{"id":5357,"date":"2000-03-04T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2000-03-04T01:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5357"},"modified":"2025-04-23T10:18:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T02:18:42","slug":"volume-22-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5357","title":{"rendered":"VOLUME 22 (2000)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2000\/03\/Cover-650x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5433 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2000\/03\/Cover-650x1024.png 650w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2000\/03\/Cover-159x250.png 159w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2000\/03\/Cover-768x1210.png 768w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2000\/03\/Cover-975x1536.png 975w, https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2000\/03\/Cover.png 1123w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>For the 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held in July 2000, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme <em>&#8220;Challenges in the New Millennium for Science and Technology.&#8221;<\/em> The meeting addressed five pressing concerns\u2014environment and health, climate change, transportation and traffic management, information and communications technology (ICT), and biotechnology in agriculture. Recognizing the evolving role of science in a knowledge-driven economy, the ASM brought together experts to share insights and propose policy recommendations to guide the country through 21st-century challenges. The event also featured the annual recognition of outstanding contributions to science, reinforcing NAST&#8217;s commitment to ensuring that science serves both national development and the broader good of humanity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=1789\">FRONT MATTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?page_id=115\">Copyright and other Journal Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Editorial Staff (2000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Board of Editors (2000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive Council, NAST PHL (2000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?page_id=115\">About the TRANSACTIONS NAST PHL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?page_id=123\">About the National Academy of Science and Technology PHL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5369\">Addressing Challenges in the New Millennium for Science and Technology<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Acd. Perla D. Santos-Ocampo<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Keynote Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5371\">Human Reason, Science, and Philosophy<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Acd. Onofre D. Corpuz<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Resolutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5373\">22nd ASM Resolutions<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Challenges in the New Millennium for Science and Technology<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Plenary Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5375\">The Detection of Climate and Environmental Changes from Satellite and in situ Observations<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Josefino C. Comiso<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5378\">A Look at the Transportation Situation in Metro Manila and Mitigating Measures to Alleviate the Impacts of Traffic<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Hussein S. Lidasan<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5380\">Sustainably Productive Agriculture and Genetically Modified Crops<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Acd. Emil Q. Javier<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Technical Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5382\">Henstock Integration in a Hilbertian Countably Normed Space with Nuclearity<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Sergio R. Canoy Jr.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5392\">Measurement of Cosmic Ray Flux in Iligan City<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Rosemarie R. Terio, Eufemio Ni\u00f1ofranco, Roelson Solidum, and Angelina M. Bacala<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5394\">Influence of Elevated CO\u2082 and Photon Flux Density on Growth, Carbohydrate Content, and Survival in Pinus radiata Shoot Cultures Supplied with Varying Sucrose Levels<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Merab A. Chan and Jann Conroy<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5396\">Cytogenetic Effects in Aqueous Bark Extract of Duhat (Syzygium Cumini L.) and Leaf Extract of Periwinkle<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Merlyn S. Mendioro, Jonathan S. Cu, Krishlex Anthony G. Gruezo, Marites C. Palma, Luis N. Villamael, and Rosalina T. Tandang<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5400\">Antagonistic Plants for the Management of the Rice Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne graminicola in a Rice-Onion System<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ruben M. Gapasin, Sally A. Miller, and C. V. Sanchez<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5402\">A Simple Model for School-Based Intestinal Helminths Control Using Mass Treatment: Initial Results<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">VY Belizario, Jr., Maria Lourdes E. Amarillo, Ana Belinda H. delos Reyes, Winifreda U. de Leon, Antonio D. de Guzman, Jr., and Mark Philip O. Bugayong<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5404\">Detection of Chikungunya Virus from Sera of Dengue-Suspected Patients in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Shingo Inoue, Ronald R. Matias, Futoshi Hasebe, Kouichi Morita, Kazunori Oishi, Jhoe A. R. Alfon, Jingle R. Candelario, Deo J.M. Cruz, Giselle Espiritu, Alma Gonzales, Mary A. Pancho, Cynthia Mapua, Efren M. Dimaano, Celia Carlos, Akira Igarashi, and Filipinas F. Nativinad\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5406\">Human Settlements as an Intervention in Community Development<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Fe L. Porciuncula and Pura Depositario<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5408\">Partnering in Agricultural Extension<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Lutgarda L. Tolentino, Imelda M. Gesmundo, Apolinario L. Zara, Florencia P. Elliot, Juanito B. Reyes, Pedrito R. Banatlao, Melicio J. Maghanoy, and Moises L. Sardido\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5410\">The Social Reproduction of the Medical Profession: The Case of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Medical Center<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Erlyn A. 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