SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY

AND
NATION BUILDING
A. The Philippine Government Science
and Technology Agenda

Scientists and technologists are the backbone of

an industrialized nation that propels socioeconomic
gain and national progress.

As such, it can be said that scientists and

technologists are essential players in nation building.
 In the Philippines, the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) is tasked to oversee and manage
national technology development and acquisition,
undertake technological and scientific research and
promote public consciousness of science and
technology.

In 2017, DOST launched the Science for the People

thru Administrative Order No. 003 s. 2017. This is in
response to the government’s call to address
inequity in developments within and among countries
and is aligned with the national goals and plans.
 Stipulated in the strategic plan are the seven
outcomes that the agency strives to achieve. These
are as follows:
1. Innovation and stimulus
2. Technology and adoption promoted and
accelerated
3. Critical mass of globally competitive STI human
resources developed
4. Productivity and efficiency of communities and the
production sector, particularly Micro, Small, and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) improved
5. Resiliency to disaster risks and climate
change ensured
6. Inequality in STI capacities and
opportunities reduced
7. Effective STI governance achieved
The strategies to attain these outcomes are embodied
in the DOST Eleven Point Agenda as follows:

1. Pursue R&D to address pressing national

problems.
2. Conduct R&D to enhance productivity and improve
management of resources.
3. Engage in R&D to generate and apply new
knowledge and technologies across sectors.
4. Strengthen and utilize regional R&D capabilities.
5. Maximize utilization of R&D results through
technology transfer and commercialization.
6. Develop STI human resources and build a strong
STI culture.
7. Upgrade STI facilities and capacities to advance
R&D activities and expand S&T services.
8. Expand STI assistance to communities and the
production sector, particularly MSMEs.
9. Provide STI-based solutions for disaster risks
and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
10. Strengthen industry-academe-government and
international STI
11. Enhance effectiveness of STI governance.
AGENDA 1: Pursue R&D to address
pressing national problems.
- highlights the latest advancements in
research and development geared towards
the shared goal of improved nutrition and
health for all.
AGENDA 2: Conduct R&D to enhance
productivity and improve management
of resources
- It presents how R&D can be utilized to
make key traditional industries steadfast and
competitive through technological
innovations that can address gaps in
productivity and increase production yield.
AGENDA 3: Engage in R&D to generate
and apply new knowledge and
technologies across sectors.
-engages R&D in emerging scientific and
technological platforms which lay the inroads to
the development of new products, services, and
industries. Promising new technologies may
potentially disrupt and change the way things are
done.
AGENDA 4:Strengthen and utilize
regional R&D capabilities.

- It focuses in strengthening institutional

capacity to undertake research and
development and contribute to regional
development.
AGENDA 5: Maximize utilization of
R&D results through technology
transfer and commercialization.
- it includes mechanisms to encourage
technology transfer and avenues where R&D
results are promoted in the bid to maximize
its utilization.
AGENDA 6: Develop STI human
resources and build a strong STI
culture.
- aims to build a critical mass of competitive
researchers, scientists, and engineers (RSEs)
and promoting a culture of STI.
AGENDA 7: Upgrade STI facilities and
capacities to advance R&D activities
and expand S&T services.
- features various S&T facilities that offer technical
services for carrying out research and
development, as well as addressing the needs of
the industry in terms of quality assurance,
adherence to standards, product development,
and innovation.
AGENDA 8: Expand STI assistance to
communities and the production sector,
particularly MSMEs.

- focuses on S&T assistance provided to

upgrade the technological capabilities and
improve the productivity and efficiency of
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs).
AGENDA 9: Provide STI-based solutions
for disaster risks and climate change
adaptation and mitigation.

- highlights the role of the Department in

building a disaster-resilient community
through the provision of accurate and timely
information.
AGENDA 10: Strengthen industry--
academe-government and international
STI collaboration.

- focuses on the linkages and networks being

pursued by the Department in terms of S&T
collaboration.
AGENDA 11: Enhance effectiveness of
STI governance.

