EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson MendozaProfessor EmeritusInstitute of Plant Breeding and Institute of Crop ScienceCollege of Agriculture and Food ScienceUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños MEMBERS Acd. Gisela P. ConcepcionProfessor EmeritusMarine Science InstituteUniversity of the Philippines Diliman Acd. Allan Benedict I. BernardoDistinguished University Professor & University FellowDe La Salle University Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University FellowDepartment of Chemical EngineeringDe La Salle University Acd. Caesar A. SalomaProfessorNational Institute of PhysicsCollege of ScienceUniversity of the Philippines Diliman ADVISORY BOARD OF EDITORS Acd. Benito M. PachecoProfessor, Institute of Civil EngineeringCollege of EngineeringUniversity of the Philippines Diliman CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D.ProfessorUniversity Faculty ScholarDepartment of Civil, Construction, andEnvironmental EngineeringNorth Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina, USA Dr. Claro B. MingalaScientist IVPhilippine Carabao CenterNueva Ecija, Philippines Acd. Arvin P. DiesmosDirector, Biodiversity Information Management UnitASEAN Centre for BiodiversityLos Baños, Laguna CM Joel L. Cuello, PhDProfessor, Department of Agricultural andBiosystems EngineeringUniversity of ArizonaArizona, USA Acd. Christopher P. MonterolaProfessorHead, Aboitiz School of Innovation,Technology, and EntrepreneurshipAsian Institute of Management CM Annabelle P. VillalobosConsultant, Johnson & JohnsonBiopharmaceuticals, USABalik Scientist, Department of Science andTechnology Acd. Maria Corazon A. De UngriaScientist IVDNA Analysis LaboratoryNatural Science Research InstituteUniversity of the Philippines Diliman Dr. Queena N. Lee-ChuaProfessorDepartment of MathematicsAteneo de Manila […]
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For the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on 9-10 July 2025, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “Bioscience Innovations: Transforming Enterprise Ecosystems for Wealth Creation.” Anchored on the Department of Science and Technology’s four pillars—human well-being, wealth creation, wealth protection, and sustainability—the meeting emphasises the transformative role of bioscience in bridging scientific discovery with community needs. It highlights how bioscience-driven solutions can enhance resilience, promote inclusive livelihoods, conserve resources, and empower future generations through education and skills development. By focusing on community-based livelihood innovations, sustainable resource management, and workforce development, the ASM emphasizes bioscience as a key driver of economic growth, social innovation, and environmental stewardship.
For the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and the 2024 Regional Scientific Meetings, the NAST PHL adopted the theme “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Health, and Environmental Issues”.
For the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2023 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Agham at Teknolohiya para sa Demokrasya (Science and Technology for Democracy). This theme underscores the crucial role of science and technology in fostering developmental empowerment within a democracy, aiming to distinguish between exploitative and developmental empowerment and mitigate threats to democracy. The meetings serve as a platform to discuss how science and technology can enhance inclusion, welfare, and democratic processes. Examples include renewable energy technologies enabling decentralized power systems, mobile telephony empowering farmers, blockchain technology decentralizing trust, and electronic voting machines expediting election credibility. However, the proliferation of social media also poses risks, such as the spread of fake news, necessitating societal discussions and solutions.
For the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2022 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: PAGTANAW 2050: Agham Tungo sa Mabuting Kinabukasan (FORESIGHT 2050: Science for a Sustainable Future). Science, technology, and innovation (STI) are recognized as crucial but insufficient elements in addressing societal challenges. DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña entrusted NAST PHL with developing a 30-year STI Foresight, known as PAGTANAW 2050, the first Philippine-focused plan anticipating factors influencing the country’s development. Aligned with the vision of a “Prosperous, Archipelagic, Maritime Nation,” PAGTANAW 2050 advocates for a globally competitive, knowledge-based, inclusive, and sustainable Philippine blue and circular economy. Drawing from constitutional aspirations, national plans, and global goals, the initiative aims to cultivate an educated, healthy, and productive citizenry. NAST PHL chose PAGTANAW 2050 as the central theme for its scientific meetings to raise awareness in the STI community and present recommendations for its implementation to relevant government agencies during the 44th ASM.
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