The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) right here is urging for extra investments in science, expertise and innovation to propel the nation’s development.
“I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to everyone, our policy makers, our legislators, our local government officials, the private sector partners that we all help together, to invest in science, technology and innovation in various ways,” DOST Western Visayas Regional Director Rowen Gelonga mentioned in a media discussion board on Tuesday.
He added that oldsters can encourage their kids to embark on science and expertise programs, emphasizing that it’s not solely cash that’s vital, however the affect they’d create of their group.
“That should also be considered as a meaningful way of giving your life,” he mentioned.
The official mentioned they’re working double time to encourage college students to pursue science and expertise programs to provide extra scientists and researchers.
“Right now, we have almost 2,000 scholars in the region. We need to create more science and technology personnel to support social economic development,” he mentioned.
Citing knowledge from varied United Nations businesses, he famous that investments in analysis and growth should be elevated for a rustic to achieve social financial growth.
Gelonga added that in different international locations, the personal sector has enormous investments in analysis and growth.
In the Philippines, many of the science and expertise investments within the nation are from the general public sector, he mentioned.
“At least one percent of the country’s gross domestic product should be invested in science and technology,” he added. (PNA)