By Dr. Joseph D. Lim New antibiotics may come from ancient teeth. The teeth of a Neanderthal man may provide the material to make new antibiotics, Harvard University scientists say. They are looking at bacteria found on the dental plaque that has hardened into tartar. The highest concentration of ancient DNA on any part of an …
OPINION
Widow’s $1-billion mite
By Herman M. Lagon The remarkable $1 billion donation of widow Ruth Gottesman to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine stands out as a testament to the lasting power of pure charity in a world full of “quid pro quo” deals. This unprecedented deed, which aims to guarantee free tuition for all students moving forward, not …
The Tatak Pinoy Act — A giant leap towards industrialization
By Sonny Angara It is not often that we see the enactment of a law that was crafted with lofty aspirations and with a potential to be a game-changer for our country. After five years of conceptualizing, continuous research and consultations, the Tatak Pinoy or Proudly Filipino bill is now a law (Republic Act 11981). …
The educator’s journey
By Herman M. Lagon Beyond the conventional classroom, educators have other more profound duties. In our local context, teaching is a vocation with unique significance because of its roots in the holistic formation of kids. Education is more than just teaching facts; it is about the entire growth of the intellect and character. In …
Will Marcos stop ICC arrest warrants with a written order?
By Ade S. Fajardo Harry Roque wants President Bongbong Marcos to issue a written order that says that warrants of arrest, if ever issued by the International Criminal Court, will not be enforced or otherwise ignored by the Philippine National Police. Is this a viable option? Will the President be violating any law should he …
To be Christian is to be fearless
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That’s right! If we are truly and consistently Christian, fear would have no place in our heart other than that wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit himself that is the fear of the Lord, which is a healthy kind of fear. The fear of the Lord is the fear of offending …
Toxic positivity among the youth
By Herman M. Lagon In a society where social media often sets the standard for emotional expression, the growing phenomenon of toxic positivity is pervasive and concerning, especially for youth. In a culture where uncomfortable emotions are habitually minimized or disregarded, our children’s mental health is gravely endangered. Poisonous optimism stems from the belief that …
Gum infection, irregular heartbeat
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim There could be a link between a gum disease and a heart condition, a new study suggests. The gum disease is periodontitis. The heart condition is fibrosis, a scarring to an appendage of the heart’s left atrium that can lead to an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. A research team …
AI, the new dentistry
By Dr. Joseph Lim A profound change is happening to dental health care. And Artificial Intelligence is very much a part of it in the changing landscape of dentistry. AI is a force for change, a paradigm shift, a way to transform dentistry into ways never imagined before. Many dentists are already using AI technology …
Firing the hiring epidemic
By Herman M. Lagon (Second of two parts) But what are the possible solutions to this “lagay” (bribe or grease money) and “palakasan” (favoritism, including nepotism, its subset) social epidemic? Strict anti-corruption laws, transparent hiring practices, merit-based recruitment processes, whistleblower protections, and regular audits of hiring activities, among others, can stand as the bulwark against …