NAST PHL Leads Dialogue on Advancing AI-Driven Healthcare in the Philippines
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Charting a path toward an AI-enabled healthcare system, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare on 1 June 2026 in the City of Manila. The activity forms part of the initiatives of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Applications of Advanced Technology in the Delivery of Health Care Services under the Special Concerns Program (SCP).
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.