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a group or connected island

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Archipelago

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  • one of the most impressive man-made
    agricultural landscapes in the world
  • serve as a testament to the ancient
    agricultural practices of the Ifugao people
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Banaue Rice Terraces

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UNESCO

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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Form of calligraphic writing that is typically
engraved or etched onto copper plate. - Using a pointed tool or stylus to create fine,
lines on the copper surface. - often found on historical monuments and
plaques
- emerged in the 16th century and gained
popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries

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Copperplate Inscription

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  • One of the earliest written records of
    Philippine history
  • Valuable insights into the political and social
    structure of early Filipino communities
  • A testament to the advanced civilization of
    early Filipino settlers
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Laguna Copperplate Inscription

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  • form of rock art, with carving or scratching
    images or symbols onto the surface of a rock
  • serve as a means of communication, storytelling, or religious exp
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Petroglyphs

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  • a testament to the rich history and cultural
    heritage of Filipinos and the early settlers
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Rizal Petroglyph

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  • began with the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan
    in 1521 and lasted until 1898
  • Initial motive for colonization was to use the
    Philippines as a stepping-stone to the riches of
    the East Indies (Spice Islands) The Moluccas
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SPANISH COLONIZATION OF THE
PHILLIPPINES

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  • Restrictions on scientific and technological
    progress
  • Established parish schools, teaching religion, reading, writing, arithmetic, and advanced
    agricultural methods to the natives.
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During Spanish Regime

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  • Authored the first Filipino published book
    (Librong Pag aaralan nang mga Tagalog in
    1610)
  • born in Barrio Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan, between 1580 and 1585.
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Tomas Pinpin

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  • Famous contributor to the field of science
  • Researched Philippine plants and contributed
    to the study of Philippine ethnography
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Dr. Jose Rizal

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  • physician, philologist, and historian
  • significant contributions to the scientific study
    of Philippine languages and culture. - Made extensive studies on Philippine
    Ethnography, Linguistic and Medicine
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Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera

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13
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  • Lawyer, writer, and politician, scientist, and
    technologist - One of the first Filipinos to promote the
    modernization of the country
  • involved in the development of modern
    infrastructure, such as railways and telegraph
    lines
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Pedro Alejandro Paterno

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14
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  • A labor leader, who had interest in scientific
    pursuits
  • Contributing to the field of anthropology
  • Founded the first Filipino labor union and
    advocated for worker’s rights
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Isabelo de los Reyes

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15
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  • came to the Philippines in 1889
  • Filipino-American War began on February 4, 1889, and ended on june 2, 1902
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THE ERA OF AMERICAN COLONIZATION

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  • A botanist known for extensive research on
    Philippine flora
  • Publicate the “Medicinal plants of the
    Phillippines” and “Philippine Orchids” Book
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Eduardo Quisimbing (1895-1986)

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  • A pediatrician and first woman to be admitted
    to Harvard Medical School - Established the first pediatric hospital - Invented the bamboo incubator for Premature
    Babies
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Fedel Mundo (1911-2011)

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18
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  • Physicist and Inventor of Videophone that
    allowed for real-time video communication
  • Significant contributions to the field of
    electronics
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Gregorio Zara ( 1902- 1978)

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19
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  • Well known chemist for research on
    alternative fuels
  • Discovered for producing ethanol and other
    biofuels from sugarcane, coconut, and other
    local sources
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Julian Banzon (1908 – 1988)

20
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  • Marine biologist and first female scientist - Conducted extensive research on marine life
A

Carmen Velasquez (1906- 2004)

21
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Positive effects of American Colonization

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Economy
- Introduction of modern infrastructure
- Implementation of public education system
- Establishment of banking and financial
institutions

Politics
- Introduction of democratic system
- Implementation of laws and regulations
- Promotion of civil liberties and Human rights

Society
- Improvement in healthcare facilitates and
sanitation
- Promotion of gender equality and women’s
right
- Establishment of social welfare programs

Culture
- Exchange of Cultural Ideas and practices
- Preservation and promotion of Philippine
traditional arts and crafts
- Introduction of new forms of entertainment
and media

22
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Negative Effects of American Colonization
Economy

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Economy
- The exploitation of natural resources and
labor for the benefit of American interest
- Displacement of local industries and
traditional livelihoods
- Imposition of trade policies that favored
American business

