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Conclusion
Based on the current policies discussed, the Philippine government has seen the
importance of research in improving the quality of higher education institutions and
international standing of Philippine higher education. Furthermore, the government
has realized the significance of research in addressing the problems and issues of the
society. These paved the way for the formulation of policies that will improve the
conduct of research in higher education and the identification of priority areas in
research. The prioritization of research in the areas of agriculture, fisheries, technol-
ogy and engineering, health, environment, ecology, economy, and livelihood does
not only address the challenge of improving the quantity and quality of scientific
research in the country but will also address the pressing social problems brought
about by poverty, unemployment, and climate change.
The prospects of higher education research in the country will take time to be
realized. It needs to be strengthened by sustaining the support provided by the gov-
ernment to higher education institutions in terms of developing young researchers
as well as providing resources needed in the conduct of quality research. Higher
education institutions cannot do it alone. They need to be given proper support by
the government. At the end of the day, the success of higher education research
depends on the political will of the government to allocate funding as well as to
provide the appropriate environment for the development of research in higher edu-
cation. It is high time for the Philippine government to recognize the reality that
world-class universities in Asia achieved their level of international status because
of the support provided by their own government.
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