MANILA -- In partnership with six other executive department agencies of the government, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will observe the 14h National Biotechnology Week celebration on November 13 to 17 at the World Trade Center Hall D, Pasay City. The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) will lead DOST as the host of the celebration.
Through its theme "Bioteknolohiya: Pambansang Hamon, Pambansang Solusyon," the 14th NBW celebration will highlight the valuable role and potential benefits of biotechnology to agriculture and food security nutrition and health, sustainable environment, and economic growth.
According to PCHRD Executive Director and 14h NBW chair, Dr. Jaime Montoya, the event will also recognize how biotechnology is both a challenge and solution to our nation's pressing problems. This was conceived in response to calls for increased and heightened public awareness on biotechnology.
"I would like to invite everyone to visit the weeklong exhibits to learn more about the biotechnology programs of the government, as well as the benefits of biotechnology studies, products, and services. I would also like to encourage everyone to share the news by using the event's official hashtag #PinoyBiotech2018," Dr. Montoya announced during the Pre-NBW press conference at the DOST-Pagasa Amihan Conference Room in Quezon City on November 7. (PR)