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CALOOCAN –The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office NCR, will conduct the Symposium for the Youth in Caloocan City on December 3, 2022, 8:00 AM at the University of Caloocan City-North Congressional Campus. This event is open to all junior and senior high school students from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela (CaMANaVa) area.

Three (3) distinguished scientists are invited to the event as resource speakers to share their knowledge and experiences in their respective fields of expertise. They are National Scientist Raul V. Fabella, the interim vice president of NAST PHL and an expert in the field of economics, National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz, a member of NAST PHL and an expert in the field of biochemistry, and Academician Mudjekeewis D. Santos, a member of NAST PHL and an expert in the fields of fisheries science and applied marine biosciences. The symposium will be moderated by Dr. Jomar F. Rabajante, 2021 NAST Outstanding Young Scientist awardee.

The Symposium for the Youth started in 2016 in partnership with the DOST Regional Offices. It highlights varying topics featuring National Scientists, NAST Members, and its awardees who are accomplished in their respective fields. Its objectives are to promote science and technology, bring our scientists closer to the youth, and inspire and encourage the students to pursue a career in science and technology. In 2020, ScienTeach was launched as a virtual Symposium for the Youth, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s symposium will be the first in-person or non-virtual conduct of the event under the new normal.

The event will also be participated by Academician Eufemio T. Rasco Jr., NAST PHL Interim President, Dr. Wilfredo E. Cabral, DepEd-NCR Regional Director, and Engineer Romelen T. Tresvalles, DOST-NCR Officer-in-Charge.

December 3, 2022 (Saturday) | 8:00 AM | University of Caloocan City-North Congressional Campus

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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) will launch the publication entitled “PAGHAHANDA PILIPINAS: Strategic Initiatives on Pandemic Preparedness and Response” as part of the opening day of the 2022 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on 23 November 2022 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

Recognizing its significant mandate as an adviser to the President and the Cabinet on matters related to science and technology, NAST PHL has chosen to focus on providing scientific and evidence-based advice on the COVID-19 pandemic response, as well as recommendations in preparation for future health emergencies. With this, the 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2021 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSMs) of NAST PHL were virtually organized with the theme “COVID-19 Pandemic: Learning from the Past, Coping with the Present, Moving to the Next”.

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EASTERN SAMAR – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office VIII and the PSTC Eastern Samar, will conduct this year’s sixth episode of ScienTeach: A Virtual Symposium for the Youth in Eastern Samar on 4 November 2022, at 9:00 AM via Zoom with a simultaneous live broadcast on the NAST PHL official Facebook page.

Three (3) NAST PHL members and eminent scientists are invited to talk to share their knowledge and experiences in their fields of expertise. They are Academician Fabian M. Dayrit, Professor Emeritus at the Department of Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University, Academician Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, a retired Professor at the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, and Academician Alvin B. Culaba, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and University Fellow at the De La Salle University Manila. The symposium will be moderated by Dr. Paul Gideon D. Lasco, 2022 Outstanding Young Scientist, Senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines Diliman, and a research fellow at Ateneo de Manila University.

The event will also be participated by DOST VIII Regional Director Engr. Ernesto M. Granada and DepEd VIII Regional Director Dr. Evelyn F. Fetalvero.

The ScienTeach or virtual Symposium for the Youth is a collection of episodes that highlights varying topics featuring National Scientists, NAST Members, and its awardees who are accomplished in their respective fields. Its objectives are to promote science and technology, bring our scientists closer to the youth, and inspire and encourage students to pursue a career in science.

This webinar is open to all junior and senior high school students in Eastern Samar. Interested participants may register through this link: https://bit.ly/REGISTRATION-ScienTeachEasternSamar