For the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and the 2024 Regional Scientific Meetings, the NAST PHL adopted the theme “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Health, and Environmental Issues”.
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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.
For the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2022 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: PAGTANAW 2050: Agham Tungo sa Mabuting Kinabukasan (FORESIGHT 2050: Science for a Sustainable Future). Science, technology, and innovation (STI) are recognized as crucial but insufficient elements in addressing societal challenges. DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña entrusted NAST PHL with developing a 30-year STI Foresight, known as PAGTANAW 2050, the first Philippine-focused plan anticipating factors influencing the country’s development. Aligned with the vision of a “Prosperous, Archipelagic, Maritime Nation,” PAGTANAW 2050 advocates for a globally competitive, knowledge-based, inclusive, and sustainable Philippine blue and circular economy. Drawing from constitutional aspirations, national plans, and global goals, the initiative aims to cultivate an educated, healthy, and productive citizenry. NAST PHL chose PAGTANAW 2050 as the central theme for its scientific meetings to raise awareness in the STI community and present recommendations for its implementation to relevant government agencies during the 44th ASM.
Starting with Volume 43 (2021) this journal is open to contributions from the global scientific community in all fields—agricultural sciences, biological sciences, engineering science and technology, health sciences, mathematical and physical sciences and social sciences. The types of papers this journal will publish include the following: plenary papers presented at NAST PHL Annual Scientific Meetings, perspectives/commentaries, original articles, review articles, feature articles, brief reports, and biographical essays of members of NAST PHL and other outstanding men and women of science. All contributed papers will be subjected to double-blind peer review.
For the 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2020 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Science and Technology for Society: Solutions to Long-Standing Concerns. This annual gathering serves as a forum that convenes stakeholders from various sectors to discuss important and timely national issues and concerns towards formation of policy recommendations and actions. The 42nd ASM, held from July 7-10, 2020, focused on pivotal societal challenges including (1) food system and health, (2) energy and water, (3) environment, climate change, and blue economy, (4) ICT, shelter, and other infrastructure, and (5) science education and talent retention as well as the learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic to formulate policies or implementing guidelines in providing solutions to our long-standing woes.
For the 41st Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2019 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Caring for the Country’s Carrying Capacity, focusing on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including quality education, responsible consumption and production, and life below water. Held on July 10-11, 2019, the ASM and RSMs convened stakeholders to address pressing national concerns such as plastic waste management, sustainable marine food security, and talent development, within the framework of carrying capacity defined as the sustainable supply of biological products and services from the natural environment.
For the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 11–12, 2018, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “Science and Technology-Enhanced Transformation for Sustainability and Resiliency (2018–2030).” The meeting reviewed the country’s performance on the Millennium Development Goals and initiatives toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those on clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, responsible consumption and production, and life on land. It also underscored the importance of peace, justice, strong institutions, and partnerships in supporting these goals. The ASM aimed to provide policy recommendations and action plans to strengthen the Philippines’ efforts in fulfilling its SDG commitments through effective, participatory, and integrated approaches involving both government and the private sector.
For the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 13–14, 2017, the National academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be its overarching theme, with focus on SDG No. 14 Life below Water. The Philippines being an archipelago has more water than land. Thus, the country’s water resources should be adequately developed. Our seas are not only a source of food. They are a source of industrial raw materials, such as seaweeds and algae, and source of active ingredients of pharmaceutical products and cosmetics.
For the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 13–14, 2015, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “Looking Back and Looking Forward.” Serving as the country’s leading forum for scientific and policy research, the meeting reviewed past achievements and identified reforms and actions needed to address current national issues and concerns. Policy recommendations arising from the plenary sessions and discussions were submitted to the Philippine government and the private sector for consideration and implementation.
For the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 8-9, 2015, the National academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: The challenges of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Responding through Multisectoral Action.