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.