Guillermo, Raphael Leandro 

knowledge that formulates the individual's intrinsic

BSHM II-A potential.
GE7 MODULE 2
Every student is technically known as a studious,
What are the significant contributions of the and they educate themselves to study and explore
Spaniards and Americans to the development of many fields of knowledge. Science shapes students'
science and technology in the Philippines? understanding of the country's progress through
During the Spanish era, the Philippines had already broadening or deepening their knowledge. It gains
been civilizing one of these purposes is the significant improvements in the ongoing process
educational standards of the Spaniards they were and enhancement of technology that is based on the
too strict to the Filipinos science was also applied demands of the country. Furthermore, technology
by early Filipinos because of the Americans and creates positive outcomes for others.
they took a scientific way of new technology
Americans are the reasons on why Filipinos What can you say about the implementation of
nowadays are using new technology in the early some science and technology policies and
Spanish era Filipinos learn the scientific way of projects in the country?
matters and space before automatic technology. It would improve our country even more. For
example, the WR-801 Multi-function Hand Tractor.
What can you say about the state of science and It help farmers to work faster and even better.
technology during the Spanish and American
period? Give at least 2 law that are related to science and
Apart from formal education, the scientific technology in the Philippines from the
institution was established during the Spanish year 2000, describe its rationale and how it is
Colonial period, which offered cleanliness and more implemented.
modern agricultural practices to the people of the REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8293
Philippine archipelago for betterment. Aside from AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE INTELLECTUAL
religion, the Spanish friars made contributions to PROPERTY CODE AND ESTABLISHING THE
academics and science, since they were the earliest INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE,
scientists to enhance the locals' life and find the PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND
possibility for human improvement. They also FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
contributed to the fields of engineering, which built SECTION 3. International Conventions and
many infrastructure projects ranging from Reciprocity. - Any person who is a national or who
government buildings, churches, forts, roads, and is domiciled or has a real and effective industrial
bridges to a railroad (Manila-Dagupan line). The establishment in a country which is a party to any
analysis of biomedical research is generally the convention, treaty or agreement relating to
provided focus for having studied the natural intellectual property rights or the repression of
potential of the plants and animals for the economy unfair competition, to which the Philippines is also
and the people. a party, or extends reciprocal rights to nationals of
the Philippines by law, shall be entitled to benefits
How does school science shape science and to the extent necessary to give effect to any
technology in the country? provision of such convention, treaty or reciprocal
Science enables pupils to comprehend the law, in addition to the rights to which any owner of
fundamental causes of such phenomena. Science an intellectual property right is otherwise entitled by
molds future scientists and engineers who are this Act.
critical to a country's progress. Science fosters
innovation and the development of new Republic Act No 10532 or the Philippine National
technologies. Science aids in the rebuilding of a Health Research System (PNHRS) Act of 2013. 
faltering nation in order for it to rise again. The law seeks to protect and promote the right to
health of the people, instill health consciousness
Through observation, testing, and/or the quest for among them and improve the quality of life of every
relevant information, science produces systematic Filipino through health research and development
initiatives.
ACTIVITY 2 chemical structure) of chemical components from
indigenous Philippine plants. He was particularly
1. Name: Gregorio Y. Zara interested in alkaloids, which are chemical
Contribution in the field of science: substances originating from plants that generally
One of its mandates is to recognize outstanding include basic nitrogen atoms. His research revealed
achievements by Filipinos in science and that some medicinal plants may treat a variety of
technology. Aside from the videophone, Zara has health issues and symptoms, including
30 patents under his name, including a solar-energy inflammation, high blood pressure, TB, stomach
device, a propeller-cutting machine, and an airplane ulcer, dysentery, and diarrhea.
engine that ran on plain alcohol as fuel.
He also invented the 'Zara effect,' which is an 4. Name: Fe Del Mundo
electrical kinetic resistance. Contribution in the field of science:
Fe Del Mundo is a doctor and scientist from the
What made them pursue their career in science? Philippines. She is the first Filipino woman to be
In 1930, he discovered the physical law of electrical named a National Scientist, as well as the first
kinetic resistance, known as the Zara Effect, which Filipino woman to enroll at Harvard University's
involves the resistance to the passage of an electric Medical School. Conducted studies that led to the
current when contacts are in motion. Later he invention of an improved incubator and a device to
invented the earth induction compass, which is still treat jaundice. She also founded a major children's
used by pilots, and in 1954 his airplane hospital in the Philippines and created the BRAT
engine powered by alcohol had a successful test diet.
flight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
What made them pursue their career in science?
2. Name: Juan S. Salcedo, Jr., M.D. Del Mundo was born on November 27, 1911, in
Contribution in the field of science: Manila. She was the sixth kid in a family of eight.
Filipino scientist who studied and wrote about Bernardo, her father, was a member of the
nutrition and public health. In 1978, he was named Philippine Assembly for one term, representing the
National Scientist. province of Tayabas. Three of her eight siblings
perished as infants, while an elder sister died at the
What made them pursue their career in science? age of 11 from appendicitis. The loss of her elder
Dr. Salcedo taught physiology at the University of sister, who had expressed a desire to become a
the Philippines from 1929 until 1936. He then doctor for the underprivileged, propelled the young
served as a Captain in the Philippine Army's Del Mundo into the medical field.
Medical Corps until 1939. When World War II
broke out, he was a professor of Biochemistry at UP 5. Name: Julian Banzon
and was undertaking a postdoctoral study in Contribution in the field of science:
Nutrition and Biochemistry in the United States. Banzon is recognized for his work in alternative
fuel research. He studied the synthesis of ethyl ester
3. Name: Alfredo C. Santos, Dr.phil. fuels from sugarcane and coconuts and invented a
Contribution in the field of science: chemical method of obtaining residual coconut oil.
Alfredo C. Santos was a pharmacist from the
Philippines. He attempted to generate medication What made them pursue their career in science?
from indigenous plant kinds in order to give low- Julian was eager to use raw materials in the
cost medicine by eliminating the need for costly Philippines, so he made it his professional objective
imports.
to educate others about the natural world's
What made them pursue their career in science? renewable fuel supplies. To some extent, he was
He was a well-known scholar in the disciplines of successful in accomplishing his aspirations. Julian
pharmacy and chemistry who specialized in Banzon has received a number of accolades for his
phytochemistry, or the study of compounds outstanding contributions to chemistry and wider
obtained from plants. He was a pioneer in the scientific study.
isolation and elucidation (or identification of the
1. The role of science and technology in
Philippine nation-building is...
overseeing and managing
national technology development and acquisition,
undertaking technological and scientific research
and promoting public consciousness of science and
technology.
2. The contribution of government policies
pertaining to science and technology to nation-
building is...
tied to its socioeconomic development and
industrialization Our country's existing capacity to
generate local items for domestic requirements, as
well as in international scientific research
publications, is relatively low.