SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND NATION BUILDING

BENIGNO AQUINO III

Presented by Group-8 of SBIE 1D
BENIGNO AQUINO III CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MEDICINE

Philippine National Health Research

The Reproductive Health Bill System Act of 2013
Republic Act 10354
Republic Act 10532

Signed on Dec. 21, 2012

Signed on May 7, 2013
Provides its beneficiaries with “universal access to medically safe,
The law seeks to institutionalize the Philippine National Health
non-abortifacient, effective, legal, affordable and quality reproductive
Research System to improve the quality of life of the Filipino
health care services, methods, devices, supplies which do not
people through health research and development activities.
prevent the implantation of a fertilized ovum.

IMPACTS Ensuring that health research is linked to

Advantages
A Increased access to information and
services on modern contraceptive
methods will reduce the number of
unwanted pregnancies, eliminate the
need for abortion, and prevent maternal
deaths. It is unfortunate though that the
proposed law that could reduce the
number of abortions is being opposed
by fundamentalist groups.
the health system needs
P
U
Disdvantages
Ensuring that investments in health research
yield the most benefit
R
The disadvantages of the proposed law
include the presumed encroachment on P
the law to the revered Filipino values of
abortion; the violation of religious dogma Promoting good governance among health
research organizations through efficient,
O
in a predominantly Catholic nation; and
the allocation of limited government effective, transparent and ethical health
research management system and Engaging
S
resources to the family planning
programs. in national and international partnerships and
networks for health research development
E
 EDUCATION
Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
Republic Act No. 10533
Signed on May 15, 2013
The law’s passage formalized the K to 12 basic education programs
from the previous 10-year basic education curriculum.
According to the Department of Education, the rationale for RA
10533 is to address the poor quality of basic education provided by
the current curriculum, as reflected in the low achievement scores of
Filipino students and the Philippine unemployment rate.
IMPACTS
This expanded curriculum will provide sufficient time for the
mastery of concepts and skills.
Ensure the Basic education graduates’ readiness for tertiary
education.
Provides specialized training and preparation for specific career
options.
AGRICULTURE
Agricultural and Fisheries
Mechanization (AFMech) Law
Republic Act 10601
Signed on June 05, 2013
Mandates the formulation of a comprehensive national policy on cost-effective
and environmentally-safe agriculture and fisheries to achieve food security and
increase farmers’ income.
The local government units to undertake applied research, extension,
dispersal, management and regulation of agricultural and fisheries machinery
and equipment, including the collection of fees.
IMPACTS
Viewed to improve the lives of the Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.
The modernization of agriculture through mechanization is seen
as a mechanism to improve efficiency of production and to
promote cost-effective technologies thereby enhancing the
meager farm income
 LAW (DICT) An Act Providing for the Modernization of
the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,
Department of Information and
and Astronomical Services Administration
Communications Technology Act of 2015
(PAGASA)
Republic Act No. 10533
Republic Act 10692

Signed on May 23, 2016

Signed on November 3, 2015
Requires all the DICT officials to have at least seven years of
The law compels the weather bureau, an agency under the
experience in the ICT sector such as ICT, e-commerce, data privacy,
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), to modernize its
and cybersecurity
technological operational capacity and strengthen its role as the
premier national weather agency to attain its vision as a center of
This is seen as vital both for domestic reasons and for the continued
excellence for weather-related information services.
growth of the Philippines as an offshore technology service location.
“ICT” is broadly defined as “the totality of electronic means to access,
The modernization will cover PAGASA’s modernization of its
create, collect, store, process, receive, transmit, present, and
physical resources which shall entail the acquisition and upgrading
disseminate information.
of state-of-the-art instruments, equipment, facilities and systems,
with emphasis on weather and warning system
IMPACTS
IMPACTS
This helps our nation with Provision of Wi-Fi access
at no charge in selected public places including It helps our nation by which it effectively funds the
parks, plazas, public libraries, schools, government enhancement of the state bureau's capability in
hospitals, train stations, airports, and seaports. providing services to protect the people and the
Development of a National ICT Portal environment and to ensure economic security
against natural hazards.
 OTHER PROJECT OF BENIGNO AQUINO ADMINISTRATION
Energy Efficient
Electricity Tricycle NAIA Express Way

MOSES Tab monitoring DENGVAXIA

Supporting a five-year project to A PPP project with four lane that A tablet that is capable real time The vaccine is designed to
replace 100,000 gasoline-burning provides better access to NAIA weather and flood information induce an immune response
tricycles with energy efficient terminal I, II and III and link the reports from DOST’s (PAGASA) against each of the four dengue
electric tricycles, or E-Trikes, in Skyway and the Manila-Cavite toll viruses. The immune response
Metro Manilla and urban centers in expressway. P U R P O S E results to antibodies capable of
the Philippines. This uniquely Pinoy innovation is fighting dengue infections.
P U R P O S E
locally designed and produced, and
P U R P O S E It is estimated to cater to up to CONTROVERSY
is meant to be used by local
80,000 travellers a day and reduce Occurred in the Philippines when
Will reduce carbon dioxide officials to monitor and plan for
traffic congestion on roads around the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia
emissions by approximately early warning procedure.
the NAIA Terminals. It will also was found to increase the risk of
260,0000 tons annually and
provide better access to the disease severity for some people
contribute to improved air quality.
Entertainment City. who had received it.
Trivia
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
has paid tribute to the late President Benigno S.
Aquino III, honoring his “immense” contributions to
the science and technology community, which include
the development of the country’s microsatellites.

The DOST chief cited that Aquino was “instrumental”

in the development of PH’s microsatellites Diwata-1
and Diwata 2 under the STAMINA4Space Program.

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