NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY National Science and TedmoloaY Authority National Scientists:

Juan S. Salcedo, Jr., M.D. Alfredo C. Santos, Dr. phil GrE!lorio Y. Zara, Dr. Sci· , M.D. Eduardo A. Quiaumbing, Ph.D.

Executive Council

Paulo C. Campos - President Alfredo V. Lagmay - Vice-President . \ Tito A. Mijares - Secretary Alfredo C. Santos - Member Carmen C. Velasquez - Member " Academicians :

Teodoro A. Agoncillo, Litt. D. (honoris causa) , Ph.D. elare R. Baltazar, Ph.D. Julian Banzon, Ph.D. Luz O. Belardo, Ph.D. Paulo C. Campos, M.D. Magdalena C. Cantoria, Ph.D. Amando M. Dalisay, Ph.D. Conrado S. Dayrit, M.D. Jose Encarnacion, Jr., Ph.D. Pedro B. Escuro, Ph.D. Raymundo A. Favila, Ph.D. Francisco M. Fronda, Ph.D. Emerita V. de Guzman, Ph.D. Bienvenido O. Juliano, Ph.D. Alfredo V. Lagmay, Ph.D. Cecilio F. Lopez, Dr. PhiL· Melecio S. Magno, Ph.D, Fe del Mundo, M.D. Tito A. Mijares, Ph.D. GeminiaDO T. de Ocampo, M.D. Eduardo A. Quisumbing, Ph.D. Jose N. Rodriguez, M.D.· , Ph.D. Juan S. Salcedo, Jr., M.D. Alfredo C. Santos, Dr. PhiL Francisco O. Santos, Ph.D. Joventino D. Soriano, Ph.D. Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, Ph.D. Dioscoro i. Umall, Ph.D. ' Carmen C. Velasquez, Ph.D. GrE!lorio T. Velasquez, Ph.D. Gregorio Y: Zan, Ph.D ••

·deceased to Host First Meeting of Vol. 4 No.1, March, 1982 Asean Scientists by End of '82 NAST Head Elected Chairman

Asean Scientists convened in Kuala Malaysian Scientific Association (MSA), (1) the rich diversity of natural resour­ Lumpur, March 13-15 in an effort to who earlier invited the Academy offi­ ces both on land (especially low­ form an organization to link scientists cials to Kuala Lumpur. I n his letter to land) and in water (especially ri­ in the Asean region. The scientists pre­ the NAST, Dr. M.K. Rajakumar, pre­ vers, estuaries and shallow seas); sent aceeded on a consensus view about sident of the MSA, stated that science (2) their threatened extinction by a link bringing together scientists in and technology must playa much greater various forms of extensive or inten­ Asean region. They agreed to hold the role in planning and decision-making if sive transformation or develop­ First Meet of ASean Scientists in , developing countries are to emerge from ment, and conflicting allocations; some time before the end of 1982. (Act­ backwardness. Adding that it seems that ually, the name of the association has not the contribution of our scientists and (3) their potential in enhancing econo­ mic and social development; and been drawn hitherto as well as the com­ technologists is underated. Concluding position whether to have institutional or in an optimistic tone, he said, closer links (4) their inadequate development individual members - ed.) between Asean scientists will at least and management due to simplistic enable the Asean srientists to come toge­ temperate-zone models. Dr. Paulo C. Campos, NAST Presi· ther to discuss common problems and to (Continued on next page) dent, together with council members Dr. see how we can most effectively contri­ Carmen Velasquez and National Scientist bute to the modernization of our coun­ Specialists Library for NAST Dr. Alfredo Santos, represented the coun­ tries. try in that K L meet. The areas where The scientists also took the orga­ A specialists library of Acade- . collaboration could be very effective nizer's draft on the Issues of common micians as well as for senior scien­ according to Dr. Campos, are natural re­ interest. While modifications have been tists is being established by the sources, ecology, genetic resource, conser­ worked out during the K L meet, the Academy. vation and many others. details have not reached NAST office up to press time. The idea has evolved on the Meanwhile, Dr. Campos was elected ASEAN Association for the Advancement needs of the Academicians in their chairman of the Asean Association of of Science research work. Although some lib­ Scientists which will be held some time Issues of Com'THm Interest raries carry some journals, they late this year in our country. In informing (for the advancement of science and can not afford to get all. The libra­ the Executive Council, he said that the technology) ry wi II represent current journals Secretariat as well as the Secretary and not found in most libraries but Treasurer will come from the country 1. Natural Resource Ecology are essential for the present works/ where the President resides. Two years There is a need for basic information was suggested on the tenure of the Pre­ researches of the Academicians. on the ecology of natural resources, es­ sident, although no final descision was pecially renewable resources and shared The library will likewise in­ reached. stocks for their sustainable use, manage­ clude the works of the National The meeting was initiated bv the ment and development because of: Scientists and Academicians. Preparations Up for 4th Annual Scientific Meeting and Investiture of Academicians

