Module 7

SELECTED INDIGENOUS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

OBJECTIVES
1. Compare indigenous science to indigenous technologies.

2. Analyze the importance of some indigenous science and indigenous technologies in

our lives.

CONTENTS

INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
Indigenous science is a product of indigenous knowledge perfected by people through
life experiences. Indigenous knowledge may connote traditional and non-scientific
knowledge because it includes superstitious beliefs and practices which maybe the
products of human imagination
However, this products may become the foundations of people’s creativity, originality,
and inventiveness in defining the world where we live in. Indigenous science covers a
wide scope of areas including metaphysics, philosophy, and practical technologies
usually accomplished by people then and now (Snively and Corsiglia, 2000; Pawilen,
2013).

INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGY
Indigenous technologies are processes or products which are the results of studying
indigenous science. Following are the indigenous technologies that have emerge out of
Filipino’s creativity, originality and inventiveness. These technologies are now parts of
our lives when they come to medicines, food products, industry, and other aspects of
human existence.

Indigenous Science

Knowledge in observing animal behavior to predict weather conditions.

Activity 1
Observing, analysing, and comparing the croaking of frogs during and after the rain.
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Traditional health habit practices
Activity 2
Examining the role of albularyo, mangtatawas to diagnose the cause of illness
associated by prayers and incantations.

The use of herbal medicines

Activity 3
Implementing the use of garlic (Allium sativum) as herbal medicine to treat infection with
antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive properties, and it is
widely used to reduce cholesterol level in blood.

Knowledge in preserving food

Activity 4
Executing the traditional techniques for food preservation

Building irrigation system

Activity 5
Identifying traditional techniques

Indigenous Technologies

Medical Incubator
An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a new-born baby. It
is used in pre-term birth or for some ill full term babies. Dedicated her life to the cause
of pediatrics in the Philippines, Doctor Fe Del Mundo – credited with studies that led to
the invention of an improved incubator and a device to treat jaundice. Her invention has
saved countless premature infants around the world.
Activity 1
Determine the function of medical incubator invented by Dr Fe Del Mundo.

Erythromycin
Abelardo Aguilar, a Filipino Scientist who discovered the Erythromycin in 1949. Dr.
Abelardo was testing samples of soils from his backyard and isolated micro-organisms
– a bacteria that lead to the development of the Antibiotic called Erythromycin.
Activity 2
Searching the effect of erythromycin discovered by Dr Abelardo Aguilar.

Aerogas Catalytic Combustor (ACC )

It was invented by Engr. Marinto C. Martinez, a chemical engineer. The gadget has
been rigidly tested with machines and on the road by government agencies like DENR-
EMB, DOST – PICIERD, ITDI, LTO and private users at the onset of legislation of the
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.Jun 16, 2017
Activity 3
Measuring the effectiveness of ACC invented by Engr Marinto C Martines.

Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALT)

It all started with vision- a vision that no one in the Philippines should live in the dark.
Sustainable Alternative Lighting or better known as SALT was founded by Engr. Aisa
Mijeno in 2014 (SALT Philippines) Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALT) develops
LED lamp fuelled by salt water. The company named SALT has developed a truly
sustainable LED lamp powered by salt water. August 6, 2015
Activity 4
Examining the Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALT) as environment-friendly lamp.

Salamander Amphibious Tricycle

Made by Atoy Llave
If you're into car customization, the name Atoy Llave will certainly ring a bell. The man
behind A-Toy Body kits and the company's aftermarket exterior designs is quite popular
among Filipino car lovers. The Salamander amphibious trike--is Llave's latest creation.
He made this in partnership with a new company called H2O Technologies, developing
it in particular with the firm's technical head, Lamberto Armada.
Because it is amphibious, the Salamander can travel both on land and in water. It
stemmed from Llave's desire to do something really useful for the benefit of his
countrymen. That and his wish to put the Philippines on the global automotive map. "I
want to show the world that the Filipino can," Llave told TopGear.com.ph. As you read
this, Llave and his partners are launching the thing somewhere in Mandaluyong (near
our office, actually). It's a big night for the group. They have been toiling day and night in
order to seamlessly roll out the Salamander before the critical eyes of the motoring
press.
Activity 5
Adapting and preparing the salamander as an alternative vehicle during rainy season.