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The Department of Science and Technology spearheads this year’s celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on 19-20 July at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel.

The science community adopted “Filipinnovation, The Way Forward” as 2010 NSTW theme even as it steers the country towards a culture of innovation. Filipinnovation is a combination of two words, Filipino and innovation. The latter term is lifted from the present innovation program of DOST which encourages the upgrading of the Filipino mindset towards innovation on products and services.

The celebration will also introduce DOST’s new Secretary Mario Montejo, who himself has produced a number of innovative products currently in commercial use.

The celebration will feature several activities such as business and scientific fora, S&T technology fairs and exhibits, trivia quiz for visitors and participants, and others. Regional celebrations and activities are likewise lined up throughout the year, including four regional technology fairs.

Organizers of the event hope that through these activities, the public will have a firm understanding of how S&T works to improve the quality of life of through practical applications of the technologies in their everyday lives.

For more information on NSTW, interested parties may call the NSTW secretariat at (02) 837-2071 loc. 2074 or visit http://nstw.stii.dost.gov.ph

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The Department of Science and Technology calls on young Filipino scientists to join the Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) to be held July 12, 2010 at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center in Makati City. Deadline for registration and application is July 2, 2010.

Selection will be based on academic excellence and professional focus. Novartis shoulders all travel and accommodation expenses of the selected students.

During said BioCamp, two students will be selected to represent the Philippines in the International BioCamp to be held August 30 to September 2, 2010 at the Novartis International Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. The International BioCamp is a pioneering biotechnology seminar for entrepreneurial, postgraduate students in science or business who are interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology, according to Novartis.

For more information on how to register to the Local BioCamp, log on to http://www.novartis.com.ph or www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph or call Joy Caoile at (0917) 815-8017 or Inna Rebulanan at 837-7535.

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To give a fitting recognition to the steadfast support of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the science and technology sector, the Philippine scientific community held“Alay Pasasalamat” 25 June 2010 at the Heroes Hall, Malacañan.

The “Alay Pasasalamat,” organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, is a tribute to the President by the Filipino scientists, science scholars, members of the science community and the academe, technology adoptors, and officials and staff of the Department of Science and Technology. Highlights of the event include an audio-visual presentation on the accomplishments of the science community that stemmed from the support of the President during her nine-year tenure, and testimonials from beneficiaries.

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Pres. GMA with STII-DOST OIC Ma. ISabel C. Dario, two young DOST scholars, and NAST-DOST President Emil Q. Javier.

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Culture contributes much to the state of health of people, according to key experts as they explored yesterday at the Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila the various aspects that affect the health of people in the Asia Pacific region. Health issues such as H1N1, parasitism, bangungot (nightmare), and equitable health care took on fresh perspective as discussed in the context of culture by key experts.

The evolution of the H1N1 virus strains was discussed by Dr. Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Adviser in Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response. Prof. Lerma Paris of University of San Agustin in Iloilo City enlightened the audience on a case study of three young boys afflicted with parasitism caused largely by the culture of poverty they live in.

Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea analyzed the gender dimensions of climate change, particularly the adverse impacts of disasters on women’s reproductive health. With co-author Dr. Hiroko Hara of the Josai International University in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, she recommended several measures to protect women and children from reproductive health risks and vulnerabilities during calamities, such as Pepeng and Ondoy typhoons that hit the country hard last year.

Dr. Michael Tan of the University of the Philippines Diliman used bangungot (nightmare, or pokkuri in Japan) to illustrate the potentials of transdisciplinary work in examining syndromes. He pointed to migration, diaspora, perceptions, and aspirations for wellness as important factors in developing cultural competence. Citing bangungot as an example, Dr. Tan revealed the medical and biomedical explanations of the symdrome, as well as folk explanations that have glaring similarities across cultures, particularly among Ilocanos, Japanese, and Singaporeans.