STS

• Department of Science and Technology (DOST)


  The main government body that addresses S&T in the Philippines
• STARBOOKS


  Science and Technology Academic Research Based Openly Operated Kiosk - A compilation of different sets of digitized S&T information, stored in a computer and deployed by DOST to different schools especially in remote areas
• Science for the People


  An official weather and science program that aims to communicate science to the people, persuade the youth to pursue STEM careers, and promote a culture of S&T
• Balik Scientist Program


  Aims to encourage Filipino scientists to come back and serve the Philippines again
• Grant-in-Aids (GIA) Program


  Provides grants for programs in line with DOST priorities and S&T activities to utilize the country's S&T capabilities, generate and promote technology, and strengthen and promote participation of different sectors in research
• Components of the Science for Change Program (S4CP)

  • Niche Centers in the Region for R&D (NICER) Program
  • Collaborative R&D to Leverage Phil Economy (CRADLE) Program
  • R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program
  • Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program
• Niche Centers in the Region for R&D (NICER) Program


  Aims to address the discrepancy in access to R&D funding among the regions by providing grants to qualified Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the regions to undertake quality research directed at promoting regional development
• Collaborative R&D to Leverage Phil Economy (CRADLE) Program


  Creates synergistic relationships between the academe and the industry with the goal of invigorating Philippine R&D and enabling technological advancements and innovations of local companies
• R&D Leadership (RDLead) Program


  Engages experts with strong leadership, management and innovative policy-making proficiencies to lead in strengthening the research capabilities of HEIs and RDIs
• Business Innovation through S&T (BIST) for Industry Program


  Facilitates the acquisition of strategic and relevant technologies by Filipino companies for immediate incorporation in their R&D activities
• Major personalities in S&T in the Philippines

  • Angel C. Alcala
  • Ramon Cabanos Barba
  • Edgardo Gomez
  • Alfredo Mahar Lagmay
  • Aisa Mijeno
  • Reina Reyes
  • Gregorio Zara
  • Fe del Mundo
  • Josette Biyo
  • Eduardo Quisumbing
• Department of Education (DepEd)


  Oversees the implementation of the school curricula and school program in both elementary and high school levels
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

  Oversees the system of higher education in the country and to formulate policies, plans and programs for the development of public and private higher education
• Domains of the K+12 Science Curriculum

  • Understanding and applying scientific knowledge in local settings as well as global context
  • Performing scientific process and skills
  • Developing and demonstrating scientific attitudes and values
• Importance of science


  • It is our way of life
  • It is basically intertwined with technology and industry which are the major areas of development
  • It enhances the learner's questioning skills, values and attitudes and critical skills
  • It aims to develop learners to make judgments and apply what they have learned
• Components of the science education framework

  • Inquiry skills
  • Scientific attitudes
  • Content and connections
• Indigenous science


  A product of indigenous knowledge perfected by people through life processes, which may connote traditional and non-traditional knowledge covering a wide range of areas such as metaphysics, philosophy and practical technologies
• Examples of indigenous science and technologies


  • Knowledge in observing animal behavior to predict weather condition and seasons
  • Traditional health habit and practices
  • Use of herbal medicines
  • Knowledge on preserving foods
  • Preservation and selection of good seeds for planting
  • Building irrigation system
  • Classifying different types of soil for planting
  • Making wine and juices from fruits
  • Local methods of growing vegetables in the yard
  • Indigenous method of calculating or estimating
  • Knowledge on mineral resources found in the community
  • Making products such as vinegar, cheese, and nata de coco
• Animals that can predict the weather

  • Groundhogs
  • Cows
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Frogs
  • Birds and Bees
  • Sharks
  • Turtles
• Indigenous methods of preserving food

  • Salt
  • Vinegar
• Bannaue rice terraces used an irrigation system
• Examples of indigenous alcoholic drinks

  • Lambanog (distilled tuba; higher alcohol content)
  • Tuba (coconut wine)
  • Basi (sugarcane wine)
• Examples of indigenous medicinal plants

  • Ampalaya
  • Bawang
  • Bayabas
  • Lagundi
  • Sambong
  • Akapulko
  • Niyug-niyugan
  • Tsaang gubat
  • Pansit pansitan
  • Yerba buena
• Indigenous methods of measuring

  • Dangkal (8 inches)
  • Talampakan (12 inches)
  • Bisig (16 inches)
  • Pulgada (68 inches)
• Examples of Philippine indigenous technologies


  • Yoyo
  • Medical Incubator
  • Jaundice Device
  • Erythromycin
  • Patis or Fish Sauce
  • Banana Catsup
  • Anticancer Cream
  • Mole Remover
• Jaundice


  Excess bilirubin which causes the body to have a yellowish tint in the skin and eyes
• Erythromycin


  Antibiotic discovered by Dr. Abelardo Aguilar in 1949, produced by the bacterium Streptomyces erythreus found in the soil from Iloilo, used to treat chest infections
• Patis or Fish Sauce


  Condiment discovered by Ruperta David or Aling Tentay in the 1940s, now a nationwide business registered as Tentay Food & Sauces in 1949
• Banana Catsup


  Discovered by Maria Orosa Ylagan, who also discovered tomato catsup and calamansi nip, and powdered preparation of soya beans called soya-lac
• Anticancer Cream


  Developed by Rolando de la Cruz from cashew nuts and other local herbs to treat Basosquamous Carcinoma, a skin cancer, called DeBCC anticancer cream, won in the International Inventor's Forum in Nov 2005
• Mole Remover


  Cream formulated by Rolando de La Cruz to remove warts and moles on the skin
• 16-bit Microchip


  Developed by Diosdado Banatao, the first single chip graphical user interface accelerator that allows quicker data processing and graphical presentation using graphics for commands
• Videophone


  Invented by Filipino scientist Gregorio Y. Zara in 1954
• Angel Alcala


  Filipino scientist behind the invention of artificial coral reefs to be used for fisheries in Southeast Asia, known for marine resource conservation in ecology and biogeography of amphibians and reptiles
• Karaoke


  Invented by Robert Del Rosario, president of the Trebel Music Corporation, has patented more than 20 inventions making him one of the most prolific Filipino inventors
• Super Kalan


  Invented by Narciso Mosuela
• Other Inventors from 2005 - 2017 in the Philippines

  • Filipino-made Train - Bryan Yuson
  • 3-in-1 Fire Truck - Alfredo M. Anos "Godfather of Filipino Inventors"
  • Karaoke - Roberto del Rosario
  • Videophone - Gregorio Zara
  • Modular Housing System - Edgardo Vasquez
  • Super Bunker Formula - Rudy Lantano Sr.
  • Tubig Talino - DOST
  • Drug Detection - Dr. Enrique Ostrea
  • Super Kalan - Narciso Mosuela
• Human being


  An individual person that makes up the society and is responsible for the researches and innovation available today, a creature whose destiny is to live in the spiritual world and physical world, made up of a material body and a spiritual soul, with a belief on the existence and to live in the kingdom of God
• Rational


  (in Aristotle's view) Man is a rational animal because he can think and use reason consistently
• Needs of Human

  • Physiological needs - Breathing, food, water, shelter, clothing, sleep
  • Safety and security - Health, employment, property, family, and social stability
  • Love and belonging - Friendship, family, intimacy, sense of connection
  • Self-esteem - Confidence, achievement, respect of others, the need to be a unique individual
  • Self-actualization - Morality, creativity, spontaneity, acceptance, experience purpose, meaning, and inner potential