For the past three years, the usual This year's Executive Council has as other details though of this yearly practice was to hold the Investiture of decided to hold the I nvestiture in the affair will be elevated to the Academy Academicians towards the end of the day morning and the scientific sessions in the at its April 24th meeting. - right after the scientific sessions. afternoon. The tentative schedule as well ASEAN Scientists .. . (Continued from page 1)

2. Genetic Resource Conservation titutes, industrial materials, pharmaceuti­ (3) the competitive nature of inter­ cal products because of: national and interregional market There is a need to develop an inte­ and economic forces. grated system for genetic resource con­ (1) the rich diversity of natural resour­ servation in natural and synthetic eco­ ces and their high economic poten­ systems so that future generations may tial (e.g. 10010 of plant species being 8. Socio-culturallmpact of Technology have access to their use and development. medicinal plants); and because of: There is a need to evaluate the so­ (2) the traditional dependence on pe­ cio-cultural impact of science and tech­ (1) the rich diversity of natural resour­ troleum-based products and tempe­ nology especially in terms of belief sys­ ces; and rate zone imports. tems, value systems, kinship systems, (2) their potential for industrial, eco­ organizational systems, cultural systems, nomic and social development. 6. Individualistic Science Education national identity and political systems because of: 3. Environmental Impact Assessment There is a need to review and rein­ force science education especially around (1) the almost instantaneous dissemi­ There is a need for enhancing en­ individual development and experience at nation and diffusion of science vironmental impact assessment especially the primary, secondary and tertiary edu­ and technology and in terms of technological impacts, risk cational levels through an evaluation of ·(2) the rich diversity of socio-cultural assessment, hazard prediction, social costs, the curriculum, laboratory and practical systems in the region. quality criteria and preventive measures work and individual experiments and because of: projects, of the role of various institu­ (1) the complex and fragile nature of tions such as technical and' vocational 9. Institutional Roles schools and technical colleges, of non­ the environment due to high inso­ There is a need to evaluate the roles lation, precipitation and evolution­ formal and adult science education, of of various institutions involved in scientific international student and teacher ex­ ary state; and and technological research and develop­ changes and of adequacy and accuracy of (2) the long lag-time for environmental ment, such as universities, professional teaching-learning materials because of: restoration or recovery (at least institutions, statutory institutions, govern­ ment departmental institutions, interna­ 800 years) in the tropics. (1) the exponential growth of science tional institutions and private institutions and technology; 4. Natural Resources Reference in terms of their focus on reasearch and/ Centres (2) the inadequacy of indigenous scien­ or development, on research and/or train: tific and technological expertise, ing, on pure and/or applied research, on There is a need for establishing a and routine and/or futuristic research and system of natural resources reference development and on research evaluation centres including live and preserved ma­ (3) the need for a rapid transition into and.coordination because of: terial for accurately determini ng the a post-industrial economy. resources, and enhancing resource deve­ (1) the need to accelerate scientific 7. Choice of Technological Life-Style lopment beGause of: and technological development, and (1) the acute shortage of reference There is a need to evaluate the (2) the difficulty in achieving a state of material in this region since most choice of technological life-style in terms creative production of science and of the old collections are in tem­ of the acquisition of technology, the technology even in the best of c1 i· perate countries; and appropriateness of technology, the mates. (2) the shortage of expertise in this c.onsumer demand for technology, the region due to national preoccu­ indigenous gene:ation of new technolo­ 10. Centres of Excellence pation with applied sciences for gies, investments in science, the institu- tional mechanisms for technological trans­ economic development. There is a need for identifying cen­ fer, the conservation of trained human tres of excellence in various areas of resources and the popularization of 5. Bio-Engineering Capability science and technology, both within and science and technology through institu­ There is a need to develop bio­ without universities, and supporting their tions like science centres because of: engineering and biotechnological capa­ development through according a status bility especially in terms of the genetic, (1) the need for a rapi<;l transition into to research leadership and academic biochemical and/or microbial transfor­ 'a post-industrial economy without scholarship that is commensurate to that mation of primary, secondary or tertia­ losing national identity; of senior management and ministers of ry compounds into useful products such (2) the unique richness of endowed government, providing aaequate support as alternative energy sources, food subs- natural resources; and staff, providing adequate research facili- Page 2 ACADEMY NEWS International Conference on Plant Protection in the Tropics, Held. in Kuala Lumpur

