NAST plenary session focuses on environmental sustainability

The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines put environmental sustainability at the core of one of the plenary sessions of the two-day Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-15 July 2010 at the Manila Hotel.

32nd ASM: Plenary Session on MDGs 1 & 2

The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines held its 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on July 14-15, 2010 at the Manila Hotel. The event hosted six plenary sessions that discussed in detail the  progress made  by the Philippines in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015 as set by the United Nations in 2000.

Population and poverty and Meeting the MDGs

PERLA D. SANTOS OCAMPO IS PROCLAIMED NATIONAL SCIENTIST

              The latest to join the august roster of National Scientists of the country is Dr. Perla D. Santos Ocampo through Proclamation No. 2099 issued by Malacañang on June 23, 2010. This is the highest honor the Philippine Government can bestow on a Filipino scientist for his/her outstanding contributions to science and technology. Dr. Santos Ocampo is recognized for her excellent contributions as scientist in the field of pediatrics, as medical educator-leader and mentor, institution builder and advocate for the better health of the Filipino people, particularly, the children.