VOLUME 45 (2023)

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.

FRONT MATTER

Copyright and other Journal Information

• Editorial Staff (2023)

• Board of Editors (2023)

• Executive Council, NAST PHL (2023)

About the TRANSACTIONS NAST PHL

About the National Academy of Science and Technology PHL

Table of Contents

Message for Transactions NAST PHL 45 (2023)

• Message
  Jaime C. Montoya, President, National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• Message
  Hon. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Republic of the Philippines
• Message
  Sec. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. DOST Secretary
• Message
  Acd. Jaime C. Montoya, NAST PHL President
• Message
  NS Raul V. Fabella, Chair, Steering Committee
• Resolutions (2023)
  Delivered during the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting (12-13 July 2023) of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines

Feature

• Angel C. Alcala — Grand Old Man of Philippine Marine Science
  Jurgenne H. Primavera
• NAST PHL Harnessing Science and Technology to Build the Philippines of the Future
  William G. Padolina

Commentary

• Scaling S&T in the National Rice Program
  Leocadio S. Sebastian

Articles

• The Probabilistic Risk Assessment Imperative in Philippine Climate Change Adaptation-Disaster Risk Reduction (CCA-DRR) Efforts
  A.M.F. Lagmay, J.T. Santiago, J.E. Mendoza, J.K.B. Suarez, J.V. Agapito, R.M. Rosales, A.C. Pascual, and C.R. Concepcion
• The Landscape of Foresight Networks in the Asia-Pacific
  Shermon O. Cruz and Nicole Anne K. Moura
• Management Science for PAGTANAW 2050 Talent Development and Retention
  Federico M. Macaranas, Ph.D.
• Equity in Health and the New Normal: The Philippine Universal Health Care Law
  Ernesto O Domingo, Ramon Pedro P. Paterno, Fely Marilyn E. Lorenzo, Cecilia S. Acuin, Fernando B. Garcia, Jr., Emerito Jose A. Faraon, Anthony Rosendo G. Faraon, Alvin B. Marcelo, Juan Antonio A. Perez, Ricardo Ramos, Ma. Esmeralda Silva