Salinlahi Exhibit

Schedule of Visits: (Click here for the reservations for 2003)
Entrance is STILL FREE and by appointment. The Philippine Science Heritage Center is open M-F, 9am-4pm. For reservation, please inquire at: The NAST Secretariat . 2F Philippine Science Center Bldg., DOST Complex, Bicutan, Taguig, MM Tel nos.: (02)838-7766, (02)837-2071 loc 2171 Fax no.: (02) 837-3170 email address: nast@mozcom.com or nast@dost.gov.ph (Look for Mr. Ferdie Gutlay)

National Scientist Benito S. Vergara, PSHC project leader, oversees the Center’s operation.

Our new exhibits....

Exhibits at the ground floor of the Heritage Center were revised/updated. Exhibits on tilapia, waling-waling yoyo and corn hero were refurbished.

Portrait of NAST Presidents

11 Kites from the Ace Promotion and Marketing Corporation; entries during the 2002 Bear Brand Summer Kite Festival

Sambong and Lagundi exhibits

Video for PSHC

Exhibit on Tuberculosis (an exhibit on Center for Tuberculosis on Children Philippines (CTCP) in cooperation with National Scientist Fe del Mundo and Dr. Irene Santos was installed at the second floor of the Heritage Center.)

Wood structure containing Bonifacio's patriotic poem "Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa" and its alibata translation

Featured National Scientists

Other exhibits and publications already available at the PSHC are as follows:

A. The Gallery of Science Awardees
The addition of the Gallery of Awardees to the existing exhibits at the Heritage Center marks another significant effort, not only of the Academy but also of the whole Scientific Community to further promote the richness of Philippine scientific and technological culture. Six themes comprise the gallery: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Environment, Health, Information Technology and Material Science and Technology.

B. Packaging Showroom
The Packaging Showroom is another step to further promote packaging in the country. It features the various packaging systems of both local products and emerging packaging systems in the global market.

C. Kidz Nook: Where Kids Learn, While Having Fun!
The Kidz Nook (especially designed for children ages 3-7) comprise 3 colorful, sturdy and interactive computer, called Young Explorer, with printers that IBM Philippines and EPSON Philippines donated, respectively.

Young Explorer provides interactive and fun learning experience to young children and the teachers alike. Edmark, IBM and Little Tikes have jointly come up with the Young Explorer, an all-in-one computing solution that stimulates the young minds of children ages 3-7 and helps them prepare for the future. It covers a wide range of subjects such as mathematics, reading, science, language arts and creativity, and social studies.

D. Ornamental Plants of the Philippines: Aglaonemas
In an effort to document and publicize the Philippine contributions in the development of Aglaonemas as a leading plant foliage, Acd. Benito Vergara, PSHC Project Leader, came up with the booklet Ornamental Plants of the Philippines: Aglaonemas. Aglaonemas are famous for their exotic foliage and have become standard houseplants. In fact, most of these plants that are cultivated around the world came from the Philippine forests.

E. PSHC Promotional Materials and a lot more...