed may be used to assess water and soil quality, and can help in assessing the river’s capability of supporting other flora and fauna.

Sweet sorghum as coffee substitute!

Acceptability, nutritional, and potential health values of sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.)... The objective of this study was to develop an acceptable, nutritious, and healthful coffee substitute from sweet sorghum grains.