Fidel Valdez Ramos

His father, Narciso Ramos 1900-1986, was a layer, crusading journalist and 5 term legislator of The
House of Representatives. His Mother, Angela Valdez, Ramos (1905-1977) an educator, woman
suffragette and daughter of the Valdez

Fidel V. Ramos is the only officer in the country to have every military rank from Second Lieutenant to
Commander-in-Chief. Economic, Technological development and Political Stability were all achieved and
witnessed during Ramos' term Presidency.

There were noticeable improvements regarding science and technology as stated in President Fidel
Ramos' State of the Nation Address. In his third SONA, there was a significant increase in personnel
specializing in the science and technology field

1998, the Philippines was estimated to have around 3,000 competent scientists and engineers. Adding
to the increase of scientists would be the result of the two newly built Philippine Science High Schools in
Visayas and Mindanao which promotes further development of young kids through advance curriculum.

(angelika)

The government provided 3,500 scholarships for students who were taking up professions related to
S&T. Schools were becoming more modernized and updated with the addition of high-tech equipment
for student improvement, and teachers were also getting training programs.

Health care services were promoted through local programs such as "Doctors to the Barrio Program."
The health care programs were innovative and effective as shown by the change in life expectancy from
67.5 years in 1992 to 69.1 *

Priority for S&T personnel increased when Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel (Republic
Act Nc. 8439) was established. The award was published in order to give incentives and rewards for
people who have been in the field of S&T. (khyla)

in the sixth SONA, education was one of the primary story-lines wherein programs such as National
Program for Gifted Filipino Children in Science and Technology and enactment of a law creating a
nationwide system of high schools specializing in the field of science and engineering.

(khyla)

In 1993, Science and Technology Agenda was established. Among its priorities were:

(1) exporting winners identified by the DTI

(2) domestic needs identified by the President's Council for Countryside Development

(3) support industry

Congress, during his term was able to enact laws that were significant to the field. Among were:

(1) Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personel (Republic Act No. 8439)
(2) Science and Technology Scholarship Law (Republic Act No. 7687)
(3) Inventors and Inventions Incentives Act (Republic Act No.7459)

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8293) was enacted during Ramos' term.
This law protects and secures the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors, artists and other gifted citizens
to their intellectual property and creations.

n 1993, President Fidel V Ramos issued two executive orders that sought to de-monopolize the
telecommunications industry that was then-dominated by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone
Company (PLDT). By encouraging competition from new, smaller players,

backlogs in landline sad" subscriptions in the countryside * ???? kaya bahala kung us2 nyo to sama

( jazel )

Executive No. 270

REQUIRING ALL PHILIPPINE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS TO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING EXPATRIATE
FILIPINO SCIENTISTS, TECHNOLOGISTS, ENGINEERS, AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR
JURISDICTIONS INTO OVERSEAS CHAPTERS OF (PHILIPPINE) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY
COUNCILS (STACs)

WHEREAS, overseas chapters of Science and Technology Advisory Councils (STACs) have been organized
by Filipinos in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, New
Orleans, Honolulu, Ottawa, Vancouver, Toronto, Stockholm, Vienna and Bangkok;

WHEREAS, the said chapters of STACs have been supporting the Science and Technology (S & T) thrusts
of the Philippines by monitoring scientific and technological developments abroad, facilitating
technology transfers, and performing voluntary consulting work, and functioning as conduits of
assistance for beneficiary groups in the Philippines;

( sharmaine )
Fidel V. Ramos also gave solutions in environmental problems during his time. He implemented:

Implemented Waste Disposal Projects. We launched the Ecological Waste Management Program under
which LGUs, communities and the private sector are provided technical assistance to promote and
speed up the transfer of information and technology on the proper management and disposal of solid
wastes, as well as guidance on the preparation of the requirements of the Environmental Impact
Assessment System. To date, we have entered into Memorandum of Agreement with 134 LGUs,
identified 736 potential landfill sites and implemented 32 pilot waste disposal projects on composting
and recycling nationwide. (jazel)

Intensified Clean Air Campaign. We pursued our drive against smoke belchers and tapped the LGUs to
implement the Comprehensive Anti-Smoke Belching Program. In support of the Program, we completed
the revision of the IRRs on the Anti-smoke Belching Law (PD 1081) for the law’s more effective
implementation.

Rehabilitated and Protected Major Bodies of Water. We intensified the protection and rehabilitation of
heavily polluted major bodies of water.

Implemented Clean and Green Program. We implemented the Clean and Green Program to instill in the
minds of our local communities and LGUs the need for a clean and green environment. As part of the
Program, we distributed a total of 75.5 million seedlings and saplings to the LGUs for planting in their
localities. We also established 457 mini-parks nationwide. We conducted our annual search (starting
1993) for the cleanest and greenest (and dirtiest) LGUs and bodies of water. We recognized and
elevated to the Hall of Fame, the Cities of Baguio and Puerto Princesa, for winning the cleanest and
greenest local government unit award for three (3) consecutive years.

Closed Down Establishments Violating Pollution Control Laws. We waged an all-out war against
industrial polluters identified to be sources of pollution through the issuance of 286 Cease and Desist
Orders (CDO) to industrial establishments operating without the required waste treatment facilities and
discharging toxic chemicals and wastes into the air, water, as well as those operating open dumpsites.

Imposed Emission and Effluent Charges. We started charging pollution fees to industrial firms releasing
polluting substances into the environment, based on the "Polluters Pay Principle" to put pressure on
them to put in place waste minimization or waste treatment facilities. The concept is currently being
piloted in the Laguna Lake region. (maikli lang to, summarixe lang haha kinopy paste kolmag sinabi nya
sa sona)

( Xyra)

Summarize nyo na lang,, maikli lang to yung pinaka idea lang,,