For the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 9–10, 1997, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “Science for Better Health.” Serving as the opening event of the Science and Technology Centennial Celebration, the meeting highlighted the role of scientific research and innovation in improving health outcomes and quality of life. It brought together stakeholders to emphasize the importance of science and technology in addressing health-related challenges and advancing national development.
Keynote Address
- Keynote AddressSalvador H. Laurel
Plenary Papers
- A Century of Public Health in the PhilippinesTeodora V. Tiglao
- The Philippine Public Health in the Last 100 YearsManuel M. Dayrit
- Social Science and Public Health in the Philippine ContextElizabeth R. Ventura
- Environmental Health: Past. Present and FutureElma B. Torres
- An Overview on Clinical Pedriatrics in the PhilippinesSimona C. Alikpala
- 100 Years of Internal Medicine in the PhilippinesCecil Z Tady
- Medical Education in the PhilippinesPaulo C. Campos and Amelia Fernandez
- An Overview on Medical EducationRamon L Sin
- An Overview on Medical EducationFelicidad G. Cua-Lim
Technical Papers
- lmproving Quality and Shelf Life of Vegetables and Fruits by Evaporative Cooling StorageAntonio L. Acedo. Jr
- Comparison Between Acupuncture Analgesia and Xylazine Ketamine Anesthesia for Exploratory LaparotomyJessie A. Acorda, John P. Fragata, and Conrado A. Valdez
- Philippine Fish Water Resources: Strategies for Sustainable DevelopmentRafael D. Guerrero III
- Mycorrhizae from Selected Tree Species in Mt. Pansasugan, Leyte, Philippines and their Effect on Tree GrowthRuben M. Gapasin, Jesusito L. Lim, and Carlito V. Ranches
- Development of Plant Regeneration Systems in Avocado Persea americana MillRenato A. Avenido, Liza Farah A. Tisalona, and Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza
- Light Inhibition of Photobacterium leiognathi as Bioindicator of Heavy Metal PollutionThomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Maripaz B. Ancheta, Rosemarie P. Capaque, Arnel E. Mantes, and Ma. Estellita Perez
- Molecular Methods for Early Identification of Banana (Musa spp. AAA)Olivia P. Damasco, Ian D. Godwin, Robert J. Henry, Glen C. Graham, Steve W. Adkins, and Mike K. Smith
- Submerged Bath Fermentation of Critic Acid Production Using Aspergillus niger: Optimization and Kinetic ModellingChay B. Pham, Raquel B. Marquez, and Jocelyn T. De Guzman
- Toxicological Studies on Philippine Natural Grade CarrageenanQuintin L Kintanar, Clara Y. Li -Sylianco, Oscar G. Gutierrez, Jr., Helen A. Molina, Ofelia M. Alba, Carlito J. Calderon, Evangeline P. Pagsanhan, J. Balboa, E. Serrame, E. Guantes, Erwina G. De Castro, Caroline Imelda B. Biares, Edgar L. Calbitaza, Yoshiaki Saitoh, and Kiyoshi lmai
- Seroepidemiology of Hepatitis A Virus Among Filipinos Living in Selected Communities in and Around Metro ManilaNina G. Barzaga. Ruth H. Florese, Jesusa R. Roxas. and Zoraida T. Francisco
- Prescribing Patterns of Filipino Physicians for Community Acquired Pneumonia in ChildrenLulu C. Bravo and Jo-Anne J. Lobo
- Dyslipidaemia Among Filipino Children with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence and Relation to Glycemic ControlVirginia P. Crisostomo, Carmelita F. Domingo, Lorna T. Abad, Sioksoan Cua, Sylvia Estrada, and Joseph C. Pua
- Qualitative Characterization of Some Pathologic Corneal Diseases Using Contact Specular MicroscopyJose David F. Marin, Jr., Evangeline Marion A. Abendanio, Rossina Lydia Alejo-Ramirez, and Salvador R. Salceda
- Evaluation of the Health Effects of Pesticide Use Among Laguna FarmersCynthia Marquez, Prahbu Pingali, Flor Palis, Vicky Rodriguez, and MGP Ramos
- Improvement of Blum’s Et. AI. Selection AlgorithmEliezer A. Albacea
- The Belle Detector at the Kek B-Meson FactoryAngelina M. Bacala
- A Combinatorial Approach to Spin ModelsJose Maria P. Balmaceda
- Assessment of Influence in Factor Analysis RegressionZenaida F. Mateo
- Preparation and Photoelectrochemical Characterization of a Conducting Polymer (Polyaniline) Doped with a Dye (Copper Phthaloccyanine Tetrasulfonate)Stephen R. Cariño, Ishmael S. Ordoñez, and Florentino C. Sumera
- Delineation of the Subic Bay Fault Zone in Zambales, Luzon, PhilippinesGraciano P. Yumul Jr., Carla B. Dimalanta, Decibel V. Faustino, and Joel V. De Jesus
- The Effects of Language Formation Mathematical Learning and Performance: An Information-Processing PerspectiveAllan B.I. Bernardo
- Locally-Developed Psychological Tests: A Critical ReviewSusan Cipres-Ortega and Ma. Angeles Guanzon-Lapeña
- Resettlers Pampanga: Are They Finally Settled?Gloria Luz M. Nelson, Juliet C. Mallari, and George A. Garcia
- Individualism vs. Collectivism: Implications for Health PromotionJoy U. Pentecostes