DOST and NAST PHL Recognize Outstanding Individuals and Publications at the NSTW 2014
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) opened the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on July 24, 2014, Tuesday held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. This year’s event was anchored on the theme “Philippines: A Science Nation Meeting Global Challenges”. The NSTW celebration showcased the current trends, innovations, interventions, and inventions of Filipino scientists, engineers, technologists, and various works by the entire scientific community, such as technologies and programs geared towards strengthening the manufacturing industries, SMEs, human resources capabilities, e-governance, and disaster preparedness, among others.
In partnership with the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), DOST presented four (4) major awards, namely: Outstanding TechnologyCommercialization Award, also known as the Gregorio Y. Zara Medal; Outstanding Research and Development Award for Basic Research or the Eduardo A. Quisumbing Medal and Applied Research or the Julian A. Banzon Medal; and the Outstanding Science Administrator Award, otherwise known as the Dioscoro L. Umali Medal.
The Outstanding Technology Commercialization Award recognizes the efforts of technology generators and developers whose technologies have been commercialized. The award was named after the late National Scientist Gregorio Y. Zara, renowned Filipino engineer and inventor. For 2014, the award was given to Ms. Tessie C. Nuñez of the Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City. She was recognized for her successful commercialization of the coconut with the soft glutinous meat or endosperm , commonly known as makapuno, which is widely used to make dessert, ice cream flavoring, cake topping, pastry filling, and as a major ingredient in the production of wood wrap being exported to the United States
In partnership with the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), DOST presented four (4) major awards, namely: Outstanding TechnologyCommercialization Award, also known as the Gregorio Y. Zara Medal; Outstanding Research and Development Award for Basic Research or the Eduardo A. Quisumbing Medal and Applied Research or the Julian A. Banzon Medal; and the Outstanding Science Administrator Award, otherwise known as the Dioscoro L. Umali Medal.
The Outstanding Technology Commercialization Award recognizes the efforts of technology generators and developers whose technologies have been commercialized. The award was named after the late National Scientist Gregorio Y. Zara, renowned Filipino engineer and inventor. For 2014, the award was given to Ms. Tessie C. Nuñez of the Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City. She was recognized for her successful commercialization of the coconut with the soft glutinous meat or endosperm , commonly known as makapuno, which is widely used to make dessert, ice cream flavoring, cake topping, pastry filling, and as a major ingredient in the production of wood wrap being exported to the United States
Outstanding Scientists and Publications Lauded During the Nast 36th Annual Scientific Meeting
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Mandated to recognize outstanding achievements in science and technology and to serve as a reservoir of competent scientific and technological manpower for the country, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) recognized distinguished Filipino scientists and outstanding publications during NAST’s 36th Annual Scientific Meeting on July 9-10, 2014. Awards presented were the following: Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, NAST Environmental Science Award, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists, Outstanding Books and Monographs, Outstanding Scientific Papers, and Best Scientific Posters.
The Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS) award is given to young Filipino scientists (must not be 41 years old within January to December in the year of the award) who have made significant contributions to science and technology. For 2014, 12 honorees were given the distinction as OYS awardees. They were: Glenn S. Banaguas, Master in Environmental Management, Rommel C. Sulabo, Ph.D. (Animal Science), Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D. (Genetics), Karl Marx A. Quiaxon, Ph.D. (Aquatic Biosciences), May T. Lim, Ph.D. (Physics), Richard S. Lemence, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, Ph.D. (Agricultural and Rural Systems), Rhoda B. Leron, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), Paolo Antonio S. Silva, M.D. (Ophthalmology), John Mark S. Velasco, M.D. (Public Health), Geoffrey M. Ducanes, Ph.D. (Economics), and Analyn Salvador-Amores, Ph.D. (Social and Cultural Anthropology).
Former Trade Secretary Bautista Keynotes NAST PHL 36TH Annual Scientific Meeting
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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) conducted its 36th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) with the theme “Infrastructure, Information, and Innovation (I3) for National Development, Competitiveness, and Resiliency” on July 9-10, 2014 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City. The NAST PHL, established by Presidential Decree No. 1003-A in 1976, is the primary adviser to the government and science community on matters related to science and technology
The Meeting aimed to discuss three “pillars” of competitiveness as defined by the World Economic Forum (WEF), namely, infrastructure, information, and innovation and focused on the policy and governance aspects in the following infrastructure sectors: energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation.
The Honorable Cesar B. Bautista, former secretary of Department of Trade and Industry(five years) andpresently the Chairman of St. James' Ventures, Inc. and CIBI Information Inc, served as the keynote speaker. He emphasized that infrastructure, information, and innovations are considered as co-enablers to achieve country’s transformation by means of sustainable growth that is inclusive. He reported that the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016) highlights the need for infrastructure development to support the performance of the country’s economic sectors. He reported that the Asian Development Bank in its publication “Taking the Right Road” identified the Philippine government’s infrastructure policy as coming in two stages: (1) improvement of the “climate” to generate broad-based satisfaction from business and public sector and (2) efficiency for targeted products, including agriculture/industries and service sectors to realize their potentials “Vertical Interventions” otherwise known as the “tailwinds” are provided. According to him, the country is already on its way to the second stage. He also pointed out that there is a need to (1) increase competitiveness of roads, (2) improve port conditions and increase capacities using the RORO linkages, (3) maximize ports and airports to improve the economy, (4) improve flood control systems, and (5) application of total quality management systems to improve productivity.