STS 1

• The term "science" is derived from the Latin word scientia, which means knowledge.
• Scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, experimentation, hypothesis testing, data analysis, interpretation, and communication of findings.
• A theory is an explanation based on evidence and tested through experiments or observations.
• School of Medicine and Pharmacy founded (University of Santo Tomas)


  1871
• Spaniards introduced formal education and founded scientific institutions
• Study of medicine in the Philippines was given priority
• Meteorological studies and Manila Observatory

  Jesuits
• Philippine Commission established Bureau of Government Laboratories under the Department of Interior


  July 1, 1901
• Bureau of Government Laboratories replaced by the Bureau of Science focusing on tropic diseases

  October 26, 1905
• Bureau of Science replaced by Institute of Science


  1946
• President Carlos P. Garcia passed the Science Act of 1958 establishing the National Science Development Board


  1958
• In amended 1973 Philippine Constitution

  Article XV, Section 9 (1) declared that the "advancement of science and technology shall have priority in national development"
• Revitalization of science courses in public schools

  January 23, 1967
• 1968 technology was recognized as the leading factor in economic development
• Philippine National Of Company aimed to promote industrial and economic development
• National Academy of Science and Technology established

  1976
• Government funded scientific research conducted by National Science Development Board (NSDB)


  1979
• Philippine Council for Agricultural Research and Resources, the Plant Breeding in Kitute he International Rice Research Institute, the Bureau of Plant Industry, and the Bureau of Forest Products
• National Committee on Geological Sciences established

  1980
• Executed Order No. 784, s. 1982 - From National Science Development Board to National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA)
• Philippine Science High School (Mindanao and Visayas campuses) were established


  1986
• Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (1987) focused on economic recovery and sustained economic growth
• First Science and Technology Master Plan or STMP was introduced


  August 8, 1988
• During President Corazon Aquino's term, she encouraged scientists and inventors to bring the Philippines to its former position as second to Japan in science and technology and to achieve the status as an industrialized country in 2000
• R.A. 6655 (Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988) initiated the Science for the Masses Program
• Significant increase in personnel in Science and Technology during President Fidel V. Ramos' term
• DOST initiated a Science and Technology Agenda for Development (STAND) which embodies the country's task development plan for 1993-1998
• "Competence, Competitive Conscience: the Medium-Term Plan of the Department of Science and Technology (1999-2004)"
• Flagship programs during Fidel V. Ramos' term


  • Comprehensive program to enhance technology enterprises
  • Integrated program on clean technologies: Establishment of a packaging R and D center
  • Expansion of regional meteorology centers
  • S&T Intervention program for the poor, vulnerable and disabled
  • Comprehensive science and technology program for Mindanao
• Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND) was established


  1993
• Priorities during Fidel V. Ramos' term were Exporting winners identified by the DTI, Domestic needs identified by Presidential Council for Countryside Development, Support industries, and Coconut industry development
• Laws enacted by Congress during President Ramos' Term

  • Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel (R.A.8439)
  • Science and Technology Scholarship Law of 1004 (R.A. 7687)
  • Inventors and Inventions Incentives Act (R.A. 7459)
  • Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8293)
• President Joseph Estrada signed the Philippine Clean Air of 1999 (R.A. 8749) and Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (R.A. 8792)
• President Gloria M. Arroyo's term was dubbed as the "golden age" of science and technology by Secretary Estrella Alabastro
• "Filipinovation" was developed during President Gloria M. Arroyo's term
• R.A. 9367 or "Biofuels" Act was introduced during President Gloria M. Arroyo's term
• R.A. 10601, which improves the Agriculture and Fisheries Sec was introduced during President Benigno C. Aquino's term
• Secretary Estrella Alabastro: 'The "golden age" of science and technology in the Philippines'
• Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) was developed further
• R.A. 9367 or "Biofuels" Act