- provides the policy framework that governs

the implementation of the programs, projects
and activities of the Department in
contribution to national development and
progress.
FAMOUS FILIPINOS
IN THE FIELD
OF SCIENCE
 RAMON BARBA
Ramon Barba developed a
simple method for inducing
early flowering in mango plants.
His invention, widely used today,
revolutionized the Philippine
mango industry, making the crop
one of the country's top export
earners.
 JOSEFINO CASAS COMISO

Dr. Comiso is known for his

work on observing the
characteristics of Antarctica
by using satellite images.
 LOURDES JANSUY CRUZ
Lourdes Jansuy Cruz is a Filipino
biochemist whose research has
contributed to the understanding
of the biochemistry of toxic
peptides from the venom of fish-
hunting Conus marine snails.
Throughout the Philippines, she
is known as the Sea Snail Venom
Specialist.
 JOSE BEJAR CRUZ
Jose Bejar Cruz known
internationally in the field of
engineering and for outstanding
contributions to the field of
automatic control in research,
teaching, and service.
 FABIAN M. DAYRIT
Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit is recognized
for his significant achievements in the
field of chemistry, spectroscopy and
environmental science which have
contributed to the growth of science
and science education in the country.
He isolated and identified new
pharmacologically active bioactive
compounds in indigenous plants,
particularly, lagundi.
 LILIAN PATEÑA

Lilian Pateña is a Filipino

scientist who is known for her
work on doing research on
plant biotechnology.
 RAFAEL DINEROS GUERRERO III
He was recognized because of
his scientific and technical
contributions to the growth of
Sex Reversal and Hatchery
Techniques that help the
commercial fabrication of high
yielding market-size tilapia in the
Philippines and other nations.
 ENRIQUE MAPUA OSTREA JR .
.

Dr. Ostrea Jr. has been recognized

as a leading pioneer in the field of
Pediatrics, having significantly
contributed in numerous ways
specifically in that area of drug
addiction in neonates due to fetal
exposure. In his research, Dr. Ostrea Jr.
developed a meconium drug test which
has been proven as one of the most
sensitive tests to detect the presence
of illegal substances in newborns..
 MARI-JO PANGANIBAN RUIZ .
.

Mari-Jo P. Ruiz is a Filipina

mathematician, currently
a professor emeritus of
mathematics at Ateneo de
Manila. Ruiz specializes in graph
theory and operations research
 GREGORY LIGOT TANGONAN .
.

Known for his research in the

field of communications
technology.
He has been instrumental in
developing applications of
optoelectronics in radar, optical
networking, and analog systems
OPTOELECTRONICS – is the study of and
. application of electronics devices that uses
light.

OPTIC NETWORKING – uses light to transmit data

between devices.

ANALOG SYSTEM – process analog signals which

will take any value within range, for example
the output from LDR (light sensor) or
microphone.
 CAESAR SALOMA .
.

Saloma is an internationally
renowned physicist.
He was recognized for his
contributions to photonics and
signal processing that were
accomplished with colleagues
and students.
Photonics – is a branch of optics that involves the application
of generation , detection, and manipulation of light in form of
.
photons through emission, transmission, modulation, signal
processing, switching, amplification, and sensing.

Ex: laser diodes, light emitting diodes, solar, displays and

optical amplifiers.
 .
EDGARDO DIZON GOMEZ .

He led the world’s first national-

scale assessment of damage to
coral reefs leading to international
conservation initiatives such as the
replanting of corals. He also
pioneered giant clam (Tridacna
Gigas) breeding stationed in Bolinao
and other protective areas for
coastal communities of the
Philippines.
.
Giant Clam (Tridacna Gigas)
 WILLIAM PADOLINA .
.

His research interests include the

chemistry of the coconut — production of
novel derivatives of coconut fatty ac-ids;
medicinal plants chemistry – isolation,
identification and biological testing of novel
active constituents of Philippine medicinal
plants, particularly those with anti-allergy and
anti-diabetic properties; acetone-butanol
production from molasses using Clostridium
acetobutylicum, and biogas production from
cellulosic wastes like coconut coir dust and
fiber and rice straw.
 ANGEL ALCALA
Alcala made major contributions to
marine biology research efforts in the
Philippines and authored over 160
scientific papers as well as books. Alcala
was the first Filipino scientist to engage in
comprehensive studies concerning
Philippine reptiles and amphibians and
minor studies on mammals and birds.
He was recognized for his contributions in building
sanctuaries and promoting biodiversity in the aquatic
ecosystems in the Philippines.