SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND NATION BUILDING​

Question 1

It helps us save time and energy by giving us tools or devices that can make our lives easier, simpler and comfortable.

Answer 1

Impacts of Science and Technology on Society ​

Question 2

It helps us to easily get the information we need all over the world by the use of world wide web.

Answer 2

Impacts of Science and Technology on Society ​

Question 3

It improved our transportation that enable us to move from one place to another in a faster way.

Answer 3

Impacts of Science and Technology on Society ​

Question 4

It improved our ways of communication through the use of various electronic media such as: internet; televisions; radios; computers; and smartphones. ​

Answer 4

Impacts of Science and Technology on Society ​

Question 5

It improved our education and learning process by integrating technology. ​

Answer 5

Impacts of Science and Technology on Society ​

Question 6

____________ Countries​

• a strong foundation and well implemented science and technology​
• highly industrialized​
• examples are: Japan; Sweden and France

Answer 6

Developed Countries

Question 7

____________ Countries​

• put little emphasis and importance on the development of science and technology​
• have poor developmental plan and policies specifically in health care and education​
• examples are: Nigeria; Mexico; and Philippines

Answer 7

Developing Countries

Question 8

__________ Countries must focus on this:

a. generation of new knowledge

Answer 8

Developing Countries

Question 9

__________ Countries must focus on this:

b. focus on tasks that are nationally and globally important and competitive areas of research that are multi-disciplinary in nature ​

Answer 9

Developing Countries

Question 10

__________ Countries must focus on this:

c. produce research that are goal and result-oriented, tangible and significant ​

Answer 10

Developing Countries

Question 11

__________ Countries must focus on this:

d. encourage scientists and technologist to be committed in developing significant knowledge which are scientific and technologically based that are of economic importance to the nation

Answer 11

Developing Countries

Question 12

__________ Countries must invest in:

a. quality of education; ​

Answer 12

Developing Countries

Question 13

__________ Countries must focus on this:

b. continuous improvement on the skills of the workforce by giving appropriate trainings, seminars and workshops; and ​

Answer 13

Developing Countries

Question 14

__________ Countries must focus on this:

c. ensuring that the discovered information or knowledge are widely communicated or shared within and across the society.

Answer 14

Developing Countries

Question 15

R.A. 2067 also known as ___________________________. An Act to Integrate, Coordinate and Intensity Scientific and Technological Research and Development and to Foster Invention to Provide Funds therefore and for other Purposes.

Answer 15

Science Act of 1958

Question 16

___________. An Act Amending R. A. 2027 Modifying the National Science Development Board, National Institute of Science and Technology and the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, Extending Tax Exemption, Privileges and Grants, Request and Donations for Scientific Purposes to Private Educational Institutions and for other Purposes enacted June 22, 1963.

Answer 16

R.A 3589

Question 17

R. A. 5207 known as the “_______________________________________________.”An Act Providing for the Licensing and Regulation of Atomic Energy Facilities and Materials, establishing the Rules of Liability for Nuclear Damage and for other Purposes.

Answer 17

Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968

Question 18

_______________________________________________ established the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Its main function is to provide environmental protection and to utilize scientific knowledge to ensure the safety of the people.

Answer 18

Presidential Decree No. 78, series of 1972

Question 19

_________________________________________________ created the Philippine National Oil Company to promote industrial and economic development through effective and efficient use of energy resources.

Answer 19

Presidential Decree No. 334, series of 1973

Question 20

Executive Order 128 known as the ________________________________________________. Thus NSTA was replaced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). DOST 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 20

Reorganization Act of the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA)

Question 21

R. A. 8749 known as the _________________________ and was enacted by the Congress on June 23, 1999. Clean Air Act is a comprehensive air quality management policy and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos.

Answer 21

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 22

R.A. 8792 known as “_________________________________________.” This Act aims to facilitate domestic and international dealings, transactions, arrangements agreements, contracts and exchanges and storage of information through the utilization of electronic, optical and similar medium, mode, instrumentality and technology to recognize the authenticity and reliability of electronic documents related to such activities and to promote the universal use of electronic transaction in the government and general public.

Answer 22

Electronic Commerce Act of 2000

Question 23

R. A. 9367 known as the “______________________”. This act was enacted to develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainable-sources clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil; mitigate toxic and greenhouse gas (GSG) emissions; increase rural employment and income; and ensure the availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without any detriment to the natural ecosystem, biodiversity and food reserves of the country.

Answer 23

Biofuels Act of 2006

Question 24

R. A. 9513 known as the “___________________________________________“. The aims of this act are to accelerate the exploration and development of renewable energy resources such as, but not limited to, biomass, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and ocean energy sources, including hybrid systems, to achieve energy self-reliance, through the adoption of sustainable energy development strategies to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels

Answer 24

Renewable Energy Act of 2008

Question 25

R.A. 10175 known as the “____________________________________________”. It aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and the Internet in the Philippines.

Answer 25

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

Question 26

R. A. 10612 known as the “________________________________________”. This is an Act Expanding the Coverage of the Science and Technology (S&T) Scholarship Program and Strengthening the Teaching of Science and Mathematics in Secondary Schools.

Answer 26

Fast-Tracked S&T Scholarship Act of 2013

Question 27

R. A. 10844 known as the “____________________________________________________________”. This law shall strengthen its efforts on the following focus areas: Policy and Planning; Improved Public Access; Resource-Sharing and Capacity-Building; and Consumer Protection and Industry Development. Apart from this, the DICT is expected to spearhead the following endeavors: Nation building Through ICT; Safeguarding of Information; and Advancement of ICT in the Philippines.

Answer 27

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Act of 2015

Question 28

This was the first development plan which was conceptualized and introduced by Presidential Task Force for Science and Technology in 1988 during the time of the late President Corazon C. Aquino.

Answer 28

The Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP)

Question 29

This development plan aimed to modernize the production sector, upgrade research activities and the development of infrastructure for science and technological purposes.

Answer 29

The Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP)

Question 30

This development plan was established in 1993 during the term of President Fidel V. Ramos. This was formulated because of President Ramos’ perspective that science and technology were one of the key factors in which the Philippines can achieve the status of New Industrialized Country (NIC).

Answer 30

Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND) ​

Question 31

This development plan was prepared and organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) headed by Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro.​

Answer 31

National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP 2002-2020) ​

Question 32

The core areas for science and technology under this development plan are: agriculture, forestry, and natural resources; health/medical sciences; biotechnology; information and communication technology (ICT); microelectronics and mechatronics; earth and marine sciences; fisheries and aquaculture; environment; natural disaster mitigation; energy materials science and engineering; and manufacturing and process engineering.

Answer 32

NSTP