Genomic characterization of antimicrobial-resistant in chicken meat from wet markets in Metro Manila, Philippines.

The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) is recognized as a significant public health problem worldwide. This study investigated the occurrence of MDR serovars in chicken meat from wet markets in Metro Manila, Philippines from February to July 2022. Using whole genome sequencing (WGS) and phenotypic antimicrobial resistance (AMR) testing, the serovar, drug resistance, and virulence profiles of isolates were characterized.

Metataxonomic Characterization of Enriched Consortia Derived from Oil Spill-Contaminated Sites in Guimaras, Philippines, Reveals Major Role of sp. in Hydrocarbon Degradation.

Oil spills are major anthropogenic disasters that cause serious harm to marine environments. In the Philippines, traditional methods of rehabilitating oil-polluted areas were proven to be less efficient and cause further damage to the environment. Microbial degradation has poised itself to be a promising alternative to those traditional methods in remediating oil spills.