NAST Gender And Diversity Program 2023
The National Academy of Science and Technology, with its National Scientists, Academicians, Corresponding members and Secretariat, and recognized experts, is one with the State in the recognition of the importance of women in nation-building.
Through its vision of an inclusive national development, the NAST promotes women empowerment and continues to pursue equal opportunities for women, men, and all genders in all its activities and policy recommendations, propelled by science, technology, and innovation. The NAST Gender and Diversity Program aids the Academy in achieving this vision, spearheaded by the GAD Focal Persons: Academician Agnes C. Rola, Academician Edward H.M. Wang, and Academician Aura C. Matias.
In 2023, the total percentage of GAD expenditure from the total agency budget is 28.14% as reflected in its 2023 GAD Accomplishment Report through the programs, projects and activities implemented through GAD, and through the attribution from NAST’s flagship program: Promotion and Recognition of Scientific and Technical Achievements.
Attributed Program: Promotion and Recognition of Scientific and Technical Achievements
Through its vision of an inclusive national development, the NAST promotes women empowerment and continues to pursue equal opportunities for women, men, and all genders in all its activities and policy recommendations, propelled by science, technology, and innovation. The NAST Gender and Diversity Program aids the Academy in achieving this vision, spearheaded by the GAD Focal Persons: Academician Agnes C. Rola, Academician Edward H.M. Wang, and Academician Aura C. Matias.
In 2023, the total percentage of GAD expenditure from the total agency budget is 28.14% as reflected in its 2023 GAD Accomplishment Report through the programs, projects and activities implemented through GAD, and through the attribution from NAST’s flagship program: Promotion and Recognition of Scientific and Technical Achievements.
Attributed Program: Promotion and Recognition of Scientific and Technical Achievements
Women as STI (Science, Technology, and Innovation) Entrepreneurs: Challenges in Building Back Better After COVID-19
2023 National Women’s Month Celebration
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines joined the celebration of the 2023 National Women's Month. Various internal and external activities were conducted all throughout the month.
2023 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
In line with the observance of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women, the NAST Secretariat held an online orientation on Special Laws Protecting Women and Children with Atty. Shiela O. Valino of DOST-Legal as the resource speaker. Atty. Valino provided a brief overview on the salient laws and provisions on VAWC. 45 staff attended where 33 are female.