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Archives: Interdisciplinary Research
Manila Observatory features Fr. Faura in Mini Exhibit
On 6 August 2018, the mini exhibit on Fr. Federico Faura, S.J. was launched by Manila Observatory’s Library and Archives. The exhibit showcases fragments of Fr. Faura’s life and scientific contributions to Philippine science as the first Director of the Manila Observatory. The...
Drs. Gemma Narisma and Faye Cruz Join IPCC in China
Dr. Gemma Narisma and Dr. Faye Cruz attended the first lead authors meeting for the Working Group 1 contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) in Guangzou, China last 25-29 June 2018. Dr. Narisma worked on...
Manila Observatory Renews Partnership with Chevron Philippines
The Manila Observatory and Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) renewed their partnership on the Metro Weather project with a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing last 10 July 2018. The Metro Weather project started in 2012, with the objective of informing the public about...
Regional Climate Systems Laboratory in NSTW 2018
Through the Physics Department of the School of Science and Engineering of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), the Regional Climate Systems (RCS) Laboratory of the Manila Observatory participated in the exhibit of NSTW. Researchers Bryron Leaño, Jennifer Tibay, Shane Visaga, Erica Bañares,...
Dr. Gemma Narisma Gives Talk on Space-Based information for Understanding Atmospheric Hazards in Disaster Risk
Manila Observatory Executive Director Gemma Narisma, PhD delivered a talk on Space-Based Information for Understanding Atmospheric Hazards in Disaster Risk on 20 July as part of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW). In her talk, Dr. Narisma emphasized on the role of...
Lecture Series: Aerosol Physics and Chemistry
In maximizing their time in the Philippines, the University of Arizona (UofA) team delivered a 5-part lecture series on Aerosol Physics and Chemistry while they were working with AQD-ITD on MOUDI. The team was able to deliver lectures on the following topics: Aerosols...
Coastal Cities at Risk Holds First National Conference
The Coastal Cities at Risk: Investing in Disaster Risk and Resilience Project of the Ateneo de Manila University in partnership with International Development Research Centre, Manila Observatory, and the National Resilience Council held its first national conference at Areté, ADMU last 8 June...
Manila Observatory joins Resilience Marketplace Forum
The Resilience Collaboratory of the Manila Observatory (MO) joined the National Resilience Council (NRC) in the Resilience Marketplace for Innovation Forum hosted by the Department of Interior and Local Government-Local Government Authority last 23 August 2018 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay...
Science Corner [September 2018]
The Manila Observatory recognizes the value of transdisciplinary science and research with the Coastal Cities at Risk: Investing in Disaster Resilience (CCaR2) project together with the Ateneo de Manila University. CCaR1 was a true testament on how transdisciplinary initiatives can work, with active...
NASA and the Manila Observatory establish partnership for CAMP2Ex
In the pursuit of understanding how aerosols affect climate and weather, as well as agriculture, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) partnered with the Manila Observatory for the Cloud, Aerosol and Monsoon Processes Philippines Experiment (CAMP2Ex). CAMP2Ex is an airborne mission of...
Talk of MO Executive Director Gemma Narisma, PhD at DOST Space Forum 2018 [transcript]
Space-Based Information for Understanding Atmospheric Hazards in Disaster Risk by Gemma Teresa T. Narisma, PhD [Delivered at the DOST Space Forum, “The Philippines: Crossing the Atmospheric Borders,” last 20 July 2018 during the DOST National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) at the World...
5-Day Rainfall in and around Metro Manila (as of 7 am, June 12, 2018)
by Genie Lorenzo Rain due to the enhanced habagat totaled ~150-200 mm the past 5 days in weather stations in and around Metro Manila. The greatest observed total rainfall (206.4 mm as of 7 am, June 12, 2018) was observed in Manila Observatory,...
Generating and communicating future climate projections from multiple models to inform resilience building in the Philippines: a talk by Dr. Joseph Daron (UK Met Office) at Manila Observatory
By Ateneo Physics News “Generating and communicating future climate projections from multiple models to inform resilience building in the Philippines,” by Dr Joseph Daron, Science Manager of the International Climate Services Team, UK Met Office. The talk was held on 5 February 2018,...
Dr. Gemma Narisma as 12th Director of Manila Observatory
by Dr. Antonio La Viña Gemma Narisma and I are happy to join the ranks of Directors of the Manila Observatory, a long line that goes all the way to Padre Federico Faura, SJ, the first director of Observatorio Meteorológico de Manila founded in...
The Cloud, Aerosol and Monsoon Processes Philippines Experiment: CAMP2Ex
by Genevieve H. Lorenzo The Philippines and the South East Asian region are at high risk to Climate Change and hydro-meteorological hazards. More studies are needed to shed light to the meteorological processes that are affecting the region, but these have been limited...
Appointment of Dr. Gemma Teresa T. Narisma as new MO Director (1 Jan 2018 to 31 Dec 2020)
24 October 2017 Memo to: The Manila Observatory Community Re: Appointment of Incoming Executive Director for 2018-2020 Message of Thanks to the Incumbent Executive Director I am pleased to announce that in its meeting last 10 October 2017, after due consultation and discernment,...
Philippine Grants Workshop 2017
by Dr. James B. Simpas The Manila Observatory and the Ateneo de Manila University organized the Philippines Grant Workshop 2017 which provided researchers in the Philippines an overview of international grant opportunities from the US Department of State (DoS) and Department of Defense...
Astroblu Club of ADMU Assemble Telescopes in Manila Observatory
by Genevieve H. Lorenzo Enthusiastic Grade 5-6 students of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Grade School: members of the Astronomy Club Astroblu, dropped by the Manila Observatory on September 18, 2017 to assemble Galileoscope telescopes. They were very excited and focused while...
Message of the new Executive Director of Manila Observatory
I am now Executive Director of Manila Observatory, a Jesuit scientific institution that, among others, works on climate change, disaster risk reduction, poverty mapping, etc. I replace my friend Toni Yulo Loyzaga whom I helped recruit to join MO a decade Ago. She...