STS MODULE4

• Scientific and technological development in the Philippines began in the pre-colonial period
• The rice terraces of the Cordilleras show the innovative way of the natives to survive in a challenging environment
• Colonization by the Spaniards brought modern means of construction to the Philippines
• Walls, roads, bridges, and large infrastructures were built using engineering skills and tools from the Spaniards
• The Spanish government developed health and education systems for the principalia class
• The American occupation modernized various aspects of life in the Philippines
• The Bureau of Science was established to nurture development in science and technology
• Former president Ferdinand Marcos advanced science and technology by establishing and strengthening agencies like PAGASA and the National Academy of Science and Technology Authority
• The Philippine government introduced programs, projects, and policies to boost science and technology
• Government-supported programs include funding for research, scholarships, and establishing science and technology parks
• Capacity-building programs were identified by the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering
• The K to 12 education program includes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Ramon Cabanos Barba - research on tissue culture in Philippine mangoes
• Josefino Cacas Comiso - works on observing Antarctica characteristics using satellite images
• Jose Bejar Cruz Jr. - known in electrical engineering internationally
• Lourdes Jansuy Cruz - research on sea snail venom
• Fabian Millar Dayrit - research on herbal medicine
• Rafael Dineros Guerrero III - research on tilapia culture
• Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr. - invention of meconium drugs testing
• Lilian Formalejo Patena - research on plant biotechnology
• Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz - outstanding educator and graph theorist
• Gregory Ligot Tangonan - research in communications technology
• Science education in basic and tertiary education aims to develop students' understanding and appreciation of science
• Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) offers free scholarships for secondary courses with emphasis on sciences
• Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project aims to develop children with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and values
• Quezon City Regional Science High School focuses on science and technology in its curriculum
• Manila Science High School is the first science high school in the Philippines
• Central Visayan Institute Foundation is known for the Dynamic Learning Program and Research Center for Theoretical Physics
• Caesar A. Saloma – an internationally renowned physicist
• Edgardo Gomez – famous scientist in marine science
• William Padolina – chemistry and president of National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)–Philippines
• Angel Alcala – marine science