SCIENCE,

TECHNOLOGY AND
NATION BUILDING
PREPARED BY: JOHN CARLO V. MORTEL
FACULTY, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,
DEBESMSCAT
 BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PHILIPPINES

It started way back before the country gained its independence from the American
colonizers.
Science in Pre-Spanish Era
It is embedded in the way of life of the people
Scientific knowledge is observed by applying their
knowledge in planting, poultry, piggery, medicinal uses
of plants and food production.
Technology is used for building houses, irrigations, and
tools
Evidence of these were the discovered artifacts during
Metal age.
Barter economy with the other country (China, Japan, The Baybayin, old Filipino writing system
etc.)
Science in Spanish Era
Different schools for boys and girls
Introduced concepts of subjects and
discipline
Beginning of Formal Science and
technology in the Philippines.
Galleon trade (Manila – Acapulco)

Manila-Acapulco trade also known as Galleon Trade.

Science during American Era
Public education system, improved
engineering works,
Science education focuses on the nature
studies and science and sanitation until it
became a subject known as Science
Protestant churches brought hospitals and
schools to far-flung areas.
WW2 destabilized the development of the
country
Science during Japanese Era
Focused on the constructions of highways, and providing
vocational courses/trainings and human resource development
Love for work
Personal hygiene
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE IN
THE PHILIPPINES
1. INTERNAL INFLUENCES
a) Survival
b) Culture
c) Economic activities
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE IN
THE PHILIPPINES
2. EXTERNAL INFLUENCES
a) Foreign colonizers
b) Trades with foreign countries
c) International economic demands
R.A. 9184 – Government Procurement
Reform Act
Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science
There are other scientists in the Philippines who were not identified in the list. Philippines still need
more scientists and engineers, and there is a need to support scientific research in the country.
UP Los Baños – science paradise for agriculture, forestry, plant and animal science, and veterinary
science.
UP – Visayas – also a national center for marine science, fisheries, and other related sciences.
UP – Manila – center of excellence and has produced many researchers, doctors, health
professionals, and scientists in the area of medical and public health
UP – Diliman – established a national science and engineering complex to develop more research
and produce more scientists and engineers in the country.