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The Philippine Science
Heritage Center (PSHC) or SALINLAHI (meaning "heirloom of a
generation") was conceptualized and established to serve as a resource
center of significant contributions of Filipinos in the world of science. It
is also a commitment of the Science Community to bring science and technology
closer to the public, and eventually, to promote a strong science and technology
culture in the country. It was inaugurated last 14th December 1998 as the
contribution of the National Academy of
Science and Technology to the Philippine Centennial Celebrations. As a
prime science center of the Government, Salinlahi documents and displays the
works, ideas, and other scientific achievements of Filipino scientists who
have helped improve the quality of human lives and significantly contributed
to the worldwide advancement of science and technology. Through educational
and informative materials such as books, booklets, leaflets, brochures,
videos, and the like, Salinlahi helps enhance science awareness in the public
and contributes to enhancing science education in the country.
"The Philippine Science Heritage
Center (Salinlahi) is a convergence of our culture's most creative, inventive
and important contributions to science. Salinlahi is a legacy for Filipinos
to come." Moreso,
through special seminars, lectures, fora, and similar activities with
scientists as speakers, Salinlahi envisages that the public will have a
better understanding and appreciation of various scientific contributions the
Philippines has made to the world of science. Students are also encouraged
and motivated to pursue a career in science in the hope that they too will be
able to make significant and perhaps more important contributions to S&T
and the humanity. NAST’s
Salinlahi launches new exhibits A
new milestone has been carved for Salinlahi, the Philippine Science Heritage
Center, of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines.
Its mission has been reaffirmed. Salinlahi,
as PSHC is fondly called, renewed its mission of promoting science culture to
the Filipinos through the Launching of New Exhibits on 17 June 2010.
Representative Angelo B Palmones of the Alyansa ng Agham at Teknolohiya para
sa Mamamayan (AGHAM) Partylist graced the event providing insights and
inspiration for the scientific community to support endeavors like science
museums. Guests included members of the National Academy of Science and
Technology Philippines, DOST officials and staff, students, teachers, tour
agencies and operators. New
exhibits form an integral part of the Salinlahi, along with renovated older
exhibits. Thirty-two (32) backlit panels on the National Scientists compose
the Order of the National Scientist section. A centerpiece exhibit focuses on
two distinguished National Scientists: Geminiano de Ocampo and Julian Banzon.
On the other hand, unique Philippine flora, fauna and microorganisms like the
Philippine eagle, jade vine and tarsier, are featured in the exhibit on biodiversity,
coinciding with the United Nation’s declaration of 2010 as the International
Year of Biodiversity. Globally-acclaimed
coconet and tilapia sex reversal technology are highlighted in the exhibit on
Agriculture and Environment. Filipino achievements in medicine and other
health-related fields like the Meconium kit are featured in the Health and
Wellness section. Quink, Filipino ancient writing called alibata and yoyo are
some of the interesting exhibits in the Society and Industry section.
Awardees of various DOST councils and Outstanding Young Scientist honorees
comprise the Gallery of
Awardees. The Bioteknolohiya! Exhibit presents the principles and products of
biotechnology with an imposing 20-ft model of the double helical structure of
the DNA as its masterpiece. PSHC
started as a program in 1998 as the contribution of the scientific community
to the centennial celebration of Philippine Independence. It was formally
launched into a full-blown science museum in 2001 with the enactment of RA
9107. This was a product of the creative mind of National Scientist Benito
Vergara, who also championed the creation of IRRI Rice World at the
International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna. At present,
exhibitions and programs of the Center are approved by NAST – PSHC Working
Committee composed of NS Vergara, National Scientist Dolores Ramirez,
Academician Evelyn Mae Mendoza, Academician Gavino Trono, Academician Alvin
Culaba, Academician Arsenio Balisacan and headed by Academician Jaime
Montoya. xxxxx Salinlahi
(located at the DOST Complex) is
open to the public on Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. For
appointments, the NAST secretariat can be contacted at 8372071 local 2176.
Its website address is http://www.nast.ph/pshc/home.htm. {Dexter
Bautista}
Copyright © 2002 National Academy of Science and Technology. All rights reserved.
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