#DOST-NRCP

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Maraming Salamat po, Department of Science and Technology-Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) 🙏. https://www.facebook.com/share/SA7W45BvikPD7JvP/?mibextid=WaXdOe

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R&D strong solution provider in fight vs. Covid-19

#PHnews: R&D strong solution provider in fight vs. Covid-19

MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara on Wednesday said research and development (R&D) has been a strong solution provider in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

"We needed research to understand the virus, and later on to develop diagnostic kits, treatments, and vaccines. Our researchers and scientists developed technologies that track the virus in a more accurate and faster manner," she said during the virtual annual scientific conference of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).

Covid-19, she said, disrupted the systemic ways of societal institutions.

She said the Philippine government has redirected science and research as a response to the people's needs during the pandemic, citing three of the DOST-supported projects that were repurposed to be of use for Covid-19.

One project is the locally-developed reverse transmission-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection kit, GenAmplify. This offers a real-time detection of Covid-19 using a one-step multiplex PCR platform, she said.

Guevara added that GenAmplify has an advantage against foreign counterparts, as it was packaged completely with an RNA extraction device and viral transport medium.

Another one is the Feasibility Analysis of Syndromic Surveillance using Spatio-Temporal Epidemiological Modeler (FASSSTER) study for early detection of diseases. FASSSTER app was developed for visualizing the spread of diseases, using data from the Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (PIDSR) system, Electronic Medical Records, and SMS-based reports of primary care facilities.

This app might be able to predict how long this Covid-19 problem will last.

Third example, she added, was the RxBox, a biomedical device that measure temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, uterine contractions, and electrocardiogram readings of Covid-19 patients.

The device protects both the patients and health workers since it minimizes contacts between them.

These three projects were used for different purposes prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Guevara reiterated.

"We also need to take part, channel our resources, and join the efforts of the government, the academe, industry and civil society in the fight against Covid-19,” she said. “We should not only think about short-term solutions to address the pandemic. We need to accelerate competitiveness; invest on economic activities of MSMEs (micro, small medium enterprises), strengthen our healthcare system, and most importantly, invest in R&D."

The conference carried the theme, “Pagbangon at Pananaig: National Recovery and Rebuilding”, in support to the global initiative as countries take steps to respond and rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "R&D strong solution provider in fight vs. Covid-19." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1133228 (accessed March 11, 2021 at 04:15AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "R&D strong solution provider in fight vs. Covid-19." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1133228 (archived).

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House partners with DOST to synergize research and policy-making

House partners with DOST to synergize research and policy-making

In collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology – National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP), the House of Representatives held on Thursday, February 7, a forum to bridge scientific research and policy development.

The “NRCP – Legislative Scientific Forum for Policy Development” proposes to create synergistic and collaborative work between the NRCP and the House,…

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e yung seatmate kayo ni Doc Mang Tani sa NRCP General Membership Assembly 😂❤ atm: Doc Fr. Alejo delivering the keynote on Phil. Devt.; Foregrounding Ethical and Moral Values... and yes NRCP must be a Council of Conscience and cannot be apolitical especially these days... #amazingadventuresofbeaujethro #nrcp #dost #nationalresearchcouncil #philippines #picc #moralvalues #science (at Philippine International Convention Center)

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'We could find sources for new drugs'

'We could find sources for new drugs'

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In Photo: Scientists and researchers, including DOST -NRCP personnel representing the stars on the Philippine flag, participated in the human flag formation during the singing of the national anthem “Lupang Hinirang” onboard the BRP Davao del Sur deck. With them are members of the Philippine Navy, Department of National Defense and National Security Office, other government agencies and…

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11 researchers recognized for work for PHL development By Geraldine Bulaon-Ducusin & Joselito A. Carteciano Eleven Filipino researchers received recognition for their contributions to the country’s development at the recent Annual Scientific Conference and 84th General Membership Assembly of the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP).

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DOST to boost PH antibiotic development with new study

DOST to boost PH antibiotic development with new study

REDUCING the importation of most antibiotics used in the Philippines and increasing domestic production are key objectives of a study supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) being carried out at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, the DOST said last week. The study on indigenous Actinomycetes by a team of researchers led by Irene Alcantara-Papa of the National…

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Maraming Salamat, DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), for electing me as a Member-at-Large on the Governing Board. Maraming Salamat, UPLB CPAf Professor and 2023 DOST-NRCP Achievement Awardee for Social Sciences Ma. Ana T Quimbo for taking this shot.

