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17 cities in the Metro are affected by Microplastics, including Las Piñas City

Microplastics pose threat to environment, health

Two environmental scientists from the Mindanao State UniversityIligan Institute of Technology are warning Metro Manila about the impending danger of microplastic pollution in Manila air.

Pollution in Metro Manila has reached an all-time high, with 11,000 and 27,000 deaths in 2018 attributed to air pollutants. As the Philippines’ heart of industry and fabrication, microplastics from factory wastes are starting to use air as a medium for pollution.

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LPSci holds Research Fair for Grades 9 and 10

Students of Las Piñas City National Science High School (LPCNSHS) finished their Science Fair, held at the LPCNSHS auditorium last Wednesday,

Student-researchers from grades nine and ten defended their topics ranging from Life and Physical to Mathematics and Robotics.

Ruth Bonagua, it was Division Office to scout out possible competitors last Thursday,

Most students were proud, although stressed, with the way the event turned out.

One grade nine student said that “Since it was a group task, somehow there will be people who will help you if you don’t know something, but it still is a lot of pressure.”

Others, however, think that the school’s resources could have been allocated better than it was, as Anikka Nituma, a student of Grade 10 Fortitude, reported being stressed out even more due to the heat in the auditorium. The power limited the amount of air conditioning units to avoid power interruptions.

According to environmental scientist Rodolfo Romarate microplastics are actually tiny fragments of plastics, measuring less than five millimeters, that originate from a bigger form. These small particles can become airborne and pose a threat when inhaled, leading to oxidative stress and respiratory difficulties. There is also a possibility for them to carry bacteria and viruses.

Fellow scientist Dr. Hernando average person in Mandaluyong microplastics per year, but the may change based on pollution indexes. Everyone working and breathing outside are at risk of microplasticrelated illnesses, and precautions must be put in