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Philippines National Research Agendas NIBRA HNRDA Review
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Philippines National Research Agendas NIBRA HNRDA Review
Philippines National Research Agendas NIBRA HNRDA Review
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1
Question
What is the Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017–2022 role?
Answer
Guide prioritization; DOST leads/coordinates
2
Question
Name two lead agencies involved in HNRDA coordination.
Answer
NRCP; PCAARRD
3
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What is the National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA) 2022–2028 led by?
Answer
National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
4
Question
What is NRCP's broader mandate?
Answer
Promote/support fundamental/basic research and advise on national issues
5
Question
What are the six issue-based agendas under Oriented Basic Research in NIBRA?
Answer
A. Water Security; B. Food & Nutrition Security; C. Health Sufficiency; D. Clean Energy; plus two more not listed here
6
Question
What does 'Blue Skies' refer to in NIBRA?
Answer
Pure basic research; curiosity-driven, theoretical work
7
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What is the primary aim of Water Security (TUBIG) research?
Answer
Detection/management of drinking water quality issues; improve household water management; identify new potable sources
8
Question
What is one research area under Watershed studies in Water Security?
Answer
Characterization of biological/chemical/physical aspects; water supply stress index
9
Question
What does 'Water quality, accessibility, availability' research focus on?
Answer
Pollutants, surface/groundwater, sediment/toxicity, weather modification for supply
10
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What does SAPAT stand for in Food & Nutrition Security?
Answer
Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat
11
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What is a key goal of Food & Nutrition Security research?
Answer
Close knowledge gaps across accessibility, availability, utilization, stability; use biodiversity for resilience
12
Question
List one research area under SAPAT related to pests.
Answer
Taxonomic studies; biology/population dynamics of pests/diseases/natural enemies
13
Question
What does Halal studies in SAPAT aim to do?
Answer
Document product-specific practices; assess KAPS; mainstream Halal in F&B
14
Question
What is LIKAS focused on?
Answer
Health sufficiency; science-based solutions for zoonotic diseases and health policy evaluation
15
Question
Name one research area under LIKAS.
Answer
Bioprospecting; bioinformatics; pharmacogenomics/toxicogenomics
16
Question
What is a objective of LIKAS concerning diseases?
Answer
Address zoonotic diseases (emerging/re-emerging)
17
Question
What does 'Clean Energy – ALERT' imply in the NIBRA program?
Answer
Alternative Energy Research Trends
18
Question
Which document frames science in national development for the Philippines according to the scope?
Answer
Science & Technology (S&T) Agenda
19
Question
What is the primary function of DRR & Climate Change Unit in NIBRA coordination?
Answer
Coordinate disaster risk reduction and climate change-related research
20
Question
How many researchers are part of NRCP as stated?
Answer
4,000+ researchers, scientists, experts, and artists
21
Question
What Act established NRCP and when?
Answer
NRCP Act No. 4120, Dec 8, 1933
22
Question
What national plans does NIBRA prioritize for alignment?
Answer
Philippine Development Plan; SDGs; National Security Plan; DOST’s Science for Change
23
Question
What is the purpose of the HNRDA?
Answer
Guide prioritization of funded research programs/projects
24
Question
Name one coordinating body besides NRCP involved in HNRDA?
Answer
PCAARRD
25
Question
What is one focus of Water Security's 'research areas' besides watershed studies?
Answer
Water quality/accessibility/availability; pollutants; historical flows; weather modification
26
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What does 'Policy Research' under NIBRA involve?
Answer
Evidence-based studies informing legislation/public welfare
27
Question
What is the scope of 'Blue Skies' research?
Answer
Foundational, curiosity-driven theoretical work without practical endpoints
28
Question
What is a key aim of Food safety research under SAPAT?
Answer
Safety analysis; contaminants/adulterants; epidemiology
29
Question
What is the overarching goal of SAPAT in Food & Nutrition Security?
Answer
Close knowledge gaps across accessibility, availability, utilization, stability; leverage biodiversity for resilience.
30
Question
What are the three main objectives of LIKAS (Health Sufficiency) related to health policy?
Answer
Zoonotic disease solutions, natural product-based health initiatives, evaluation of health policies toward SDG health goals.