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SEVENTY -one percent of respondents agree that the programs and services of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) contribute to a "resilient, unified and sustainable Philippines."
The last quarter survey also presented a 184 percent increase against the July 2024 survey result, reporting that only 25 percent of Filipinos have heard, read or watched any news or information about science and technology in the past month.
Related to this, the same survey also finds that 46 percent of Filipinos believe that science and technology have a positive influence on society.
The percentage of Filipinos who believe science and technology positively affect society is higher among those aged 18-24 (60 percent) and college graduates (62 percent).
These findings translate to a record-high net agreement score of +71, which Social Weather Stations classifies as "very strong."
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DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. welcomed the results, expressing satisfaction with the survey's findings.
In his recently televised 2024 DOST Performance Report, Solidum highlighted the department's key initiatives and achievements, anchored on DOST's four strategic pillars: promoting human well-being, fostering wealth creation, reinforcing wealth protection and institutionalizing sustainability.
The Secretary also announced the launch of "Elev8 Philippines," another flagship program, which focuses on eight high-impact, big-ticket programs in various development areas needed to be strengthened.
For this year, Solidum said that the department will focus on the technology transfer and commercialization of the research output of DOST, the scientific community and the inventors.
To conclude, he calls for support for the local innovations in the country, citing the development of other developed countries.
