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Science, Technology, and Nation-Building

The document discusses the history of science and technology in the Philippines from the pre-colonial era to current challenges and interventions. It outlines how early Filipinos applied scientific principles and how different administrations developed infrastructure and institutions. The document argues that innovation and embracing science and technology are crucial for the Philippines to address issues like poverty and become an emerging economic powerhouse nation.

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Science, Technology, and Nation-Building

The document discusses the history of science and technology in the Philippines from the pre-colonial era to current challenges and interventions. It outlines how early Filipinos applied scientific principles and how different administrations developed infrastructure and institutions. The document argues that innovation and embracing science and technology are crucial for the Philippines to address issues like poverty and become an emerging economic powerhouse nation.

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Science, Technology, and

Nation-building
At the end of this chapter, you must
have:
 Explained how early Filipinos applied scientific
principles in their daily living;
 Presentedgovernment policies on science and
technology and explained their importance to the
nation; and
 Discussed the role of science and technology in nation-
building
Pre-colonial Period

 Filipinos used plants and herbs as medicines


 They implemented farming and animal-raising systems
 They developed different modes of transportation
(terrestrial or maritime)
 Cordilleranatives built rice terraces incorporating
complicated irrigation systems
Colonial Period
 Spaniards built roads, bridges, and other large
infrastructures
 Theydeveloped health and education systems
enjoyed by the principalia class
 Americans
established Bureau of Science to nurture
development in science and technology
Post-colonial Period

 President
Marcos established PAGASA,
NAST, NSTA (DOST)
Sec. Fortunato dela Peña, DOST

 highly developed countries all over the world hold a high


regard for science and technology
 One notable success story related to this is UP Manila’s
research on the use of Lagundi leaves as an effective
remedy for coughs
 Philippines launched its own micro-satellite, the “DIWATA
1”, and is scheduled to launch the “DIWATA 2” as a follow-
up
Philippine Challenges

 Struggling in risk reduction and damage mitigation


for natural calamities
 over 60 percent of the population living below the
poverty line
 Difficulty in creating a self-sustaining food
ecology and economy
Interventions

 increase the number of science and engineering


graduates in the country
 produce more scholars specializing in science-
and-technology-related courses to elevate the
level of work being done in the Philippines
Interventions

 The government will strengthen the policy and regulatory


environment, and introduce new mechanisms to support
technopreneurs, start-ups, spin-off companies, and
MSMEs.
 Promote commercialization and utilization of technologies
from publicly funded R&D. One agenda of STI in the
country.
Emerging economic powerhouse nation depends on our
ability to grasp and apply insights from science and
technology and use them creatively…….

 Innovation is the primary driver of technological


growth and drives higher living standards
Issues and trends
 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) play an important role in
economic and social progress. It is a key driver of the long-term
growth of an economy.
 Many sectors do not recognize, appreciate, and understand the use
of technology and science-based information in their daily activities.
 Assessment of the Philippine Innovation Ecosystem show that
innovation actors have weak cooperation, partnerships, and trust
among them.
 The Philippines does not have enough STI infrastructure such as
laboratory facilities, testing facilities, and R&D centers.
Issues and trends

 The tedious government procurement process hampers the


immediate acquisition of equipment and other materials for
research, which in turn delays the implementation of R&D
programs and projects.
 STI vision is “ MATATAG, MAGINHAWA AT PANATAG NA BUHAY”.
 One of the legislative agenda of STI is “An Act Creating the
Philippine Space Agency”.
Activity: President’s Achievement in
Science and Technology
 Each group (Class President will facilitate) will be assigned to a President
after Marcos
 Identify some achievements in the field of science and technology
under the assigned administration
 Trace how they helped shape the Philippines as a Nation
 Research, present, and make a stand on science and technology
issues that currently affect the Philippine society
 Show your findings to class through a 5 minute creative video
presentation

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