NAST PHL urges the Senate to pass the Philippine Building Act to Enhance National Resilience and Public Safety
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TAGUIG CITY — The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), through its Executive Council and the Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, has expressed optimism and urgency for the Senate of the Philippines to pass the proposed Philippine Building Act (PBA) during the current 3rd Regular Session of the 19th Congress.
The Act, which aims to increase the resilience of buildings that are newly proposed or existing against multiple hazards, will consolidate Senate Bills 1181, 1467, and 1970, and HBT 8500 as approved last year by the House of Representatives.
Qualities of a Leader, according to Women
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In the Philippines, women have a history of influence and leadership, longer than her counterparts in the ASEAN region or even the rest of the world. Blending traditional and modern Filipino values and culture, Filipinas have emerged as iconic and memorable in various aspects.The webinar entitled “Women Influencers in the Society: Stories of Filipino Women Leaders” of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), notable personalities were invited to share their stories and thoughts on what a woman leader and influencer should be. The roster of speakers included National Scientist Carmencita Padilla, planetary health diet advocate Juana Manahan-Yupangco, academic institution mover Clarita Carillo, and celebrated volleyball player and orthopedic surgery resident Kathy Bersola.
Winners of the 2024 Salinlahi Evolution Competition announced
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It was a celebration of science and technology through app development as the Philippine Science Heritage Center (PSHC), under the management of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), announced the winners of the Salinlahi Evolution Competition during the 2024 National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent on Tuesday, September 19.