With the Philippines’ efforts to add a large number of sub-technology, experts urge Filipino youth to explore the field, saying they are key to positioning the country as a future global leader.
One of the latest moves is to develop a shrinking quantum computer designed to inspire curiosity among young Filipinos, said Dr. Enrico C. Paringit, Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Research and Development of Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies.
“We don’t have a quantum computer – a comprehensive quantum computer, and they want to see it… (but) we’re going to reveal a modest version of it just to pique interest, especially among our younger generations.”
He added: “We do have great potential because of our large population. If we train and educate our youth appropriately and inspire them to pursue careers in … quantum science and innovation, then we have potential.”
With quantum technology still in its early stages, Mr. Paringit also called for the integration of the field with academic curriculum to help raise awareness of development and potentially encourage students to use it as a career.
Mr Paringit also assured that researchers and contributors in the field will receive support from PCIEERD and have the potential to make the emergence of the country’s niche quantum industry.
The sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, banking and finance will benefit the most from quantum technology, which spans almost every industry, said Bobby O. Corpus, president of the Philippines Quantum Computing Association (QCSP).
“It’s a paradigm shift,” Mr Corpus said. “Anything that needs optimization will benefit.”
Other significant developments in quantum technology in the country include the establishment of a 59 million-p quantum innovation laboratory, which enables researchers to collaborate.
In March, the country’s first research laboratory dedicated to using quantum computing to ensure a reliable, effective energy supply (prediction and optimization based on quantum computing) is also suitable for the power grid (QRIENTE) – also launched 180 million Phoebe Neil.
Meanwhile, Dr. Renato U.S. Solidum, secretary of the Small Department of Science and Technology (DOST), reiterated in his speech that quantum technology is one of the key areas under the agency’s eight flagship research and development (R&D) programs.
He added that by 2030, the country aims to use quantum technology to innovate and grow economically, as stated in Quantum R&D Roadmap for 2022-2028.
“This roadmap is committed to building a strong national quantum network that positions our archipelago as the core industry and research in Southeast Asia.” – EDG Adrian A. Eva
