{"id":3082,"date":"2025-10-22T09:27:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T01:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pagtanaw2050.nast.ph\/?p=3082"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:44:09","slug":"industry-experts-join-nast-phl-in-reviewing-the-pagtanaw-2050","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pagtanaw2050.nast.ph\/?p=3082","title":{"rendered":"Charting the Future Together: Industry Experts Join NAST PHL in Reviewing the PAGTANAW 2050"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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To gather valuable feedback and insights from experts across various industrial sectors in support of the updating of PAGTANAW 2050, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in collaboration with the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST), successfully conducted its first hybrid Roundtable Discussion (RTD) titled \u201cInsights from the Industry: A Roundtable Discussion for the External Review of PAGTANAW 2050\u201d on 14 October 2025 at the Learning Commons, University of the Philippines Diliman.<\/p>

Serving as a kick-off activity, this first RTD focused on the general assessment of the foresight document. Discussions centered on identifying additional issues and concerns that need to be addressed, examining potential risks and uncertainties, and generating evidence-based insights to guide the document\u2019s enhancement and updating process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The activity opened with welcoming remarks from Academician Jaime C. Montoya, NAST PHL President, followed by an opening message from Academician Fortunato T. de la Pe\u00f1a, the Academician-in-Charge of the PAGTANAW 2050 updating and President of PhilAAST.<\/p>

Three distinguished resource speakers shared their expertise during the discussion: Engr. Dante M. Briones, Chairman and CEO of SasonBiSolar; Maj. Gen. Elmir S. Dela Cruz (Ret.); and Engr. Nicanor S. Villase\u00f1or III, President of the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology.<\/p>

The presentations collectively underscored the importance of strengthening science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) systems across sectors to better respond to national development needs. Key insights and suggestions gathered from the discussion included the need to enhance support for the agriculture sector, promote equitable access to energy and technology, ensure multi-year funding for ST&I initiatives, prioritize nature-based and green innovations, and embed foresight and evidence-based policymaking as integral functions of governance. These perspectives will serve as valuable inputs in refining and updating the PAGTANAW 2050 foresight document.<\/p>

Following the presentations, industry experts shared their reactions, insights, and recommendations, drawing from their extensive experience in their respective fields:<\/p>