VOLUME 35 NO.2 (2013)

For the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2013 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Harnessing Science and Technology: Reversing the Decline of the Manufacturing Sector in the Philippines. The objective is to sensitize the manufacturing sector to improve productivity by using the latest knowledge, tools, and machinery in order to respond in a timely manner. The ASM, held on 10-11 July 2013, should also identify a technology-specific roadmap to revitalize the manufacturing sector by adding value to the inputs in the manufacturing process. The continuing decline in the productivity and viability of the local manufacturing sector has been the subject of much discussion and significant concern. Many observers attribute the decline to a combination of several factors, with access to and use of modern technology being a major concern for the science community.