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EDITORIAL

For the past thirty-two years of Science Diliman, the journal published a relatively

low number of articles. Despite this,  the contents continually demonstrate the use

of science to respond to problems found in the Philippines. Articles of foreign

authors are sometimes published in the journal, the aim of which is to show the

similarity among scientists in answering scientific questions in a third world

environment like ours.

The five articles in this issue dwell on topics in chemistry, toxicology, material

science and mariculture. All of the articles show how Filipino scientists respond to

local problems, thus manifesting their love of country – a trait that the University

of the Philippines inclulcates among its constituents.

Moreover, one should not forget the contributions of the editors, referees and

technical staff. All do their share in ensuring that the articles are worthy of

publication. Their contributions may well be considered as acts of nationalism.

The uniqueness of this journal is in the underscoring of the works of local scientists

and technologists, generally with UP Diliman, that help alleviate the problems of

the Filipino community.  The journal also accentuates the promotion of science

and literacy, which hopefully would lead to the economic uplifting of the Philippines.

With this perspective in mind, we hope that more manuscripts would be submitted

to this journal for publication.

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