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03/10/2026

23/09/2026

🧪 Scientists of the Day: Discovering Contributions to What We Have Today 🔬

Every scientific discovery and experimentation begins with curiosity, determination, passion for learning, and the desire to understand the concepts behind everything in the world. Today, two remarkable scientists are highlighted. Their contributions play a significant role in the science and medicine that we have today.

⚗️ ANTOINE LAVOISIER
Greatest Contribution: Helped establish modern chemistry and formulated the law of conservation of mass, which states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

🩺 DR. ERNESTO O. DOMINGO
Greatest Contribution: Made important contributions to medicine, particularly in the prevention and treatment of liver diseases and hepatitis in the Philippines.

Their discoveries, which came from curiosity, play a crucial role in highlighting the importance of dedication, curiosity, and perseverance.

Let us continue to appreciate and value the contributions of our scientists who used their curiosity to build what we have today.

“Be a Solution, not a Precipitate.” ❤️🖤




✍️ JOYCE ANN VILLALUZ - ScieCom VIce President
🖼️ NICOLE CERENO - ScieCom P.I.O

21/09/2026

SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHT 🔬

From revealing the hidden structures of the microscopic world to advancing the study of chemistry and the effects of chemical substances on living organisms, today’s featured scientists remind us how curiosity and research can expand our understanding of life and matter. 💡

🌍 FOREIGN SCIENTIST: ROBERT HOOKE
Known for: Microscopy, physics, astronomy, and the study of elasticity
Greatest Contribution: Published Micrographia, one of the earliest important works of microscopy, and introduced the term “cell” after observing the structure of cork. He also formulated Hooke’s Law, which explains the relationship between force and the deformation of elastic materials.

🇵🇭 FILIPINO SCIENTIST: DR. CLARA Y. LIM-SYLIANCO
Known for: Biochemistry, organic chemistry, and genetic toxicology
Greatest Contribution: Conducted pioneering research on mutagens, antimutagens, and bio-organic mechanisms. Her work contributed to the understanding of chemical substances that affect living organisms, while her books and research helped advance chemistry education in the Philippines.

✨ Two brilliant minds, different fields of study, and one shared legacy—showing how careful observation, scientific research, and the pursuit of knowledge can lead to discoveries that shape our understanding of the world.

May their stories remind us to look closer, question what we observe, and recognize that even the smallest discovery can lead to a greater understanding of life and science. 🔬🌎

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✍️ IAYN CAYETANO - ScieCom Bussiness Manager
🖼️ NICOLE CERENO - ScieCom P.I.O

20/09/2026

🔬 SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHT 🔬

Great discoveries and contributions help us understand the world and improve the lives of people.

🇵🇭 FILIPINO SCIENTIST: DR. HILARIO D. G. LARA
Known for: Public Health and Disease Prevention
Greatest Contribution: Known as the “Father of Modern Public Health in the Philippines,” he contributed to improving sanitation, disease prevention, and public health education, helping protect Filipino communities from diseases.

🌍 FOREIGN SCIENTIST: MICHAEL FARADAY
Known for: Electricity and Electromagnetism
Greatest Contribution: He discovered electromagnetic induction, which became an important foundation for electric generators and transformers. His work greatly contributed to our understanding and use of electricity.

May their achievements inspire us to learn, discover, and use science to create meaningful solutions. 💡🔬

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✍️ CHRISANTA ODI- ScieCom Representative 10
🖼️ HAZEL VILLANUEVA - ScieCom Representative 7

19/09/2026

SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHT 🔬
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‎🌍 FOREIGN SCIENTIST: JAMES CLERK MAXWELL
‎Known for: Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Theory
‎Greatest Contribution: Unified electricity, magnetism, and light through 4 fundamental equations. He proved that light is an electromagnetic wave, and his work laid the foundation for color photography and gas laws. Without Maxwell, we wouldn't have radio, TV, WiFi, or cellphones. His discoveries power all modern communication.
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‎🇵🇭 FILIPINO SCIENTIST: DR. FRANCISCO FRONDA SR.
‎Known for: Father of Poultry Science in the Philippines
‎Greatest Contribution: A veterinarian, educator, and former UP President from UPLB who studied animal diseases, poultry raising, and food production. He wrote key books on livestock and helped modernize Philippine agriculture. Because of him, poultry farming in the PH became more scientific, healthier, and more profitable for Filipino farmers.
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‎Different fields, different discoveries, but the same purpose using science to create meaningful solutions.
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‎May their achievements remind us that science is not only about discovering new things it is also about finding better ways to solve real-world problems. 🧪
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✍️ JONAIRAH ABAD - ScieCom Auditor
🖼️ LOVELY CLAVEL - ScieCom Representative 8

18/09/2026

🔬 𝚂𝚌𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚝𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝

⊹ ࣪☣︎ˎˊ˗ Great discoveries help us understand the world and inspire new ideas that shape the future. Today, we recognize two scientists whose contributions made a lasting impact on chemistry, history, and education. ⌬ ⚛︎⚕

🇵🇭 FILIPINO SCIENTIST: 𝘿𝙧. 𝙀𝙣𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙡𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙖
➤ Known for: History, Education, and Women’s Studies
➤ Contribution: Became the first Filipina to earn a doctorate in history and made important contributions to Philippine history and the study of women’s role in society.

