DOST Officials Sharpen Foresight Skills for Policymaking
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MUNTINLUPA CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) are moving to “future-proof” the country’s scientific landscape by embedding long-term foresight into national policy-making.
During the In-House Workshop on Policy Research, Analysis, and Formulation for PAGTANAW 2050 held on 20 February 2026 at Acacia Hotel Manila in Muntinlupa City, Department Legislative Liaison Office (DLLO) Director Lita S. Suerte Felipe, Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Executive Director Dr. Ronnalee N. Orteza, DOST-MIMAROPA Regional Director Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda, Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) OIC Director Atty. Israel Jacob R. Zaragoza, and various DOST attached agencies’ planning officers and decision-makers gathered to bridge the gap between visionary goals and actionable government programs. Facilitated by Dr. Jaine C. Reyes of the UP Los Baños College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf), the workshop focused on turning the PAGTANAW 2050 foresight agenda into actionable policies and programs that can be felt across the department.
House Panel Adopts PAGTANAW 2050 as the Philippines' Core Plan for Science-Based National Development
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QUEZON CITY — The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology officially adopted House Resolution (HR) 497 during its 4th regular meeting on March 17, 2026. This landmark resolution formally recognizes "PAGTANAW 2050: The Philippine Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Foresight and Strategic Plan" as the country’s core plan for science-based development.
Introduced by Representative Raymond Adrian Salceda, the resolution was adopted following the presentation by Academician Fortunato T. de la Peña, former Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, who initiated the foresight exercise. In his presentation, Academician de la Peña emphasized the critical role of PAGTANAW 2050 in guiding the nation toward becoming a Prosperous, Archipelagic, Maritime Nation.
Going Beyond Equations: Scienteach Dagupan Highlights how Science can take Students to Places
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(NAST PHL), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Ilocos Region, successfully kicked off the 2026 series of ScienTeach: Symposium for the Youth on February 17, 2026, as part of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) Celebration in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.
ScienTeach: Symposium for the Youth is a series of episodes that showcases various topics featuring National Scientists, NAST PHL Members, and NAST PHL awardees who are accomplished in their fields of expertise. This activity is intended for junior and senior high school students and aims to promote science and technology, bring our scientists closer to the youth, and inspire and encourage students to pursue careers in science.