Around 600 delegates from Clare Baltazar, Ph.D., Acade­ South East Asian Countries con­ mician, attended this international vened for the I nternational Con­ gatheri ng. 0 ifferent sessions covered ference on Plant Production in the Biology and Ecology of Insect Tropics in Kuala Lumpur last Pests; Biological Control; Chemical March 1-4. Speakers from Austra­ Control of Insect Pests; New Deve­ lia, US and UK were invited. lopment in Pesticides; Pesticide Application Techniques; Quaran­ tine, Legislation and Extension and Integrated Pest Control.

At this meeting she exchanged ASEAN Scientists ... views on the natural enemies of the cacao pod borer, Which is a ties and grants, providing communica­ common pest in Southeast Asia tions support, providing a system of re­ and Strepsi pters parasites of the wards, incentives and awards and provi­ planthoppers of rice. Our entomo­ ding a psycho-social environment that Dr. C. Baltazar is conducive to advanced research be­ logist also met her peers from va­ cause of: rious parts of the globe among be cited and reviewed in the "Glo­ others India, Malaysia, , bal Newsletter", which is circula­ (1) the need to upgrade the qual ity of Indonesia, , , Papua ted in member countries of the science and technology ; New Guinea, and International Organization for Bio­ (2) the need to train the future lead­ United Kingdom. logical Control. ers c-f science and technology around eminent scientists and tech­ While there, she too represen­ Similarly, our entomologist nologists; and ted the Philippines in the Interna­ was able to obtain information on tional Organization for Biological parasites available from the Com­ (3) the difficulty in creating an envi­ Control in Southeast Asian Region­ monwealth Institute of Biological ronment for academic and research al Section. This was held simulta­ L:ontrol, Bangalore, India, for im­ productivity even in the best of cir­ neous with that meet on Plant Prod­ cumstances. portation to control common pests. uction. Such as Heliothis, Spodoctera, Gra­ 11. Information Network minaceous stemborers, flies, rice Earlier, Dr. Baltazar .prepared , leafhoppers and some weeds. There is a need for developing a an article titled "Biological Control network for storing, exchanging and re­ Attempts in the Philippines, which Insect Identification Service trieving information on science and tech­ appeared in the Philippine Ento­ nology in order to accelerate research mologist in 1981. A copy was fur­ By the way, this institute is and development and enhance moderni­ nished the President of the IOBC­ willing to accept identification of zation because of: SEARS, Dr. Sankaran. Because of rice pests and their natural enemies. this, a resolution was passed that She learned from Dr. D.B. Reddy, (1) the monopoly of information banks each country prepare a summary of representing F AO , that his by the industrialized countries; and biocontrol activities similar to the office would be willing to lend sup­ (2) the unique natural resource, envi­ report, she submitted. President port for Identification Service, the ronmental and socio-cultural setting Sankaran even got the permission identification of natural enemies, in this region. of our Academician that the paper most specially.

