Ore mining (copper, gold, bronze, and iron) were the main thing during the Pre-Spanish Period.
It is a refined plank-built warship or the "Caracoa" for inter-island trades.
During the Marcos Era, The funding on the projects for applied Science and Science education were approved
Marcos Era : PAGASA was Established
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Marcos Era : National Academy of Science and Technology was created
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - It is the primary government body responsible for promoting scientific and technological development in the Philippines.
Marcos Era : Philippine Science High School in Visayas and Mindanao was established
Fifth Republic: Pres. CorazonAquino replaced National Science and Technology Authority to Department of Science and Technology
Fifth Republic: Pres. Fidel Ramos, MagnaCarta for Scientist and Engineers, Researches and other Science and Technology personnel in the Government was approved
FifthRepublic: Pres. Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Cojuangco Aquino III, The Innovation Fund was launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Fifth Republic: Pres. Joseph Estrada started the Internet Age
Fifth Republic: Pres. GloriaArroyo signed R.A9367 or the "Biofuel Act"
Fifth Republic: Pres. Benigno Aquino III conferred four National Scientist
Fifth Republic: Pres. BenignoAquino III was also instrumental in the development of PH's microsatellites Diwata-1 and Diwata-2 under STAMINA4Space Program