Generate tangible options
DoST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. stated science should generate tangible options and alternatives somewhat than stay inside laboratories.
“Science fulfills its greatest purpose only when it protects lives, strengthens communities, creates opportunities, and improves the lives of our people,” he stated.
The occasion additionally promotes DoST’s Three-Horizon Science, Technology, and Innovation Economic Strategy, which goals to strengthen current industries, commercialize analysis, and put together the nation for rising sectors resembling synthetic intelligence, biotechnology, and clear vitality.
“Our first horizon focuses on strengthening today’s industries and enterprises,” Solidum stated, including that innovation can assist MSMEs turn into extra productive and aggressive.
For DoST Region X Regional director Dr. Mark Lemuel L. Garcia, the RSTW is in the end centered on the communities that profit from science-driven options.
Creating higher alternatives for Filipinos
“But more importantly, we will celebrate the people these are meant to serve,” Garcia stated, emphasizing that the occasion just isn’t solely about showcasing DoST initiatives however about creating higher alternatives for each Filipino.
Among the foremost actions are know-how displays, catastrophe resilience boards, innovation showcases, the launch of the HIRAYA analysis portal, the DoST Camiguin Innovation Hub, Mambajao’s Smart Mobile Kitchen, and the revealing of a commemorative marker for the Mt. Hibok-Hibok eruption.
Science’s function
Solidum additionally underscored the function of science in addressing nationwide priorities.
“Food security is about ensuring that every Filipino family has enough safe, nutritious and affordable food,” he stated.
He added that innovation is equally important within the nation’s vitality transition.
“Energy powers our economy, but more importantly, it powers opportunity,” Solidum stated.