Lesson 4: Science and Technology and Nation Building

Question 1

Science and technology in the

Philippines had its beginnings as early as

Answer 1

pre-colonial period,

Question 2

People during the pre-colonial period uses

___ to treat illness

Answer 2

herbal medicine

Question 3

The first livelihood skills developed among

Filipinos were

Answer 3

farming, fishing, mining

and weaving.

Question 4

One of the techniques used by the Filipinos

in farming is

Answer 4

terracing

Question 5

The method of livelihood resulted in majestic architectural designs that even considered as one of the wonders of the world

Answer 5

terracing

Question 6

This period in the
Philippines was the period during which the
Philippines were part of the Spanish Empire
from 1565 to 1898

Answer 6

THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD

Question 7

During the Spanish colonial period, science

and technology developed through the

Answer 7

establishment of formal education
institutions. Schools were mandated to
teach religion, mathematics, reading and
writing, music and arts and health and
sanitation

Question 8

Medicine and biology were taught in
different educational and training
institution

Answer 8

THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD

Question 9

Since agriculture was the major livelihood

of Filipinos,

Answer 9

they were trained to use

innovative approaches in farming

Question 10

Construction of buildings, churches, bridges
roads and the field of engineering was also
introduced to Filipinos.

Answer 10

THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD

Question 11

American colonial period in the

Philippines was from

Answer 11

(1898–1946)

Question 12

Bureau of Government Laboratories was established for the purpose of
studying tropical diseases and pursuing
other research project

1905, this was changed to Bureau of
Science, the main research center of the
Philippines. Eventually, it was replaced by
Institute of Science in 1946

Answer 12

american colonial period

Question 13

In 1933, the National Research Council of
the Philippines (Figure 5) was established
which is focused on agriculture, medicine
and pharmacy, food processing and forestry

Answer 13

american colonial period

Question 14

The role of science and technology in national development was emphasized

Answer 14

FERDINAND MARCOS REGIME

Question 15

He mandated the Department of Education,
Culture and Sports (DECS) now known as
Department of Education (DepEd) to
promote science courses in high school

Additional budget for research project and
science education was granted by Marcos

Answer 15

FERDINAND MARCOS REGIME

Question 16

A 35-hectare lot in Bicutan, Taguig was

proclaimed in 1968 as the

Answer 16

Philippines Science
Community, now the
site of Department of Science and
Technology

Question 17

It was established
and tasked to promote the modernization of
coconut industry

Answer 17

The Philippine Coconut Research

Institute (PHILCORIN)

Question 18

In 1976, Marcos established the

Answer 18

National
Academy of Science and Technology
(NAST). It served as the reservoir of
scientific and technological expertise in the
Philippines.

Question 19

Philippine Science High School in Visayas
and Mindanao areas were also established
during the time of Marcos.

Answer 19

marcos regime

Question 20

DOST proposed the Science and
Technology Master Plan to update the
production sector, improve research
activities, and develop infrastructures for
science and technology sector
● During his regime, the Philippines had
approximately 3000 competent scientists
and engineers.
● The “Doctors to the Barrio” program made
healthcare accessible to far areas in the
country.
● Incentives were given to people who played
significant roles in science and technology
sector.

Answer 20

marcos regime

Question 21

it was
created for high school students who wanted
to major science and technology in college.

Answer 21

The National Program for Gifted Filipino

Children in Science and Technology

Question 22

Several laws and statutes related to
science and technology were mandated on
his regime:
- RA 8439: Magna Carta for Scientist
Engineers, Researchers and Other
Science and Technology Personnel in
Government
- RA 7687: Science and Technology
Scholarship Act of 1994
- RA 7459: Inventors and Inventions
Incentives Act
- RA 8293: The Intellectual Property
Code of the Philippines

Answer 22

marcos

Question 23

RA 8749: The Philippine Clean Air Act of
1999 and
RA 8792: Electric Commerce Act of 2000
were both signed and mandated during his
regime.
● He also implemented cost-efficient irrigation
technologies and providing basic health care
services for those who cannot afford

Answer 23

JOSEPH ESTRADA REGIME

Question 24

Referred to the Philippines as
Filipinnovation: The Innovation Hub of
Asia.
● RA 9367: Biofuels Act were promulgated to
utilize indigenous materials as sources of
energy which do not results positive results
due to lack of technology and materials.
● RA 10601: Agriculture and Fisheries
Mechanization (AFMech) Law

Answer 24

GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

REGIME

Question 25

● In his regime, he named new National
Filipino
scientist namely:
- Gavino C. Trono for Marine Biology
(Fig.13);
- Angel C. Alcala for Biological Science
(Fig. 14);
- Ramon C. Barba for Horticulture
(Fig.15);
- Edgardo D. Gomez for Marine Biology
(Fig. 16)

Answer 25

BeBenigno Aquino Regime (2010 - 2016)

Question 26

● Increased budget for research and
development (R & D)
● DOST focused to put the results of R & D
into commercialization to gain new
intellectual properties.
● Currently, we have the Philippine Space
Technology
Program which launched Diwata 1 in 2016
and
Diwata 2 in 2018 that displayed the
Philippine Flag in outer space.
● Aside from space technology, he also gave
emphasis on disaster preparedness

Answer 26

RODRIGO DUTERTE REGIME (2016 – Present)