The Regional Research and Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) conducted its 2nd Semester meeting today, 22 November, at the NEDA Pamegafanan Hall, RGC, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City.

 

Among the major concerns discussed are the following:

 

1. Various legislative agenda supporting science and technology such as the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act, the PHIVOLCS Modernization Bill, the National Measurement Infrastructure Systems Act, and the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines Act;

 

2. 2024 Regional Development Report: Chapter on Advancing Research and Development, Technology, and Innovation;

 

3. Memorandum of Agreement on the implementation of USAID US – Philippine Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning Program in the region;

 

4. Conduct of the 2nd Regional Research Dissemination Forum;

 

5. Cagayan Valley Regional Research and Development Agenda 2023-2028 Monitoring Report;

 

6. DOST New Research Funding Guidelines; and

 

7. CY 2025 RRDIC Work Program

 

The RRDIC Meeting was presided over by RRDIC Chair DOST Regional Director Virginia G. Bilgera.