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This document discusses the role of science and technology in Philippine nation-building. It covers the development of S&T in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial periods. Major contributions of S&T to nation-building include socio-economic progress and industrialization. The document also outlines government S&T programs and policies, notable Filipino scientists, the focus of science education, and examples of indigenous science and technologies. The overall purpose of S&T for Philippine national development is to improve the quality of life for Filipinos.

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STS Lecture 3

This document discusses the role of science and technology in Philippine nation-building. It covers the development of S&T in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial periods. Major contributions of S&T to nation-building include socio-economic progress and industrialization. The document also outlines government S&T programs and policies, notable Filipino scientists, the focus of science education, and examples of indigenous science and technologies. The overall purpose of S&T for Philippine national development is to improve the quality of life for Filipinos.

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Science,

Technology, and
Nation-building

Roselle Jean G. Licong


• Discuss the role of science and technology in
Philippine nation building

• Evaluate government policies in terms of their


Objectives: contribution to nation building

• Evaluate S&T policies of the government and


appraise their impact on the development of
the Filipino nation.
SECTION 1

Development of
Science and
Technology in the
Pre-colonial Period of
the Philippines
Pre-colonial Period

ü Early Filipino settlers were already using


certain plants and herbs as medicines.
ü implementation of systems of farming and
animal-raising
ü developed modes of transportation
(terrestrial or maritime)
ü making of rice terraces (engineering feat)
SECTION 2

Development of
Science and
Technology in the
Colonial Period of the
Philippines
Colonial Period

ü Walls, roads, bridges, and other large


infrastructures were built.
ü Spanish government developed health and
education systems (enjoyed by principalia
class).
bridges, roads, and especially Intramuros
Colonial Period

ü American occupation established a


government agency, the Bureau of Science
(to nurture Science and Technology)
Bureau of Science and Insular Laboratory
SECTION 3

Development of
Science and
Technology in the
Post-colonial Period
of the Philippines
Post-colonial Period

ü Establishment of PAGASA, NAST, and


reconstituted National Science and
Technology Authority (now Department of
Science and Technology)
SECTION 4

Role of Science
and Technology
in Philippine
Nation-Building
Nation-building is a process with the end
goal of establishing common interests, goals,
and preferences among citizens of a country
towards the formation of that country where
the people have no intention of separating
themselves from one another.
• Major contributions of Science and Technology to
Philippine nation-building are linked to its socio-
economic progress and its industrialization.

• Through science and technology, we may gain a


better knowledge of society issues and become
competent decision-makers who can develop and
execute solutions. Only then would Filipinos be
able to grasp the concept of "matatag,
maginhawa, at panatag na buhay."
The primary purpose of science
and technology in Philippine
national construction is to
improve people's quality of
life.
SECTION 5

Major
Development
Programs and
Personalities in
S&T in the
Philippines
Modernization of the Production Sectors
• CTTC - Comprehensive Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Program
• Support programs to the CTTC
• Investors
• National and Regional Technology Fairs
• Technology Financing Programs
• Information Services
• DOST Training Centers
• Regional and Provincial S&T Centers
• DOST Academy Technology Business Entrepreneurship Development
Program
• Technology Business Incubators
• Science and Technology Parks
• Global Search for Technology
• Program of Assistance to Investors
Development of R&D Infrastructure

• Manpower Development Program in Science and


Engineering
• Vocational and Technical Education
• Scientific Career System (SCS)
• Utilization of Filipino Exports
• Recognition of S&T Efforts
• Balik-Scientists Program Development of S&T Culture
• Organizing and Strengthening of S&T
Famous Personalities in S&T

Fe Villanueva del Mundo


• founder of first pediatric
hospital
• made the medical
incubator using bamboo
Famous Personalities in S&T

Eduardo Quisumbing
• Filipino biologist
• was the author of numerous
taxonomic and morphological
papers, many of which deal
with orchids, such as
"Medicinal plants in the
Philippines”
Famous Personalities in S&T
Gavino Cajulao Trono Jr.
• Filipino biologist dubbed as the “Father of
Kappaphycus farming”.

• developed pond and open-water culture


technologies and management of stocks
of economically important seaweed
species of the Philippines such as
Euchema/Kappaphycus, Gracilaria
and Caulerpa and Sargassum which
benefited seaweed farmers in coastal
areas in the country
Famous Personalities in S&T
Maria Orosa Ylagan
• a Filipina food technologist,
pharmaceutical chemist, humanitarian and
war heroine

• invented calamansi juice powder, banana


ketchup, soyalac, and two breeds of fruit-
plants called oroval and clarosa

• invented the palayok oven to enable


families without access to electricity to
bake
SECTION 6

Science
Education
in the
Philippines
Science Education in the Ph

The concept of Science Education


• focuses on teaching, learning, and
understanding Science

• provides skills and knowledge that are necessary


for a person to live in the age of Science

• develops citizenry that will meet the goals of


Science in the society
Science Schools in the Ph

ü Philippine Science High School System


ü Special Science Elementary Schools Project
ü Quezon City Regional Science High School
ü Manila Science High School
ü Central Visayan Institute Foundation
SECTION 7

Selected
Indigenous
Science and
Technologies
Indigenous Science
• a product of indigenous knowledge perfected by
people through life experiences.

Indigenous Technology
• are processes or products resulted from
studying indigenous science.
• is designed and fabricated based on the culture,
tradition, and needs of a people and which is
adopted for use in the environment of those
people.
Herbal Medicine and Traditional Health Practices

• use of medicinal plants was the common way


of treating ailments and there were several
books that compiled these medicinal plants. In
fact, the Department of Health approved 10
medicinal plants (garlic, bittermelon, sambong,
guava, to name a few) to prevent and treat
certain diseases.
Herbal Medicine and Traditional Health Practices

• hilot to treat sprains and fractures


• tawas to determine the cause and
nature of sudden illnesses through the
use of potassium alum
Food Preservation

• Drying and smoking are one of the


most ancient methods of food
preservation.

• It works because it removes much of


the food's water and therefore prevent
microbial activity as we all know now.
Classifying Soils

• One of the indigenous practices of early


Filipinos is classifying soils for planting.

• Criteria used by early Filipino farmers in


soil classification are their experiences
supported by their ability to observe
attributes of soil resource.
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU

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