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SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
AND NATION
BUILDING
 1. IDENTIFY THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF
FILIPINO SCIENTISTS
IN SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
 DR. RAMON CABANOS BARBA

Named a National Scientist of the

Philippines in 2014 for inventing a way to
induce flowering in mango trees regardless
of season, boosting the local mango
industry.
DR. JOSEFINA CACAS COMISO

NASA’S Filipino physicist

He has studied many polar processes and was among the first
researchers to report dramatic changes in the Arctic sea ice cover
and accelerated warming at high Latitudes in the Northern
Hemisphere.
He is recipient of the NASA Exceptional Achievement in
Science Medal (one of the most prestigious award given to a
NASA scientist) and many other awards.
D R . FA B I A N M I L L A R D A Y R I T

Is known for his phytochemical work for the development

of lagundi as part of the National Integrated Research
Program on Medicinal Plants.
He has worked on other important Natural products,
including medicinal plants, coconut oil, and carrageenan. He
is currently focused on the development of standardization
and profiling methods for medicinal plants.
 DR. RAFA EL D.
GUERRERO

Was recognized because of his scientific and

technical contributions to the growth of Sex
Reversal and Hatchery Techniques that help the
commercial fabrication of high yielding market-
size tilapia in the Philippines and other nations.
D R . E N R I Q U E M A P UA O S T R E A J R .

Pioneered the use of meconium in the testing the mother’s abuse

of drugs during the course during the course of pregnancy.
A Filipino medical doctor known for his researches in pediatrics.
2 . E N U M E R AT E C R I T I C A L
P O I N T S I N T H E H I S TO RY
OF SCIENCE AND
T E C H N O LO G Y I N T H E
P H I L I P P I N E S A N D H OW
T H E S E D E V E LO P M E N T S
AFFECTED SOCIETY AND
T H E E N V I RO N M E N TA L
EXPLAIN THE ROLE
OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN
PHILIPPINE NATION
BUILDING
 Science and Technology has made a lot of contribution in the
advancements of the society we live in and in the nation building
itself.
 Science and Technology are absolute necessaries in every sector of
society.
 Science and Technology plays a fundamental role in economy,
wealth, and overall improvement of the quality of life of every
individual.
6 MAJOR POINTS IN WHICH THE SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY MADE A GREAT IMPACT ON THE
SOCIETY AND NATION BUILDING.

1. EDUCATION

2. COMMUNICATION

3. TRANSPORTATION

4. AGRICULTURE

5. HEALTH

6. ECONOMY
EDUCATION

- A lot of technological instruments and devices were invented and

innovated that helped learning and education become more
accessible for everybody on the go. This led for higher intellectual
capability and encouraged more people for non-stop learning
including the toodlers, which are very intelligent nowadays in the
age of technology. This helped in developing and improving the
nation in terms of knowledge