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Despite challenges from the pandemic and decreasing budget for research and development (R&D), the Philippines claimed the 51st spot out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 report.  In an inter-agency virtual press conference held on 21 September 2021, the Philippines proved that it is an efficient innovator with its capacity to translate innovation investments into innovation outputs. 

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), despite dropping one rank at 51st in the Global Innovation Index (GII) for 2021 from last year’s 50th, maintains its strong bearing that “it remains committed to bringing science closer to society, empowering Filipino-made breakthroughs and innovations to increase productivity and drive prosperity.”

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“The needs and opportunities are better known at the region, province, town, and community level”, Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña said in his concluding remarks at the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Inclusive Innovation held on 17 September 2021.