Luzon Kicks Off 2026 Regional Scientific Meetings with Strong Push for Science-Driven SDG Solutions
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The 2026 Luzon Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) successfully convened on 7–8 April 2026 in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, with hybrid participation via Zoom and Facebook Live. Anchored on the theme “UN SDGs: Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development,” the two-day event brought together scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance evidence-based solutions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event was organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Offices Luzon Cluster led by DOST - National Capital Region.
NAST PHL Celebrates 2026 National Women’s Month
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Women’s leadership is an integral part of development and progress. In the Philippines, this tradition dates back to the pre-colonial era, through the Babaylan, a pre-colonial change-maker, leader, and primary symbol of gender balance.
The sub-theme of the 2026 Women’s Month Celebration stems from this history and tradition: “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!” This reaffirms the role of Filipino women in leadership whose authority was grounded in wisdom, empathy, mediation, and moral guidance rather than force or hierarchy.
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), joined the celebration by holding its own activities and supporting various activities led by its mother agency, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). On 03 March 2026, the DOST led the kick-off celebration at the DOST Compound, featuring a parade and a pageant showcasing Babaylans. Courageously accepting the challenge of representing the agency, Ms. Ma. Betina Andrea P. Perez from the Science Heritage Unit graciously represented the NAST PHL Secretariat in the field, along with eight other representatives from DOST agencies: DOST Central Office, PCIEERD, PCHRD, MIRDC, DOST-NCR, DOST-STII, ITDI, and PSHS System.
NAST PHL Scientists Identify Key Risk Factors and Preventive Measures to Combat Heart Disease
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TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), successfully conducted the second episode of this year’s #PilipiNAST Kapehan, with the theme “Loving Your Heart Beyond the Flowers and Chocolates,” via Zoom and Facebook Live on February 27, 2026.
To celebrate the Philippine Heart Month in February, two (2) renowned scientists and healthcare practitioners known for their significant contributions to cardiogenomics and internal medicine provided their expertise and knowledge on heart health. These include Academician Rody G. Sy, a NAST member and leading scientist who initiated the Nationwide Survey on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Philippines, and Dr. Patricio P. Palmes, 2001 NAST PHL Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) awardee, and Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at the West Visayas State University Medical Center. Dr. Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco, 2023 OYS awardee, moderated the event.