SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY AND
NATION BUILDING
What are the influences in the development of
science and technology in the Philippines?

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GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• Introduced and implemented programs, projects and
policies to boost science and technology.

• GOAL: prepare the whole country and its people to meet the
demands of a technologically driven world and capacitate the
people to live in a world driven by science.
 The Department of
Science and
Technology

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 What is DOST?
▫ DOST is the premiere science and technology body in the
Philippines charged with the twin mandate of providing central
direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and
technological activities, and of formulating policies, programs
and projects to support national development.
Originally established as the National Science
and Development Board (NSDB) on 13 June
1958, it was reconstituted as the National
Science and Technology Authority (NSTA)
on 17 March 1981 with the vision of "A
competent and competitive science and
technology community with a social
conscience."

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 The
DOST
Logo

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 The DOST Functions

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1. Formulate and adopt a
comprehensive National Science
and Technology Plan, and monitor
and coordinate its funding and
implementation;

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2. Promote, assist and, where
appropriate, undertake scientific and
technological research and
development in areas identified as
vital to the country's development;

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3. Promote the development of
indigenous technology and the
adaptation and innovation of suitable
imported technology, and in this
regard, undertake technology
development up to commercial stage.

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4. Undertake design and engineering
works to complement research and
development functions;

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5. Promote, assist and, where appropriate,
undertake the transfer of the results of
scientific and technological research and
development to their end-users

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 6. Promote, assist and, where
appropriate, undertake the
technological services needed
by agriculture, industry,
transport, and the general
public.

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7. Develop and maintain an
information system and
databank on science and
technology;

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8. Develop and implement
programs for strengthening
scientific and technological
capabilities through manpower
training, infrastructure and
institution-building;

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 9. Promote public
consciousness in science and
technology.

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10. Undertake policy research, technology assessment,
feasibility and technical studies.

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