Ninety-one years ago, the Ninth Philippine Legislature Act No. 4120 (December 8, 1933) laid the foundation for the "National Research Council of the Philippine Islands" to advance research in various fields. This initiative was further strengthened by Republic Act No. 2067 (June 13, 1958), also known as the Science Act of 1958, which established the National Science Development Board (NSDB) and designated the NRCP as the official scientific adviser to the Government of the Philippines.

The evolution of the NRCP continued with the reorganization under Executive Order No. 784 (March 17, 1982), which transformed the National Science Development Board into the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) and solidified the NRCP's role in advising on scientific policies and programs. Subsequent changes under Executive Order No. 128 (January 30, 1987) and Republic Act No. 6974 (December 8, 1990) led to the renaming of the agency to the Philippine National Science Society (PNSS) and eventually back to the National Research Council of the Philippines.

With a membership exceeding 6000 individuals, the DOST-NRCP is dedicated to promoting and supporting fundamental research, advising on national issues, cultivating a culture of research across society, and building partnerships with local and international research organizations for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The DOST- NRCP Divisions are: I Governmental, Educational, and International Policies; II Mathematical Sciences; III Medical Sciences; IV Pharmaceutical Sciences; V Biological Sciences; VI Agriculture and Forestry; VII Engineering and Industrial Research; VIII Social Sciences, IX Physics; X Chemical Sciences; XI Humanities; XII Earth and Space Sciences; and XIII Veterinary Medicine. These divisions reflect the agency's commitment to advancing research and innovation across various disciplines. Each division plays a crucial role in contributing to the country's overall research landscape and driving progress in knowledge and discovery.

(L) Rochelle Garcia Lucas (Division I Chair), Jose Maria Angeles (Division III Chair), Ross Vasquez (Division IV Chair), Dixon Gevaña (Division VI Chair), Ramon Christian Eusebio (Division VII Chair), Maria Ela L. Atienza (Division VIII Chair), Gisela Padilla Concepcion (Division X Chair) , Jose Wendell Capili (Member-at-Large) and (L) Rochelle Garcia Lucas (Division I Chair), Jose Maria Angeles (Division III Chair), Ross Vasquez (Division IV Chair), Dixon Gevaña (Division VI Chair), Ramon Christian Eusebio (Division VII Chair), Maria Ela L. Atienza (Division VIII Chair), Gisela Padilla Concepcion (Division X Chair), Jose Wendell Capili (Member-at-Large) and DOST Undersecretary Maridon Sahagun (Inducting Officer) 🙏

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Maraming Salamat po, UP, DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) 🙏🙏🙏. https://www.facebook.com/share/tVkEBbWxvfdN7chE/?mibextid=WaXdOe

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ATM: DOST-NRCP Governing Board Meeting. Entomologist Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo (UPLB) is the new President (2024-2025). Marine Scientist Gisela P. Concepcion (UP Diliman) is Vice President. 📸 Glenn Ford B. Tolentino (DOST-NRCP)

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Before our respective presentations at the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Legislative Capacity for Research in Evidence-Informed Policymaking (C-REIP) event on 23-25 May 2024, at the Conference Hall, Athletics Stadium, New Clark City Sports Complex—With Dr. Maria Lourdes G. Rebullida (”Case Analysis: Research Evidence in Legislation”) and Dr. Amaryllis T. Torres (”Using Research Approaches to Inform Policy: Disciplinal, Inter-Disciplinary, Multi-Disciplinary, Transdisciplinary Approach, Cross-Disciplinary”). As DOST-NRCP Governing Board Member-at-Large and Regular Member of its Humanities Division, I discussed “Unlocking The Power of Research for Informed Policymaking in the Arts and Humanities.”

