Although the global march is united on climate change issues, Feny Cosico of AGHAM explained that in joining that march, it’s also the responsibility of scientists here in the Philippines to show the context of science and technology in this country.
“With the national elections, it is crucial to convey to candidates the role of science and technology in national development and progress.”
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‘We have excellent resources, people but government not helping to put our acts together’
‘Let Filipinos benefit from Filipino talent, technology’
‘People should have access to publicly funded data, utilities’
‘How will we develop our science and technology if the people in this sector are not being given opportunities to develop?’
‘There is currently a disconnect between science research outputs and the needs of local industries.’
‘The government should look after its S&T (science and technology) workers.’
‘Open data as defined is not what’s happening now.’