Education is our furture - Angara

Senator Edgardo J. Angara will give a lecture on "Education is Our Future" at the 6th Jaime V. Ongpin Lecture Series on Jan 16 (Wed), 9 AM at the Ateneo De Manila, Rockwell Center, Makati City.

The Jaime V. Ongpin Annual Memorial Lecture on Public Service in Business and Government was created to help increase awareness of the business sector on key national issues in order actively participate as partners in nation building.

With reactors composed of Social Weather Station President Dr. Mahar K. Mangahas, National Historical Institute Chairman Ambeth R. Ocampo, and Philippine Daily Inquirer Columnist Manuel L. Quezon III, Senator Angara - with his broad experience in the field of education -- will take the challenge to discuss and expound our country's future through S&T.

The lecture will discuss the advances in STI around the globe and then will look into other countries' experiences in applying STI for economic growth and poverty reduction. This is followed by a discussion of the state of STI in the country leading to the identification of critical gaps in STI readiness in the Philippines. Last part of the lecture will make recommendations for government, policymakers, universities, research and development (R&D) institutes, and industries.

"Creating the future through science and technology is exciting but difficult work. It will take vision, leadership, and sustained commitment to achieve our strategic mandate - to create a future where our people can enjoy a better life. That objective is within our reach."