Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev)

Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) Building a Strong Future

The Imperative The Phillippines ranks a poor 75th out of 142 countries in the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report. International research has shown that the most important factor for rapid and sustained economic growth are significant investments in science and technology.

The language of genes has a simple alphabet,

The language of genes has a simple alphabet, not with 26 letters but just 4.

The language of genes has a simple alphabet, not with 26 letters but just 4. John Stephen Jones

The DNA of a Strong Economy

The DNA of a Strong Economy Science + Technology Education

The DNA of a Strong Economy Science + Technology Education Innovation

The DNA of a Strong Economy Science + Technology Education Innovation Entrepreneurship

The DNA of a Strong Economy Science + Technology Education Innovation Entrepreneurship Economic Growth

The DNA of a Strong Economy Building a chain of success... Science + Technology Education Innovation Entrepreneurship Economic Growth

The DNA of a Strong Economy Building a chain of success... Science + Technology Education Innovation Entrepreneurship Economic Growth...toward a sustainable and globally competitive Philippines

Our Mission

Our Mission Like the genes that make up our DNA, each of our initiatives in Science & Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship are essential components supporting the development and prosperity for the economic and social body of the Philippines. Most importantly, DNA contains knowledge that has been passed along from one generation to the next. It is the link between each and every one of us. Likewise, PhilDev strives to create a virtuous circle of giving back and paying it forward.

We Believe...

We Believe......the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone...in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......in investing in our people and their talents...in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone...in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......in coming full circle and giving back...in investing in our people and their talents...in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone...in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......in the power of original thinking and innovation as the second link to transform a life and a country...in coming full circle and giving back...in investing in our people and their talents...in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone...in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......innovative people make great entrepreneurs, who provide jobs and thus, economic growth...in the power of original thinking and innovation as the second link to transform a life and a country...in coming full circle and giving back...in investing in our people and their talents...in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone...in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......transformation and growth is possible...innovative people make great entrepreneurs, who provide jobs and thus, economic growth...in the power of original thinking and innovation as the second link to transform a life and a country...in coming full circle and giving back...in investing in our people and their talents...in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone...in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

We Believe......we will build the important foundational links to pass onto our future generations...transformation and growth is possible...innovative people make great entrepreneurs, who provide jobs and thus, economic growth...in the power of original thinking and innovation as the second link to transform a life and a country...in coming full circle and giving back...in investing in our people and their talents...in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone...in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it...that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development...the key to unlocking the Philippines potential is getting all the links in the chain right

Education We believe that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development

Education We believe that science and technology education is the critical first link that accelerates national development GOAL To strengthen education and training programs for the youth in science and engineering. SNAPSHOT Our Initiatives Include:

Education Building a Science Culture We believe in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it

Education Building a Science Culture We believe in the importance of embracing a science culture, taking pride in pursuit of it GOAL To increase awareness, stir up passion, offer immersive experiences, and create incentives. SNAPSHOT Traveling Labs and Improving Regional Science Laboratories Work in collaboration with the Philippine Foundation for Science & Technology (PFST) to improve regional science high school labs and develop special programs for teacher s science summer camps. PFST has technically assisted the establishment of 9 regional science centrums, worked with DOST, DepEd and UNESCO. They have run a sucessful program of interactive exhibits -- Science Centrum (PSC), which have been viewed by nearly three million visitors composed of school children, teachers and families from all over the Philippines.

Education Local Development We believe in investing in our people and their talents

Education Local Development We believe in investing in our people and their talents GOAL To retain the best minds and talents in the Phillippines in order to leverage our core competencies.

Education Local Development We believe in investing in our people and their talents GOAL To retain the best minds and talents in the Phillippines in order to leverage our core competencies. SNAPSHOT SuperFund PhilDev in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), ERDT, and the DoST, has launched the SuperFund for S&E Scholarships to be able to encourage the best and brightest Filipino youth to purse studies and careers in the fields of science and engineering. PhilDev is also partnering with private corporations and academic institutions to foster industrial relevance and to ensure that curricula are up to date with current technologies.

