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Contents

Message from the President 4Message from the Secretary 5Message from the Undersecretary for Scientific & Technological Services 6General Program of Activities 8Pre-Events 1037th Annual Scientific Meeting 12

STARBOOKS Convention 18

DOST Regional S&T CelebrationsNational Capital Region 19Cordillera Administrative Region 21Region I 22Region I I 23Region I I I 24Region IV-A 25Region IV-B 26Region V 29Region VI 30Region VI I 31Region VI I I 33Region IX 37Region X 38Region XI 42Region XI I 42CARAGA Region 43

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MALACAAN PALACEManila

M A N I L A24 July 2015

MESSAGE

My warmest greetings to the Philippine Science Community and the Department of Science and Technology as you observe National Science and Technology Week.

As the Philippine continues to transform its systems and infrastructure to adapt to new global situations, the role of science and technology becomes ever more crucial in ensuring our success. The multifaceted branches of your field have enabled humankind to solve crucial issues, from sustainability to healthcare, industry, and the endless other applications through which knowledge empowers us. It is therefore integral for us to cultivate a more inquisitive society whose ingenuity and thirst for enlightenment accelerate our journey towards inclusive growth. May this event galvanize your community to craft programs and initiatives that will help us achieve lasting, equitable progress.

Your government remains steadfast in our mission to elevate the country and give all our citizens the opportunity to lead meaningful lives. May your solidarity allow us to fuel the passion for greatness in the Filipino people and inspire them to strive harder to achieve their dreams.

I wish you an insightful event.

BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

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Office of the Secretary

Message

MARIO G. MONTEJO

It is my honor and privilege to welcome the Filipino public to the celebration of the 2015 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW).

This year we have chosen the theme Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness to bring home the point that we have what it takes to compete not only in Asia but throughout the rest of the world. Our scientists have carved major inroads in the field of S&T over the last two years, meriting recognition from the international science community. This is significant because under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III, the Department of Science and Technology has been able to reap the rewards of its strategic focus on enhancing S&T capability, including the countrys intellectual resources.

From Day 1, we have dedicated ourselves in mastering and harnessing the transformational tools of today to create new opportunities for growth, so the Department would be able to achieve the goals set forth in its eight major outcomes in agriculture, enterprises, industries, IT-business process management, connectivity, health, education, and disaster preparedness. We take pride in our contribution in pushing the innovation agenda in key result areas of the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan.

I hope you can join the DOST family in observing this dynamic synergy by participating in the events and activities we have organized for the NSTW this year.

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Office of the Undersecretary

Welcome to the celebration of the 2015 National Science and Technology Week.

This years activities are in keeping with the theme, The Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness. We at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) believe that as one Nation, the Filipino people must be informed of the S&T sectors contributions to the countrys competitiveness and productivity.

The DOST is committed to partnering with its stakeholders in setting policies and generating solutions to condition our key sectors in responding to long-term impacts of both globalization and regionalization, in light of the emergence of an ASEAN integrated market on December 31, 2015. Moreover, the challenges the times demand the broader adoption of S&T applications in practically every aspect of our lives, for we are living in a world that marches to the beat of scientific discovery and technological innovation. The challenge therefore lies upon us to take a more forward-looking, enterprising approach so that we can contribute in capturing new market opportunities beyond our shores.

I invite the public to come join us at the SMX Convention Center in the activities planned for this central event of the Philippine science community. Once again, welcome to the 2015 National Science and Technology Week.

ROWENA CRISTINA L. GUEVARAUndersecretary, DOST and Co-Chair

NSTW 2015 Steering Committee

Message

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Congratulations to STARBOOKS for bagging the 2015 American Library Association (ALA) Presidential

Citation for Innovative International Library Projects on June 29, 2015 at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco, California, USA.

