Philippine History Flashcards
Embedded in the way of life
Most of their traditions and culture were
embedded in their way of life.
Usually, the women pick fruits and men hunt
animals and gather materials.
Pre-Spanish Period:
Planting crops that provide them food
→ Taking care of animals
→ Food production
→ Interpret the movements of heavenly bodies to
predict seasons and climates
→ Medicinal use of plants
Science
Building houses
→ Irrigations
→ Developing tools
→ Musical instruments (The Ancient Filipinos had
music practically for all occasions, and for every
phase of life, from birth to death)
Technology
Type of Society
Hunters & Gatherers
Horticultural Society
(They learned other ways of
livelihood and processes such as taking care of
animals, planting crops, fishing, and building
houses)
Horticultural Society
The transformation from “hunters & gatherers” to
a “horticultural society” started __
slavery
Gold and silver jewelry (Used by the people
belonged in upper class or royal families or those
who first knew how to produce food for
themselves)
Metal Age Influence
Excess resources started trading with other
communities and other countries
Trading with other countries
Relied on archeological findings
pre spanish period
Archeological findings showed that modern man
from Asian mainland first came over land on
across narrow channels to live in __ and __ about 48,000 B.C.
Batangas and Palawan
During 3,000 B.C., they learned to produce adzes
ornament of seashells and pottery that prosper
for 2,000 years until competition arrived with the
Chinese porcelains.
pre spanish
They’ve learned how to use metal as their tools
and so-called Iron Age lasted until the 3rd century
B.C. to the 11th century A.D during this time,
Filipinos were involved in ore mining such as
copper gold, bronze, and iron,
pre spnsih
in pre spanish, One of the finest products of engineering is the
banaue rice terraces
Early Spanish chronicles also noted that early
Filipinos built a refined plank-build warship called
“__ that well suited for inter-island trade.
caracoa”
Brought their own culture and practices
spanish rule
Main purpose is to introduce their goods,
establish their culture, and introduce their religion
to another nations.
spanish colonial
Established schools and introduced the
concepts of subjects and disciplines
spanish colonial
Learning of science in school focuses on
understanding different concepts related to the
human body, plants, animals, and bodies
spanish colonial
Technology focuses on using and developing
house tools
spanish colonial
during this era, We became modernized
→ Filipinos replicated technology brought by the
Spaniards using indigenous materials
→ Medicine and advanced science were introduced
in formal colleges and universities
spanish colonial
Main source of goods aside from natural
resources came from the
galleon trade
was supplied by merchants
largely from port areas of Fujian who traveled to
Manila to sell the Spaniards spices, porcelain,
ivory, processed silk cloth, and other valuable
commodities
galleon trade
From 1565 to 1815, the __ contributed
to the change of culture, language, and
environment for both Philippines and Mexico
galleon trade
Spaniards introduced formal education and
founded scientific institution
➢ Parish schools were established where they
taught religion, reading, writing, arithmetic, and
music
➢ Natives were taught a more advanced methods in
agriculture
spanish period
during spanish colonial, They have established colleges and universities
around the country including the oldest
university in Asia, which is the
UST
The Spaniards made contributions in the field of
engineering by constructing government
establishments, churches, roads, bridges, and
forts
➢ Biology was highlighted during this period where
botanists, chemists, and medical scholars all
gave contribution to the field of science
spanish colonial
The __ made a big impact in the
economic growth of the Philippines as Spaniards
gave priority to this due to its potential to make
huge profits; As a result, agriculture and industrial
development were neglected
galleon trade
When __ was build, visiting each other
countries for Europeans and Filipinos was made
possible and influenced by the rapid development
of scientific ideals brought by the Age of
Enlightenment
Suez Canal
type of society in spanish rule
agricultual society
type of society in american period
industrial society
The difference between the education system
during the Spanish and American period is during
American period, everybody must have at least
basic education
Public Education System
Improved engineering works and health of the
people
Mineral resources were explored and exploited
american period
Reorganized the learning of science
→ In basic education, science education focuses
on nature studies and science and sanitation
“Americanize” the Filipinos
Filipinos learned the value of cleanliness, proper
hygiene, and healthy practices
→ Hospitals, clinics, and health centers were
established including public hospitals for lepers
Health and sanitation
Americans built roads, streets, and bridges
→ The new infrastructure helped make the
movement of products and services more
efficient
→ Boulevards, zone districts, and centers of leisure
were also established
Infrastructure
The country had a difficult time to rebuild itself
from the ruins of the war (since we are used to
seek help from other nations)
→ The human spirit to survive and to rebuild the
country may be strong but the capacity of the
country to bring back what was destroyed was
limited
WW II
The establishment of Bureau of Government
Laboratories was made in July 1, 1901 by the
Philippine commission
american period
purpose of bearue of government and laboratories
study the tropical diseases and laboratory
projects in the country;
bureu of overnment laboration replaced by
buraue of science
became the primary research center of the
country
bureau of science
It was during the __period when science
was inclined towards agriculture, food
processing, forestry, medicine, and pharmacy
American period
Not much focus were given on the development
of industrial technology due to free trade policy
with the United States
american period
The Bureau of Science was replaced by the
institue of sciene
During the regimen of Carlos P. Garcia in 1958,
the Philippine Congress passed the bill entitled
“The Science Act of 1958”
goal is to
establish the National Science Development
Board
“The Science Act of 1958”
Focusing on using its limited resources in
improving S&T capability
- Use of Overseas Development Allocation to
improve scientific productivity and technological
capability
- Human resource development
New Republic:
type of society in new republic
post industrialized society
It was only during the__
where science was given importance,
as stated by the former President, in the
Philippine Constitution, amended in
1973.
MArcos presidency
a support for
promoting the scientific research and
invention
Presidential Decree No 49,
series of 1972,
marcos, One of his greatest contributions
PAGASA
function is to give environmental
protection and to utilize scientific
knowledge to ensure the safety of nation
PAGASA
was
established in 1976 to have scientists
whose experts in science and technology
National Academy of Science
he established campuses of
__ in the
Visayas and Mindanao that encourages
the youth to choose a career in science
and technology and aims to tap the
potential students on the said region
Philippine Science High School
he/she replaced the National
Science and Technology Authority to
Department of Science and
Technology, giving the science and
technology a seat in the government
cabinet
Corazon Aquino
which is to give incentives and rewards
to those who made an impact and
influential in the field of science and
technology
Republic Act No. 8439 in
1997 which entitled “Magna Carta for
science and technology Personnel”
In July 1992, ___
reported his first State of the Nation
Address that there were improvements
with regards to science and
technology.
President Fidel Ramos
during__ s term, the Internet age was pushed forward to advancement of
schools and industry
President Joseph
Estrada’
It was under the term of ___ when science and
technology reached its golden age.
Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo
promotes the
development and usage of biofuels in the
country
R.A 9367 or the
“biofuels” act
President __
honors four scientists who gave huge
contributions In the scientific field
Benigno Aquino
