Pascual, Gabrielle Ruth F.

VETM-1F (CORE105)

Reflection: Prometheus Bound

I. Introduction
When one digs deeper into the mythology of Prometheus, one finds that it is not just a
tale to be told but also a reflection of the condition of science and technological
advancement in the Philippines. The Philippines archipelago is rich in minerals,
agricultural land, lumber, and marine and coastal resources. And with good reason—
the Philippines was colonized in those days for a variety of reasons. After that, the
Philippines lost its claim to independence as, given the current situation, its citizens
continue to rely on the science and technology of its neighbors and allies. Although
the "equipment" may exist within the nation, it is either too costly, not the newest
model, or unfixable due to its foreign manufacturing.

Philippines’ identity is no longer the Philippines’, but a mix of every country that
colonized it. The country now is just producing raw materials, that other countries
will only benefit from it. These raw materials do not only include agricultural
produce, but professionals as well. All of it would not be possible if there was a pro-
science and technology government, the problem does not rely on the citizens itself,
but the government. Since they value the relationship between the allied countries
rather than valuing the professionals the Philippines had produced. The citizens of the
Philippines now see values in their knowledge in other countries even if it will be
degrading, an example would be a medicine doctor graduate here in the Philippines is
only equivalent to a nurse abroad, or a civil engineer is much valued more in other
developed countries.

II. Thesis statement

By drawing parallels between the myth of Prometheus Bound and the current state of
science and technology in the Philippines, the video underscores the ongoing struggle
for equitable access to knowledge and innovation, highlighting the need for a more
democratic approach to scientific progress.

III. Conclusion
The video tackles relevant data that persists in the present situation of the Philippines.
There are less than 10% of licensed professionals who opt to work unrelated to their
field. That our country thinks that we are somehow technologically and scientifically
advanced, but in reality, we are just enjoying used technologies from other countries.
May it be technology or infrastructures, we are so left behind. What we see as
development today was already achieved by other countries 5 or 10 years ago. There
is no proper allocation of funds, most especially in valuing and honoring our science
and technology professionals, that is why most of them work for other countries and
supporting development. We the Filipinos are chained along with Prometheus, the
government along with the colonizers is Zeus.