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 MEET THE GROUP

SALES, VILLANUEVA, CELSO,

KURT ROSHELLE CHRISTINE JOY
 SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY AND
NATION BUILDING
 OBJECTIVES:

•Discuss the role of science and technology in Phil nation

building;
•Describe the organization of the Philippine science and
technology agenda;
•Explain how the major development programs of the DOST
contributed to national development; and

•Cite the importance of science-related programs

 PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY AGENDA
Science and technology plays an integral part in human
development and the society because it can put an end to
ignorance, increase perception of a fact or a situation, and
awaken ability to use all resources and creativity to improve the
quality of life and sustainable environment.
 Significant breakthroughs can only be achieved
through a strong science foundation. Various
significant changes that happened in the society are
brought about by science and its technology.
 The Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA)
2017-2022 was prepared by the Department of Science
and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with the
government and other concerned private agencies and
institutions to make certain that all the S&T endeavors
are directed toward the realization of economic and social
benefits of mankind
The Agenda is in line with AmBisyon Natin 2040:
matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay para sa
lahat, which has three pillars:
Malasakit (enhancing the social fabric),
Pagbabago (reducing inequality),
Kaunlaran (increasing potential growth)
AmBisyon Natin 2040

represents the collective long-term vision and aspirations of

the Filipino people for themselves and for the country in the
next 25 years. It describes the kind of life that people want to
live, and how the country will be by 2040. As such, it is an
anchor for development planning across at least four
administrations.
 1. National Integrated Basic Research Agenda

To express support In the Philippine Development Plan,

National Security Plan, and the Science for Change
Program led by DOST, the National Integrated Basic
Research Agenda (NIBRA) focus on basic principles of
research. It has six programs, namely.
A. Water Security–TUBIG Program(Tubig ay Buhayin at Ingatan)
B. Food and Nutrition Security–SAPAT Program (Saganang Pagkain
Para sa Lahat)
C. Health Sufficiency–LIKAS Program (Likas Yaman sa Kalusugan)
D. Clean Energy–ALERT Program (Alternative Energy Research Trends)
E. Sustainable Community–SAKLAW Program (Saklolo sa Lawa)
F. Inclusive Nation-Building–ATIN Program (Ang
Tinig Natin)
 2. Health Research and Development Agenda
The collaborating agencies for health research and development agenda in the
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) under the
DOST and the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA).

•The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)

regulates, funds, and monitors all of the public research activities in the
country. PCHRD also implements a utilization program to ensure research
products are properly disseminated by their intended users.
 •National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA), which
summarizes the health research and development directions of the
country for a six-year period.

3. Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources

The research priorities for agriculture, aquatic and natural resources include
crops, livestock, aquaculture, forestry, natural resources and environment,
technology transfer, socio economics, and policy research.
4. Industry, Energy and merging Technology

The research priorities focus on food and nutrition security,

countryside development, competitive industry, delivery of
social services, intelligent transport solutions, renewable
energy and energy storage solutions and human security.
 5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation
The research priorities for this agenda were evaluated and
finalized by a group of people from the Philippine
Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
and Philippine atmospheric; Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Government Policies Pertaining to Science
and Technology
1. Republic Act 10055– known as the Philippine technology Transfer Act of
2009 which aims to provide a framework and support system for the
ownership, management, use and commercialization of intellectual property
resulting from research and development funded by the government.

2. Republic Act 2067– known as Science Act of 1958 which focuses on

the integration, coordination, ad intensification of scientific and
technological research and development and fostering inventions to
provide funds and for other purposes.
Major science and technology development
Programs in the Philippines
•DOST– is the prime mover in formulating policies and rules in the science
and technology discipline that helps in uplifting the country’s economic status.
One of its major program called the Balik Scientist Program was launched to
motivate well trained overseas Filipino experts in their own fields, to come
home to the Philippines and share their expertise for the acceleration of the
scientific agro-industrial and economic development of the country. Today,
this program is still one of the strategic programs of the DOST with the
objective of achieving a higher level of competitiveness for the success and
progress of the economy.
 Balik Scientist Program
•Republic Act No. 11035 or the Balik Scientist Act was signed into law in
2018. The law will provide incentives amd assistance to returning Filipino
experts, scientists, inventors, and engineers.

