VOLUME 23 NO.2 (2001)

For the 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), held on July 11-12, 2001, at The Manila Hotel, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “Science in the 21st Century.” The meeting explored the rapid advancements in science and technology and their potential to enhance human welfare while addressing critical challenges such as biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and the development of a responsive scientific community. Discussions emphasized the need for ethical and socially responsible science to ensure its benefits align with humanity’s needs, fostering national progress and global competitiveness.

FRONT MATTER

Editorial Staff (2002)

Board of Editors (2002)

Executive Council, NAST PHL (2002)

About the TRANSACTIONS NAST PHL

About the National Academy of Science and Technology PHL

Table of Contents

Plenary Papers

• Deconstructing the Philippines for the Knowledge Era: The Role of the ICT Sector
  Federico M. Macaranas
• A Molecular Basis for the Onset of Turbulence
  Amador C. Muriel
• Engineering Antibodies for Human Therapy
  Eduardo A. Padlan
• Jose Encarnacion: A Memorial
  Acd. Raul V. Fabella and Emmanuel S. de Dios
• A Science Career in Rice
  Acd. Benito S. Vergara
• Learning How to Design Drugs from Fish-hunting Cone Snails
  Acd. Baldomero M. Olivera Jr.
• Approaches in Developing Ringspot Virus Resistant Papaya
  Violeta N. Villegas
• The Development and Commercialization of the YY-Male Tilapia Technology
  Tereso A. Abella, Jose S. Abucay, Ruben C. Sevilleja, and Graham C. Mair
• Farmer-Scientist R&D/IE Training Program in a Corn-Based Production System for Sustainable Agricultural Development
  Romulo G. Davide
• Directions of Systematic Entomology in the Philippines
  Acd. Clare R. Baltazar
• Helminth Zoonoses in the Philippines: Public Health Problems Associated with Eating Habits and Practices
  Acd. Salcedo L. Eduardo
• Spiders: Natural Biological Control Agents Against Insect Pests in Philippine Rice Fields
  Alberto T. Barrion
• The Bacterial Wilt Organism: The Crop Nemesis with a New Twist
  Asuncion K. Raymundo
• Progress in the Control of Tuberculosis: How Much Has Been Attained in the Philippines Today?
  Thelma E. Tupasi-Ramos
• The Human Genome Project: Health Prospects in the Post-Genomic Era
  Bernadette L. Ramirez
• On Atherosclerosis and Diseases of “Degeneration”
  Acd. Conrado S. Dayrit
• Philippine Surgery: The Past 25 Years and Into the New Millennium
  Enrique T. Ona
• Membrane Pores
  Charles A. Pasternak
• Chaos in the Activated Sludge Process
  Ely Anthony R. Quano
• Combinatorial Chemistry: Concepts, Strategies and Applications
  Evelyn B. Rodriguez
• Social Science in a War Zone
  John J. Carroll, S.J.
• Gearing National S&T Capability for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations
  Camar A. Umpa
• Facing the Millennium: Substantive and Institutional Challenges to the Human Sciences
  Ma. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista
• Virtual Reality at Virtuous Reality: Mga Papel ng Agham Panlipunan at Pilosopiya sa Ika-Dalawampu’t-Isang Siglo
  Leonardo D. de Castro