NAST, the primary PH Science advisory body, calls for multi-sectoral action to address lifestyle diseases
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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) called the attention of various sectors to take action in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or commonly known as lifestyle diseases. These diseases include heart and respiratory diseases, cancers, and diabetes.
Data from the World Health Organization Global Burden of Disease (WHO GBD) 2010 show that 309,000 Filipinos die annually from NCDs.
NAST PHL held the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) focusing on “The Challenges of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Responding through Multisectoral Action”. The ASM brought together the government (Senate and Congress), the science community, and all sectors, toinvolve them in the prevention and control of NCDs. The ASM steering committee came up with resolutions, which resulted from the recommendations of the pre-ASM roundtable discussion.
Outstanding Scientists and Publications Lauded during the NAST 37th 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 37th Annual Scientific Meeting on July 8-9, 2015.
Five new Academicians were sworn in and joined the roster of NAST Members. They are: Ceferino P. Maala, Ph.D. (Veterinary Medicine), Jurgenne H. Primavera, Ph.D. (Marine Science), Estrella F. Alabastro, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), Fortunato B. Sevilla III, Ph.D. (Instrumentation and Analytical Science), and Edward H.M. Wang, M.D. (Orthopaedics).
Awards presented included 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 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 2015, seven (7) honorees were named OYS awardees: Dennis V. Umali, Ph.D. (Veterinary Science), Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo, Ph.D. (Entomology), Joey D. Ocon, M.Sc. (Chemical Engineering), Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar, Ph.D. (Fisheries Science), Enrico C. Paringit, Dr. of Engineering, Allan Patrick G. Macabeo, Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry), Clarissa C. David, Ph.D. (Communication).
The TWAS Prize for Young Scientist in the Philippines is an award given to outstanding young Filipino scientist by the Academy (NAST) and TWAS in the field of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics. He or she must not be 41 years old during the year of the award. . For 2015, Allan Patrick G. Macabeo, Dr. Nat. Sci. (Organic Chemistry) was the recipient of the said award.
Senator Pia Cayetano Keynotes NAST PHL 37th Annual Scientific Meeting
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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) conducted its 37th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on July 8-9, 2015 at the Manila Hotel. The NAST PHL, established by Presidential Decree No. 1003-A in 1976 and the primary adviser to the government and science community on matters related to science and technology, chose The Challenges of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Responding through Multisectoral Action as the theme of this year’s ASM.
The meeting aimed to extensively discuss the control and prevention of NCDs, share new conceptual framework in the development of NCDs, identify the major role of the various sciences, civil society and other sectors in the prevention of NCDs, and to draft recommendations to the President and policy makers responsible for the prevention and control of NCDs.
The meeting aimed to extensively discuss the control and prevention of NCDs, share new conceptual framework in the development of NCDs, identify the major role of the various sciences, civil society and other sectors in the prevention of NCDs, and to draft recommendations to the President and policy makers responsible for the prevention and control of NCDs.
Acd. William G. Padolina, president of the NASTPhilippines welcomed the participants and gave a brief overview of the two-day program which included presentation and discussion of current knowledge on NCDs, research gaps, and policy interventions to address the growing prevalence of NCDs using the tools of science and technology.