Science and technology plays an integral part in human development and the society
Why science and technology is important
Puts an end to ignorance
Increased perception of a fact or situation
Awaken ability to use all resources
Creativity to improve quality of life
Science and technology in the Philippines describes scientific and technological progress made by the Philippines
Various significant changes that happened in the society are brought by S&T
Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022
Collaboration between the government and other concerned private agencies, directed toward the realization of economic and social benefits of mankind, in line with Ambisyon Natin 2040
Pillars of HNRDA 2017-2022
Malasakit (Enhancing the social fabric)
Pagbabago (Reducing inequality)
Kaunlaran (Increasing potential growth)
Sectors of HNRDA 2017-2022
National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
Health Research and Development Agenda
Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
Express support in the Philippine Development Plan, National Security Plan, and the Science for Change Program led by DOST, focus on basic principles of research
Programs under National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
Water Security - Tubig Program
Food and Nutrition Security - Sapat Program
Health Sufficiency - Likas Program
Clean Energy - Alert Program
Sustainable Community - Saklaw Program
Inclusive Nation-Building - Atin Program
Health Research and Development Agenda
Managed by Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), collaborating agencies, National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA)
Sectors under Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
Crops
Livestock
Aquaculture
Natural Resources and Environment
Technology Transfer
Socio-Economics
Policy Research
This sector also supports Organic Agriculture, Halal Food Production, Food Safety and Traceability Initiatives, and Development of GMO
Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies
Managed by Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERRD-DOST)
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Managed by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Agencies responsible for the implementation of the Harmonized R&D Agenda 2017-2022
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)
Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERRD)
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS)
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)
Republic Act 10055 aims to provide a framework and support system for the ownership, management, use and commercialization of intellectual property resulting from R&D funded by the government
Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 focuses on the integration, coordination, and intensification of science and technological research and development and fostering inventions
Republic Act 2067 or the Science Act of 1958 focuses on the integration, coordination, and intensification of science and technological research and development and fostering inventions
Balik Scientist Program
Developed in 1975 to motivate well-trained overseas Filipino experts to come home to the Philippines and share their expertise, still one of the strategic programs of DOST
PCAARRD programs
Irradiated Carrageenan Fertilizer
Cara-Vita Organic Fertilizer
DOST programs
Electric Train Project
PAGASA, PHILVOCS and ASTI programs
Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard)
DOST programs
DREAM Project (Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program)
The Department of Education (DepEd) oversees the implementation of the school curriculum
The objectives are to expound the importance of science education in schools, identify the purposes of science curriculum in schools, and cite some problems that can be encountered in science education
HE
Higher Education
In partnership with UP National Institute of Geological Sciences and UP College of Engineering
PAGASA, PHILVOCS and Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)
Organisations involved in the project
Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard)
Project components
DOST
DREAM Project (Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program)
Identify hazard prone areas in the country
P1-Billion comprehensive mapping project
Uses LIDAR system to effectively and accurately measure critical flood elevation and depth
Science Education in the Philippines
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Department of Education (DepEd)
Oversees the implementation of the school curricula and school programs in both elementary and high school levels
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Created as a separate entity under RA 7722 in 1994
Oversee the system of higher education and formulate policies, plans, and programs for the development of public and private higher education
Science Education
Starts during basic education years and continues until college
Enhances the learner's questioning skills, values and attitudes, and critical thinking skills
Prepares students to accept life challenges and be significant to society
12 Program
Science is one of the subjects taught in elementary and secondary schools
Provides learners with competencies important for work and knowledge-based society
Science Curriculum Domains
Understanding and applying scientific knowledge in local and global context
Performing scientific processes and skills
Developing and demonstrating scientific attitude and values
Philippine Science High Schools
Specialized public high schools operated as an attached agency of the DOST
Regarded as the top high schools in the Philippines and among the best in ASEAN region in 2016
Tertiary Education
Focuses on the preparation of science teachers, scientists, engineers, and other professionals
The state provides scholarships to encourage more students to pursue science courses
Problems in Science Education
Teacher-student ratio
Lack of science education facilities
Limited scholarships
Indigenous Science
Product of indigenous knowledge perfected by people through life experiences
Embedded in the cultural traditions of regional, indigenous, or local communities
Processes or products resulting from studying indigenous science