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PASAY CITY, October 29, 2025 – The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) participated in the 1st National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) Conference at the Sheraton Hotel Manila on October 29, 2025. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized the event to address how the Philippines can improve its quality infrastructure system.

Academician (Acd.) Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, member of NAST PHL, presented the country's current NQI ecosystem. The National Quality Infrastructure refers to the system comprising organizations—both public and private—together with the policies, legal and regulatory framework, and practices needed to support and enhance the quality, safety, and environmental soundness of goods, services, and processes. It relies on five core pillars: metrology, standardization, accreditation, conformity assessment, and market surveillance. A strong and coordinated NQI is important for ensuring safe, quality products for domestic consumers and for meeting international market requirements.

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In a bid to strengthen the culture of research and innovation in the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Sultan Kudarat, in partnership with the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), conducted a three-day Capacity Building for School and District Research Coordinators in the Conduct of Science and Technology-Based Action Researches on 14-16 October 2025, in Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

The training aimed to empower educators to develop and conduct science and technology-based action research – an initiative geared toward addressing persistent challenges in schools through evidence-based and technology-driven solutions.

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QUEZON CITY — To gather valuable feedback and insights from experts across various industrial sectors in support of the updating of PAGTANAW 2050, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in collaboration with the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST), successfully conducted its first hybrid Roundtable Discussion (RTD) titled “Insights from the Industry: A Roundtable Discussion for the External Review of PAGTANAW 2050” on 14 October 2025 at the Learning Commons, University of the Philippines Diliman.

Serving as a kick-off activity, this first RTD focused on the general assessment of the foresight document. Discussions centered on identifying additional issues and concerns that need to be addressed, examining potential risks and uncertainties, and generating evidence-based insights to guide the document’s enhancement and updating process.

The activity opened with welcoming remarks from Academician Jaime C. Montoya, NAST PHL President, followed by an opening message from Academician Fortunato T. de la Peña, the Academician-in-Charge of the PAGTANAW 2050 updating and President of PhilAAST.