Lesson 3

• Pre-colonial


  • agriculture
  • herbal medicine
  • writing
  • measuring
• Spanish Era


  • education
  • trade
• American Period


  • Institutions for science and technology were recognized
  • Bureau of Government Laboratories
  • 1993 - National Research Council of the Philippines was established
  • 1946 - Bureau of Science was replaced by Institute of Science
• Ferdinand Marcos


  • During his term, the role of S&T in national development was emphasized
  • Mandated the DECS, now known as DEPED to promote science and courses in public high school
  • In 1968, Taguig was proclaimed as the Philippine Science Community
• Corazon C. Aquino


  • National Science and Technology Authority ( NSTA) was renamed as DOST in 1986
  • The master plan of DOST aimed to update production sector, improve research and develop infrastructure for science and technology sector.
• Fidel V. Ramos


  • The Philippines had approximately 3000 competent scientist and engineers
  • Doctors to the Barrio program
  • National Program for Gifted Filipino Children
  • Several laws were mandated
  • R.A.8439 ( Magna carta for Scientist, Engineers , Researchers and other S& T personnel)
  • R.A 7687 ( Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994)
  • R.A. 7559 ( Inventors and inventions Incentive Act)
  • R.A. 8293 ( The Intellectual Property Code)
• Joseph E. Estrada


  • R.A. 8749 ( Cleaned Air Act)
  • R.A. 8792 ( Electronic Commerce Act of 2000)
  • Responsible for implementing cost effective irrigation technology
  • Provide health care services
• Gloria M. Arroyo

  • Filipino innovation was coined
  • R.A. 9367 ( Biofuel Act)
  • R.A. 10601 ( Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization Law)
• Benigno Aquino III


  • New National Scientist were named in 2014
  • Gavino C. Trono
  • Angel C. Alcala
  • Ramon Barba
  • Edgardo Gomez
  • K-12 Curriculum
  • Project NOAH
• Rodrigo R. Duterte


  • Science and Technology is seen to be a priority based on the budget for research and development.
  • DOST focus was set to put result of research and development
  • Philippine Space Technology Program( launched Diwata 2 in 2018 after the lunch of Diwata 1 in 2016 that displayed the Philippine flag in space
• Science and Technology in the Philippines

  1. Mechanization of farming
  2. GMO
  3. Fertilizers
  4. Transportation
  5. Communication
• Science and Technology

  • Ensure health care
  • Increase agricultural productivity
  • Conserve and protect the environment
  • Produces quality goods
  • Secure peace order and stability
  • Manage natural disaster
  • Generate jobs
  • Increases economic productivity
  • Develop good infrastructure
  • Efficiently deliver social services
• Important role of science and technology in the

  Philippines

  • In 1987 Philippine constitution, Science and Technology are given priority to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress and promote total human liberation and development.
  • In section 10 Article XIV, it is stated that” Science and Technology are essential for national development and progress.
• Role of Science and Technology


  • Poverty alleviation
  • Affordable energy
  • Water supply
  • Education
• Impacts of Technology to Society

  • Improved transportation
  • Improved communication
  • Improved education
• AmBisyon Natin 2040


  The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development

  Programs
• Harmonized National Research and

  Development Agenda (HNRDA)

  • Formulated by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in coordination with other government and other concerned agencies and institution.
  • HNRDA is prepared with the objective to assured Science and Technology endeavour is directed towards the realization of economic and social benefits of mankind.
  • The agenda is in line with AMBISYON NATIN 2040
• Policies of the Government Pertaining to Science and Technology

  1. Republic Act 10055- known as the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009
  2. Republic Act 2067-known as Science Act of 1958
  3. Republic Act 8439-“Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers, and other S&T Personnel in the Government.”
  4. Republic Act 10612-The scholarship program under Republic Act No. 10612 aims to strengthen the country's science and technology education by fast-tracking graduates in the sciences, mathematics and engineering who shall teach science and mathematics in secondary schools throughout the country.
• Major Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines

  • DOST- the Balik Scientist Program and DOST R&D completed the Electric Train Project in 2015
  • PCAARD- funded a program that has produced the irradiated fertilizer
  • PAGASA,PHIVOLCS and Advance Science and Technology Institute(ASTI) developed a more accurate and responsive disaster prevention and system which named project NOAH( Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard)
• Department of Science and Technology

  DOST
• PCHRD

  Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
• PCIEERD

  Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development
• PHIVOLCS

  Philippine Institute of Vulcanology and Seismology
• PAGASA


  Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
• PCAARRD


  Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development
• HNRDA


  Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda
• NSTA

  National Science and Technology Authority
• NOAH


  National Science and Technology Authority
• Advance Science and Technology Institute

  ASTI
• GMO


  Genetically Modified Organism
• DepEd


  Department of Education
• RA 10612


  The scholarship program under Republic Act No. 10612 aims

  to strengthen the country's science and technology education by fast-tracking graduates in the sciences, mathematics and engineering who shall teach science and mathematics in secondary schools throughout the country.
• RA 8439 


  “Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers, and other

  S&T Personnel in the Government.”
• RA 2067


  Science Act of 1958
• RA 10055


  Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009
• RA 9367


  Biofuel Act
• RA 10601


  Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization Law
• RA 8749


  Cleaned Air Act
• R.A. 8792 


  Electronic Commerce Act of 2000
• RA 8439


  Magna carta for Scientist, Engineers, Researchers and other S&T personel