Siyensaya 2014
Siyensiya 2014 with the theme “Supporting the Nation in Meeting Global Challenges” was held at the E.B. Copeland Gymnasium, UP Los Baños (UPLB) College, Laguna on September 10, 2014. It is a project of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (PCAARRD-DOST) annually held in line with the National Science and Technology week (NSTW) celebration. Dr. Rex Victor V. Cruz, Chancellor of UPLB welcomed the guests and participants to the occasion and expressed his thanks for coming to this yearly event. Honorable Congressman who graced the affair stated the importance of the role of Science and Technology in the development and progress of a nation. He also expressed the need for a bigger budget for this cause, that at the present time is still small compared to its needs in the research and development activities and projects of the institution. Research and development in Science and Technology is the core for the development in agriculture, the main field of endeavor in the country in relation to other needs for industry and others. The modern technique in food production, processing and marketing are the major concerns of the country’s economy. We cannot dispense science in the development of a country; it is science that makes the world go around impressively, as I understand the gist of the message. Most...
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