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Science Technology and Nation

The document discusses the significant role of science and technology in the nation-building of the Philippines, highlighting contributions from pre-colonial to post-colonial periods. It evaluates government policies related to science and technology and identifies influential Filipino scientists and their contributions. The document emphasizes the evolution of scientific practices and infrastructure development throughout Philippine history.

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Science Technology and Nation

The document discusses the significant role of science and technology in the nation-building of the Philippines, highlighting contributions from pre-colonial to post-colonial periods. It evaluates government policies related to science and technology and identifies influential Filipino scientists and their contributions. The document emphasizes the evolution of scientific practices and infrastructure development throughout Philippine history.

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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND NATION-BUILDING

discuss the role of science and technology in Philippine nation-building


 evaluate government policies pertaining to science and technology in terms of their
contributions to a nation; and
identify actual science and technology policies of the government and appraise their impact
on the development of the Filipino nation

PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
use of certain plants and herbs as medicines
implementation of systems of farming and animal raising
development of different modes of transportation (terrestrial and maritime)
rice terraces were built by hand
Incorporation of an irrigation system that uses water from the forest and mountain tops
interpreted the movements of the heavenly bodies to predict seasons and climates
development of tools for everyday use
developed technologies in creating musical instruments
sophisticated designs of jewelry, ceramics, and metal tools
trading with China, Indonesia, Japan, and other neighboring countries
COLONIAL PERIOD
Spaniards
modern means of construction (walls, roads, bridges, and other large infrastructures)
developed health and educations systems
beginning of formal science and technology in the country
Americans
Established a government agency, The Bureau of Science.
establishes the public education system
improved engineering works and health of people
established a modern research university (UP)
created more public hospitals
mineral resources were explored and exploited
transportation and communication were improved
researches were done to control tropical diseases
POST-COLONIAL PERIOD
Continued to pursue programs in science and technology
 Ferdinand Marcos- PAGASA, The National Academy of Science and Technology, and the
National Science and Technology Authority now the DOST
Development of Science and Technology Policies in the Philippines

FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE


 Ramon Cabanos Barba – tissue culture in Philippine mangoes
 Josefino Cacas Comiso – observing the characteristics of Antarctica using satellite images
 Jose Bejar Cruz Jr. – known internationally in the field of electrical engineering
 Lourdes Jansuy Cruz – research on sea snail venom
 Angel Alcala – marine science
 Fabian Millar Dayrit – research on herbal medicine
 Rafael Dineros Guerrero III – research on tilapia culture
 Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr. – inventing the meconium drugs testing
 Lilian Formalejo Patena – research on plant biotechnology
 Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz – outstanding educator and graph theorist
 Gregory Ligot Tangonan – research in the field of communication technology
 Cesar Saloma – physics
 Edgardo Gomez – marine science
 William Padolinoa – chemistry

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