Roberto G. Villa
Transactions NASTPHL
Rodolfo F. Florentino
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”.
Starting with Volume 43 (2021) this journal is open to contributions from the global scientific community in all fields—agricultural sciences, biological sciences, engineering science and technology, health sciences, mathematical and physical sciences and social sciences. The types of papers this journal will publish include the following: plenary papers presented at NAST PHL Annual Scientific Meetings, perspectives/commentaries, original articles, review articles with policy and research recommendations, feature articles, brief reports, and auto/biographical essays of members of NAST PHL and other outstanding men and women of science. All contributed papers will be subjected to double-blind peer review.
Starting with Volume 43 (2021), this journal is now open to contributions from the global scientific community in all fields—agricultural sciences, biological sciences, engineering science and technology, health sciences, mathematical and physical sciences and social sciences. The types of papers this journal will publish include the following: plenary papers presented at NAST PHL Annual Scientific Meetings, perspectives/commentaries, original articles, review articles, feature articles, brief reports, and biographical essays of members of NAST PHL and other outstanding men and women of science. All contributed papers are subjected to double-blind peer review.
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National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines
Commissioned by the Department of Science and Technology
Starting with Volume 43 (2021) this journal is open to contributions from the global scientific community in all fields—agricultural sciences, biological sciences, engineering science and technology, health sciences, mathematical and physical sciences and social sciences. The types of papers this journal will publish include the following: plenary papers presented at NAST PHL Annual Scientific Meetings, perspectives/commentaries, original articles, review articles, feature articles, brief reports, and biographical essays of members of NAST PHL and other outstanding men and women of science. All contributed papers will be subjected to double-blind peer review.
For the 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 7-10, 2020, the Academy adopted the theme: Science and Technology for Society: Solutions to Long-Standing Concerns. The pertinent societal issues in (1) food system and health, (2) energy and water, (3) environment, climate change, and blue economy, (4) ICT, shelter, and other infrastructure, and (5) science education and talent retention as well as the learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic were discussed to formulate policies or implementing guidelines in providing solutions to our long-standing woes.
For the 41st Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 10-11, 2019, the Academy adopted the theme: Caring for the Country’s Carrying Capacity, focusing on three SDGs, namely, Goal 4: quality education, Goal 12: responsible consumption and production, and Goal 4: life below water. Prior to the ASM, NAST PHL, in partnership with the DOST regional offices, conducted regional scientific meetings (RSMs) in Luzon (Alaminos, Pangasinan), Visayas (Tacloban City, Leyte) and Mindanao (Koronadal City, South Cotabato) on the same th
The Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) serves as a forum that convenes stakeholders from various sectors to discuss important and timely national issues and concerns towards formation of policy recommendations and actions.
For the 40th the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 11–12, 2018, the Academy adopted the theme: Science and Technology-Enhanced Transformation for Sustainability and Resiliency (2018-2030).
For the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 13–14, 2017, the National academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be its overarching theme, with focus on SDG No. 14 Life below Water. The Philippines being an archipelago has more water than land. Thus, the country’s water resources should be adequately developed. Our seas are not only a source of food. They are a source of industrial raw materials, such as seaweeds and algae, and source of active ingredients of pharmaceutical products and cosmetics.
Majah-Leah V. Ravago and James A. Roumasset
For the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, the Academy chose the theme Looking Back and Looking Forward. This annual activity of the Academy serves as the leading forum for the presentation of scientific and policy research that aims to review the past achievements and outline the needed reforms and activities to address current issues and concerns.
The Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology (ISSN 0115-8848) has been published by the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) since 1979. Transactions NAST PHL has For the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2011 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Meeting the Challenges of Agricultural Productivity, Competitiveness and Sustainability. This theme builds on the Philippine Agriculture 2020 strategy — addressing the stagnation in agriculture, declining GNP share, and persistent rural poverty.
Acd. Emil Q. JavierPresident and Chair Biological Sciences Division Acd. Ledevina B. Cariño (deceased)Vice President Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-MendozaSecretary Acd. Mercedes B. ConcepcionMember Acd. Ceferino F. FolloscoMember Acd. Quintin L. KintanarMember National Scientist Dolores A. RamirezMember
Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson MendozaProfessor EmeritusInstitute of Plant BreedingCollege of Agriculture and Food ScienceUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños EDITORS 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 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 Maria Corazon A. De UngriaScientist IIDNA Analysis LaboratoryNatural Science Research InstituteUniversity of the Philippines Diliman Dr. Queena N. Lee-ChuaProfessorDepartment of MathematicsAteneo de Manila University Acd. Victor B. AmorosoProfessor EmeritusCentral Mindanao UniversityMusuan, […]
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The 31st Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL), held on 08-09 July 2009, centered on the theme “Active Aging: Preparing for Quality Life.”
Acd. Emil Q. JavierPresident Acd. Ledevina B. CariñoVice President Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-MendozaSecretary Acd. Mercedes B. ConcepcionMember Acd. Ceferino F. FolloscoMember Acd. Quintin L. KintanarMember National Scientist Dolores A. RamirezMember