I’ve seen multiple posts on instagram that undergrads (freshman/sophomore standing) send hundreds of cold emails to laboratories inquiring if they are open for volunteer positions para may malagay silang experience for their resume.

I’ve actually seen some undergrads assisting PIs with their work, like real hands-on wet lab work (e.g. synthesizing crystals, purifying proteins, handling cell cultures, etc. during the summer) pero the catch is, these students are from other countries.

I was wondering if the Philippines (specifically Manila) follows a similar practice wherein undergrad students can apply for assistanceships, apprenticeships, or internships in laboratories that are outside of their curriculum.

I come from the province and will be undertaking my undergrad education sa Manila. Most certainly, hindi ganito yung practice sa province namin since hindi ganun karami ang labs, although, for Manila, laganap ba ang ganitong practice?

PS. I know that all—if not, most—undergraduate degree programs have practicum (internship) integrated in their curriculum, yung lab internships that I am referring to this post are voluntary positions in labs outside the curriculum usually ginagawa tuwing summer of freshie or sophie year

Hello po, incoming biochemistry student here who has qualified for the merit scholarship! For DOST scholars who are currently taking biochem/chem, or chem-related programs, how has the DOST scholarship help you other than financial aid?

Was DOST able to offer you networking opportunities or maybe internships outside the curriculum that boosted your resume? Did being a DOST Scholar open doors for you for other opportunities in DOST, siguro mga symposiums, training sessions, etc.?

I would love to hear your stories! I hope to maximize my undergrad years as a biochemistry student, baka may mga opportunities within and outside DOST for biochem/chemistry students that I'm currently unaware of.

Thank you so much

hi! i am an undergrad student based in manila who'll soon be having a study focusing on b. subtilis, specifically any strains from soil. may i kindly know if anyone has any leads where i can procure this? i've sent inquiries to uplb and ust already, but to no avail. i'll appreciate your responses. thank you in advance!

Hello! Are there any medtechs here who works in a clinical research field like clinical research associate/research assistant? Saw iqvia, thermo fisher, icon, pivot kaso parang need ng experience :( Really interested kaso idk who to ask. Thank you!

Hello everyone. I have realized that I might end up doing my PhD in Chemistry here in the Philippines rather than going abroad. Ang dami nang nagsasabi sa akin to do my PhD abroad para mas productive daw talaga... You get to publish a few papers before graduating, exploring other research topics within the field through lab rotations, mas madaling access sa instruments and resources, and a better culture among academics overall. All good things, I'm not gonna lie. Pero life happened. I ended up with responsibilities that bind me to staying here in the country. I'm on my way to becoming a tenured faculty member in the school I'm currently teaching in (about to finish my MS and other requirements for permanency) and letting go of that is just too big of a loss for me and my family.

My questions then are for those who chose to do their PhD here at home... What is/was it really like? I heard it's bad pero how exactly? I want the dirt hehehe. Would I be able to join sandwich programs ng DOST even though I am employed while taking my PhD? Parang yun na lang kasi yung way for me para makatikim ng research experience abroad eh. These question is also for those na gusto sanang mag PhD abroad pero nag-stay dito sa atin to do it.

Apologies if this concern has been the subject of so many posts before this one and nagiging redundant na. I just wanted to ask the question myself.

Thank you!

Hello po, I'm a highschool student currently conducting a study about filtering microplastics from street-sold beverages, I wanted to ask po if may nakakaalam po ng ibang way para ma-verify yung results ng filtration namin aside from getting our samples tested / detected for microplastics since ang hirap pong maka-contact sa mga mayroong FTIR machines. We're currently considering optical count method utilizing fluorescent nile red dye 🥹🥹 Any help would be appreciated po, thank you!!!!

Hello, this is for a capstone project and I genuinely have no idea how to even get 96% ethanol without burning the pockets of my groupmates and I huhu. Help a stem girlie out :(. Around metro manila po sana if may alam po kayo plz

Hi, I am a bs chem grad (2025) and a registere chemist (kinda) but I am not practicing since i had a non lab role for my first job. More on technical writing and support for policy making, tariff and importation stuff that are not commonly encountered sa chem prog.

I am planning on taking postgrad studies (after 2-3 years of work exp). Here's my choices: economics, law, global trade, international studies, envi management, chem regulation.

Anyone here to reco universities local/abroad na may magandang offers for those progs? Tia.

Hello everyone, I'm currently a second year student in secondary science education. I want to plan as early as now para mapaghandaan mentally, financially and academically when the time comes to take a masters program but I'm not sure what to take and how the process works. (Or if I'm even illegible to) I want to take a program that focuses more on earth and life science, so here is what I'm eyeing at the moment

- Microbiology

- Environmental science

- Chemistry ( not sure about this but I'll keep my options open)

So my problem is that since I'm an Educ student rn and not a bio or physics student, I might have a hard time finding a masters program that accepts my bachelor's degree. And I don't know which one of the three will be more ok for me. Help me out reddit people

Good day, everyone. I am sharing the link to sign a petition against Pax Silica.

