Chapter IV

Question 1

science-related programs and projects spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology

Answer 1

Philippine major Development S&T programs

Question 2

This agenda has 5 sectors

*National Integrated Basic Research
*Health Research and Development
*Agriculture aquatic and natural resources
*Industry, energy and emerging technology
*Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Answer 2

Philippine Government Science and Technology Agenda

Question 3

was prepared by the (DOST), collaboration with the government and other concerned private agencies amd institutions to make certain that all the S&T edeavors are directed toward the realization of economic and social benefits of mankind.

Answer 3

The Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022

Question 4

The (HNRDA) is alligned with AmBisyon Natin 2040 which has three pillars

*Enhancing the social Fabric
*Reducing Inequality
*Increasing potential growth

Answer 4

Malasakit
Pagbabago
Kaunlaran

Question 5

Has 6 programs to support the Philippine Development Plan and National Security Plan

a. Water Security- TUBIG Program
b. Food and Nutrition Security- SAPAT Program (Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat)
c. Health Sufficiency- LIKAS Program (Likas Yaman sa Kalusugan)
d. Clean Energy- ALERT Program (Alternative Energy Research Trends)
e. Sustainable Community- SAKLAW Program (Saklolo sa Lawa)
f. Inclusive Nation-building- ATIN program (Ang tinig natin)

Answer 5

National Integrated Basic Research Agenda

Question 6

The research priorities for this agenda includes diagnostics, drug discovery and development, functional foods, hospital equipment and biomedical devices, information, and communication technology for health, nutrition, etc.

Answer 6

Health research and development agenda

Question 7

The research priorities for agriculture, aquatic and natural resources include crops, livestock, aquaculture, forestry, etc.

Answer 7

Agriculture Aquatic and Natural resources

Question 8

The research priorities focus on food and nutrition security , countryside development, competitive industry, delivery of social services, intelligent transport solutions, renewable energy and energy storage solutions, amd human security.

Answer 8

Industry, energy, and emerging technology

Question 9

Its research priorities are directed toward observation and monitoring networks, technology development and application for monitoring, modelling, and simulation for improvement and monitoring and forecasting, hazards, vulnerability and risk assessment; technology development and application for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Answer 9

Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Question 10

The lead agency responsible for the preparation of Harmonized R&D Agenda

Answer 10

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Question 11

agency composed of over four thousand researchers, scientists and experts who are tasked to promote and support basic researches in the country.

Answer 11

National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)

Question 12

agency mandated as the national coordinating body for health researches in the country.

Answer 12

Philippine Council for Health Research Development (PCHRD)

Question 13

the agency that aims to strengthen support in research and development, development of human resource institution, diffusion of information and technology, and development of agency.

Answer 13

Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)

Question 14

It is responsible for for relaying messages to people about the existense of danger and what can be done to prevent minimize danger.

Answer 14

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

Question 15

This agency is responsible for giving typhoon signals, and tsunami alerts to warn people of the things to be done for their safety.

Answer 15

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

Question 16

agency shich conducts a roundtable consultation with the representatives from other agencies doing R&D functions in agriculture, aquatic and natural resources.

Answer 16

Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)

Question 17

known as the Philippine Technology Transfer Act. of 2009 which aims to provides framework and support system for the ownership, management, use and commercialization of intellectual property resulting from research and development funded by the government.

Answer 17

Republc Act 10055

Question 18

known as Acience Act of 1958 which focuses on the integration, coordination, and intensification of scientific and technological research and development and fostering inventions, to provide funds and for other purposes.

Answer 18

Republic Act 2067

Question 19

It is the primary disaster risk reduction and management program in the Philippines

Answer 19

Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard (NOAH)

Question 20

Is considered one of the modt extensive mapping systems in SOUTHEAST ASIA developed by filipino scientists

*3D mapping that uses the LIDAR system to effectively and accurately measure critical flood elevation and depth.

Answer 20

Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program (DREAM)

Question 21

Development of diagnostics for early
detection and/or prediction of disease and
mortality, utilizing existing technologies and/or
novel technology.
1. Priority diseases
2. Specific topics

Answer 21

Diagnostics

Question 22

Development of standardized herbal drugs
and discovery of new drugs from local
sources for development up to the
pre-clinical stage.

Answer 22

Drug Discovery and development

Question 23

Food or food components that provide health benefits
beyond basic nutrient
function.
1. Priority food
2. Specific topics

Answer 23

Functional Foods

Question 24

Design and development of affordable,
safe, and reliable hospital equipment and
biomedical devices

Answer 24

Hospital Equipment and
Biomedical Devices