Image shows the first page of a document from the Office of the President, Malacañang, titled Memorandum Circular No. 138: Directing participation and involvement of all government agencies and instrumentalities in the celebration of the 2026 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week. Visible whereas clauses cite Section 10, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution on science and technology for national development, and Proclamation No. 2214 (s. 1962), as amended by Proclamation Nos. 169 (s. 1993) and 780 (s. 2019), declaring the fourth week of November of every year as the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW). The rest of the document text in the image is blurred and not legible.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all government agencies to support the 2026 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW), set for Nov. 25 to 29 in General Santos City, to promote science and technology as drivers of national development.
Under Memorandum Circular No. 138, signed Oct. 19, President Marcos ordered all national government agencies, government-owned or controlled corporations, and state universities and colleges to participate in the celebration.
The circular also encourages local government units, academic and research institutions, and the private sector to support the event.
The 2026 NSTW carries the theme, “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” with the subtheme, “Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation Driving Food Security, Sustainable Energy, and National Resilience.”
The Department of Science and Technology will lead the celebration, while the Presidential Communications Office will promote public awareness of its programs and activities.
Funding will come from the concerned agencies’ available appropriations, subject to applicable budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules.
The circular takes effect immediately. | PND
Source: PCO | Published: Oct 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM
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