ACADEMY NEWS Page 3 NAST · UP College of Forestry Join Hands with Royal Society of London on Collaborative Study of Rain Forest Ecology

The Royal Society of London ty's executive secretary. serve as the two main field sites. is working on a program based prin­ Because of this, the NAST Here, they discussed practica l as­ cipally on two main forest research Executive Council called for a meet­ pects directly with our scientists sites in Southeast Asia, with plans ing with forest experts like Dean and forest authorit ies. The project of integrating studies in the future Celso Lantican of the UPLB and a if carried out will not only be overall plans. representative from Forest Re­ fruitful for the British scientists In the proposed program (see search Institute. and students alike, but also t hose text below), the Royal Society of Already, last January 7- 17, a of the Phi lippines. London intimated its desire to col­ two-man team composed of Forest The Southern Zone Research laborate with local scientists and Science Professor M.F.D. Poore of Committee of the Royal Society of actually seek their active play to­ the University of Oxford and G.E . London has prepared the following wards the development of plans. Hemmen, a senior member of the background paper for this study. This was stated in a communication society's staff was here. They came sent by Dr. R.W.J. Keay, the socie- to the Philippines, and Sabah to

* * * 1. BACKGROUND

Academy Launches Search for Two years ago the Southern Zone Research Committee of the Royal Socie­ '82 Top Young Scientists ty reviewed its achievements of the past 20 years in promoting British scientific research overseas and considered that al ­ Since the early part of January this Criteria for selecting the awards in­ though the kinds of work overseas that yea r, the NAST has launched the search clude relevance of research activities, Were needed had changed, t here was as for the '82 Outstanding Young Scientists quality of scientific works and publica­ great, if not greater, need for active in­ under these disciplines - medicine, tions, productivity as well as significance volvement of the Royal Society. The mathematics, physics, engineering, agri­ of research work. Committee decided to examine careful­ cultural and social sciences. A trophy and To qualify, an awardee should be ly the kinds of overseas ecological re­ cash award of Pl0,000 will be given each w illing to read a paper within a year on search which may require attention by individual awardees by the Academy. conferment of tht award. the Royal Society in the coming decade. The results of this study empha­ Now on its third year, the awarding Nomination must be submitted by si zed the immense value of ensuring that will be announced during the celebration heads of government and private research British scientists had continuing oppor­ of the National Science and Technology institutions as well as colleges and univer­ tunities to gain experience of work over­ Week around July this year. sities. seas and identified subjects and geogra­ To be an awardee, one must be a Fi li ­ Accomplished forms mailed or hand­ phical areas deserving attention by the pino citizen and not more than 40 years carried must reach the NAST Secret ariat Ro_yal Society. In many of these areas old on July 10, not a day older; at P.J. Garcia Hall, Pedro Gil, corner Taft it was not considered necessary to take bachelor's degree holder in any of t he Avenue, Manila on or before March 15, any positive steps to stimulate sugges­ sciences, and major researcher of a regardless of post mark. t ions for work but to be prepared to project or a research activity.