Politics
- Suppression of Filipino nationalist movements
- Limitation of political power and autonomy
- Imposition of discriminatory policies and
practices

Society
- Disruption of traditional social structures
- Promotion of western ideals and norms
- Creation of social division and tensions

Culture
- Erosion of indigenous languages and cultural - Loss of cultural identity and heritage
- Commercialization and commodification of
Philippine culture
Well Known Filipinos and Filipinas in
Science and Technology

23
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  • Famous for Land reform program – the
    Agricultural Land Reform code in 1963
  • The code aimed to provide landless farmers
    with their lands
  • Pioneered the “Cable Television Industry” during the 1970s
  • The Father of Cable Television
A

Ramon Magsaysay (1953 – 1965)

24
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  • Enacted the Agricultural Land Reform code in
    1963
  • Sought to break the cycle of economic and
    social degradation
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Diosdado Macapagal (1961 – 1965)

25
Q

Established the National Academy of Science
and Technology
- Supported the Filipino Inventors “Philippine
Inventors Incentive Act”
- Prioritized the advancement of science and
technology

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Ferdiand E. Marcos (1965- 1986)

26
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  • Aimed to industrialize the country by 2000
  • Encouraged a collaboration between private
    and public research sectors
A

Corazan C. Aquino (1986 – 1992)

27
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  • Introduced laws on inventors incentives and
    science and technology scholarships
A

Fidel V. Ramos (1992 – 1998)

28
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  • Enacted the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
  • Electronic Commerce Act of 2000
  • Launched irrigation technology systems
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Joseph Ejercito Estrada (1998 – 2001)

29
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  • Focused on National innovation system
  • Promoted technology entrepreneurship
A

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001- 2010)

30
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  • Coining the term “Filipinovation”
  • Aiming to make the Philippines an innovation
    hub in Asia
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Benigno S. Aquino III (2010 – 2016)

31
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  • Signed R.A 9367 as “Biofuels Act” that
    promotes the development of biofuels
  • Emphasized that “ Benham Rise” (known as
    “Philippine Rise”) exclusively Philippine
    property
  • Signed the Philippine Space Act (RA 11363)
    creating the Philippine Space Agency
A

Rodrigo R. Duterte (2016 – 2022)

32
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  • Specialized in experimental psychology
  • Introduced behavioral studies and Hypnosis
    for relaxation
  • Establish behavior therapy as an option for
    mental illnesses
A

Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay

33
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  • Specialized in marine biology
  • Led the first ever national scale assessment
    of damage to coral reefs nationwide
  • Earned the “National Scientist in 2014”
A

Edgardo Gomez

34
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  • Specializes in Marine biology
  • Significant contributions on Marine science
A

Gavino Trono

35
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  • Known for Inventing articial coral reefs used
    for fisheries
  • Earned recognition in the Asian Scientist 100
    by the Asian scientist magazine
  • Build sanctuaries and promoting biodiversity
  • Contributed significantly to Marine
    conservation
A

Angel Alcala

36
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  • refers to all living things and their specific
    habitats
A

BIODIVERSITY

37
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  • organisms like plants and algae that create
    energy through photosynthesis
A

A. Producers

38
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– Largest group of producers

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Plants

39
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  • organisms eat other organisms for their
    energy
  • Divided into Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores
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B. Consumers

40
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  • Organisms such as bacteria and fungi that
    break down dead plants and animals
  • Crucial role in breaking down and recycling
    organic matter in ecosystems
  • This process releases nutrients such as
    carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus
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C. Decomposers

41
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– Both producers and
decomposers

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Bacteria and Fungi

42
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– They produce their own food like
Plants

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Autotrophs

43
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– organism that cannot produce
their own food and depend on other organism
or organic compounds.

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Heterotrophs

44
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Importance of Biodiversity

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  • Ecosystem Stability
  • Nutrient Cycling
  • Pollination
  • Genetic Diversity
  • Medicinal Resources
  • Aesthetic and Cultural Value
45
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Threats to Biodiversity

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  • Habitat loss and fragmentation
  • Climate change
  • Invasive Species
  • Overexploitation
  • Disease and Pathogens
  • Human Activities
  • Genetic Pollution
  • Fragmentation and Isolation
  • Lack of awareness and Conservation Efforts

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