DOST-NRCP members continue to receive prestigious awards

Two prestigious awards were received recently by two (2) members of the National Research Council of the Philippines.

The Fukuoka Prize is an award established by the city of Fukuoka and the Fukuoka City International Foundation in 1990 to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in preserving or creating Asian culture. There are three prize categories: Grand Prize, Academic Prize, and Arts and Culture Prize.

The Outstanding Professional of the Year by the Philippines’ Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) was established in 1994 to give appreciation to the achievement and service of professionals who excel in their respective fields of professional endeavor. It is the highest award given by PRC.

Sociologist Randolf “Randy” S. David and Pharmacist Doralyn S. Dalisay were recently recognized and awarded the Fukuoka Prize 2019 (Grand Prize category) and PRC 2019 Outstanding Professional of the Year in the field of Pharmacy, respectively.

Details: Written by Jenny Leigh A. Daquioag; Published: 06 June 2019; Hits: 909

Regional consultation and workshop for an inclusive Future Earth kicks off in Visayas

Participants of the Regional Consultation Workshop with the FEPP Core Team and Cluster Heads led by FEPP Project Leader Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz, NRCP Governing Board Members and NRCP Executive Director Dr. Marieta Bañez Sumagaysay

Details: Written by Research Information Dissemination Division (RIDD); Published: 04 June 2019; Hits: 845

NRCP Visayas Regional Cluster Scientific Poster Winners

The National Research Council of the Philippines named the three scientific poster winners of the recently concluded NRCP Visayas Regional Cluster and 16^th General Membership Assembly last May 23, 2019 at the University of the Philippines Visayas Iloilo City. The following award winners bested 19 other poster entries participated in this year’s Poster Exhibit and Competition.

Details: Written by Mary Charlotte O. Fresco; Published: 01 June 2019; Hits: 1328

Human-centered FIRe highlights NRCP Visayas confab

Conference participants together with NRCP and DOST Region 6 officials.

The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) highlighted the human context in guiding technological advances as the world enters the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIRe) during its recently concluded Visayas Regional Cluster Annual Scientific Conference and 16^th Annual Membership Assembly last May 23, 2019 at the University of the Philippines Visayas in Iloilo City.

Focusing on the theme “Humanizing the Fourth Industrial Revolution” the conference focused on the importance of integrating the human perspective in technological advances that define FIRe such as artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, genetic algorithms, disruptive technologies, spatial computing, nanotechnology, etc.