LESSON 2
SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY
AND NATION-
BUILDING
BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES
The History of Science and Technology in the Philippines started
way back before the country gained its independence from the
American colonizers.
Science, in pre-Spanish Philippines is embedded in the way of life
of the people.
Technology is used by people in building houses, irrigations and
in developing tools that they can use in everyday life.
BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES
The different archeological artifacts discovered in different parts
of the country also proved that the metal age also had a
significant influence on the early lives of early Filipinos.
When the Spaniards colonized the country, they brought with
them their own culture and practices.
The “Galleon Trade” has brought additional technology and
development in the Philippines.
BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Americans have more influence in the development of
science and technology in the Philippines compared to the
Spaniards.
However, World War 2 has destabilized the development of the
country in many ways.
GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
The Philippines government introduce and
implemented several programs, projects and policies to
boost the area of Science and Technology.
GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
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
Existing Programs supported by the
Philippines Government through the DOST:
Providing funds for basic research and patents related to
science and technology.
Providing Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies
of students in the field of science and technology.
Establishing more branches of the Philippine Science High
School System for training young Filipinos in the field of science
and technology.
Existing Programs supported by the
Philippines Government through the DOST:
Creating Science and Technology parks to encourage academe
and industry partnerships.
Balik Scientist Program to encourage Filipino Scientists abroad
to come home and work in the Philippines or conduct research
and projects in collaboration with Philippine-based scientist.
Developing science and technology parks in academic campuses
to encourage academe and industry partnerships.
Existing Programs supported by the
Philippines Government through the DOST:
The establishment of the National Science Complex and
National Engineering Complex within the university of the
Philippines campus in Diliman.
The Philippine-American Academy of Science
and Engineering (PAASF, 2008) identified
several capacity-building programs such as:
Establishment of national centers of excellence.
Manpower and institutional development programs, such as the
Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP) to produce
more PhD graduates in science and engineering.
Establishment of regional centers to support specific industries
that will lead the country in different research and development
areas.
The Philippine-American Academy of Science
and Engineering (PAASF, 2008) identified
several capacity-building programs such as:
Establishment of science and technology business centers to
assist, advice and incubate technopreneurship ventures.
Strengthen science education at an early stage through the
Philippine Science High School System.
There are many other areas and fields that
the country is looking forward to embark
various research and projects.
1. Use of alternative and safe energy
2. Harnessing mineral resources
3. Finding cure for various diseases and illness
4. Climate change and global warming
5. Increasing food production
6. Preservation of natural resources
7. Coping with natural disasters and calamities
8. Infrastructure development
There are many other areas and fields that
the country is looking forward to embark
various research and projects.
The Philippines Congress has also created various laws related to
science and technology. These laws serve as a legal framework
for science and technology in the country. These laws vary
according to different themes such as:
o Conservation
o Health Related
o Technology-building
o Supporting basic research among others
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
RAMON CABANOS BARBA
For his outstanding research on tissue
culture in Philippine mangoes.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
JOSEFINO CACAS COMISO
for his works on observing the
characteristics of Antarctica by using
satellite images.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
JOSE BEJAR CRUZ JR.
known internationally in the field
of electrical engineering; was elected
as officer of the famous Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
LOURDES JANSUY CRUZ
notable for her research on sea
snail venom.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
FABIAN MILLAR DAYRIT
for his research on herbal medicine.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
RAFAEL DINEROS GUERRERO III
for his research on tilapia culture.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
ENRIQUE MAPUA OSTREA JR.
for inventing the meconium drugs
testing.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
LILIAN FORMALEJO PATENA
for doing research on plant
biotechnology.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
MARI-JO PANGANIBAN RUIZ
for being an outstanding educator
and graph theorist.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE
GREGORY LIGOT TANGONAN
for his research in the field of
communications technology.
Other Outstanding Filipino Scientist who are
recognized here and abroad for their
outstanding contributions in science
CAESAR A. SALOMA
an internationally renowned physicist.
Other Outstanding Filipino Scientist who are
recognized here and abroad for their
outstanding contributions in science
EDGARDO GOMEZ
famous scientist in marine science.
Other Outstanding Filipino Scientist who are
recognized here and abroad for their
outstanding contributions in science
WILLIAM PADOLINA
chemistry and president of National
Academy of Science and Technology
(NAST) Philippines.
Other Outstanding Filipino Scientist who are
recognized here and abroad for their
outstanding contributions in science
ANGEL ALCALA
marine science
Other Outstanding Filipino Scientist who are
recognized here and abroad for their
outstanding contributions in science
The University of the Philippines-Los Banos
- a science paradise for agriculture, forestry. Plant and animal
science and veterinary science. It has produced numerous
scientists various research in the fields mentioned.
The University of the Philippines-Visayas
- a national center for marine science, fisheries and other related
sciences.
Other Outstanding Filipino Scientist who are
recognized here and abroad for their
outstanding contributions in science
The University of the Philippines-Manila
- a center of excellence and has produced many researchers,
doctors, health professionals and scientists in the area of medical
and public health.
The University of the Philippines-Diliman
- established a national science and engineering complex to
develop more research and produce more scientist and engineers
in the country.
