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Published: 28 July 2009

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In her first state-of-the-nation address in 2001, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo held that “Technology is the foundation of future economic development.”

The Arroyo government’s support to science and technology had since expanded in terms of funding and institutional enhancements covering high impact projects, adoption of enabling laws, directives, and policies.

Education reform that would strengthen science and math in basic education was implemented. Policies were reviewed to plug assorted coordination gaps among public and private institutions, and move public and private S&T budget spending closer to the UNESCO-prescribed one percent of the nation’s GDP.

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Science and engineering education is high on the list of the government’s agenda.  In 2007, President Arroyo authorized the Department of Budget and Management to release P200 million to expand graduate and post-graduate scholarships in science and engineering. This is in addition to the P500 million supplemental budget allocated in 2006 to build a national science complex at the University of the Philippines in Diliman.

Read more: Investments in S&T creating safer, cleaner, smarter nation

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Published: 06 July 2009

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The Department of Science and Technology will lead the celebration of the 2009 National Science and Technology Week that starts July 20. Various activities that showcase recent developments and achievements in domestic science and technology along with technology fairs and scientific fora are lined up for this year’s celebration.

The annual event also aims to raise public understanding of science and technology as well as DOST’s role and contributions to national development.

This year’s NSTW keeps in step with current global challenges through the theme “Responding to Global Challenges through Science and Technology.” 

Various symposia related to climate change and business fora will be held to try to provide a venue for discussions on prevailing world climate change scenarios, and encourage Filipino technopreneurship.

Read more: DOST to lead 2009 National Science and Technology Week

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Published: 17 July 2009

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Dr. Baldomero Olivera, Harvard University’s “Scientist of the Year” in 2007, will keynote the National Science and Technology Week opening program on July 20 at the Manila Hotel.

The award-winning Filipino scientist is renowned for major research breakthroughs on cone snails--carnivorous, predatory marine snails common in the Philippines--which have significant applications in neuropharmacology, particularly in the development of painkillers.

Read more: Harvard’s “Scientist of the Year” to keynote 2009 NSTW

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Published: 26 June 2009

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 Science and culture.DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro (middle) and DOST Asst. Secretary Carol M. Yorobe (right) enjoy a cheerful welcome from Marinduque Gov. Jose Antonio N. Carrion with a putungan during a visit to DOST assisted projects in the province May 20-22. Putungan is a Marinduqueño tradition in which locals lay crowns, present bouquets, and serenade visitors. Gov. Carrion aims to reduce poverty threshold in his province by 10% this year from a high of 45.2% in 2004, through economic programs including technology-based ventures. DOST’s flagship Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program currently provides various technology related assistance to several small and medium enterprises in Marinduque. [Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service]