FERDINAND

MARCOS SR.
Born: September 11, 1917, Sarrat
Died: September 28, 1989 (age 72
years), St Francis Medical Center,
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Presidential term: December 30, 1965 –
February 25, 1986
Children: Bongbong Marcos, Imee
Marcos, Aimee Marcos, Irene Marcos
Spouse: Imelda Marcos (m. 1954–1989)
Siblings: Pacifico Marcos, Elizabeth
Marcos-Keon, Fortuna Marcos-Barba
Parents: Mariano Marcos, Josefa
Edralin
 OVERVIEW
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. was a Filipino
politician, lawyer, dictator, and kleptocrat who served as
the tenth president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He
was born on September 11, 1917, in Ilocos Norte province.
Before becoming president, he was a member of the
Philippine House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and
a member of the Senate from 1959 to 1965.
 HISTORY
• Claimed to be the "most decorated war hero in the
Philippines" but many claims found false.

• Served in Philippine House of Representatives (1949-

1959) and Senate (1959-1965).

• Elected President of the Philippines in 1965, beginning

20-year rule.
 • Oversaw economic growth initially but ended in extreme
poverty and debt crisis.

• Implemented aggressive infrastructure development

funded by foreign debt.

• Declared martial law in 1972, ratified through a fraudulent

referendum in 1973.
• Revised Constitution, silenced media, oppressed political
opposition, Muslims, and suspected communists.
 • Popularity declined due to economic collapse and
assassination of opposition leader.

• Called snap election in 1986 amidst allegations of

cheating and human rights abuses.

• Removed from power by People Power Revolution in

February 1986.

• Fled to Hawaii, succeeded by Corazon Aquino.

 • Accused of stealing billions from Central Bank of the
Philippines.
• Infamous for extravagant lifestyle, wife Imelda known
for excesses.
• Children Imee and Bongbong active in Philippine politics.

• Held Guinness World Record for largest government theft.

CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
He enacted a law under Presidential Decree No.
1003-A, s. 1976 to establish the National Academy
of Science and Technology, which is composed
of scientists with “innovative achievement in the
basic and applied sciences,” to serve as a
reservoir of scientific and technological expertise
for the country.
 Former President Marcos gave importance to
science to grew further. In the amended 1973
Philippine Constitution, Article XV, Section 9 (1), he
declared that the “advancement of science and
technology shall have priority in the national
development. During his time he enacted many
laws to promote science and technology.
QUESTIONS
 Q1. What do you think are the major
contributions of Science and Technology in
Philippine nation-building
Science and technology have made significant
contributions to nation-building in the philippines. Here
are some of the major contribution ;

1. Economic Development
2.Healthcare improvement
3. Education Enhancement
Q2. What specific government policy do you like
the most in terms of contributing to the
development of science and technology in the
Philippines?
 Balik Scientist Act or Republic Act 11035.
This act institutionalize the balik scientist
program, which encourages Filipino scientist,
technologist, and experts in different fields to
return to the Philippines and share their
expertise in country's development.
 Q3. What do you think are the major
contributions of the Philippines to the
field at present?
The most influential technological development
contributions of the Philippines to this day are the
following:

1. Medical Health and Sciences

2. Information Technology and Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO)
3. Renewable Energy
 Q4. What policies do you want the
government to implement in the near
future?
• Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity. Implement
policies that focus on improving digital infrastructure
and connectivity, especiallubin rural and undeserved
areas.
• Investment in education. Implement policies that
prioritize and increase investment in education, including
funding for schools, teacher training and educational
resources.
Q5. Research, Present, and make a stand on
science and technology issues that currently
affect the Philippine society today.
Digital divide. The digital divide refers to the gap
between those who have access to digital
technologies and those who do not. In the philippines,
there is a need to address the disparities in internet
access and digital literacy, especially in rural and
underserved areas. Efforts should be made to bridge
this divide to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens.
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy. With the increasing
reliance on technology and digital platforms, cyber
security and data privacy have become significant
concerns. There is a need to establish cyber security
measures and enforce data privacy regulations to
protect individuals and organizations from cyber
threats and ensure the responsible use of personal
data.
Ethics in technology Development. As technology
advances, ethical consideration become crucial.
Issues such as Al bias, algorithmic transparency,
and the ethical use of emerging technique like
facial recognition and autonamous.
 Environmental Impact of technology. The rapid
advancement of technology also brings environmental
challenges, e-waste,energy consumption, and carbon
emission from technology infrastructure are areas that
need attention. Balancing technological progress with
sustainable practices is essential to mitigate the
environmental impact and promote a greener future.
THANK
YOU