The awareness level of Filipinos on news or information about science and technology (S&T) increased to 23% in the 4th quarter of 2020 as reported in a survey conducted by a third-party survey company for the Department of Science and Technology. This is a marked improvement from the 6% awareness level in 2017, 13% in 2018, and 18% in 2019.
The study further revealed that by geographical area, Mindanao registered 26% awareness level compared to 23% in Balanced Luzon, 22% in the National Capital Region, and 18% in the Visayas.
As to age, it was not surprising that the younger generation who are more technology savvy has a higher level of awareness at 32% among 18-24 years old and 23% among 25-34 years old.
The survey also showed that awareness of news about science and technology is directly proportional to educational attainment. Awareness is highest among college graduates at 48%, among high school graduates at 27%, elementary graduates at 13%, and non-elementary graduates at 3%.
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