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.
DOST Visayas Provincial Leaders Strengthen Capacities in Futures Thinking for Indicator Development Through Sandiwa
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BACOLOD CITY – In a move to localize the country's long-term scientific vision, leaders from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) across Visayas trained on foresight and futures thinking concepts and tools, which will be incorporated in their traditional planning manuals.
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the DOST Negros Oriental Provincial Science & Technology Office, hosted an event facilitated by the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) – Governance Futures Laboratory (GFL), a laboratory under the UP NCPAG Governance Reform, Innovation and Transformation Laboratories on February 4-5, 2026, to design a foresight workshop which will provoke new perspectives on the region's path towards the year 2050.