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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.

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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.

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TAGUIG CITY – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) published its Science Advisory No. 2024-01 titled “Towards Reducing the Prevalence of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease: Predictors of Hypertension among Filipinos from the Lifecare Philippine Cohort”. Acd. Rody Sy, a renowned cardiologist and member of the NAST PHL Health Science Division, authored this advisory.

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines while hypertension is the command cardiovascular risk factor, Dr. Sy said.