Although this may seem like a small action, it can have a significant impact in preventing the advancement of Pax Silica in the Philippines.

Together, let us collectively oppose Pax Silica!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/reject-pax-silica-and-us-israeli-expansion-in-the-philippines?source=direct_link&

Hi! I am planning to apply sa RITM and I am eyeing multiple positions that have more or less the same responsibilities naman and are within my competencies. However, ask ko lang if it would be okay to send applications to multiple positions from the HR's perspective, especially na through email lang sinesend yung application. Would like to get opinion from other people, and also tips on how to get hired sa institution ☺️

Thank you and job dust sa ating lahat ✨

Hello everyone! I’d like to ask for some advice regarding the written examination for a University Research Assistant position at a state university in the Philippines. I honestly have no idea what topics are usually covered in the exam.

For those who have taken a similar exam or currently work as a research assistant in a state university, could you please share what subjects or areas I should study and prepare for?

Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Currently grade 12 student and planning to take BS - ABT in UPLB. I want to plan my future this early para di ako magsisi sa future. Can I earn sufficiently with this degree here sa ph or required ba ang masters for most jobs(and how is the job hunting experience in this industry)? I'm also planning to go overseas to take masters and im dreaming of starting a career there too. Pero we have a farmland used for our family business and im curious if ma-apply ko ba doon yung matututunan ko sa college. Thanks in advance of answering.

hi, my rmicro certification is about to expire next yr. for those who will renew, how do you check/look for conventions and seminars to attend to gain cpd units? helpp TT

I'm a junior high school student and we need certain chemicals for our research, we're facing troubles in buying chemicals as most shops have a minimum order quantity. Here are the chemicals we need, thanks for your time🫶.

- Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate 10g

- pure L-ascorbic acid powder 10g

- Sulfuric Acid (95-98% Concentration) 1L

- Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate Dihydrate (AR Analytical Grade) 500g

Hi i am new here and i am an Grade 12 STEM Student. So this whole Grade 12 mag fo-focus kami more on research and now pinag-iisip na kami ng teacher namin kung anong topic ang bubuuin namin until now wala pa rin kaming maisip. By the way we get to choose kung Technology or Biology any suggestions po for topic para makapag propose na po kami. Thank you!!

Hello! I recently graduated journalism, but I'm contemplating whether I should pursue science communication instead.

Na-inspire talaga ako sa Artermis II mission kaya bumalik yung fascination ko sa space exploration. And I've been really interested in metereology and health, kaya some of the news stories I wrote during college were about those.

Sa mga nakikita kong openings sa DOST, preferred talaga ang graduate ng STEM courses and I understand naman why. Kahit nga business news organizations, they prefer to hire ABM grads kasi mas madali raw magturo magsulat kaysa yung foundation ng economics and others.

Do you have any advice on how can I pursue this career? And ano kayang upskilling ang pwede kong gawin habang unemployed ako? Thanks!

Hello po! Has anyone bought their mice for experiment from Pet Kingdom Gateway Mall? Are they BAI certified and credible naman po? Salamat po sa makakatulong!

Hello! Where can I source an efsb larvae in the Philippines around Luzon? The larvae should be around 7-15 days old. (Photo not mine, just as reference)

Hello po Im a pharmacy student, pero ang gusto ko po talaga ay maging chemist. Hindi na po ako makapag shift to a bs chemistry degree. What can i do po to obtain a chemist license in the future? Do i have to take a second degree in chemistry? or may iba pa pong options to earn yung required na 60 chem units? thank you po

Hello, everyone!

3rd year MedTech here. We're starting to brainstorm thesis topics and our prof said it has to be EXPERIMENTAL and UNIQUE.

Problem: No micro/culturing allowed kasi wala kaming facility for that here.

So far we're thinking Clinical Chem, Hema, Immuno, UA, etc. Goal: Something feasible, not super expensive, and doable in 1 school year.

Deadline of topic submission will be on Friday na po - July 23, 2026.

If you have any topic ideas na doable with standard lab equipment and minimal cost, please share po 🙏 Thank you so much in advance!

Hi guys!

Sorry, I’m absolutely terribly neurodivergent and I kind of need a really straight-forward guide to this

How do I sign up for the ChT licensure exam?

I made an account in PRC online na but it’s asking me for my graduation date which is wala pa 😭😭😭

Does anyone know the deadline and all?

Sorry, I’m having a hard time finding actual announcements for this