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The document discusses science, technology and society in the Philippines from the Spanish colonial period through the presidencies of Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino. During Marcos' presidency, he recognized the importance of science and technology for development and established numerous organizations to promote research and development, including the National Science Development Board, Philippine Coconut Research Institute, and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Under Aquino, the National Science and Technology Authority was replaced with the Department of Science and Technology to better represent science and technology in the cabinet.

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The document discusses science, technology and society in the Philippines from the Spanish colonial period through the presidencies of Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino. During Marcos' presidency, he recognized the importance of science and technology for development and established numerous organizations to promote research and development, including the National Science Development Board, Philippine Coconut Research Institute, and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Under Aquino, the National Science and Technology Authority was replaced with the Department of Science and Technology to better represent science and technology in the cabinet.

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Science, Technology and Society

DURING THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE


PHILIPPINES
Around 50,000 years ago, the modern men (homo-sapiens) first came over land across
narrow channels. It took 10, 000 years later for them to discover how to make simple tools or
weapons.
In the year 1521, when Magellan first landed on Homonhon island in the Philippines, the
basic and simple level of technology was developed by the Spaniards. During the early years of
Spanish rule in the Philippines, Parish schools were established where religion, reading,
writing, arithmetic and music was taught. Thus, introducing simple but advanced science,
technology and society.
Shortly after the World War II, Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos became the 6th
president of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines. During Marcos` presidency, the importance
given to science grew. The declaration of independence in the Philippines was declared on
June 12, 1898 in Cavite II el Viejo. The STS during the independence

National Science Development Board.


-  On January 23, 1967, he declared that science was necessary for the development
programs, and thus, directed the Department of Education to revitalize the science
courses in public high schools. 
- 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.

Recognition of the importance of technology and the leading factor in


economic development, and channeling additional funds to support projects of
science.
- On January 22, 1968, he recognized that technology was the leading factor in
economic development, and channeled additional funds to support projects in applied sciences
and science education

The Philippines Coconut Research Institute to the NSDB to modernize the


coconut industry.
- On January 26, 1970, he emphasized that the upgrading of science curricula and
teaching equipment is crucial to the science development program. He added the
Philippine Coconut Research Institute to the NSDB to modernize the coconut
industry. 
Establishment of the Philippines Textile Research Institute.
- He added the Philippine Coconut Research Institute to the NSDB to modernize the
coconut industry. The NSDB also established the Philippine Textile Research Institute.

NSDB explored the uses of atomic energy for economic development.


- The Philippine Atomic Energy Commission of the NSDB explored the uses of atomic
energy for economic development. Marcos assisted 107 institutions in undertaking
nuclear energy work by sending scientists to study nuclear science and technology
abroad, and providing basic training to 482 scientists, doctors, engineers, and
technicians.

National Grains Authority was created in 1972.


- In 1972, he created the National Grains Authority to provide for the development of the
rice and corn industry to fully harness it for the economy of the country.

Establishment of Philippines Counsel for Agricultural Research to support


the progressive development of agriculture, forestry and fisheries for the nation.
In his Seventh State of the Nation Address on January 24, 1972, he spoke about his
major development projects in reforming sectors of education. Such projects included research
and development schools, technical institutes, science education centers, and agricultural
colleges and vocational high schools

Establishment of PAGASA.
- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
madidate to provide protection against natural calamities and to ensure the safety, well-
being and economic security of all the people

In 1973, he created the Philippine National Oil Company to promote


industrial and economic development through effective and efficient use of
energy sources.
In 1976, he enacted a law under Presidential Decree No. 1003-A, s. 1976
to establish the National Academy of Science and Technology, which is
composed of scientists with "innovative achievement in the basic and
applied sciences," to serve as a reservoir of scientific and technological
expertise for the country.
In 1978, he created a Task Force on the formulation of a national action
program on science and technology to assess policies and programs of
science and technology.
In 1979, he constituted the Health Sciences Center created by R.A. No.
5163 as an autonomous member within the University of the Philippines
System to improve the internal organization and unity of leadership within
its units.
In 1980, he created the National Committee on Geological Sciences to
advise government and private entities on matters concerning development
in geological sciences. 
In 1982, he reorganized the National Science Development Board and its
agencies into a National Science and Technology Authority to provide
central direction and coordination of scientific and technological research
and development.
- He granted salary increases to the people with teaching positions in the Philippine
Science High School due to their necessity in the advancement of national science.
- e enacted a law on the completion of the National Agriculture and Life Sciences
Research Complex at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños

In 1986, he established the Mindanao and Visayas campuses of the


Philippine Science High School to encourage careers in science and
technology and to be more accessible to the talented students in the
Mindanao and Visayas areas.

In 1986, during Corazon Aquino's presidency, the National Science and


Technology Authority was replaced by the Department of Science and
Technology, giving science and technology a representation in the cabinet.
Under the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan for the years 1987-
1992, science and technology's role in economic recovery and sustained
economic growth was highlighted.

On August 8, 1988, Corazon Aquino created the Presidential Task Force


for Science and Technology which came up with the first Science and
Technology Master Plan or STMP

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