L2: Science, Technology, and Nation Building (in the PH)

Question 1

T or F. Even Even before the colonization by the Spaniards, the natives already at practice as linked to science and technology

Answer 1

T

Question 2

T or F. Filipinos during the pre-spanish era are not aware of the medicinal and therapeutic properties of plans and the method of extracting this sap for medicine

Answer 2

F

Question 3

T or F. During the pre-spanish era the Philippines already had an alphabet, number system, and a calendar

Answer 3

T

Question 4

What one tourist attraction in the Philippines was built during the pre Spanish era?

Answer 4

The Banaue Rice Terraces

Question 5

How did the colonization of the Spaniards affected science and technology in the Philippines?

Answer 5

• colonization contributed to the growth of sci and tech

Question 6

In what era was formal education introduced and scientific institutions were founded in the Philippines?

Answer 6

Spanish Colonial Era

Question 7

Parish schools were established during the Spanish colonial era. What were taught?

Answer 7

• religion
• reading
• writing
• arithmetic
• music

Question 8

What did the Spaniards teach the natives in relation to agriculture and sanitation?

Answer 8

Sanitation and more advanced methods of Agriculture was taught to the natives

Question 9

Later the Spanish established colleges and universities in the archipelago including the famous university?

Answer 9

UST

Question 10

T or F. During the colonial period, astronomy was not yet known and practiced

Answer 10

F. IT was already known and practiced

Question 11

Astronomy was already introduced and practiced during the colonial. The accounts also give the local names of constellations such as Pleiades and Ursa Major. What were their local names?

Answer 11

Pleiades = Moroporo
Ursa major = Balatik

Question 12

During the colonial period, what study was given priority?

Answer 12

Study of Medicine in the Philippines

Question 13

How did the Spaniards contribute to the field of engineering during the Spanish colonial era?

Answer 13

By constructing government buildings, churches, roads, bridges and ports

Question 14

What specific subject was given focus in the Spanish colonial era?

Answer 14

Biology

Question 15

Contributors to science and the archipelago during the 19th century were botanists including:

Answer 15

Fr. Ignacio Mercado
Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Taverra
Dr. Leon Ma Guerrero
Chemist Anaclento del Rosario
MEdicine Scholars: Dr. Manuel Guerrero, Dr Jose Montes, and Dr. Elrodario Mercado

Question 16

The ________ have accounted in the Philippine colonial economy. Trade was given more focus by the Spaniard Colonial authorities due to the prospects of big profits.

Answer 16

Galleon Trade

Question 17

What was established during the American Period and Post-Commonwealth era?

Answer 17

The Philippine Commission established the Bureau of Government Laboratories (replaced Laboratorio Municipal)

Question 18

During the American Period and Post- Commonwealth era, the Bureau of Government Laboratories dealt with what?

Answer 18

The bureau dealt with the study of tropical diseases and laboratory projects

Question 19

The Bureau of government laboratories was later on replaced by? that became what?

Answer 19

The bureau was replaced by the Bureau of Science and became the primary research center of the Philippines until World War II

Question 20

Science during the American Period was inclined towards?

Answer 20

• agriculture
• food
• processing
• medicine
• pharmacy

Question 21

Why was not much focus given on the development of industrial technology during the American and post-commonwealth era?

Answer 21

Not much focus was given on the development of industrial technology due to free trade policy with the United States

Question 22

In 1946 the Bureau of science was replaced by?

Answer 22

Institute of Science

Question 23

In 1958, the Philippine Congress passed the _____________ which established the ________________

Answer 23

In 1958 the Philippine Congress passed the Science Act of 1958 which established the National Science Development Board

Question 24

what happened to science during Ferdinand Marcos’ presidency?

Answer 24

the importance given to science grew

Question 25

In the amended ____________ Marcos declared that the advancement of Science and technology shall have priority in the National Development

Answer 25

1973 Philippine Constitution, Article XV, Section 9

Question 26

In 1968, Marcos recognize that ________ was the leading factor in economic development and channeled additional funds to support projects in a applied sciences and science education

Answer 26

technology

Question 27

What did Marcos create in 1972 in relation to the economy of the country?

Answer 27

In 1972 he created the National Grains Authority to provide for the development of the rice and corn industry to fully harness it for the economy of the country

Question 28

# Identify This was established by Marcos to support a progressive development of Agriculture, Forestry, and fisheries for the nation

Answer 28

Philippine Council for Agricultural Research

Question 29

What presidential decree contains details on the production of intellectual property for the creator or publisher of the work. This was established during the Marcos era as a support for the promotion of scientific research and invention?

Answer 29

Presidential Decree No. 49, s. 1972

Question 30

What did Marcos establish under the Department of National Defense to provide environmental protection and to utilize scientific knowledge to ensure the safety of the people?

Answer 30

PAGASA (Presidential Decree No. 78, s. 1972)

Question 31

What did Marcos create in 1973 to promote industrial and economic development reflective and efficient use of energy sources?

Answer 31

Philippine National Oil Company (Presidential Decree No. 334, s. 1973)

Question 32

What did Marcos enact in 1976 to establish the National Academy of Science and technology which is composed of scientists with innovative achievement in the basic and applied sciences?

Answer 32

He enacted a law under Presidential Decree No. 1003-A s. 1976

Question 33

What did Marcos do in 1978 1980 1982 and 1986?

