The Political Economy Program, UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies, is organizing a two-part roundtable discussion (RTD) series, “Moving Filipinnovation Forward,” led by former Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on 22 February 2024 and 27 February 2024.
Each RTD will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Audio-Visual Room, Juinio Hall, National Engineering Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The RTDs are free and open to the public, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is encouraged.
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Maximizing Benefits from Investments in Science, Technology & Innovation for Development
Date and Time: 22 February 2024, 1 pm to 3 pm (PH Time))
Venue: Audio-Visual Room, Juinio Hall, National Engineering Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City (View Vicinity Map)
PRESENTATION
Fortunato de la Peña
Former Secretary, Department of Science and Technology
DISCUSSANTS
Dr. Emil Q. Javier (National Scientist)
Rowena Cristina L. Guevarra (Undersecretary, Department of Energy)
Dr. William G. Padolina (Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology)
REACTORS
Engr. Alfonso A. Aliga, Jr. (UP Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc)
Engr. Roberto Batungbacal (President, Samahan sa Pilipinas ng Industriyang Kemikal)
Dir. Gen. Rowel S. Barba (Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines)
OPENING REMARKS
Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez (President, University of the Philippines)