2022 NSTW: NAST PHL to Conduct Virtual Paper Presentation for Outstanding Research and Development Award
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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) will hold the 2022 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Outstanding Research and Development Award (ORDA) Virtual Paper Presentation of Finalists on September 30, 2022, Friday, at 9:00 AM. This year, seven (7) selected entry papers from different institutions will vie for the highly coveted awards for Basic Research and Applied Research.The finalists and their entry paper for presentations are:
NAST PHL Conducted Webinar on Marine Ecosystems and Policies
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Bicutan, Taguig City – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) held a webinar on Marine Ecosystems and Policies on 24 June 2022, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Marine ecosystem services of coastal protection and carbon sequestration and other biodiversity goods are particularly critical in the context of changing climate. This webinar focused on mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs communities as well as their vital services and how to stop their ongoing degradation. Part of this degradation is due to this misaligned/inappropriate bureaucratic framework.
NAST PHL holds 44TH Annual Scientific Meeting focused on PAGTANAW 2050
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With the theme “PAGTANAW 2050: Agham Tungo sa Mabuting Kinabukasan (FORESIGHT 2050: Science for a Sustainable Future)”, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) emphasized the importance of promoting awareness on futures thinking with particular focus on a sustainable blue and circular economy during its 44th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held last 13-14 July 2022 in a hybrid mode at The Manila Hotel and live via Zoom and Facebook.
PAGTANAW 2050 is the first inter- and trans-disciplinary Philippine foresight plan that anticipates science, technology, and innovation (STI) that will influence the development of the country in the next 30 years.
One of the highlights of the 44th ASM was the presentation of resolutions to Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan, NEDA secretary and NAST academician; Dr. Renato U. Solidum, DOST Officer-in-Charge and Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services; and Mr. Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III, chairman of the Science and Information Technology Committee of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCI).