2018 MAGSAYSAY FUTURE ENGINEERS/TECHNOLOGISTS. The National Academy of Science and Technology-Philippines (NAST PHL), presents the winners of the 2018 Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologies in the awarding ceremony held at Luxent Hotel, Timog Avenue, Quezon City on Monday (Dec. 3, 2018). Photo shows 1st prize winner Peter Nicolas S. Onglao (in grey suit) of the University of the Philippines, Diliman; 2nd prize winner John Christopher A. Dañez (in blue longsleeve polo); 3rd prize winner Renzes Anne Gaerelle M. Gualberto (3rd from right) of UP Diliman; while Berenice Dophnie C. Ruiz of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines and Jayne Lois G. San Juan of the De La Salle University receiving special citations. From left are Chairman of the Board of Judges Angel L. Lazaro III and NAST president Rhodora V. Azanza. ( By: Ben Briones)
PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS. Academician Rhodora V. Azanza (center), president of the National Academy of Science and Technology-Philippines (NAST), hands to Dr. Alonzo A. Gabriel, Professor of Food Science and Technology of the University of the Philippines, the 2018 TWAS (Third World Academy of Sciences) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines (field of biology) during the awarding held at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City on Monday (Dec. 3, 2018). Joining them is national scientist Lourdes J. Cruz. The TWAS Prize for Young Scientist in the Philippines is an award given to outstanding young Filipino scientists for the advancement of science and technology in developing countries. ( By: Ben Briones)
DOST-NAST AWARD. Dr. Leah J Buendia, Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), delivers her message during the Department of Science and Technology-National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (DOST-NAST) 2018 Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Award and the 2018 TWAS (Third World Academy of Sciences) Paper Presentation and Awarding Ceremonies held at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City on Monday (Dec. 3, 2018). The award recognizes outstanding research outputs on engineering and technology at the collegiate level and encourages young Filipinos to pursue a career in science and technology. ( By: Ben Briones)
NAST AWARDING CEREMONIES. Academician Rhodora V. Azanza (left), president of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), delivers her welcome remarks during the DOST-NAST 2018 Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Award and the TWAS (Third World Academy of Sciences) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines Paper Presentation and Awarding Ceremonies held at Luxent Hotel, Quezon City on Monday (Dec. 3, 2018). (By: Ben Briones)
