Laws and Programs about Science and Technology Flashcards
What was the First Republic of the Philippines also known as?
Malolos Republic
It was the first independent government of the Philippines established after the Philippine Revolution against Spain.
When was Emilio Aguinaldo inaugurated as the first President of the Philippines?
January 23, 1899
What three branches did the First Republic of the Philippines have?
- Executive (Aguinaldo)
- Legislative (Congress)
- Judicial branch
When was Aguinaldo captured by U.S. forces?
March 23, 1901
What significant event marked the end of the First Republic?
Aguinaldo swore allegiance to the U.S. on April 1, 1901
What did the Tydings-McDuffie Act allow for the Philippines?
Self-rule for 10 years before full independence
Who was elected as the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?
Manuel L. Quezon on November 15, 1935
What was established by the 1935 Constitution?
A strong executive government
What event marked the start of WWII in the Philippines?
The invasion by Japan on December 8, 1941
What was the Second Republic of the Philippines?
A puppet state under the control of the Empire of Japan from 1943 to 1945
Who was elected president of the Second Republic?
José P. Laurel
What program was established during the Third Republic to aid in rebuilding after WWII?
Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946
What law allowed access to American technology but limited local scientific independence?
Bell Trade Act (1946)
What is the Philippine Council for Scientific and Industrial Research?
Established in 1951 under Executive Order No. 392
What significant act was passed in 1956 during the Third Republic?
Science Act of 1956 (Republic Act No. 1606)
What was the ‘Filipino First Policy’?
A policy established in 1958 during the Third Republic
What was the focus of the Fourth Republic (1981-1986)?
Political turmoil, economic decline, and growing opposition
What was the purpose of the Masagana 99 program?
Agricultural Modernization Program
What event marked the beginning of the Fifth Republic?
The People Power Revolution (EDSA Revolution) in 1986
What significant act was passed during Corazon Aquino’s presidency?
Republic Act No. 6655 – Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988
What was established by Executive Order No. 128 in 1987?
Creation of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
What act was passed to strengthen the Balik Scientist Program during Fidel Ramos’s presidency?
Republic Act No. 8439 – Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers, and Other S&T Personnel (1997)
What law was enacted to promote Information and Communication Technology during Joseph Estrada’s presidency?
Republic Act No. 8792 – E-Commerce Act of 2000
What notable act was passed during Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s presidency?
Republic Act No. 9367 – Biofuels Act of 2006
What is the Philippine Space Act?
Republic Act No. 11363, enacted in 2019
What program was emphasized during Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.’s presidency?
Support for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
What was established by Philippine Legislature Act No. 4120?
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
Established to promote and support research in science and technology.
Which act established the National Science Development Board (NSDB)?
Republic Act No. 1606 (Science Act of 1950)
This law created a framework for promoting scientific research and development.
What was the focus of Ramon Magsaysay’s administration regarding agriculture?
Support for Agricultural Science
Encouraged new technologies and practices in farming.
What did Republic Act No. 3849 promote?
Research in rice production
Established the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).
Which law created the Philippine Inventors Commission?
Republic Act No. 6139 (Philippine Inventors Incentive Act of 1970)
Aimed to promote inventions and discoveries by Filipino citizens.
What did Republic Act No. 6655 aim to improve?
Access to education
Made secondary education free in public schools, including STEM programs.
What was the goal of the Balik Scientist Program initiated in 1975?
Encourage Filipino scientists abroad to return
Aimed to contribute to national development through research and innovation.
What did Republic Act No. 7687 address?
Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994
Provided scholarships for students in science and engineering.
Fill in the blank: Republic Act No. 8792 established the legal framework for _______.
[electronic transactions and digital innovation]
What did Republic Act No. 9367 promote?
Development and use of biofuels
Aimed to lessen dependence on fossil fuels.
True or False: The Philippine Science High School System was expanded during Ferdinand Marcos’s administration.
True
What was established by Republic Act No. 10055?
Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009
Promoted the transfer of technology from research institutions to the private sector.
Which act introduced the K-12 education system in the Philippines?
Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013)
Included an emphasis on STEM subjects.
What does the Philippine Innovation Act aim to promote?
Innovation in all sectors of the economy
Created the National Innovation Council.
Which act focused on mental health research and technological advancement?
Republic Act No. 11036 (Mental Health Act of 2018)
Encouraged innovation in mental health services.
Fill in the blank: Republic Act No. 11337 provided benefits for _______ businesses.
[startup]
What initiative did the Build, Build, Build Program emphasize?
Infrastructure development
Included science and technology parks and ICT infrastructure.
What was the purpose of Republic Act No. 11234?
Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act
Created a unified online platform for processing energy project permits.
What did Republic Act No. 11934 require from SIM card users?
To register their SIM cards
Aimed to combat digital fraud.
What is the main focus of the Philippine Space Act of 2019?
Promote space exploration and research
Established the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA).