Page 4ACADEMY NEWS N AST -UP Forestry Join Hands ... (Continued from p. 4) respond to proposais either from enthu­ which scientific research is needed. Some ses can only be answered or tested by siasl'c individuals or groups or from important examples are: conducting observations and experiments overseas administrations and organiza­ for several years. Major advances in con­ tions wishing to undertake cooperative a) To obtain biological information temporary British ecology have been work. for the many tropical plant and firmly based on continuing research at animal species for which it is not permanent field sites. Ideally, British It was concluded, however, that available. For example, knowledge scientists should be encouraged to engage there is an urgent need for some positive of the physiology and autecology in long term programmes of research in initiative by the Royal Society to pro­ of many tropical forest trees is forest ecology, taxonomy, bio-geogra­ mote an integrated programme of tropical rudimentary. Research should in­ phy and evolution integrated with ap­ ecosystem studies aimed at utilizing, clude work on pests and predators, plied ecology, agriculture and forestry. testing and developing recently formula­ reproductive capacity, seed germi­ The Royal Society could provide a forum ted ecological theory. The most apparent nation and establishment and the for UK research workers to exchange and urgent needs were (a) to promote ability of species to grow on soils ideas, experience, plans and results and intensive research of tropical rain forest of low nutrient content. might promote and organize a programme ecology and (b) to study the recovery of of field studies in collaboration w ith b) A study of nutrient cycles and tropical ecosystem (terrestrial and marine) and in support of research institutions in nutrient conservation in tropical following disturbance. * The Committee the relevant overseas countries. considered a number of possible locations soils would be economically re­ for such a programme and decided that warding as . well as scientifically It is not practical to attempt to the region of South East Asia comprising interesting. The nitrogen econo­ plan, from the outset, a wide-ranging Southern China, the Philippines, Borneo my and mycorrhizal r.elations of and long-term programme so, bearing in and Indonesia held the greatest promise tropical plants are of particular mind the priority (b) of studying the for long term research coordinated by the importance. recovery of ecosystems after disturbance, it has been decided to concentrate initial­ Society. c) Little is known about the mecha­ lyon increasing the understanding of nisms by which tropical forests natural distribution and functioning of In reaching this decision dccount regenerate and maintain their spe­ undisturbed forests in South East Asia was taken of a number of factors: the cies composition or about the and on the processes wh ich are involved scientific priorities of tropical forest successions following environmen­ as they recover from disturbance of ecology, island ecosystems, plate tecto­ tal change and man-made distur­ various types and intensities. This basic nics, bio-geography and succession; the bance. Such knowledge is import­ task would be of intrinsic scientific requirements for a well founded tax­ ant as a base for improving tropical interest but also important in relation to nomic base; the breadth of interest of forestry and agriculture. the rational util ization of these forests. UK scientists: the existence of both large Associated studies might be concerned and small land masses; a wide range of d) There is a great need tor tactual with the effects of forest disturbance on habitat types; the existence of national information and long-term obser­ other ecosystems and their recovery, of parks and local research institutes; the vations about the local and global the significance of South East Asia as an practical considerations of the probabi­ effects of tropical forests and de­ area for advancing evolutionary theory lity of British researchers being welcomed forestation on climates, micro-cli­ linking biogeography with geological over a period of time to work with local mates and soils. history and other important factors. A scientists; and relative ease of access. e) Studies are urgently required of programme focussed initially on reco­ management techniques for con­ very of rain forests, would provide a serving tropical forests, especially 2. TROPICAL FOREST ECOSYSTEMS pattern in terms of site selection, the the minimal areas which would be phasing of various aspects of study and viable and self-maintaining if con­ the identification of core and peripheral Scientific study of tropical forests is ur­ served. elements, which would prove of value in gent because t hry are rapidly disappear­ developi ng proposals for other aspects ing and few of the major areas of primary While some useful ecological know­ of a broader programme. n:'n forests are likely to exist in their ledge can be obta.ined by quick compa­ present state ten years from now. There rative surveys, the important contem­ are many aspects of tropical forests into porary ecological questions and hypothe- 3. OUTLINE OF PROGRAMME

A feasibility study by correspon­ • A second priority identified for attention by the Royal Society was a multi-discipline study of dence of a programme of recovery of Lake Malawi but tha.t is not the subject of this paper. (Continued on next page)

ACADEMY NEWS Page 5 as in Sarawak, Brunei, Indonesia or (Continued from p. 5) NAST -UP Forestry Join Hands ... elsewhere) be incorporated.

