DAVAO CITY, March 06 (PIA) ---The administration is giving
high priority on Science and Techology and that the sector enjoys the highest
trust and confidence of the President, Communications Secretary Sonny
Coloma said in this morning’s press conference.
Coloma this morning joined Science and Technology Sec.
Mario G. Montejo, Regional Development Council (RDC) XI Chairperson
Rodolfo P. del Rosario (governor of Davao del Norte), RDC Vice
Chairperson Ma. Lourdes Lim of the National Economic Development Authority
(NEDA) XI, Compostela Valley Province Vice Governor Manuel Zamora and some
officials of DOST line agencies.
In supporting the statement, Science and Technology Secretary
Mario G. Montejo in the same press conference said that the department has
experienced substantial increase in budget of about 400 percent during the
administration of President Benigno S. Aquino .
Citing other major S&T major developments, Montejo said that
the growth in number of major river basins covered with disaster management
systems has grown to 18 under the Aquino administration from just five, and
that growth happens after about 40 years. DOST even eyes to cover 285 river
systems in the country under its disaster management program.
Montejo also noted the growth in number of Philippine Science
High School campuses from just nine 40 years ago to 16 campuses by the end of
2016.
He noted increased in budget in research and development and the
sustained implementation of programs not just projects.
“The government is serious with the role of science and
technology with regard to delivery of services and productivity,”
Montejo said as he revealed efforts of the government to roll out DOST programs
and projects relevant to the daily lives of the Filipinos.
(PIA XI/Jeanevive Duron-Abangan)
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