Period of Independent Republic

• Philippines gained independence 


  July 4, 1946
• first elected president


  Manuel Roxas
• 1958, oversee the science and technology status, programs, and projects


  National Science Development Board
• Science Act of 1958, promote scientific and technological research and development


  RA No. 2067
• revitalized the science courses in public high schools


  Ferdinand Marcos Sr. 🤨
• rice and corn industry


  National Grains Authority (NGA)
• agriculture, forestry, fisheries


  Philippine Council for Agricultural Research (PCAR)
• environmental protection, safety of the people


  Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
• industrial and economic development, efficient use of energy sources


  Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC)
• resorvoir of scientific and technological expertise


  National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
• central direction and coordination of scientific and technological research


  National Science and Technology Authority