Presentation 3 - Science, Technology, and nation building

Question 1

Originally established as the
National Science and Development
Board (NSDB) on 13 June 1958

Answer 1

Department of Science and Technology

Question 2

Is the premiere
science and technology body in the country charged with the twin mandate of providing central
direction, leadership and
coordination of all scientific and
technological activities, and of
formulating policies, programs and projects to support national
development.

Answer 2

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Question 3

HISTORY OF DOST

Answer 3

1958 - Congress passes a law establishing the National Science Development Board (NSDB) upon the recommendation of Dr. Frank Co Tui,

1982 - NSDB revamped as the National Science and Technology Authority
(NSTA)

1987 - NSTA elevated to Cabinet level and becomes the DOST

Question 4

DOST: 7 Research and
Development Institutes

is mandated to undertake research and development activities

focuses its resources in the following programs:

through partnership with local and foreign offices provides an array of services

Answer 4

A. ADVANCED SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

DOST-ASTI

Question 5

the principal research arm of the government in food and nutrition

the Institute is committed to pursue the goals and objectives of the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN)

Answer 5

Food and Nutrition Research Institute

Question 6

was restructured internally to address the changing needs of the forest based industries.

Conduct research on the proper identification, properties, uses, processing and protection of forest products,

Commercialize generated and adapted technologies to identified clientele
and provide technological information

Formulate and recommend grading rules, specifications and quality standards of forest products.

Provide consultancy and technical assistance to forest products-using industries

Answer 6

(FPRDI) FOREST PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Question 7

is among the instrumentalities that laid the groundwork,

is multidisciplinary and its R&D activities are focused on five major areas, namely: food processing, materials science, chemicals and energy, environment and biotechnology, and packaging technology

Answer 7

Industrial Technology Development Institute

Question 8

It mandate to undertake research and development activities in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Answer 8

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Question 9

DOST: SCIENTIFIC AND
TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES INSTITUTE

is mandated to “provide protection against natural calamities and utilize scientific knowledge

Answer 9

PHILIPPINE ATMOSPHERIC, GEOPHYSICAL AND
ASTRONOMICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Question 10

that is principally mandated to mitigate disasters that may arise from volcanic
eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena

Answer 10

PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY
AND SEISMOLOGY

Question 11

provides scholarship to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics.

Answer 11

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM (PHILSCI HS)

Question 12

provides scholarships, awards and grants and developing, implementing and supporting programs to promote science and technology culture

Answer 12

SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE

Question 13

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENDA

Answer 13

Among its priorities were: (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.

Provide central direction, leadership and coordination of scientific and technological efforts

The goal of science is to answer questions and increase knowledge. The goal of technology is to find solutions to practical problems.

Question 14

Are the blueprint to achieve a better
and more sustainable future for all.

Answer 14

Sustainable Development Goals

Question 15

what are the Sustainable Development Goals

Answer 15

1) no poverty
2) Zero hunger
3) Good-health and well-being
4) quality education
5) gender equality
6) clean water and sanitation
7) affordable and clean energy
8) decent work and economic growth
9) Industry innovation and infrastructure
10) Reduced inequalities
11) sustainable cities and communities
12) responsible consumption and production
13) climate action
14) life below water
15) life on land
16) peace, justice and strong institutions
17) partnerships for the goals

Question 16

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Answer 16

are eight goals with measurable targets and clear deadlines for improving the lives of the world’s poorest people.

Question 17

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 8 goals

Answer 17

Goal 1 - Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Goal 2 - Achieve universal primary education
Goal 3 - Promote gender equality and empower women
Goal 4 - Reduce child mortality
Goal 5 - Improve maternal health
Goal 6 - Combating HIV/AIDs, malaria, and other diseases
Goal 7 - Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8 - Develop a global partnership for development