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Science and Technology and Nation Building Learning Outcome

The document discusses the role of science and technology in Philippine nation building. It provides a brief historical background on science and technology from pre-Spanish times to the American period. Key developments included indigenous knowledge of agriculture and medicine, the introduction of formal education under Spanish rule, infrastructure and health improvements under American rule, and a focus on rebuilding after World War 2. The document also outlines government policies to boost science and technology to prepare the Philippines for a technologically driven world. It discusses clustering these policies into areas like social sciences, physics and engineering, medical sciences, and biological sciences.

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Science and Technology and Nation Building Learning Outcome

The document discusses the role of science and technology in Philippine nation building. It provides a brief historical background on science and technology from pre-Spanish times to the American period. Key developments included indigenous knowledge of agriculture and medicine, the introduction of formal education under Spanish rule, infrastructure and health improvements under American rule, and a focus on rebuilding after World War 2. The document also outlines government policies to boost science and technology to prepare the Philippines for a technologically driven world. It discusses clustering these policies into areas like social sciences, physics and engineering, medical sciences, and biological sciences.

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CHAPTER 3

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND NATION BUILDING

LEARNING OUTCOME:
Discuss the role of science and technology in Philippine nation building
Evaluate government policies pertaining to science and technology in terms of their
conditions to nation building
Identify actual science and technology policies of the government and appraise their
impact on the development of Filipino nation

Brief Historical Background of Science and Technology in the Philippines


The early inhabitants of the archipelago had their own culture and traditions.

Own belief system and indigenous knowledge


Keeps them organized and sustained their lives and communities for many years.

Pre-Spanish Philippines
Embedded in the way of life.
SCIENCE
Planting crops that provide them food
Taking care of animals
Food production
Interpret the movements of heavenly bodies to predict seasons and climates
Medicinal uses of plants
TECHNOLOGY
Building houses
Irrigation
Developing tools
Musical Instruments

Spanish Rule
Brought their own culture and practices
Established schools and introduced the concepts of subjects and disciplines
Learning of science in school focuses on understanding different concepts related
to the human body, plants, animals and bodies.
Technology focuses on using and developing house tools

Life during the Spanish Era


Became modernized
Filipinos replicated technology brought by the Spaniards using indigenous materials.
Medicine and advanced science were introduced in formal colleges and universities
Galleon Trade
The galleon trade was supplied by merchants largely from port areas of Fujian
who travelled to Manila to sell the Spaniards spices, porcelain, ivory, processed silk
cloth and other valuable commodities.
From 1565 to 1815, the galleon trade contributed to the change of culture,
language and environment for both Philippines and Mexico.
The Galleon Trade was a government monopoly. Only two galleons were used:
One sailed from Acapulco to Manila with some 500,000 pesos worth of goods,
spending 120 days at sea; the other sailed from Manila to Acapulco with some
250,000 pesos worth of goods spending 90 days at sea.
The country became one of the centers of global trade in SEA
One of the most developed places in the region.
Superstitious beliefs and Catholic doctrines and practices halted the growth of
science in the country.

Metal Age Influence


Gold and Silver Jewelry

Trading with other countries American Period


More influence in the Development of S&T
Public education system
Improved engineering works and health of the people
Mineral resources were explored and exploited
“Americanize” the Filipinos
Reorganized the learning of science
In basic education, science education focuses on nature studies and science and
sanitation.
Health and Sanitation
Filipinos learned the value of cleanliness, proper hygiene, and healthy practices
Hospitals, clinics, and health centers were established including public hospitals for
lepers.
Infrastracture
Americans built roads, streets and bridges
The new infrastracture helped make the movement of products and services more
efficient.
Boulevards, zone districts, and centers of leisure were also established.
World War II
The country had a difficult time to rebuild itself from the ruins of the war.
The human spirit to survive and to rebuild the country may be strong but the capacity
of
the country to bring back what was destroyed was limited.
The New Republic
Focusing on using its limited resources in improving S&T capability.
Use of Overseas Development Allocation to improve scientific productivity and
technological capability.
Human resource development

Influences in the Development of S & T in the Philippines


GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Introduced and implemented programs, projects and policies to boost science and
technology.
GOAL: prepare the whole country and its people to meet the demands of a
technologically driven world and capacitate the people to live in a world driven by
science.

Internal Influences
• Survival
• Culture
• Economic Activities

Development
External Influences
• Foreign Colonizers
• Traders with Foreign Countries
• International Economic demands

DOST-NRCP STATEMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF IMMUNIZATION


In response to the ASEAN 2015 Agenda, the government, particularly the DOST, has
sought the expertise of the NRCP to consult various sectors in the society to study
how the Philippines can prepare itself in meeting the ASEAN 2015 Goals.
The NRCP clustered these policies into four:
1. Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and Governance
2. Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research, Earth and Space Sciences, and
Mathematics
3. Medical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
4. Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry

Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and Governance


Integrating ASEAN awareness in basic education without adding to the
curriculum
Emphasizing teaching in the mother tongue
Developing school infrastructure and providing for ICT broadband
Local food security

Physical, Engineering, and Industrial Research, Earth and Space Sciences, and
Mathematics
Emphasizing degrees, licenses, and employment opportunities
Outright grants for peer monitoring
Review of RA 9184
Harnessing science and technology as an independent mover of development

Medical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences


Ensuring compliance of drug-manufacturing firms with ASEAN-harmonized
standards by full implementation of the FDA
Creating an education council dedicated to standardization of pharmaceutical
services and care
Empowering food and drug agencies to conduct evidence-based research as pool
of information
Allocating 2% of the GDP to research
Legislating a law supporting human genome projects

Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry


Protecting and conserving biodiversity by full implementation of existing laws
Use of biosafety and standard model by ASEAN countries
Promoting indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous people’s conservation
Formulation of common food and safety standards

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