For the 25th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 14-15, 2003, at The Manila Hotel, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) focused on the theme “Addressing the Demographic Crisis in the Philippines.” The meeting brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the challenges posed by demographic shifts and their implications for national development. Sessions highlighted the role of science and technology in crafting evidence-based policies and strategies to address population issues, emphasizing sustainable solutions to ensure a better quality of life for all Filipinos
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Table of Contents
Plenary Papers
- Addressing the Demographic Crisis in a Collective FashionSenator Rodolfo G. Biazon
- Population: How and Why It MattersMercedes B. Concepcion
- Food Security and Safety Through Science and TechnologySecretary Luis P. Lorenzo, Jr.
- The Economic Impact of the Demographic Crisis: Its Implications on Public PolicyFelipe M. Medalla
- The Rice Problem in the Philippines: Trends, Constraints, and Policy ImperativesArsenio M. Balisacan and Majah Leah V. Ravago
- Emerging Livestock Production Technologies to Keep Pace with Increasing PopulationJavier P. Mateo
- Sustainable Marine Fisheries Production in the PhilippinesJonathan O. Dickson and Lainie C. Tiangson
- Towards Sustainable Aquaculture in the PhilippinesRonaldo R. Platon
- Mechanical, Chemical, and Surgical Methods of ContraceptionVirgilio R. Oblepias
- Hormonal Contraception: An Approach to the Demographic Crisis in the PhilippinesMildred C. Negre-Pureja
- Sex Preselection in Animals: Current Methods and ApplicationsConrado A. Valdez
- Immunization Program of the Department of Health in the Face of the Demographic CrisisMyrna C. Cabotaje
- Probing the Decisions Behind Induced Abortion in the PhilippinesAurora E. Perez
- Demographics and EducationBienvenido F. Nebres, S.J.
- Competitiveness in EducationReynaldo B. Vea
- Competitiveness in Engineering R&DRaul C. Sabularse
- Using the Capabilities Approach to Analyze Access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by the PoorErwin Alampay
- Water Supply in Cebu, Philippines: A Case StudyHerman van Engelen, SVD
- Demand for Housing in the Metropolitan Cities of the PhilippinesMarife M. Ballesteros
- Women, Migration, and ReintegrationEstrella Dizon-AƱonuevo and Augustus AƱonuevo