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Marcos urges innovators to tackle food, energy, flooding crises
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the country's inventors and innovators to partner with government to address persistent challenges including food insecurity, flooding, and power shortages. Speaking at the 2026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards ceremony, Marcos pledged continued administrative support for technological solutions.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the Philippines' inventor and innovator community to collaborate with government agencies in tackling critical national problems, including food insecurity, recurring flooding, and energy shortages.
Addressing attendees at the 2026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards National Competition Awarding Ceremony on Thursday, the president emphasized the importance of homegrown technological solutions in addressing the country's most pressing challenges.
Marcos assured the innovation sector that his administration remains committed to supporting local inventors and innovators as they develop solutions to improve living conditions across the archipelago. The call comes as the Philippines continues to grapple with multiple infrastructure and resource management issues.
The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards recognize outstanding contributions from Filipino inventors and innovators working to advance the nation's development through science and technology initiatives.