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Very fortunate to emcee the 2nd DOST National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Editors Forum, which brought together 25 editors of academic journals and seasoned researchers from various divisions of the NRCP under President Louise De Las Penas. The forum’s main objective was to improve editorial standards and enhance the international visibility of the NRCP Research Journal.

During the discussions, we focused on identifying best practices in research publishing, planning for future leadership transitions, and developing a comprehensive Five-Year Development Plan for 2026 to 2030.

This year’s forum was aligned with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to elevate the quality, accessibility, and global recognition of Philippine research. Such initiatives are imperative for fostering a research environment that addresses local themes and issues while contributing meaningfully to the international academic community 🙏

📷 DOST-NRCP /

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Last week, I was fortunate to discuss "Harnessing the Potential of Research for Informed Policymaking in the Arts and Humanities" at the DOST National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Legislative Capacity for Research in Evidence-Informed Policymaking" (C-REIP).

I proposed that incorporating out-of-the-box but relevant archival and fieldwork data into the policymaking framework, investing in legislative capacity for research among individuals engaged in the creative industries, and acknowledging the critical importance of the arts and humanities in the policymaking process are fundamental to effective governance.

By considering the alternative perspectives offered by creatives, legislators may enhance the probability of success in yielding more effective policies that address pressing issues such as clinical depression, poverty, and trade deficits.

Policymakers must recognize the value of incorporating creatives and creativity methodologies into their decision-making processes to formulate policies that may effect even more meaningful change.

Maraming Salamat po sa mga dumalo mula sa Senate of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), The BCDA Group-Bases Conversion and Development Authority, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office, at sa DOST Department Legislative Liaison Office, sa aming napakabuting convenor, Retired UP Department of Political Science Professor and former Chair Malou Rebullida at sa buong DOST-NRCP Secretariat for organizing C-REIP successfully the past 2 years.

📷 Val Zabala, DOST-NRCP

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Maraming Salamat po, Department of Science and Technology-DOST National Research Council of the Philippines, for the opportunity to guide emerging scholars from various universities across the country working on interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research projects during this week's Capacity Development Workshop.

Most workshop participants are from Visayas and Mindanao. Hopefully, they gained valuable skills in proposal writing and presentation for Grants-in-Aid funding.

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At the 1,090th Regular Meeting of the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Governing Board on 30 April 2024. Entomologist and former UP Faculty Regent Dr. Aimee Lynne Barrion-Dupo is the new President. DOST-NRCP was established through Act No. 4120 of the 9th Philippine Legislature on December 8, 1933, to advance research in the various disciplines.

DOST-NRCP's charter members in 1933 include Victor Buencamino (the 1st Filipino to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Cornell, the 1st Filipino President of the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association and the 1st Filipino to establish a veterinary hospital in the Philippines), anthropologist H. Otley Beyer, obstetrician Fernando Calderon (the 1st Filipino UP College of Medicine Dean and the first Filipino UP PGH Director), UPLB pioneering professors Edwin Copeland (botany) and Harold Cuzner (agronomy), National Scientist Francisco Fronda (Father of Poultry in the Philippines and Thailand), UP President Bienvenido Gonzalez (1939-1954; 1945-1951), botanist Leon Ma. Guerrero (the 1st licensed Filipino pharmacist), botanist Eduardo Quisumbing (whose “Medicinal Plants in the Philippines” is the forerunner of all research on medicinal plants in the country), former FEU President and UE co-founder Hermenigildo Reyes, iconic UP College of Medicine Deans Antonio M. Sison (1937-1951) and Agerico B.M. Sison (1951-1960), forester Florencio Tamesis (the Father of Philippine Forestry), UP President Vidal Tan (1951-1956), UP Pharmacy Dean Patrocinio Valenzuela, and 4-time Far Eastern Games gold medalist for athletics Regino Ylanan (later, he became a physician, a 1928 Amsterdam Olympics coach, and the first Filipino to graduate with a sports science degree from the United States. At age 30, he was appointed UP's physical education director. He also founded the NCAA and headed the Philippine delegation to the 1936 Berlin Olympics).

Subsequently, Republic Act No. 2067, known as the Science Act of 1958 and enacted on June 13, 1958, led to the creation of the National Science Development Board (NSDB). Section 20 of this Act designated the DOST-NRCP as the official advisor on scientific matters to the Government of the Philippines.

Executive Order No. 784, issued on March 17, 1982, restructured the National Science Development Board into the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA). In this new framework, the DOST-NRCP was identified as one of the science and technology councils under the Authority for coordinating policies and programs.

Under Executive Order No. 128, dated January 30, 1987, the NSTA underwent further reorganization, renaming the NRCP as the Philippine National Science Society (PNSS).

However, the agency's name was eventually restored to the National Research Council of the Philippines through Republic Act No. 6974 on December 8, 1990.

The DOST-NRCP's mandate includes promoting and supporting fundamental research to enhance the capabilities of researchers and research groups, offering advice on national issues, fostering a culture of research across sectors, and establishing partnerships with local and international institutions for collaboration in information development and sharing.

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During yesterday’s DOST-NRCP Governing Board Meeting with Humanities Chair Dr. Joyce Arriola (UST) and Governmental, Educational, and International Policies Chair Dr. Rochelle Garcia Lucas (DLSU). Days ago, Rochelle was named Dean of DLSU Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education. She was Linguistics Society of the Philippines President (2012-2015) and had just completed a DOST-funded study on the ethnolinguistic vitality of the Hanunoo Mangyan language in Oriental Mindoro. Congratulations 🥂

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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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Maraming Salamat, Ruby Roan Cristobal, for capturing and sharing this moment after my election as DOST-NRCP Member-at-Large at the PICC on 12 March. Ruby's impressive background includes her previous role as Chief Science Research Specialist at the DOST Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), where she led the division responsible for STEM promotion, research in S&T human resources development, and science education, as well as managing the Institute's Management Information System (MIS). She also co-anchors Radyo Henyo on DZRH. Ruby has been a critical figure behind #Sineskwela and has dedicated over 45 years of her life to serving the country's science and technology sector. Salamat, Salamat 🙏

[wendellcapili]

Deeply honored to chair the judging panel of this year's DOST-NRCP scientific poster competition. I was able to delve into scientific breakthroughs from a unique perspective rooted in the arts and humanities. This experience has given me valuable insights into distilling complex scientific research into easily digestible and relatable information for a wider audience. By breaking down barriers and fostering a deeper connection between science and society, we may work towards creating a more informed and empowered research community that can fully harness the potential of new technologies and innovations for the greater good. 📸 Val Zabala (DOST-NRCP official photographer)