tropical rain forests after disturbance in­ consisting of independent but linked (4) Studies developed on a multi-dis­ cluded the circulation of British scientists investigations grouped to ensure that cipline interactive basis. known to be interested in working in closely related aspects are studied in the South East Asia. More than 50 individual same locality. Ideally groups (1) to (4) research proposals were received which should be undertaken at one locality, 4. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSALS were arranged in six groups covering (1) and (2) being the first phase studies; DEVELOPED SO FAR major areas of study as follows: only simple laboratory facilities would be required. The complex of research pro­ (1) Ecosystems, mineral jects associated with (6) would benefit Extensive discussions so far held in to include study of the changes in greatly from being undertaken close to the United Kingdom have identified minerals and biomass as forest laboratory faci Iities . clearly the whole region of South East progressively recovers from dis­ For a variety of reasons 'it is sugges­ Asia as one where many important eco­ turbance. ted that it would be beneficial to estab­ logical studies can be undertaken and lish two main lowland forest sites as field as of particular interest to United King­ (2) Hydrology, geomorphology and soil centres for UK-based research workers dom scientists. The understanding of the includes erosion, outwash of sedi­ in cooperation with local scientists. Sug­ functioning of tropical rain forests is ments and ions in solution, water gestions are for main sites in the Philip­ of prime urgency. The Southern Zone balance and changes in physical and pines, (possibly in the forest areas of Research Committee of the Royal So­ chemical properties of the soils North East Mindanao or Mindoro). and ciety has recommended the il)itiation during and after disturbance. in Sabah, (possibly in the Danum Valley of a long term programme in which the area) . For both areas it is known that interests of British scientists may be (3) Meteorology there is local support for the development coordinated for studies not only in low­ includes meteorology in gaps and in of collaborative programmes with the land and montane tropical forests but the forest and the microcl imate Royal Society: the Society sent expedi­ in rivers, coastal systems, inshore marine associated with disturbance changes. tions to Sabah in 1961 and 1964 and in­ systems and island ecosystems. A mecha­ terest in further collaboration has been nism is needed whereby UK scientists (4) Decomposers expressed and the recently negotiated of many disciplines and with interests in includes both qualitative and quan­ exchange agreement between the Royal many segregated regions of South East titative aspects of decomposer path­ Society and the Philippines Academy of Asia can be put in touch with one an­ ways with particular emphasis on Science should facilitate work there. other and from time to time can be termites. However, work should not be confined brought together to discuss their re­ only to two main sites, but relevant indi search. Particular points are: (5) Forests, as habitat for animals vidual studies elsewhere in the region (1) The initial focus should be on the attempts should be made to quanti­ should be integrated into the proramme fy the known difference between and the collaboration of existing centres recovery of lowland tropical rain forests after disturbance. the fauna (e.g. birds and inverte­ of excellence in the region should be brates) of primary and secondary sought. forest. (2) The study should include detailed Thus a plan might b ~ developed comparative ecological investiga­ incorporating the following elements: (6) The adaptive characteristics of se­ tions of different types of lowland condary and primary forest tree rain forests. (1) Two main field sites where British species includes (i) seed biology, scientists would concentrate work, (3) Similar studies of other ecosystems including phenology, dispersal, in cooperation with and in support such as coastal systems and mon­ dormancy and seed storage, longe­ of local scientists, in a phased prog­ tane forests should follow. vity and germination; (ii) growth ramme. rate of seed Iings and response to microclimate changes in the soil (4) The research programme should be and in the air; (iii) mineral budget (2) The coordination of this work with designed in such a way that it in­ changes and root system studies advanced forest research of local volves collaboration between insti­ and the role of mycorrhiza; and institution such as those in Malay­ tutions and scientists both from the (iv) the requirement for canopy sia, Thailand and/or Indonesia. United Kingdom and from South gaps for germination and growth East Asia. An objective should be and the varying response to differ­ the training of local personnel for ent gap sizes. (3) Relevant individual research studi~s longer term, continuing research by UK scientists working with and conservation. A phased programme is planned other institutions in the area (such (Continuf!d on page 8) Page 6 ACADEMY NEWS The Academicians with Foreign Counterparts

The Academy tendered a dinner at Holiday Inn G. E. Hemmen drives a point; back to camera is Ms. Manila in honor of Prof. M.E. D. Poore and G. E. de Ocampo; Dr. Joventino Soriano; Mrs. Magno and Hemmen of the Royal Society of London. The Aca­ Dr. Conrado Dayrit. At extreme left is Mrs. Lagmay. demicians attended the affair with their ladies. Below, taken at the same affair are: Dr. Gemi­ Here, Dean Celso Lantican of the UP College of niano de Ocampo; Dr. Carmen Velasquez; Dr. Paulo Forestry exchange views with Prof. Poore; Dr. Alfre­ C. Campos; Mrs. Hemmen; and Dr. Alfredo V. Lag­ do Santos, national scientist (in dark suit with glas\I8s); may.

