SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY QUIZ REVIEWER

LESSON 3: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY

➢ Science – human effort to understand the natural world through observation and experimentation.
➢ Technology – practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems.
➢ National Development
• Development is linked to technology, which stems from advancements in science.
• Developed countries have applied technology successfully to boost economic growth, while
developing countries are catching up through technology.

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIETY

Positive Impacts
Mechanized Agriculture Negative Impacts
Improved Transportation Resource Depletion
Communication Population Growth
Education

LESSON 4: GOVERNMENT LAWS, POLICIES, PLANS, AND PROJECTS PERTAINING TO

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
➢ Cory Aquino established the DOST (Department of Science and Technology) to support economic progress.
➢ Fidel V. Ramos – laws on investors incentives
➢ Gloria M. Arroyo – adopted policies about national innovation
➢ Benigno Aquino – inclusive growth and disaster risk reduction
➢ R.A. 2067 – (June 13, 1958) Science Act of 1958, promoting scientific and technological research.
➢ R.A. 8749 – (June 23, 1999) Clean Air Act to protect the environment.
➢ R.A. 9513 – Renewable Energy Act, encouraging development of renewable energy sources.
➢ R.A. 11035 – Balik Scientist Program, incentivizing Filipino scientists to return and contribute to national
research.
➢ R.A. 8792 – (June 15, 2000) manages the domestic and international dealings and transactions of
information. It also aims to promote the use of electronic transactions in the public.
➢ R.A. 9367 – (June 12, 2007) Biofuels Act of 2006, aims to reduce dependence on imported oil.
➢ R.A. 10175 – (September 12, 2012) Philippine Cybercrime Prevention Act
➢ R.A. 10612 – Fast-tracked S&T Scholarship Act of 2018
➢ R.A. 10844 – (May 23, 2016) Department of ICT Act of 2015
➢ R.A. 3589 – (June 22, 1963) amends R.A. 2067. National Science Development Board, National Institute
of Science and Technology, and the Philippine Atomic Energy.
➢ R.A. 5207 – (June 15, 1968) Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968. It Aims to encourage,
promote, and assist the development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
➢ P.D. No. 49 s. 1972 – established the PAGASA, aims to provide environmental protection.
➢ P.D. No. 334 s. 1973 – Philippine National Oil Company, aims to promote industrial and economic
development through energy resources.
➢ Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP) – aims to modernize production sectors, enhance R&D, and
develop S&T infrastructure.
• Department of Science and Technology
• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Trade and Industry
• Department of Transportation and Communication
• Presidential Adviser on public resources
• 3 academic institutions directly involved in S & T
➢ 15 Leading edges to industrial development
• Aquaculture • Marine Fisheries
• Natural Resources • Process Industry
• Feed Industry • Energy
• Construction Industry • Information Technology
• Instrumentation and Control • Emerging Technologies
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• Forestry • Electronics
• Food • Pharmaceuticals
• Transportation
➢ National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) – sets goals for S&T to drive national productivity and
competitiveness by 2020.
• By 2004 – S&T be an important factor and catalyst for national productivity and competitiveness.
• By 2010 – S&T be the foundation for accelerated growth of the economy and has improved the
quality of life and the Philippines.
• By 2020 – Philippines can provide product and services that are globally competitive with highly
technological content.
➢ Science and Technology during the Duterte Administration:
• Increased DOST budget significantly.
• Promotion of S&T and creative arts in economic agenda.
• Passed R.A. 11035: Balik Scientist Program, encouraging Filipino experts to contribute to national
development.

M O C K Q U I Z : I D E N T I F I C A T I O N

1. It refers to the practical application of scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems.

2. This law, passed in 1999, aims to protect the environment and preserve the country’s natural resources.
3. The department established to support the science and technology sector in the Philippines.
4. This administration introduced the Balik Scientist Program to encourage Filipino experts to return.
5. This law integrates and intensifies scientific and technological research and development in the Philippines,
enacted in 1958.
6. A master plan initiated in 1989 to modernize production sectors and develop science and technology in various
industries.
7. This act, passed in 2008, accelerates the development of renewable energy resources in the Philippines.
8. The positive impact of technology that has significantly enhanced learning processes in schools.
9. The negative effect of technology that increases pressure on natural resources due to growing demand.
10. The vision of the National Science and Technology Plan for 2020 was to make the Philippines globally
competitive in what areas?
11. The knowledge gained from observing the natural world through experimentation and observation is called what?
12. This law, passed in 2007, aims to reduce the Philippines’ dependence on imported oil through the promotion of
biofuels.
13. The Philippines' Renewable Energy Act was passed in what year?
14. This sector is considered the backbone of the country’s economy and benefits from advancements in science
and technology.
15. This administration aimed for inclusive growth and emphasized disaster risk reduction in its science and
technology policies.
16. The name of the plan that set goals for Philippine science and technology development from 2004 to 2020.
17. What is the act of using science to create products or systems that meet human needs or solve problems?
18. This law, passed in 2016, created the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT).
19. Which administration increased the DOST budget from Php 5 billion to Php 20.8 billion in 2017?
20. This negative impact of technology is viewed differently by developed and developing countries, relating to the
growth of what?
21. This law, passed in 2012, is aimed at preventing, investigating, and penalizing cybercrimes.
22. An organization established by Presidential Decree No. 49 to provide environmental protection, specifically in
weather forecasting.
23. This positive impact of technology significantly improved transportation by facilitating the relocation of goods and
people.
24. The law amended in 1963 that further developed the National Science Development Board.
25. This presidential task force created in 1989 had 15 leading edges for industrial development in areas like
agriculture, energy, and information technology.
26. The Philippine National Oil Company was established through this presidential decree to promote economic
development through energy resources.
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27. What is the term used to describe the application of technology that allows for higher agricultural productivity with
less input?
28. This law, passed in 2000, manages electronic transactions for both domestic and international dealings.
29. The rapid growth of this has led to increased pollution and concerns about environmental sustainability, despite
its many benefits to society.
30. This law, passed in 2018, focuses on expanding scholarships to strengthen the teaching of science and math in
the country.

ANSWER KEY

1. Technology
2. R.A. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act)
3. Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
4. Duterte Administration
5. R.A. 2067 (Science Act of 1958)
6. Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP)
7. R.A. 9513 (Renewable Energy Act of 2008)
8. Education
9. Resource Depletion
10. Products and services with high technological
content
11. Science
12. R.A. 9367 (Biofuels Act of 2007)
13. 2008
14. Education
15. Benigno Aquino Administration
16. National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP)
17. Technology
18. R.A. 10844 (Department of Information and
Communication Technology Act)
19. Duterte Administration
20. Population Growth
21. R.A. 10175 (Philippine Cybercrime Prevention Act
of 2012)
22. PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical
and Astronomical Services Administration)
23. Improvement in Transportation
24. R.A. 3589
25. Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP)
26. P.D. No. 334 (Philippine National Oil Company)
27. Mechanized Agriculture
28. R.A. 8792 (E-Commerce Act of 2000)
29. Technology
30. R.A. 10612 (Fast-Tracked S&T Scholarship Act)