SECTOR: Education
SONA YEAR: 2023
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PROMISE STATUS - DATE: In progress as of 07/16/2024
- In 2023, the government allocated P18.6 billion for research and development funding across different sectors and public services. Of the amount, P3.59 billion was dedicated to promote science, technology and innovation programs.
- That same year, some Balik Scientist awardees have focused their research on active mobility planning, training local veterinarians on new protocols and technology on animal birth, and oil spill control and management.
- For fiscal year 2024, a total of P68.4 million has been set aside for 17 research and development programs under the Department of Science and Technology alone.