NAST PHL Urges Stronger Action Against Harmful Algal Blooms Threatening Philippine Waters
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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) has released a Science Advisory on Hazards and Risks from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), commonly known as “red tides”, calling for urgent action to strengthen the country’s monitoring and management systems.
Since the first major incident in 1983, when Pyrodinium bahamense caused more than a thousand cases of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in Samar and Sorsogon, HABs have expanded to at least 44 bays and coastal areas nationwide. These toxic blooms not only threaten public health, causing shellfish poisoning and fish kills, but also disrupt aquaculture, fisheries, and tourism, with past outbreaks causing millions of dollars in losses.
NAST PHL convenes 47th Annual Scientific Meeting, spotlights bioscience as catalyst for inclusive growth
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MANILA, Philippines – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the highest recognition and advisory body on science and technology in the country, successfully held its 47th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) with the theme “Bioscience Innovations: Transforming Enterprise Ecosystems for Wealth Creation” on 9-10 July 2025 at The Manila Hotel.
In his welcome message, NAST PHL President Academician Jaime C. Montoya emphasized the urgent need to harness bioscience innovations to address national challenges and uplift communities, particularly through science-informed policies and inclusive enterprise models. He also called on all sectors to work collaboratively in transforming research breakthroughs into real-world impact.
NAST PHL gears up for the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting following successful Regional Scientific Meetings
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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the country’s highest recognition and advisory body on science and technology, is set to hold its 47th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on 9-10 July 2025 at The Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila. This year’s ASM builds on the momentum of the recently concluded 2025 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSMs) held across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, which fostered inclusive regional engagement and gathered science-based recommendations from diverse sectors and communities.
With the theme “Bioscience Innovations: Transforming Enterprise Ecosystems for Wealth Creation,” the 47th ASM aims to explore how bioscience innovations can serve as catalysts for sustainable development, resilient communities, and inclusive economic growth. The theme is aligned with the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) four strategic pillars: human well-being, wealth creation, wealth protection, and sustainability.