National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines Calls for Urgent Action to Boost Export Competitiveness Through Quality Infrastructure
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Taguig City, Philippines — The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) today issued a compelling call for the government to prioritize strengthening the country's National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) system, citing its critical role in boosting Philippine exports and economic growth.
The Philippines currently ranks 57th globally in quality infrastructure development, trailing behind regional neighbors Vietnam (52nd), Malaysia (33rd), Singapore (29th), Thailand (28th), and Indonesia (27th), according to the 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index.
NQI is the system comprising public and private organizations, policies, legal frameworks, and practices that ensure the quality, safety, and environmental soundness of goods, services, and processes. It enables domestic markets to function effectively while providing the international recognition needed to access foreign markets.
From Breakthroughs to Brilliance: NAST PHL Holds Awarding Ceremony for 2025 Awardees
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MANILA, Philippines – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the highest recognition body for science and technology, successfully conducted the awarding ceremony for the different award categories of the 2025 NAST PHL awards on July 10, 2025. The ceremony was part of the most anticipated 47th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held at The Manila Hotel on July 9-10.
The Awarding Ceremony recognized new members of the Academy, the 2025 Outstanding Young Scientists, and researchers who have demonstrated significant scientific contributions to science and technology in the country. The detailed list of the 2025 NAST PHL awardees is as follows:
National Scientist Carmencita Padilla Named Co-Chair of InterAcademy Partnership Governing Board
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TAGUIG CITY — The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) proudly announces that National Scientist Carmencita D. Padilla has been officially named Co-Chair for Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Board, the highest decision-making body of IAP.
National Scientist Padilla was nominated by NAST PHL and elected by IAP member academies worldwide. The three-year term of the new IAP Board will begin on 11 December 2025 during the IAP Triennial General Assembly and Conference in Cairo, Egypt.