Education Science for All We believe in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone

Education Science for All We believe in ubiquity: making quality science education available to everyone GOAL To provide universal academic foundations in science and technology - as for English or math to students regardless of income or geography. SNAPSHOT Philippine Science High School & DepEd Science High Schools PhilDev recognizes the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System as breeding ground for our nation s scientists and engineers, and as a laboratory to improve the high school curriculum. In partnership with PSHS, DoST, DepED and the Engineering Research and Development for Technology program (ERDT), PhilDev plans to extend the PSHS innovative and successful approaches to Regional Science High Schools (RSHS), including programs such as: summer science programs for students and teachers from PSHS and RSHS standardization of laboratory facilities

Education Role Models We believe in coming full circle and giving back

Education Role Models We believe in coming full circle and giving back GOAL To continue to build awareness and momentum in science and technology by building a network of mentors, sponsors and stories. SNAPSHOT DevCon Founded by a role model who wants to give back to the Philippines - Winston Damarillo, a PhilDev Trustee and also a Filipino engineering graduate, DevCon empowers Filipino developers and promotes the "IT Pinoy Talent" by bringing together people from the IT industry and academia across the country to sync, support and succeed. DevCon hosts free "unconferences" for IT students, educators, professionals, enthusiasts, and industry sponsors; partners with academic institutions to augment classroom learning with up-to-date IT industry trends; partners with the Philippine Society of IT Educators (PSITE) to make DevCon accessible to IT students nationwide. Devcon has a goal of producing 10,000 world class software developers.

Innovation We believe in the power of original thinking to transform a life and a country

Innovation We believe in the power of original thinking to transform a life and a country GOAL To encourage innovative thinking from a young age, recognizing that this is the essential link from science education to and entrepreneurial career. As such, innovation is key to ensuring sustained competitiveness in a global economy. SNAPSHOT Innovation Without Borders Workshop Innovation Without Borders was co-founded by Ann Christensen and Taddy Hall, each with extensive experience in creating successful innovation. They work in close collaboration with advisor and Harvard Business Professor Clayton Christensen, the world s foremost thinker in managing innovation. In order to remain competitive on a global stage, The Philippines needs companies that are capable of developing innovative products and finding the right market for those products. PhilDev has partnered with Innovation Without Borders to create a series of high-energy, intensive, interactive workshops for Philippine entrepreneurs, industry executives, government and non-profit leaders. These workshop concepts have been developed and proven at the Harvard Business School.

Entrepreneurship We believe inovative people make great entrepreneurs, who provide jobs and thus, economic growth

Entrepreneurship We believe inovative people make great entrepreneurs, who provide jobs and thus, economic growth GOAL To help build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Philippines for global business readiness, driving company and job creation and domestic industry growth. SNAPSHOT Thin Client Cloud Computing Addressing a shortfall in teachers, classrooms and school seats, Flipino engineers are producing a computing platform that meets the DepEd requirements for elementary and high school use. This is an exciting opportunity for ERDT researchers and graduates to practice their training, and the hope is to build their skills and motivation toward starting up their own IT companies.

Economic Development Our dream is sustainable growth

Economic Development Our dream is sustainable growth OUR IMMEDIATE FOCUS To engage and collaborate with private industry, the government, and academia to create and sustain innovation and entrepreneurship in the Philippines, with particular emphasis on industries that have a sustainable impact on economic development: Agriculture, Health, Information Technology, Energy, and Infrastructure. OUR 5-YEAR GOAL To work in partnership with Philippine universities, entrepreneurs, government officials, non-profit leaders to help the Philippine achieve a position in the top 50 nations, as measured by the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index, by 2016.

PhilDev Building a Strong Economy

PhilDev Building a Strong Economy Science + Technology Education

PhilDev Building a Strong Economy Science + Technology Education Innovation

PhilDev Building a Strong Economy Science + Technology Education Entrepreneurship Innovation

PhilDev Building a Strong Economy Economic Growth Science + Technology Education Entrepreneurship Innovation

1 IF CHILD GETS INSPIRED IF CHILD to learn more, to question, to strive.

1 AND THAT CHILD GROWS UP

1 AND THAT CHILD GROWS UP to invent,

1 AND THAT CHILD GROWS UP to invent, to build,

1 AND THAT CHILD GROWS UP to invent, to build, to compete.

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