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Fortunato P. de la Peña, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology

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Rhodora V. Azanza, President, National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines

VOLUME 43 (2021)

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.

VOLUME 42 NO. 2 (2020)

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.

VOLUME 41 No. 2 (2019)

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.

VOLUME 40 No. 2 (2018)

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.