Answer 33

1978: Task Force on formulation of a national action program on science and technology (EO No. 512, s. 1978) 1980: National Committee on Geological Sciences (EO No. 625, s. 1980) 1982: Reorganized National Science Development Board and its agencies into a National Science and Technology Authority (EO. No. 784, s. 1982) 1986: Mindanao and Visayas campuses of the Philippine Science High School (EO. No. 1090, s. 1986)

Question 34

In 1986 during Corazon Athena's presidency the National Science and Technology Authority was replaced by?

Answer 34

Department of Science and Technology giving science and technology a representation in the cabinet

Question 35

What Republic act opened doors to free education up to the secondary level?

Answer 35

RA 6655 or the Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988

Question 36

Which president added to the increase of scientists by building two new Philippine science high schools in the science and Mindanao promoting further development of young kids through advanced S and T curriculum?

Answer 36

Fidel V Ramos

Question 37

What did Ramos establish that were significant to the field of S&T?

Answer 37

- In 1993 science and technology agenda for National Development (STAND) was established - Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel (RA 8439) - Science and Technology Scholarship Law of 1994 (RA 7687) - Inventors and Inventions Incentives Act (RA 8293) - The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293)

Question 38

What were the priorities of the science and technology agenda for national development or STAND by Ramos?

Answer 38

1. Exporting winners identified by the DTI 2. Domestic needs identified by the President's Council for countryside development 3. Support industries and 4. Coconut industry development

Question 39

What law provides industrial property rights, copyrights and related rights, and technology transfer arrangements?

Answer 39

The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293)

Question 40

What were the two major legislations in President Joseph Estrada's term?

Answer 40

1. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749) 2. Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (RA 8792)

Question 41

# IDenitfy This law was designed to protect and preserve the environment and ensure that sustainable development if it's natural resources

Answer 41

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Ra 8749)

Question 42

# Identify This law outlaws computer hacking and provides opportunities for new businesses emerging from the Internet-driven new economy

Answer 42

Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (RA 8792)

Question 43

What did President Estrada launch in his first state of the nation address?

Answer 43

A full-scale program based on cost-effective irrigation technologies

Question 44

What did President Estrada announce in his second state of the nation and address?

Answer 44

- passage of the Clean Air act - decision to pursue the 15-yr modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

Question 45

What did the last state of the nation address of President Estrada pushed for?

Answer 45

Advancement of Industries and Schools into the Internet age and announcement of the passage of the e-Commerce Act

Question 46

Who was the president when the science and technology sector of the Philippines was dubbed as the Golden Age of science and technology by then secretary Estella Albastro?

Answer 46

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Filipinnovation

Question 48

What was one of the more known laws to be passed by Gloria Makatagal Arroyo?

Answer 48

RA 9367 or the Biofuels act. This Act promotes the development and usage of biofuels throughout the country

Question 49

# identify During Gloria Muqabala Arroyo's presidency the government imposes this Republic Act which improves the agriculture and fishery sector through mechanization (AFMech)

Answer 49

RA 10601

Question 50

# Idenitfy This Republic Act covers research, development, and extension (RDE), promotion, distribution, supply, assembling, manufacturing, regulation, use, operation, maintenance and project implementation of agricultural and fisheries machinery and equipment

Answer 50

RA 10601

Question 51

Who is mainly in charge of the science and technology policies of the Philippines?

Answer 51

DOST (has an office in each of the 16 regions)

Question 52

Under the DOST, there are 19 organizations consisting of?

Answer 52

- 2 advisory organizations - 3 council bodies in charge of promoting policies - 7 R&D institutions establised according to the fields - 8 organizations that provide science and technology services (such as provision of information)

Question 53

# Identify This supervises the universities and was established under the office of the president

Answer 53

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Question 54

What institutions are Affiliated with the DOST?

Answer 54

- The National REsearch Council of the Philippines (NRCP) - The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology R&D (PCIEERD) - The Advanced SCience and Technology Institute (ASTI) - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

Question 55

What are the four functions of the National Research Council of the Philippines or NRCP?

Answer 55

1. Promoting and supporting basic research that contributes to continuous development of abilities of individuals or group researchers 2. Promoting corporation with international scientific organizations to facilitate development and sharing of scientific information 3. Providing advice on problems and issues that affect national interests 4. Getting scientific and technical culture entrenched in society

Question 56

# Identify This organization was formed through a merger of the Philippine Council for industry and energy research and development or PCIERD and the Philippine Council for advanced science and technology research and development or PCASTRD

Answer 56

Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and EMerging Technology R&D (PCIEERD)

Question 57

What is the mission of PCIEERD?

Answer 57

Its mission is to guide public and private organizations and facilitate their collaborations in regard to the production of technologies that contribute scientific and technical policies and strategies and national economic development

Question 58

What organization gives priority to ICT, microelectronics, biotechnology and other areas but at the same time, promotes research across all scientific fields?

Answer 58

Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)

Question 59

# Identify An organization classified into the category "service agency" And conducts activities such as providing information on disasters

Answer 59

PHIVOLCS

Question 60

What are the missions of PHIVOLCS?

Answer 60

1. prediction of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and crustal phenomena 2. Judgment of forms of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in affected areas 3. Drawing on positive aspects of volcanoes and volcanic areas in order to stimulate social and economic development 4. Production of sufficient data for predicting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes 5. formulation of disaster preparedness and impact reduction plan

Question 61

# Identify This is a research-oriented and specialized public high school system in the Philippines that operates as an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology

Answer 61

Philippine Science High School System

Question 62

# Identify Is considered as the top science high school in the Philippines and is viewed to be among the best in the sea and region by 2016

Answer 62

Philippine Science High School

Question 63

How is admission to the PSHS usually done?

Answer 63

Admission to PSHS is usually done by taking the national competitive examination or NCE and only Filipinos citizens are eligible to attend