SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND NATION

BUILDING
PRESENTED BY: QUIZON, JAMES ANTHONY R. ; GONDRA, KIMBERLY, ; SONGQUIAWON, ALBERT
SECTION: 3ECE-A

• DISCUSS THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN

PHILIPPINE NATION BUILDING
• EVALUATE GOVERNMENT POLICIES PERTAINING TO S&T IN
TERMS OF THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATION-BUILDING
• IDENTIFY ACTUAL S&T POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT AND
APPRAISE THEIR IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
FILIPINO NATION
 THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION, SEC. 10 ART. XIV

Science and Technology are essential for nation development

and progress. The State shall give priority to research
development, inventions, innovation, and their utilization; and
the science and technology, education training and service
period. It shall support indigenous, appropriate, and self-reliant
scientific a technological capabilities and their applications.
THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN PHILIPPINE
NATION BUILDING

 Science and Technology discoveries, inventions and innovations brought about the
growth of industries and enterprises that eventually led to the rise of the cities.
 Outputs in the study of Science and Technology include more, new improved and
rapidly produced products to met the demands of the people.
 Provide driving force to the computer, information, and communication technology
(ICT)
 Discovery, development and promotion of various kind of medicines
 Science discoveries and technology innovations have made life easier
EXAMPLES ON HOW SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HELPED IN
NATION BUILDING

Development of Agricultural Systems

Improvement of Transportation
Improvement of Communication
Improvement of Educational Systems
GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The Philippine government introduced and implemented

several programs, projects, and policies to boost the area
of science and technology
The goal is to prepare the whole country and it’s people
to meet the demands of a technologically driven world
and a capacitate the people to live in a world driven by
science
THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES
(NCRP)

Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies

and Governance
Physics, Engineering, Industrial Research, Earth and Space
Sciences, and Mathematics
Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry
OTHER EXISTING PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE PHILIPPINE
GOVERNMENT THROUGH DOST

Providing funds for basic research and patents related to science

and technology
Providing scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies
of students in the field of science and technology
Establishing more branches of the Philippine Science High
School System
 DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST)

Mandate
Executive Order No. 128 mandates the Department to
“provide central direction, leadership and coordination of
scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the
results there from are geared and utilized in areas of
maximum economic and social benefits for the people.
INTRODUCING & IMPLEMENTING

PROGRAMS, PROJECT, and POLICIES  To

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.
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10055

The Philippines Technology Transfer Act of 2009  An

act providing the framework and support system for the
ownership, management, use, and commercialization of
intellectual property generated from research and
development funded by government and for other
purposes.
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10612 AND 11035
RA 10612  An act expanding the coverage of the
Science and Technology (S&T) scholarship program and
strengthening the teaching of science and mathematics in
secondary schools and for other purposes
RA 11035  An act institutionalizing the Balik Scientist
Program, appropriating funds and other purposes
 THE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE
At present, the DOST assists more than 1000
research and development projects all over the
country
The DOST-Technology Application and Promotion
Institute guides investors regarding intellectual
property system
 ASSISTANCE TO MSME’S
The DOST provides hardware and
software to upgrade the technology
capacity of selected micro, small,
medium enterprises
FOOD AND NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT

The DOST-FNDI develops various

nutritional food products to address
micronutrient deficiencies and under
nutrition among children
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT

The DOST plans to develop and achieve

higher standard of STI human resources,
produce critical mass of globally
competitive scientists, researchers and
engineer and build strong STI Culture.
WEATHER FORECASTING DEVELOPMENT

The DOST work for the purchase

of modern equipment and for the
improvement of the old facilities
THE DOPPLER RADARS AND X-BAND RADAR

Located in Iloilo, Palawan, Guian, Subic,

Tagaytay, Hinatuan, Tampakan, Basco,
Zambales, Aparri, Virac, and Baguio
Located in Quezon City, Mindanao, and Baler
PROJECT NOAH (NATIONAL OPERATION ASSESSMENT OF
HAZARDS)

Project NOAH is an integrated flood

early warning system in communities
along 18 Major river system in the
country
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH, AND INNOVATION
FOR DEVELOPMENT (STRIDE) PROJECT

 STRIDE Project is a five-year $32 million initiative of the United States

Agency for International Development designed to spur inclusive
economic growth in the Philippines by boosting science and technology
research
 Works closely with Philippine academic institutions and industries to
transform their capacity to produce research, university graduates with
industry-relevant skills and training, and innovative partnerships
accelerate in development in the country
 REGIONAL INVENTION CONTEST AND EXHIBITS
(RICE)

This is a nationwide activity conducted in different

regions to recognize the indispensability of the Filipino
inventors to the Philippine society and national economic
development. This serves as the qualifying round for the
National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) in 2022
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Science and Technology under RA 7687 or S&T Scholarship

Act of 1994
DOST-SEI Merit Scholarships
Junior Level Assistance Program (JLAP)
BS Scholarships in Science Education
S&T Human Resource Development Planning