UST students win int'l competition for developing targeted river pollution management tool
Mikael Angelo Francisco
Team EMPATH (L-R): Sophia Nicole Mendoza, Samantha Muñoz, Brendan James Saripe and James Kaleb Graycochea. (Photo: Shie Muñoz)
A team of undergraduate biology students from the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) received the Distinction Award at the 2026 ASEAN Geospatial Challenge for their proactive decision support system for managing plastic pollution in a crucial Metro Manila river system.
Created by Team EMPATH — team leader Brendan James Saripe (3rd year BS Medical Biology) and team members...