PBBM: Many good Filipino scientists outside PH want to work here
MANILA, (PIA) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday said that he believes many good Filipino scientists outside the Philippines want to come home and work here in the country.
“Ang Pilipino naman gusto niyang umuwi. Ang Pilipino hangga’t maari – kung maari ay nais nila na makapag-trabaho dito at makapiling ang kanilang pamilya, ang kanilang pinanggalingan. (The Filipino will always want to return home. The Filipino, as much as possible, and if possible, want to be able to work here and be with their family, their land of origin),” Marcos said in his keynote marking the 8th annual Balik Scientist Program Convention, an event hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
The President said the only thing the scientists abroad were asking for is that they be given support such as equipment, facilities, and funds for their activities.
“Ang hinihingi lang naman ng ating mga scientists ay mabigyan sila ng suporta, in terms of equipment, in terms of facilities, in terms of funding. And that is again what the Balik Scientist Program is all about (What our scientists are asking for is that they be given support, in terms of equipment, in terms of facilities, in terms of funding. And that is again what the Balik Scientist Program is all about),” he added.
Marcos said this is the main goal of the Balik Scientist Program, to ensure that the corresponding benefits are given to Filipino scientists who have decided to serve here in the country.
“You may always be assured that I and my administration will extend all support in making science and innovation an instrument of progress and prosperity for the Filipino,” he said.
He then also urged the public to fully support all the research projects and the inventions that the Balik Scientists bring.
“Let this platform, as well as other programs inspire the younger generation of Filipino scientists to dedicate their talent, their knowledge, and energy for the nation,” he said.
At the same time, the President directed the DOST to “do more initiatives” that will encourage young people to enter scientific and technological courses.
Meanwhile, the said activity featured 12 presentations and innovations from the host institutions of Balik Scientists and the Balik Scientists themselves who come from the three sectoral councils of the DOST. (PIA-NCR)