🌎 FOREIGN SCIENTIST: 𝘿𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙧𝙞 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙫
➤ Known for: Periodic Table of Elements
➤ Contribution: Developed the first widely recognized periodic table, organizing elements according to their properties and helping predict the existence and characteristics of elements yet to be discovered.

Different fields, one shared legacy: using knowledge to help people understand the world better.
May their achievements inspire us to keep learning, discovering, and making a difference through science and education. ˚⋆ 𖠞 ｡⋆⌬˚

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✍️ ANGEL ESPADILLA- ScieCom Representative 11
🖼️ NICOLE CERENO - ScieCom P.I O

17/09/2026

🧪 Scientists of the Day: Discovering Contributions to Science 🔬

Science gives us a better understanding of how life and nature work and how scientific discoveries contribute to society. Today, we highlight two remarkable women and their significant contributions that made a lasting impact on science and technology—Maria Y. Orosa and Katherine Johnson.

🇵🇭 MARIA Y. OROSA
Greatest Contribution: Developed innovative food preservation methods and products such as banana ketchup and Soyalac, helping improve nutrition and food security in the Philippines, especially during times of hardship.

🌎 KATHERINE JOHNSON
Greatest Contribution: Provided the mathematical calculations that were critical to NASA's early space missions, helping ensure the success of human spaceflight and the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing.
May their discoveries and greatest contributions remind us that knowledge, dedication, and perseverance can create meaningful changes in our world.

"Be a Solution, not a Precipitate." ❤️🧪



✍️ LIEZEL ADORINO - ScieCom Representative 12
🖼️ JAMAICA CERENO - ScieCom Secretary

16/09/2026

🔬 SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHT 🧪

Great discoveries do more than expand our knowledge—they create solutions and ideas that can change the world. Today, we recognize two scientists whose work made a lasting impact in medicine and science. 💡

🇵🇭 FILIPINO SCIENTIST: DR. BALDOMERO M. OLIVERA
Known for: Conotoxins and Marine Biomedical Research
Greatest Contribution: Discovered and studied powerful toxins from cone snails, known as conotoxins. His research helped scientists understand how these toxins affect the nervous system and contributed to the development of medicines for certain types of severe pain.

🌎 FOREIGN SCIENTIST: STEPHEN HAWKING
Known for: Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
Greatest Contribution: Made important contributions to the study of black holes and proposed that black holes can emit radiation, now known as Hawking radiation. His work helped improve our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics.

May their achievements remind us that science is not only about discovering new things it is also about asking questions, exploring ideas, and finding ways to improve our understanding of the world. 🔬🌎

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✍️ RYAN BAYANI - ScieCom P.O
🖼️ JAMAICA CERENO - ScieCom Secretary

15/09/2026

Us: “Okay lang, at least may 5 days tayong break…” 😭

Akala natin after ng long break, pahinga pa rin ang utak. Pero pagtingin sa 2nd term schedule, biglang napaisip ng, “Pwede bang mag-break ulit?”

Bagong term, bagong subjects, bagong schedule, at panibagong laban na naman. May mga araw na mapapaisip tayo kung paano pagkakasyahin ang lahat, pero kaya natin ‘yan, Sarahjaneans! 💪

Kaya bago mag-overthink sa schedule, hinga muna, adjust sa bagong routine, at sabayan ang bawat subject. One day at a time lang! 📝

Welcome to 2nd Term, Sarahjaneans!
New term, new lessons, same students na gusto pa rin ng dagdag na tulog. 😭😆

🔬 Science Community — Be a solution, not a precipitate.



✍️ JOVELYN I CASTELO - ScieCom President
🖼️ IAYN CAYETANO - ScieCom Bussiness Manager

15/09/2026

SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHT 🔬

Some scientific discoveries begin by looking closely at the natural world, while others begin with an unexpected observation.

🌍 FOREIGN SCIENTIST: ALEXANDER FLEMING
Known for: Discovery of Penicillin
Greatest Contribution: Discovered penicillin, which became an important foundation for the development of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.

🇵🇭 FILIPINO SCIENTIST: DR. LOURDES J. CRUZ
Known for: Research on Conotoxins
Greatest Contribution: Made significant contributions to the study of conotoxins, toxic peptides found in the venom of Conus marine snails, which became valuable tools for studying the nervous system.

🎥Two scientists, two remarkable discoveries, and one shared lesson: sometimes, understanding nature can lead to discoveries that benefit science and humanity.

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✍️ JOVELYN I. CASTELO — ScieCom President
🖼️ JAMAICA CERENO — ScieCom Secretary