Unit III

UNIT III.
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOGY
AND NATION
BUILDING
Overview
◦ This module gives you an idea about the general concepts of
Science and technology and its importance in building the
nation. Having a strong science and technology foundation will
help to achieve significant breakthroughs. Various significant
changes that happened in the society are brought about by
Science and its technology.
◦ But what does happen to Science and technology in the
Philippine setting? Let us look at it very carefully.
What are the importance
of Science and Technology
in building the nation ?
◦ Science and Technology (S&T) are fundamental for social and
economic progress in developing countries.
◦ It is a well-established fact that Science and technology impact
all aspects of our lives and the planet we live in.
◦ The Science and technology-induced changes have, for the most
part, benefited humankind.
However, science and technology-based innovations have
been overused and misused that may harm humanity, pursued
wealth and power, or both, which is the responsibility of all
concerned to ensure that science and technology are used
responsibly for the good of humankind. (Ratnasiri, 2006).
In the Philippines, the critical role of Science and Technology is
recognized:
(1) In the 1987 Philippine constitution, Science and technology are
given priority to "foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social
progress, and promote total human liberation and development.";
(2) In section 10, Article XIV, it is stated that "Science and technology
are essential for national development and progress."
How the Philippine Government
manages and develops Science and
technology through its policies and
program?
The government mandates an "increase use of
scientific and technological breakthroughs." The
government aims to do this by "promoting and
accelerating technology adoption" and stimulating
innovation." It is based on the Philippine
Development Plan 2017-2022.
Major Development
Programs and Personalities
in Science and Technology
in the Philippines
Our Science and Technology workers'
continued migration abroad has led to
brain drain in our country. The
Department of Science and Technology
has improved the Balik Scientist
Program (BSP) to reverse the brain
drain. The Balik Scientist Act of 2018 or
RA 11035 signed by the President last
June 2018. This program aims to sustain
and make the program more attractive
to Philippine scientists working and
residing abroad.
Three DOST councils responsible for the
engagements of the BSP awardees
The award Order of National Scientists is the highest distinction for a Filipino by the
President of the Republic of the Philippines, with exceptional scientific and technical
achievements.
As of 2018, there are 41 National Scientists. Two of them are engineer agriculturist
Ramon Barba and biologist Angel Alcala.
SETUP is a national strategy aimed at encouraging and assisting small and
medium-sized enterprises in adopting technology innovations to improve their
operations, thus boosting their productivity and competitiveness. The program
helps businesses to tackle their technological challenges through technology
transfer and development interventions.
According to DOST, in 2018, the companies supported by SETUP produced:
42,853 jobs, P 8.344 billion cumulative gross sales, and 41% productivity
increase, a total of 20635 technology inventions, and There 773 projects
funded.
The Grants-In-Aid (GIA) is one of the programs of the Department of Science and Technology that aims to harness
the country's scientific and technical capacities to promote sustainable economic growth and development. The
GIA program is structured by funding related science and technology (S&T) undertakings to contribute to Filipinos'
productivity and quality of life through the generation and promotion of appropriate technologies. It also aims to
reinforce participation, transfer, use of technology, human resources development, dissemination of information,
advocacy, and linkages.
The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)
researches forest products from wood and non-wood. It is the center of
applied technologies in the country for the utilization of forest products.
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI),
formerly the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission
(PAEC), was founded on June 13, 1958. It is one of
the research institutes within the Department of
Science and Technology. It is authorized to perform
research and development activities on the peaceful
use of nuclear energy, aiming to lay down
regulations on these uses and enforce those
regulations. This will help protect the health and
safety of workers and the general public.
Project NOAH was an integrated disaster prevention and
mitigation program of the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST). This project designed to employ Science
and technology to produce reliable data and meet the
conditions required by national government agencies,
private sector stakeholders, and academy to make informed
decisions on disaster risk management activities.
Project NOAH aims to fulfill its vision of disaster-free and

empowered communities by providing open access to
accurate, reliable, and timely hazard and risk information
that has been updated and enhanced using advanced
technology. This also undertakes research projects to
develop technology and resources that further strengthen
government capacity and help the public plan for and
respond to disasters.
The Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes (PCARI) project is a new approach
to enhance the skills and abilities of Philippine universities and colleges' faculty and staff
through scholarships, training and research collaborations with leading research universities in
California, USA, in the priority areas of information infrastructure development (IID) and
health innovation and translational medicine (HITM).
The Philippines' space program is technically
decentralized and managed under the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST) by different agencies.
It aims to set the foundation for the establishment of a
Philippine Space Agency. The Philippine government
passed the "Philippine Space Act" (Republic Act
11363) in 2019. It is under the newly formed
Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to see the integration
and centralization of space research and development.
The development of the space program is
essential for national security, agricultural
development, environmental management, and
climate change mitigation. The program aims to
develop technologies such as uncrewed aerial vehicles,
microsatellites, and communication satellites.
Science Education in the
Philippines
DOST Scholarship Programs
The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program mandated under the
Republic Act 7687 or the Science and Technology Act of 1994. The
program is awarded to highly qualified students in Science and
mathematics and can pursue careers in science and technology. Most
Filipino scientists, inventors, innovators, engineers, and professionals
have benefited from DOST scholarship programs.
Philippine Science High School
The Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) is a
highly specialized public high school system in the
Philippines that operates as an attached DOST agency. It is
considered the top high school in the Philippines and ranked
among the highest in the ASEAN region in 2016. It has 16
campuses located in the following areas nationwide.
Regional Science High School Union
The Regional Science High School Union (RSHS-Union) established
in the Philippines during the 1994-1995 school year. It is a specialized
system of public secondary schools managed and regulated by the
Department of Education, with a curriculum that focuses heavily on
Math and Science.
The DOST established several programs to improve science
education in the country, such the following:
(1) Project HOTS;
(2) VISSER;
(3) STAR BOOKS; and
(4) InnoBox Project.
Indigenous Science and Technology
in the Philippines
The indigenous Science and technology in the Philippines are
rich in cultural diversity. Our country has more than 100 tribes
or groups, and each has a different but interconnected
indigenous science and technology.
Many herbal medicines that we are currently using to treat
some diseases have an indigenous origin. Many indigenous
practices in resource management have been documented, like
the muyong system in Ifugao and the lapat system in Apayao.
Reminders:
Submission of all requirements from Chapters 1
to 3 next week.
Expect for a Quiz next meeting.

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