Notable Accomplishments in

Science & Technology Development of

Different Administrations
 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration

In the amended 1973 Philippine Constitution,

Article XV, Section 9 (1), he declared that the
"advancement of science and technology shall
have priority in the national development.”
 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
Presidential Decree No.49, s.1972 to protect
the intellectual property of the creator or publisher
of the work.

Modernization of Production Sectors

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
In 1968, 35 hectares in Bicutan, Taguig was
proclaimed as the site of the Philippine Science
Community.

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
the Department of Education together with the
National Science and Development Board
(NSBD) was directed to revitalize science courses
in public high schools.

a big part of the war damage fund was given to

private universities to encourage them to create
courses in science and technology and research.

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
establishment of research and development
schools, technical institutes, science education
centers, and agricultural colleges and
vocational high schools
establishment of Mindanao and Visayas
campuses of the Philippine Science High
School

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration

granting of salary increases to teachers

in the Philippine Science High School

additional funds were channeled to support

projects in applied sciences and science education.

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
He created / added the following:
Philippine Textile Research Institute –
support the textile industry

Modernization of the Production Sector

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
He created / added the following:
Philippine Atomic Energy Commission –
use, exploit and regulate atomic energy for peaceful
applications

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
He created / added the following:
Philippine Coconut Research Institute – modernize
the coconut industry
National Grains Authority – provide the development
of the rice and corn industry
Philippine Council for Agricultural Research -
support the progressive development of agriculture,
forestry, and fisheries

Modernization of the Production Sector

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and

Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA)– provide environmental protection
and utilize scientific knowledge to ensure public
safety.

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration
National Committee on Geological Sciences –
advice government and private entities concerning
development in geological sciences.

Philippine National Oil Company – a GOCC used

to supply oil in the Philippines (now: for the
development of ALL energy resources)

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Marcos Administration

National Academy of Science and

Technology - composed of scientists as a
reservoir of scientific and technological expertise
for the country.

Reorganized NSDB into a National Science

and Technology Authority (NSTA)

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of the
Pres. Corazon Aquino’s
Administration
In the 1990 SONA, Aquino announced that S&T
development shall be one of the top three
priorities of the government towards an
economic recovery.
 Notable S&T Accomplishments of the
Pres. Corazon Aquino’s
Administration
The National Science and Technology Authority
(NSTA) was replaced by the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST), giving S&T a
representation in the cabinet.

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of the
Pres. Corazon Aquino’s
Administration
Created the Presidential Task Force for Science
and Technology which came up with the first
Science and Technology Master Plan or STMP.
Goal of STMP: Newly industrialized country status
by the year 2000.
Research and Development Plan was also
formulated – examine and determine which areas of
research needed attention and must be given priority

Upgrading of R&D Activities

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of the
Pres. Corazon Aquino’s
Administration

Aquino encouraged scientists and inventors

to bring the Philippines to its former
position as second to Japan in the field of
S&T.

“Philippine Inventors Incentive Act” was abolished.

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of the
Pres. Corazon Aquino’s
Administration

Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988 “

Science for the Masses Program” – free education up
to secondary levels
Funding for the S&T sector was tripled

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Fidel Ramos’ Administration
There was significant increase in personnel in the
S & T field.
Magna Carta for Science and Technology
Personnel

Science and Technology Scholarship Law of 1994

- 3,500 scholarships were given to students taking up
S&T-related courses

Development of R&D Infrastructures

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Fidel Ramos’ Administration
There was significant increase in personnel in the
S & T field.
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines –
gives industrial property rights, copyrights and related
rights, and technology transfer arrangements.
Inventors and Inventions Incentive Act

Modernization of the Production Sectors

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Fidel Ramos’ Administration
modernization and update of science classrooms.
National Program for Gifted Filipino Children
in Science and Technology

Development of R&D Infrastructure

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of the

Pres. Joseph Estrada’s Administration

Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (RA # 8792) -to
outlaw computer hacking and provides
opportunities for new businesses emerging from
the Internet-driven New Economy

Launch of a full-scale program based on

cost- effective irrigation technologies

Modernization of the Production Sectors

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of the

Pres. Joseph Estrada’s Administration

Basic health care, basic nutrition, and useful
education
Speed up the program for establishing one
science high school in every province
pushed for the advancement of industries and
schools into the Internet age

Development of R&D Infrastructure

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Gloria Arroyo’s Administration
"golden age" of science and technology
Numerous laws and projects concerning the
environment and science helped push STI
 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Gloria Arroyo’s Administration
Act of prescribing the use of Philippine tropical
fabrics for uniforms of government employees

Technology Transfer Act of 2009 (RA10055) –

harmonize technology transfer and
commercialization of government-funded
research.

Modernization of the Production Sectors

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Gloria Arroyo’s Administration
strengthening the schools and education system to
focus more in science, technology and mathematics

DOST – SEI (Science Education Institute)

scholarships for undergraduate, MS and PhD
Biofuels Act – to promote the development and
usage of biofuels that is cheaper than gasoline and
cleaner emission

Development of R&D Infrastructure

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Gloria Arroyo’s Administration
Biofuels Act – to promote the development and
usage of biofuels that is cheaper than gasoline and
cleaner emission

Modernization of the Production Sectors

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Benigno Aquino’s
Administration

launched the 1st Filipino microsatellite, Diwata-1

created the Department of Information and
Communications Technology (DICT)
Implementation of K-12 Program
Number of workers certified for Technical-Vocation
Training increased through TESDA

Development of R&D Infrastructure

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Benigno Aquino’s
Administration

Conferred four new National Scientists for their

contribution in their field.

Development of R&D Infrastructure

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s
Administration
Balik Scientist Law (RA11035) / “Act
Institutionalizing the Balik Scientist Program” –
gives incentives to the returning Filipino scientists
who would share their expertise
Amendment on Magna Carta for Science &
Technology Personnel RA8439)

Development of R&D Infrastructure

 Notable S&T Accomplishments of
the
Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s
Administration
Philippine Space Act – govern the country’s space
development and utilization policy.

Modernization of the Production Sectors