About NAST
We are the highest recognition and advisory body on science and technology.
The 1973 Constitution stated that the advancement of science shall have priority in national development and that the “State shall promote scientific research and invention.” In order to implement this constitutional mandate, Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1003-A, s. 1976, created the National Academy of Science and Technology.
Executive Order (EO) No. 818, s. 1982, mandated NAST to act as the advisory body of the President of the Philippines and to the Cabinet in matters concerning science and technology in the Philippines. Furthermore, the EO empowered the Academy to engage in projects or programs designed to recognize outstanding achievements in science to promote scientific productivity.
NAST PHL
Core Functions
Recognition
Under the Presidential Decree 1003-A To recognize outstanding achievements in Science and Technology as well as provide meaningful incentives to those engage in Scientific and Technological Researches
Advisory
Under the Executive Order No 818 To advise the President and the Cabinet on matters related to Science and Technology. To engage in projects and programs designed to recognize outstanding achievements in science and to promote scientific productivity
Who are the
NAST Members?
“The Academy and its individual members, through their own work, serve as much-needed role models. The Academicians have been tempted and lured, but have resisted and remained in the Philippines to help our country. All of them pursued careers in science as the centerpiece of their lives.”
National Scientist Gelia T. Castillo