The Philippine Salt Industry Council held its inaugural meeting under Republic Act No. 11985—the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act—marking a major step in revitalizing the sector. Government agencies, cooperatives, and private stakeholders convened to outline a national roadmap for developing both food-grade and industrial salt. The Council will oversee policy coordination, strategic planning, and investment guidance to strengthen local production and reduce import dependency.

How Could the Color of Light Affect the Traditional Solar Evaporation Process?
Earlier this year, MIT researchers made a surprising discovery of the “photomolecular effect,” a process that “demonstrates for the first time that water can evaporate
