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Dr. Reginald Christian Bernardo in a photo he captioned “Expelliarmus.” Image: courtesy of Dr. Reginald Christian Bernardo After earning the title of being the country’s first homegrown gravitational physicist, Dr. Reginald Christian Bernardo made headlines in recent months, and only rightfully so. Despite this newfound fame, the scientist wants to emphasize to fellow Filipinos that there have been several other Filipino gravitational physicists before him, albeit not being “homegrown.” He points out that the era of gravitational physics in the Philippines started way back in 1970 when Dr. Roger Posadas obtained his Ph.D. under the supervision of renowned theoretical physicist Ezra Newman from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States. Noting that while the 1970s is not only the era that is “darkest in Philippine history,” it is also the time when the most respectable physics programs in the country were “only at their infancy.” Following Posadas, it took around ... » Learn More about ‘Put scientists at decision-making front lines,’ urges PH’s 1st homegrown gravitational physicist Reginald Bernardo

Protesters attempt to contain tear gas fired by police trying to disperse them during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on Sunday. (AFP photo) Myanmar security forces shot dead at least six protesters Sunday in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago. The junta is battling to contain a massive street movement demanding it yield power and release ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with top political allies at the start of the month. Police and soldiers had already fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon on demonstrations in recent weeks in an effort to bring the civil disobedience campaign to heel, with live rounds used in some isolated cases. Large numbers were again mobilised on Sunday morning to scatter crowds in several parts of the country, after online calls for protesters to once again flood the streets. Three men were killed and at least 20 others injured when security ... » Learn More about 6 dead as Myanmar junta intensifies crackdown on anti-coup protests

REDEM protesters on their way to the Criminal Court on Saturday. (Photo from FB Free Youth) Four political rallies were taking place in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon and evening despite a fresh announcement by authorities banning gatherings. Gen Charlempol Srisawat, the commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters who was assigned to handle security-related emergencies, issued the announcement banning assemblies in order to reduce Covid risk, effective on Friday. Those convicted of violating the order could face up to two years in prison and/or a fine of up to 40,000 baht. The announcement, published in the Royal Gazette on Friday, came hours ahead of the planned protests, three of which were being held by groups allied with the pro-democracy Ratsadon group. The fourth rally was being staged by supporters of the monarchy. The announcement, more specific than previous order, named six provinces where the ban applies — Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram, ... » Learn More about Four rallies go ahead despite new ban