STS

• Colonial Period panish colonization paved the way to modern means of construction. Roads, bridges, churches, and other large infrastructures were built with more sophistication using some engineering skills and tools brought by the Spaniards. In addition, Spanish colonizers developed a health and education system in the country
• Post-Colonial Peroid After achieving independence from the colonial masters, the Philippines, under different administrations, continued to pursue programs in science and technology. Each leadership had its own S&T agenda. However, it is important to note that some Philippine presidents introduced more developments in the field than others
• Pres. Carlos P. Garcia (1957-1961) lack of support of experimental work, marginal budget for scientific research, low salaries of scientists employed by the government, established the National Science Development Board. Established the National science development board
• Pres. Ferdinand Marcos (1965-1986) directed the Department of Education to revitalize the science courses in public high schools, channeled additional funds to support projects in applied sciences and science education, proclaimed 35 hectares in Bicutan, Taguig, Rizal as the site of the Philippine Science Community, provided scholarships for graduate and undergraduate science scholars, workshops on fisheries and oceanography, added the Philippine Coconut Research Institute to the NSDB to modernize the coconut industry, enacted laws under Presidential Decree No. 49, s. 1972, and No. 1003-A, s. 1976, to establish the National Academy of Science and Technology, and completed the National Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Complex at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños
• Establishment of the National Academy of Science and Technology

  Enacted a law under Presidential Decree No. 1003-A, s. 1976
• "Science for the Masses Program"


  Aimed at scientific and technological literacy among Filipinos
• Establishment of Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel (Republic Act No. 8439)


  Increased priority for S&T personnel
• The science and technology sector of the Philippines was dubbed as the "golden age" during Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's term
• The term "Filipinnovation" was coined to help the Philippines become an innovation hub in Asia during Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's term
• Development of Science Technology and Innovations (STI)

  Strengthening schools and education system such as the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) focusing on science, technology, and mathematics in their curriculum
• Pres. Benigno Aquino III was in office


  2010-2016
• SMARTER Philippines was launched and is now implemented by Duterte as SmartCity
• Project NOAH was invented and used successfully by PAGASA. Duterte stopped its use
• The first Filipino Satellite, Diwata 1, was launched into space
• Dr. Arturo Alcaraz, a volcanologist, powered an electric light bulb using steam-powered electricity in 1967, the first geothermal power generated in the Philippines
• Filipino chemist Julian Banzon researched methods of producing alternative fuels, experimenting with the production of ethyl esters fuels from sugarcane and coconut
• Filipino scientist Pedro Escuro isolated nine rice varieties, developing rice breeding in the country
• Dr. Francisco Fronda, known as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines, improved methods of production for the poultry and livestock industry
• Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator and developed one of the world's most profitable biogas systems
• Filipino chemist Luz Oliveros Belardo researched the phytochemical properties of plants in the Philippines for natural products, essential oils, and medicinal qualities
• Filipino scientist Emerita De Guzman researched the propagation of pure macapuno trees and invented tissue culture techniques for the rapid propagation of abaca and banana plants
• Famous Filipino Scientist Gregorio Zara invented the two-way television telephone or videophone, discovered the Zara effect, and invented an airplane engine that ran on plain alcohol as fuel
• Pres. corazon aquino (1986-1992) national science and technology authority was replaced by the depart of science and technology. “Science for the masses program” which aimed at scientific and technological literacy among filipinos.
• Pres. Fidel V. Ramos (1992-1998) priority for S&T perasonnel increased when magna carta for science and technology personnel.
• Pre. Joseph estrada (1998-2001) launched a full-scale program based on cost-effective irrigation technologies. He stablished one of science high school in every province.