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”.
Past Issues
80 posts
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.
Science and Technology for Society: Solutions to Long-Standing Concerns
Jose Regin F. Regidor
Filemon A. Uriarte Jr.
Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr.
Caring for the Country’s Carrying Capacity
Resolutions of the 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines
Luvina B. Madrid, Rosemarie T. Tapic, and Norvie L. Manigbas
Jennifer Kate I. Pailma, Meng-Hui Li, and Allan N. Soriano
National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines
Commissioned by the Department of Science and Technology
Naela V. Delmo, Arvin Paul P. Tuaño, and Ernesto J. del Rosario
Norman B. Mendoza, Allan B. I. Bernardo, and John Ian Wilzon T. Dizon
Carmeli Marie Chaves, John Eustaquio, and Anna Clara Marcall
Christopher C. Bernido and M. Victoria Carpio-Bernido
Arsenio M. Balisacan and Russel Matthew M. dela Cruz
Anthony S. Fauci, Director, US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Francisco T. Duque III, Secretary, Department of Health