ACADEMY NEWS PAGE 1 Elect New Academicians, April 24th

The Academy will hold its second reg­ the Kuala Lumpur meet by the Executive Agencies under Administrative Super­ ular meeting this year on 24 April at Council (story on page one) and the vision. The Authority shall exercise ad­ 10:00 a.m . at the Paulino J. Garcia creation of the National Science ard ministrative supervision over the follow­ Memorial Hall, following nominations Technology Authority replacing NSDB . ing agencies: made after a series of different committee a) The National Academy of Science The NSTA and the NAST meetings. The committees represented and Technology; the different disciplines. The reorganization of the NSDB was b) The Philippine Atomic Energy announced by Prime Minister Cesar Among the key issues to be taken up Commission which is transferred from the Virata at CAST ASIA II conference, are the proposed Executive Order amend­ Office of the Prime Minister; and following the signature of Executive ing Presidential Decree 1003-A, guidelines c) The Science and Technology Coun­ Order 784 by President Ferdinand for Academy fellow, and nominees for cils provided under Section 10 of this Marcos. the Outstanding Young Scientists. Also Executive Order, except the National up at the agenda charts for the informa­ Specifically, section 8 of the EO Research Council of the Phil ippines. t ion of the Academy will be the report on states:

NAST -UP Forestry Join Hands ... (Continued from page 6) Some 50 British scientists have After the reconnaissance, the (5) The programme should consist of a shown active interest and most have put Southern Zone Research Committee of phased series of independent but forward specific research proposals which th Royal Society will establish a planning linked studies. can be integrated into the overall scheme. group or subcommittee to develop the The scale of the programme cannot be proposal for the five year initial prog­ (6) Two main field sites (for UK re­ specified in detail at this early stage but ramme to the stage of an application for search scientists) should be estab­ the following overall outline is envisaged: financial support. The programme out­ lished, one in the Philippines and lined in this document will have to be one in Sabah (in both places it is (1) One of the two main field sites refined considerably and the following believed that local scientists are an- would need access to adjacent la­ chronological steps are envisaged: xious to cooperate). boratory faci Iities. (1) The reconnaissance - on the ground preliminary discussions with local (7) Certain core studies should be un­ (2) Participation from the United King­ institutions and scientists in the dertaken at one or other of these dom would be about four to five Philippines, Sabah and elsewhere. sites; but other individual projects scientists at each site at anyone undertaken elsewhere in the region time, including graduate students (2) Establishment of steering, or plan­ where British scientists have good who might spend six to 12 months ning groups to prepare practical personal contacts should be integra­ in the field . proposals for implementing a prog­ ted into the overall programme. Re-, ramme. This would probably in­ lated investigations may be under­ (3) Senior un iversity scientists would clude the appointment of a rain taken in peninsular Malaysia, Sara­ probably concentrate on vacations forest coordinator and possibly also wak, Brunei, Thailand and Indone­ and sabbatical periods although coordinators in other fields and sia. scientists from Government institu­ would involve extensive consulta­ tions such as the British Museum tion by correspondence. (8) Studies on other ecosystems should (Natural History), the Royal Bota­ be incorporated into the initial nic Gardens, Kew and the Research (3) Seeking of financial support in five year programme when opoor­ Councils would probably be avail­ principal from ODA, foundations, tunity offers. able at other times. trusts, etc.

(9) The programme should not only 5. SCHEDULE OF PLANNING (4) The submission of a detailed, cost­ consist of coordination of the field ACTIVITIES ed proposal for a long term prog­ work but should also provide an Professor M.E.D.Poore and a mem­ ramme to the Council of the Royal umbrella for discussion in the Uni­ Society, grants board etc. ted Kingdom of scientific results. ber of the Royal Society staff will visit the area in early 1982 for direct discus­ (10) Special attention must be given to sions with officials and scientists in the (5) Establishment of field facilities and taxonomic needs. area. initiation of programme. Page 8 ACADEMY NEWS - a quarterly n~wsletter published by the National Academy of Science and Technology Paulino Garcia Memorial Hall Pedro Gil. Corner Taft A venue, Manila - entered as Second-Class Mail at the Manila Central Post Office on December 5, 1980.

Editorial Board

Dr. Paulo C. Campos Dr. Alfredo V. Lagmay Dr. Melecio S. Magno Dr. Tito A. Mijares Dr. Alfredo C. Santos Dr. Carmen C. Velasquez

• Darhl Salenga-Andaya, editor • Staff­ S. Ramos & B. Perez