The Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a stamp to commemorate the hosting of the Third ASEAN Telecommunications Senior Officials (TELSOM), Second Telecommunications Ministerial Meeting (TELMIN) and the ASEAN Telecommunications Regulator's Council.

The National Research Council of the Philippines was created to promote the advancement of science through researches that will build up a body of Filipino men and women devoted to scientific research. During the 1982 reorganization under Executive Order No. 784, it was designated as a Sectoral Council engaged in supporting fundamental research attached to the National Science and Technology Authority for policy and program coordination. Further, it was reorganized under Executive Order No.