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 project is being implemented by the PHL-Microsat Program of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman in cooperation with the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) of the DOST and the Kyushu Institute of Technology.
The "Aghambayan: A DOST-UP Science Technology and Innovation Festival" is a celebration of the scientific projects and accomplishments of the scientific community to be held on June 20 at the PICC.
DOST secretary Fortunato Dela Pena wants to increase the number of intellectual property (IP) registration in the country, saying there is "low IP registration" in the field of research and development (R&D).
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.
The House committee on science and technology has approved a substitute bill which seeks to strengthen Republic Act 8439, otherwise known as the ?Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and Other Science and Technology Personnel in the Government.?
By increasing the number of incubators, there will be more entrepreneurs, more startups, more jobs, more businesses and, in the long run, have an impact on national economic development.
