Transactions NASTPHL
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) and 2020 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Science and Technology for Society: Solutions to Long-Standing Concerns. This annual gathering 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. The 42nd ASM, held from July 7-10, 2020, focused on pivotal societal challenges including (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 to formulate policies or implementing guidelines in providing solutions to our long-standing woes.
For the 41st Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2019 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Caring for the Country’s Carrying Capacity, focusing on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including quality education, responsible consumption and production, and life below water. Held on July 10-11, 2019, the ASM and RSMs convened stakeholders to address pressing national concerns such as plastic waste management, sustainable marine food security, and talent development, within the framework of carrying capacity defined as the sustainable supply of biological products and services from the natural environment.
For the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 11–12, 2018, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “Science and Technology-Enhanced Transformation for Sustainability and Resiliency (2018–2030).” The meeting reviewed the country’s performance on the Millennium Development Goals and initiatives toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those on clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, responsible consumption and production, and life on land. It also underscored the importance of peace, justice, strong institutions, and partnerships in supporting these goals. The ASM aimed to provide policy recommendations and action plans to strengthen the Philippines’ efforts in fulfilling its SDG commitments through effective, participatory, and integrated approaches involving both government and the private sector.
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 (ASM) held on July 13–14, 2015, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “Looking Back and Looking Forward.” Serving as the country’s leading forum for scientific and policy research, the meeting reviewed past achievements and identified reforms and actions needed to address current national issues and concerns. Policy recommendations arising from the plenary sessions and discussions were submitted to the Philippine government and the private sector for consideration and implementation.
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.