CHAPTER 3

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
& NATION-BUILDING
 At the end of the chapter, the students
should be able to
1. explain how early Filipinos applied
scientific principles in their daily lives.
LEARNING 2. present policies on science &
OUTCOMES technology, and explain their
importance to the nation, and
3. Discuss the role of science &
technology in nation-building
 Search for Five (5) Indigenous
Medicinal practices that are still being
observed today.
Example: Applying saliva to a baby
who got sick because someone gave
PERFORMAN too much attention or fondness to the
CE TASKS said child.

Long Quiz

Assignment:
 Even before the Spaniards came to the
PRE- Philippines, and introduced changes, we
COLONIAL Filipinos have developed our own system
of science & technology.
PERIOD Science is observed in the way they
S plant their crops, in taking care of
C animals to help them in their task and
I for food production
E
N The use of plants & herbs as medicine.
C They observed the movement of
E heavenly bodies to predict seasons and
climate.
 We developed our own modes of
T transportation.
E The engineering prowess of the natives of
the Cordilleras when they built the
C famous. rice terraces.
H The construction of the irrigation system
N These was that uses water from the forest to the
known as mountains of the Cordilleras
O INDIGENOUS
L OR FOLK They developed tools for planting,
SCIENCE hunting, cooking, for fighting tribal
O enemies.
G Create the musical instruments
Y
 It is part of knowledge system,
expertise practiced by different
groups of people in a given culture
during the early civilization for coping
with the changing environment.
Indigenous (cited by Pawilen 2019)
Science It is composed of traditional
knowledge that uses science process
skills * guided by community values
& culture.
  1. It uses science process skills such as observing,
comparing, classifying, measuring, problem solving,
inferring, communicating, and prediction.
 2. It is guided by culture & community values such
as
 The land is a source of life. Precious gift from
Indigenous GOD.
Science  Earth is revered as “Mother Earth” It is the origin
of their odentity as people.
 ALL living & nonliving are interconnected &
interdependent.
 Human beings are stewards of the natural
resources.
 Nature is a friend and therefore needs to be
respected.
  3. It is composed of traditional knowledge
practiced & valued by people & Communities
such as ethno-biology, ethno-medicine,
Indigenous indigenous farming methods and folk
astronomy.
Science
 Therefore, Indigenous science is the foundation
of MODERN science
 The Spaniards established schools for
the boys & girls and introduce science &
disciplines.
Life became a little modernized because
COLONIAL of they taught their culture and
PERIOD practices, which we slowly adapt.
Galleon trade has brought more
technology and development in the Phil,
though only the Spaniard benefited
from it.
 The Philippines became the
center of trade in Southeast Asia,
but the SUPERSTITIOUS beliefs
COLONIAL of the people and the Catholic
PERIOD doctrines & practices during the
Spanish era hinders the growth
of SCIENCE.
 The Americans have more influence in the
development of science & technology as
compared with the Spaniards.
Establishment of public education
COLONIAL Improved the engineering work and health
PERIOD conditions of the people.
Established a research university (UP)
Created more hospitals
Mineral resource of the country were
explored and exploited
Transportation & communication system
were improved
 After achieving Independence, from our
colonizers, the Philippines continue to
pursue the development of science &
technology.
Post Colonial However only a presidents focused in the
period development of science.
One of the presidents who ushered the
advancement of science & technology,
was the former president Ferdinand
Marcos.
 He established (PAGASA) Philippine
Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
NAST = National Academy of Science
Post Colonial & Technology
period DOST = Department of Science &
Technology
MARCOS saw that the key to nation-
building is the continued development
of S&T
 Some of the Filipino Indigenous Science practices
Saliva to cure “Usog”
Antidote for Jelly fish Sting = Urine
Healing or vinegar ( Zambales)
practices from
the different Cure for Mumps – Mixture of
places in the Insect’s nest, Indigo blue(tina) &
Philippines vinegar. Santiago, Isabela, Bulacan)
Tawa-tawa (Euphorbia Hirta) used
for treating Dengue.(Antique)
Some of the Filipino Indigenous Science practices

The Hilot - uses massaging techniques to

treat sprains, fractures, and other similar
conditions that affect the skeletal system
and the muscular system, including
ligaments. A distinct feature is the use of
strips of warm banana leaves applied to
the different parts of the body at various
stages of the massage therapy.
Mother’s milk as medicine to eye sore or
pink eyes
 Some of the Filipino Indigenous Science practices
Bato Kolibra – The rock is placed
on top of the dog bite, and
Healing believed to suction dog’s rabies
practices from out of the body. (Samar, Leyte)
the different
places in the Harabe – Calamansi, Honey &
Philippines Lambanog. Treats cough & colds.
To be taken at night.(Quezon)
Some of the Filipino Indigenous Science practices
Buko - can cure UTI, digestive problem
even lung problems.
Dog’s saliva makes wound heal faster if it is
licked by a dog. Many would probably scoff
at this tradition, but this was actually
followed by many, decades ago. They
believed that a dog’s lick would make the
healing process faster.
Tawas, this practitioner uses alum, candles,
smoke, paper, eggs and other mediums to
diagnose the cause of illness associated by
prayers and incanteations
 Some of the Filipino Indigenous Science practices
Eating of RAW EGG during the 9th month of
pregnancy for ease of giving birth.
Healing Sugar as antidote for poisoning and allergies.
practices from Raw OKRA in water to be taken in the
the different morning after soaking it overnight lowers
places in the cholesterol.
Philippines Cure appendicitis, traditional Filipino healers
during the Spanish period in the Philippines
prescribed the intake of "water-treated fresh
chicken gizzards" that would last for three
consecutive Friday mornings.
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