Historical Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines

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first inhabitants in the archipelago who
settled

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Palawan and Batangas around 40 000 years ago

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The The 3 highest institution of learning during Spanish Colonial Era.

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Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas.

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functions were to
conduct biochemical analyses for public health and to undertake specimen examinations
for clinical and medico-­legal cases.

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Laboratorio Municipal de Ciudad de Manila 1887

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the first scientific journal in
the country

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Cronica de Ciencias Medicas de Filipinas

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the Bureau of Government Laboratories in and was later changed to

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Bureau of Science.

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the National Research
Council of the Philippines was established.

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December 8, 1933

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the Bureau of Science was replaced by the Institute of Science

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1946

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during the regime of President Carlos
P. Garcia, the Philippine Congress passed the

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Science Act of 1958

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Science Act of 1958 established the

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National Science Development Board (NSDB).

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The government declared in _________
that the “advancement of science and technology shall have priority in the national
development.”

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Section 9(1) of the 1973 Philippine Constitution

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Pres. Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed the 35-­hectare land in Bicutan,
Taguig as the site of the Philippine Science Community.

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April 6, 1968

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the government
provided funds to private universities to encourage them to conduct research and create
courses in science and technology.

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1969,

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research institutes
established under the National Science Development Board (NSDB)

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-Philippine Coconut Research Institute
-Philippine Textile Research Institute.

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another agency under NSDB,
explored the uses of atomic energy for economic development.

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Philippine Atomic Energy Commission

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was created and it was tasked to improve the rice and corn
industry and thereby help in the economic development of the country.

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1972, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 4, the
National Grains Authority

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The Marcos
administration also established the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and
Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) under the Department of National
Defense to provide environmental protection and to utilize scientific knowledge to ensure
the safety of the people through

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Presidential Decree No. 78, s. 1972

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Philippine National Oil Company was created by virtue of

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Presidential Decree
No. 334, s. 1973

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the
National Academy of Science and Technology was established under

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Presidential Decree
No. 1003-­A, s. 1976.

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was composed
of scientists with “innovative achievement in the basic and applied sciences” who will
serve as the reservoir of scientific and technological expertise for the country.

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The National Academy of Science and Technology

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In 1982,
NSDB was further reorganized into a

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National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA)

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National Science and Technology Authority four research and development Councils

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-Philippine Council for Agriculture
and Resources Research and Development (PCARRD)
-Philippine Council for Industry
and Energy Research Development (PCIERD)
-Philippine Council for Health Research
and Development (PCHRD)
-National Research Council of the Philippines
(NRCP).

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was issued by the
President which provided for the establishment of a national network of centers of
excellence in basic sciences.

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March 1983, Executive Order No. 889

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six new institutes were created

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The
National Institutes of Physics, Geological Sciences, Natural Sciences Research,
Chemistry, Biology and Mathematical Sciences.

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Scientific Career System in the Civil Service

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Presidential Decree
No. 901 on 19 July 1983.

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the National Science and Technology
Authority was replaced by the Department of Science and Technology

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1986,

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science and technology’s role in economic
recovery and sustained economic growth was highlighted.

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Medium Term Philippine
Development Plan for the years 1987-­1992

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functions and responsibilities of DOST expanded
correspondingly to include the following

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(1) Pursue the declared state policy of supporting
local scientific and technological effort
(2) Develop local capability to achieve
technological self-­reliance;; (3) Encourage greater private sector participation in research
and development.

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the functions and responsibilities of DOST expanded

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Executive Order 128
signed on 30 January 1987

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is the premiere science and
technology body in the country charged with the twin mandate of providing central
direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological activities, and of
formulating policies, programs and projects to support national development.

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

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was formulated which aimed at the modernization of the
production sector, upgrading research activities, and development of infrastructure for
science and technological purposes.

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Science
and Technology Master Plan

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The grants for the research and development programs was
included in

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Omnibus Investment Law.

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there was a significant increase in personnel
specializing in the science and technology field.

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During President Fidel Ramos’s term

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a program that was significant
to the field of S&T. It identified seven export products, 11 domestic needs, three other
supporting industries, and the coconut industry as priority investment areas.

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Science and
Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND)

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was the coined term used in helping the Philippines to be an
innovation hub in Asia.

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Filipinnovation