As the government's highest recognition body on science and technology, the Academy continues its primary mandate of giving awards to Filipino scientists and scientific and technological endeavors aimed at advancing the state of Philippine science and technology. Moreover, through the NAST, the government is extending its all-out support to Filipino scientists and recognition of their significant contributions to science by providing them with meaningful incentives for the furtherance of their works and to encourage the younger generation to pursue careers in advanced scientific studies and researches