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2015 NSTW ACTIVITIES/SCHEDULESGeneral Program of Activities

24 JULY (FRIDAY)

Time Program Lead Agency Venue

9:00 - 10:00 AM Opening Ceremonies Main Stage

1:00 - 2:30 PM Launch of Free Wifi Internet Access in Public Places

ICTO Main Stage

1:00 - 5:00 PM Dengue Control and Prevention PCHRD Forum Hall 1

1:00 - 5:00 PM Philippine NANOvation Forum PCIEERD/ ITDI

Forum Hall 2

2:30 - 5:00 PM Government Network: Faster Delivery of Services to Citizens

ICTO Main Stage

6:00 - 9:00 PM Stakeholders Night Main Stage

25 JULY (SATURDAY)

9:00 - 12:00 NN TELAng Dekalidad, Pinoy ang Tatak PTRI Forum Hall 1

9:00 - 12:00 NN SETUP Forum DOST VII Main Stage

9:00 - 12:00 NN Stakeholders Convention for STARBOOKS

STII Forum Hall 2

1:00 - 4:00 PM Forum on Food Innovation Center

DOST XI Main Stage

1:00 - 5:00 PM Technology Forum: Osteoarthritis & Food Technology

PCHRD Forum Hall 1

1:00 - 6:00 PM Science Journalism Writeshop STII Forum Hall 2

26 JULY (SUNDAY)

7:00 - 12:00 NN Hataw Agham 2 (Health & Wellness)

PCHRD Main Stage

9:30 - 11:00 AM Living with Faults: Be Aware, Be Prepared

PHIVOLCS Forum Hall 1

1:00 - 4:00 PM Coconut Scale Insect Management Strategies

PCAARRD Main Stage

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1:00 - 5:00 PM Digital Literacy with Digibayanihan ICTO Forum Hall 2

27 JULY (MONDAY)

9:00 - 5:00 PM Pisay, maka-SCIENCE ditoRobotic and Science Interactive Exhibits

PSHS Main Stage

9:00 - 5:00 PM International Forum: Disaster Resilience Through Science and Technology (JSPS)

PCHRD Forum Hall 2

9:00 - 12:00 NN Forum on Packaging Innovation DOST I Forum Hall 1

1:00 - 4:00 PM Forum on Community Empowerment thru Science & Technology

DOST V Forum Hall 1

Clash of Class Manila Ocean Park, Roxas Blvd, Manila

28 JULY (TUESDAY)

9:00 - 12:00 NN E-Health Summit PCHRD Main Stage

That Thing Called Kawayan FPRDI Forum Hall 2

1:00 - 5:00 PM Rural Impact Sourcing: Promoting High Value Online Jobs in the Countryside

ICTO Main Stage

12:30 - 4:00 PM Be Road Smart: The Philippines Intelligent Transport System & New PUV Standards

PCIEERD Forum Hall 1

9:30 - 5:00 PM BioCamp 2015: Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp

PCHRD 2nd Flr. Meeting Room, SMX Convention Center

Tech Meets Business AIM, Makati City

2:00 - 5:00 PM In Touch with Excellence SEI Meeting Rm. 2, Secretariat Bldg., PICC Manila

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Pre-Events

Date/Time Event Place/Venue

18-22 May Summer Science Camp @ PSHS Main Campus

Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City

22 May Telaserye PTRI

26-28 May Teachers Training Program for Teachers (DepEd)

Teachers Conference Center, Batangas City

31 May - 04 June

2nd Philippine International Science Fair

Pacific Leadership Academy, Antipolo City

June (TBA) National Competitive Examination (NCE) School Caravan

TBA

June-July Be S&T-fied Roadshows

17-19 June SIAL (Salon International de lAgroalimentaire) ASEAN Manila 2015

World Trade Center Metro Manila

18 June M&E Week Conference : MIRDC Anniversary

Silver Auditorium MIRDC

25 June Road Show: Media Tour/Public Demo on Road Train

Clark Zone Pampanga

30 June Health Cluster Press Conference 10 am- pm/ Cocoon Boutique Hotel

30 June PCIEERD Anniversary Marriott Hotel

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