Balik Puso, Balik Pilipinas!
Through the Balik Scientist Program of the Department of Science and Technology, Filipino scientists, technologists, and experts are encouraged to return to the country.
They are urged to share their expertise in order to promote scientific, agro-industrial, and economic development. This includes the development of our human capital in science, technology, and innovation.
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BSP by the numbers
705
Total Awardees
from 1975 to 2025
Awardees by Continent
Awardees by Sector
Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources
Health
Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies
Awardees by Gender
Female
Male
Priority Areas
Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources
Drive sustainability, harness and preserve our natural ecosystems, and secure a flourishing future for vital sectors
Health
Advance healthcare solutions, enhance patient outcomes, and mold the future of wellness and medical innovation
Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
Shape the forefront of innovation, drive sustainable practices, and build the industries of tomorrow
News and Events
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January 27, 2026
Short Term DOST Balik Scientists visit Usec. Leah Buendia
Text by; Angeline Mae Merino, DOST OUSECRD Photos by: Jose Ronald Sonza, DOST OUSECRD ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐-๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ธ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ. ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ Four DOST Short-term Balik Scientists paid a courtesy visit to Undersecretary Leah J. Buendia, sharing their expertise across sustainability, advanced materials, smart manufacturing, and chemistry: Dr. Maria Rosario L. Chan โ An expert in ...
Homecoming Innovators: The Balik Scientist Experience
Join the conversation with Dr. Deborah Tangunan as she shares her experiences and insights from the Balik Scientist Program.
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