Dr. Rebullida and Dr. Torres are Regular Members of DOST-NRCP’s Social Science Division. Dr. Rebullida is a retired UP professor of political science and a distinguished member of the Academic Council of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). She received research fellowships at UCLA, the University of Hawai’i and the University of Michigan. In UP Diliman, she served as Department of Political Science Chair, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy(CSSP) Associate Dean, and Deputy Director of the Center for Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS).

Dr. Torres is a UP College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) Professor Emerita and former Dean. She was a National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) and later, UP Diliman Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Commissioner of the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), Executive Director of the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC), Chairperson of the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines, and President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP).

Representatives from the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Mindanao Development Authority attended our presentations. Hopefully, our discussions enhanced the advisory capacity of the DOST-NRCP in assisting the government, particularly the legislature, in making evidence-informed policy decisions.

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At the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Legislative Capacity for Research in Evidence-Informed Policymaking (C-REIP) event at the Conference Hall, Athletic Stadium, New Clark City Sports Complex in Capas, Tarlac.

Representatives from the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Mindanao Development Authority attended the various presentations. The primary objective of this project is to enhance the advisory capacity of the DOST-NRCP in assisting the government, particularly the legislature, in making evidence-informed policy decisions. By leveraging the vast pool of researchers within the country, the DOST-NRCP may provide invaluable expertise and knowledge to support and empower the Congress technical staff, ultimately leading to more informed and effective policymaking processes. The DOST-NRCP hopes to significantly advance evidence-based policymaking in the Philippines through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships.

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After my presentation (”Unlocking The Power of Research for Informed Policymaking in the Arts and Humanities”) at the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Legislative Capacity for Research in Evidence-Informed Policymaking (C-REIP) event on 24 May 2024, at the Athletes Village, New Clark City Sports Complex in Capas, Tarlac. I hope to have touched on the crucial role of the Arts and Humanities in fostering effective linkages between government, educational institutions, and various sectors to ensure the optimal utilization of resources and the dissemination of research outcomes.

Representatives from the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Mindanao Development Authority attended my presentation. The primary objective of this project is to enhance the advisory capacity of the DOST-NRCP in assisting the government, particularly the legislature, in making evidence-informed policy decisions. By leveraging the vast pool of researchers within the country, the DOST-NRCP may provide invaluable expertise and knowledge to support and empower the Congress technical staff, ultimately leading to more informed and effective policymaking processes. The DOST-NRCP hopes to significantly advance evidence-based policymaking in the Philippines through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships. (📷 Gerry S. Petilla, NRCP)

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From DOST-NRCP: The pilot conduct of the NRCP Legislative Capacity for Research in Evidence-Informed Policymaking (C-REIP) is scheduled for May 23-25, 2024 (Thursday–Saturday) at the New Clark City Sports Complex in Capas, Tarlac. Slated participants from the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines, as well as MINDA and BCDA technical staff, will join the NRCP Secretariat and esteemed resource speakers.

The seminar-training initiative of the DOST-NRCP, in collaboration with the House of Representatives, intends to sharpen the technical staff's policymaking capabilities and enhance the legislature's research culture. This is distinctive by using academic and practice-based research from disciplinary, interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and transdisciplinary perspectives.

#OneDOSTNRCP4U #OpeningOpportunities #ProvidingSolutions #LegislativeCapacityForResearchInEvidenceInformedPolicymaking. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/FuRNdMoRPGt7ZiMv/?mibextid=WaXdOe

[wendellcapili]

From DOST-NRCP: The pilot conduct of the NRCP Legislative Capacity for Research in Evidence-Informed Policymaking (C-REIP) is scheduled for May 23-25, 2024 (Thursday–Saturday) at the New Clark City Sports Complex in Capas, Tarlac. Slated participants from the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines, as well as MINDA and BCDA technical staff, will join the NRCP Secretariat and esteemed resource speakers.

The seminar-training initiative of the DOST-NRCP, in collaboration with the House of Representatives, intends to sharpen the technical staff's policymaking capabilities and enhance the legislature's research culture. This is distinctive by using academic and practice-based research from disciplinary, interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and transdisciplinary perspectives.

#OneDOSTNRCP4U #OpeningOpportunities #ProvidingSolutions #LegislativeCapacityForResearchInEvidenceInformedPolicymaking. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/FuRNdMoRPGt7ZiMv/?mibextid=WaXdOe