Science, Technology and Nation Building Flashcards
Development of scientific and technological advancements in the Philippines began even before the colonization by the blank
Spaniards
Furthermore, Filipinos were already engaged in farming, shipbuilding, mining and weaving.
Pre-colonial Period
During the Pre-colonial Period, one of the most sophisticated products in the field of engineering during this period when they built the blank
Banaue Rice Terraces
The natives of Cordilleras bulit this rice terraces by blank due to limited resources.
By hand
Because of these terraces during Pre-colonial Period, people were able to plant what?
Vegetables and Rice
In this period, irrigation system was established where they used water from the forests and mountain tops to support the farming system.
Pre-colonial Period
Formal education was introduced during this period. Parish schools, colleges and universities were established.
Colonial Period/ Spanish Colonization
During the Spanish regime, the study of medicine in the Philippines was given importance.
Colonial Period
In this period, the Philippines was also introduced to the field of engineering which paved way to the construction of buildings, roads and forts.
Colonial Period
Furthermore, trade was given more focus due to high prospects for profits while agriculture was relatively neglected.
Colonial Period
What was relatively neglected during the Colonial Period?
Agriculture
The Philippines was greatly influenced by these people where almost all prospects of life has been modernized.
Americans/ American Colonization
It was during this period when the Philippine was inclined towards agriculture and food processing as well as medicine and pharmacy.
American Colonization/ Colonial Period
A Bureau of Science was established which takes care of the developments in the field of Science.
American Colonization/Colonial Period
During his presidency, the importance given to science grew where as many laws promoting Science and Technology were enacted. In addition to this, he also recognized that technology was the leading factor in economic development.
Ferdinand Marcos
He encouraged private universities to create courses in Science and Technology and emphasized the upgrading of the science curricula.
Ferdinand Marcos
During the term of Ferdinand Marcos, he created this to help the development of the rice and corn industry.
National Grains Authority
Lastly, in his term, he created this agency to promote industrial and economic development of the Philippines.
Philippine National Oil Company
During his presidency, Science and Technology’s role in economic recovery and sustained economic growth was highlighted.
Corazon Aquino
He believed that Science and Technology was one of the means wherein the Philippines could attain the status of New Industrialized Country (NIC).
Fidel Ramos
Because of the establishment of the different programmes that helped in the development of science and technology, improvements of health services were promoted during his administration.
Fidel Ramos
During his administration, Philippine Clean Air Act designed to protect and preserve the environment was enacted
Joseph Estrada
During her administration, numerous laws and projects concerning the environment and Science were put in place which helped increase the productivity of scientific innovations and that benefitted the poor.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Because of the frequent flooding during the rainy season, Filipino scientists were able to invent the blank. It is an amphibious tricycle that has the ability to cross flooded streets.
Salamander
Electricity is especially important to power various types of machines, including light bulbs. Many rural areas in the Philippines do not have electricity thus many activities are affected especially during nighttime. Filipinos resorted to using kerosene and candles. Fortunately, a young inventor named Aisa Mijeno was able to invent the blank (Sustainable Lighting Lamp). This system utilizes salt water to source light.
SALT LAMP
Who invented the Salt Lamp( Sustainable Lighting Lamp)?
Aisa Mijeno