DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. mentioned science should generate tangible options and alternatives moderately 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,” Solidum mentioned.
The occasion additionally promotes DOST’s Three-Horizon Science, Technology, and Innovation Economic Strategy, which goals to strengthen present industries, commercialize analysis, and put together the nation for rising sectors equivalent to synthetic intelligence, biotechnology, and clear power.
“Our first horizon focuses on strengthening today’s industries and enterprises,” Solidum mentioned, including that innovation may help MSMEs turn out to be extra productive and aggressive.
For DOST Region X Regional Director Dr. Mark Lemuel L. Garcia, the RSTW is finally centered on the communities that profit from science-driven options.
“But more importantly, we will celebrate the people these are meant to serve,” Garcia mentioned, emphasizing that the occasion is just not solely about showcasing DOST initiatives however about creating higher alternatives for each Filipino.
Among the most important actions are know-how reveals, catastrophe resilience boards, innovation showcases, the launch of the HIRAYA analysis portal, the DOST Camiguin Innovation Hub, Mambajao’s Smart Mobile Kitchen, and the disclosing of a commemorative marker for the Mt. Hibok-Hibok eruption.
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 mentioned.
He added that innovation is equally important in the nation’s power transition.
“Energy powers our economy, but more importantly, it powers opportunity,” Solidum mentioned.