Here students have hands-on access to problem solving investigative equipment. In addition to these education programmes, the Interactive Area features programmes for school students and other groups. Outreach programmes, including Starlab, prove increasingly popular. The Philippine Science Centrum project has been going on for many years. A site has been obtained in the Fort Bonifacio Global City development area - a metro Manila prime location.
Plans are advanced and funds are being raised to allow building to begin.
Ground breaking is hoped for July 1997, with the building ready by late 1998. The building will include the latest in architectural design, a ground floor of commercial science specially shops and an IMAX theatre. Meanwhile, Science Centre continues to operate in modest circumstances in Manila and has been successful in establishing many satellite activities on principal islands of The Philippines. Singapore The Singapore Science Centre was opened in 1977 and is currently undergoing a major refreshment of exhibit halls. A substantial sum is available for this project.