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DOST expects more ‘Balik Scientists’ with more attractive benefits

DOST expects more ‘Balik Scientists’ with more attractive benefits

By Mary Jane P. Tadili

To entice more Filipino S&T experts who are based abroad, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is rolling out the expanded benefits and incentives provided under its “Balik Scientist” program.

DOST secretary Fortunato de la Pena

With the newly crafted Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 11035 or the Balik Scientist Act, which facilitates…

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‘Balik Scientist’ program to encourage experts to return to PH: solon

‘Balik Scientist’ program to encourage experts to return to PH: solon

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 on Wednesday, June 27.

The Balik Scientist program is expected to encourage overseas-based Filipino scientists like Dr. Joey C. Comiso, an emeritus scientist at NASA, to go back the Philippines…

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Bill on ‘Balik Scientists’ formally signed into law by Duterte

Bill on ‘Balik Scientists’ formally signed into law by Duterte

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that provides necessary assistance to Filipino scientists who will return to the country and help strengthen its research and development capability.

Malacanang file photo shows President Rodrigo Duterte with Senate President Vicente Sotto III and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez

The Balik Scientist Act will provide overseas Filipino scientists with…

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PH students conduct first live interview with astronaut aboard ISS

PH students conduct first live interview with astronaut aboard ISS

A mix of Grade 11 and college students recently made a milestone in Philippine history by touching base with the International Space Station (ISS) and even interviewing an astronaut on board.

DOST Balik-Scientist Leo Almazan (standing in black shirt) assisting the students in the live contact with an ISS astronaut

The ISS is a habitable artificial satellite that serves as space environment…

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Bill on ‘Balik Scientist’ set to become law after hurdling bicam

Bill on ‘Balik Scientist’ set to become law after hurdling bicam

The Balik Scientist Act has hurdled the bicameral conference committee in the Senate and is now closer to becoming a law.

The Senate contingent, led by Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino and the House panel, headed by Erico Aumentado, ironed out the disagreeing provisions of their respective versions.

Once the Senate and House ratify the approved version of the measure, it will be transmitted to…

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