The DOST now allows a 100-percent remote engagement of Balik Scientists under Short-Term category to ensure the health and safety of both the Balik Scientists and host institutions.
Heeding the call to help the country fight Covid-19, Filipino scientists formerly based abroad have joined other frontliners in the fight against Covid-19 and are now working in different hospitals in the country.
With the newly crafted Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 11035 or the Balik Scientist Act, which facilitates faster approval and removes some government restrictions on taxes and work engagements of Balik Scientists, the DOST is hopeful that many will answer the call.
The newly signed law that institutionalizes the "Balik Scientist" program will encourage Filipino technology experts to return to the Philippines to aid in the country's development, Sen. Grace Poe said.
The Balik Scientist Act will provide overseas Filipino scientists with financial benefits and incentives to encourage them to return to the Philippines and help boost the country's research and development.
A mix of Grade 11 and college students recently made a milestone in Philippine history by touching base with the International Space Station and even interviewing an astronaut on board.
The measure aims to provide overseas Filipino scientists with financial benefits and incentives to encourage them to return to the Philippines and help boost the country's research and development.
