The IMCC Journal of Science is born amidst the COVID-19 pandemic! We are more than a year into this pandemic, but life and work must go on as we find new ways to cope with the pandemic and adapt to the ‘new normal’. Special mention goes to Mark M. Alipio, the Associate Editor of this journal, for his ingenuity and perseverance that made possible the first issue of the 2021 publication. Special thanks goes to the 18 international and national members of the editorial board who willingly work with us in coming up with a high standard of publication.