The United Kingdom (UK) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue the science and tech partnership with the Philippines following the 1st Philippines-United Kingdom Joint...
Of the 60 bills and resolutions referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology in the 18th Congress, only three congratulatory resolutions were adopted. All the 53 bills remain pending at committee level, according to Bagong Henerasyon representative Bernadette Herrera.
A new study said there is a need for both government and private sector to support the promotion of most S&T disciplines given that new jobs are emerging from new technologies and industries.
NEDA chief Ernesto Pernia said the Philippines can benefit from the adoption of digital technology such as analytics, which can help organizations identify problems, come up with solutions, and even create new goods and services.
During the ceremony, Biyo also announced availability of new scholarship slots as mandated by Republic Act 10612 or also known as the ?Expanded Scholarship Act of 2013.?
Silicon Valley-based technology icon Diosdado “Dado” Banatao said science and technology will allow the Philippines to raise its competitiveness and provide an avenue for scientists and engineers to translate and test their theoretical knowledge into actual working model.
