Angelica Y. Yang
@angelicayyang.bsky.social
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Medical student | Science communicator | Award-winning science journalist (2016-2022) | Small biz owner | #liveyourdream | Views my own
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Hi! I'm Angelica, a medical student and science communicator based in Manila, Philippines. My love for the sciences has brought me to so many places. In my past life, I was a science journalist who was particularly interested in space, biology and tech, among others!
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I wrote this poem when I first contracted COVID-19.

It is the first one I'm sharing since my high school days. Before writing non-fic, I was into poetry and prose. #poem #poetry #writer #manila #covid19 #humanity #hope
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#TrillionPesoMarch #BahasaLuneta #Philippines
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I also hope their respective newsrooms have policies set in place to help our brave truthtellers cope and debrief amid these times when resources are understandably limited.

From a former journalist who is studying to become a healthcare practitioner
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I noticed that there were some young reporters who covered the clashes, based on the soc med posts of media outlets. Take care of yourselves always in times like these.
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It's hard to cover events like these as they unfold. You have to stay on the scene to keep everyone informed, even if it means putting your safety at risk.

Thank you for your service 🙏 but please take time to rest when you can, and debrief.
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To all the journalists, cameramen, and photographers who covered the rallies, especially the one in Mendiola yesterday, I hope you are all safe after the violent clashes. 🧵👇
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UP scientists have recently identified over 30 proteins in the human body which can be used as potential biomarkers or substances that can point to lung cancer in patients. This can help in the timely detection of nonsmall cell lung carcinoma in early-stage patients.
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Space research and development in my country, the Philippines, is a dream that has turned to reality with the launch of Filipino-developed satellites and the establishment of our own space agency.

My last published science feature story before I pursued med school full time.
61 years since Gagarin flight, space tech and research within reach for Filipinos
"Space technology doesn't need to be far out and out of this world...It doesn't have to be something high-level which ordinary Filipinos cannot appreciate," Dr. Rogel Mari Sese, who actively advocated...
www.philstar.com
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Hi! I own an online skincare shop that's been running for four years and counting. We specialize in eczema and psoriasis treatments, but we also have anti-acne, whitening and moisturizing products! 🥰

If you have time, please do check out our shop!: shopee.ph/angiesdermhaven

#smallbusinessbigdreams
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Here's a speculative fiction piece I wrote about the future of Earth if aliens existed. It was published on the website of a major news network in the Philippines.

This was my first foray into science writing!
What would first contact with aliens be like?
A young scientist's speculative account of what might happen in the not-so-distant future.
www.gmanetwork.com
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A friendly reminder to be more understanding this holiday season!🎄🎁 Let us all spread kindness and be more considerate to those helping us with our Christmas shopping.

Cross posted from FB!
angelicayyang.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Angelica, a medical student and science communicator based in Manila, Philippines. My love for the sciences has brought me to so many places. In my past life, I was a science journalist who was particularly interested in space, biology and tech, among others!