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Education and Nation Building  Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and

Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
I. Impact of Science and Technology in Education  Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
a. Content Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
 putting preventive measures in place, NDRRMC
 Expansion and improvement of science related alert messages, and Evacuation Drills.
courses: STEM for SHS, Computer subject for
Elementary students and MedTech. d. Public Safety
 Integration of Science and Technology in other  Installation of Safety Devices to avoid future
fields of study: Education Technology (EdTech), accidents or deter them: Video Surveillance and
Forensics for Criminology. Traffic Lights.
b. Methods  Improved ways to reach authorities: Adopting 911
as the Nationwide Emergency Hotline and Police
 Use of ICT inside and outside of the classroom: Facebook Groups.
PPT, Audiovisual Teaching Aids, Online
Consultations (Messenger Groups) e. Expanding Capabilities
 Improved Teaching Strategies: Multiple  RA 11363 Philippine Space Act: opened
Intelligence, Student Welfare, Student Diversity,
opportunities for Philippines to develop space
Inclusive Education
technology and marked by the successful launch of
c. Alternative Learning Delivery Diwata 1 and Diwata 2 and the establishment of
the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA).
 Learning is no longer confined to the classroom:
distance learning and online schools. III. Philippine Development Plan
 Availability of various platforms to learn: YouTube
Tutorials and Entertainment Shows on TV. 17 International Goals that were established by the
United Nations in 2015: Sustainable Development Goals
e. Standards
 21st Century Skills: Skills that give focus on
developing Critical Thinking and Analytic Skills.
 Learning Skills are critical thinking, creativity,
collaboration, and communication.
 Literacy Skills are information, media, and
technology.
 Life Skills are flexibility, leadership, initiative,
productivity, and social skills.
 Globalization: Due to international connections
brought by technology, students are taught skills
which are based on global standards.
II. Impact of Science and Technology in Nation-Building Note: The UN aims to achieve these goals by 2030
a. Urban development The Three Pillars of Sustainability
 Development of towns into cities: infrastructure
and modernization. First Pillar: The Environment (No. 6, 14. 15, 13): The
Environment provides the resources needed in order to
b. Clean Energy Resources
support life and the economy.
 Utilization of Natural Resources for Alternative
Second Pillar: The Society (No. 1, 2, 7, 11, 3, 4, 5, 16):
Energy Resources: Kidapawan Geothermal Power
Improving the people’s quality of life would lead to
Plant, Bangui Windmills, Magat Dam, and Batangas
Solar Power Plant. improving the welfare and wellbeing of the community.

c. Disaster Risk Prevention Third Pillar: The Economy (No. 8, 9, 10, 12): The
economy ensures that the people can generate enough
 Establishment of Institutions: money to support their sustainability practices.

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Sustainability (No. 8, 16, 14, 15): Meeting our own needs
without compromising the ability of the future to meet
theirs.

AmBisyon Natin 2040

 The Philippine Development Plan was built on the

AmBisyon Natin 2040.
 This is a 25-year plan that serves as a guide in making
plans for the country. (2016 - 2040)
 Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag Na Buhay

First Pillar: Malasakit

 Target: High Trust and Resilient Society

 Trust: Ensuring a people centered, clean and efficient
governance.
 Justice: Pursuing fair and swift administration of
justice.
 Respect: Promoting Philippine Culture and Values

Second Pillar: Pagbabago

 Target: Inclusive Growth

 Economic Equality: Expanding economic
opportunities for marginalized sectors.
 Human Valuation: Accelerating human capital
developments.
 Protection: Reducing vulnerability of individuals and
families.
 Security: Building safe and secure communities.

Third Pillar: Patuloy na Pag-unlad

 Target: Globally Competitive, Knowledge, Economy.

 Social Growth: Reaching for demographic dividend.
 Economic Growth: Advancing science, technology
and innovation (STI)

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