•The program is important in maintaining a

critical number of Filipino experts, scientists, inventors, and engineers that
will serve the country.
•PCAARRD has funded a program that has produced
the irradiatedcarrageenan fertilizer. This collaboration
between nuclear scientists and agriculturists has led to
the recognition that this product boosts the resiliency of
rice plants increasing the yield by 65 percent.
•CARA-VITA Organic fertilizer– has been tried in the
fields of Pulilan, Bulacan; Victoria and Los Banos in
Laguna; Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija and Iloilo. This was
distributed to farmers for free in 2016. This 50-million
worth program will benefit at least 30,000hectares of
our rice lands.
 •Electric Train Project – in 2015. This was created to
enhance the efficiency of public mass transport systems. The
ERT was adopted by the department of Transportations and
Communications.

•Project NOAH (nationwide Operational Assessment of

Hazard)– it is the primary disaster risk reduction and
management program of the Phils.
 The DOST launched in its "8-point-agenda", initially in 2006, to better promote
and support science, technology and innovation. The strategy is relevant in the
Philippine's policy system, and were hoped to be sustained with commitment and
better integration into national policies.

1. Science -based-know-how and tools that enable the agriculture sector to raise
productivity to world-class standards.

2. Innovative, cost-effective and appropriate technologies that enable MSMEs to

develop and produce competitive products that meet world-class standards.
 3. State-of-the-art facilities and capabilities that enable local industries
that move up the value chain and attain global competiveness.

4. Idea of the Philippines as a global leader in Information Technology -

Business Process Management Services generating direct employment of
1.3million (520,000 of which in the countryside.
5. ICT-based transformation of governance broadening access to government
services (i.e. health and education) for those in the countryside (to bring the
Philippines in the top 50 global ranking of e-government by 2016).

6. Improved quality healthcare and quality of life thru science, technology, and
Innovation.

7. Highly skilled and globally competitive Social and Technology human

resources in support of the national S&T programs.
8. Science-based weather information and climate change scenarios with associated
impact assessments that enable concerned agencies to develop appropriate
mitigation strategics for a disaster and climate change resilient Philippines.

A number of DOST programs are being enhanced and continued as mandated by

enabing laws and executive orders up to this time. Implementation of these
programs are being made possible programs in partnership with other related
government agencies. In summarized scope this includes program in R&D, S&T
human resource development, agriculture development, health, and nutrition
environment sustainability and disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation.
 THE PHILIPPINE'S SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
HUMAN RESOURCES
One of the most promising strategy in breaking the barriers that hinder
Philippines progress, in terms of Science, Technology, and Innovation
(STI), is enhancing the competitiveness of the country's science and
technology human resources. This strategy recognizes the role of every
individual inventor whose works became the womb of new and innovated
scientific knowledge honed towards sustaining the advancements
necessary for building the nation.
THE NATIONAL SCIENTISTS
DOST had launched programs to encourage Filipino
scientists technologists, experts and professionals to
continuously share their expertise towards accelerating the
STI development systems and economic development of the
country. Hence, , Science and Technology personalities who
contributed significantly in the development of the country,
as well as their works, deserved to be recognized.
The highest honor given by the President to an individual
who had contributed significantly to the fields of science and
technology in the country is the under of the National
Scientists. A National Scientists receives an annual gratuity
and her privileges similar to those enjoyed by National
Artists (Presidential Decree 1005A). Currently, there are 41
National Scientists, four of them were the most recently
conferred (2014).
Conferment of the Order of National Scientists
ANGEL C. ALCALA
He was recognized for his research on the
ecology and diversity of Philippine
amphibians and reptiles, as well as marine
biodiversity and conservation of marine-
protected areas. His work has led to a national
policy on marine no-take zones or protective
areas, which has become a model of coastal
resource management that has been adopted
by other countries.
RAMON C.
He was recognized for his
BARBA achievements in the field of plant
physiology, especially the
induction of flowering of mango
and micro propagation or the
rapid multiplying of steck plant
of important crop species.
EDGARDO D.
He is known for his research and
GOMEZconservation efforts in invertebrate biology
and ecology. He was pivotal in the world's
first national-scale assessment of damage to
coral reefs, resulting in international
conservation initiatives such as the Global
reefs and Risk Analysis, Global Coral Reef
Monitoring Network and the International
Coral Reef Action.
GAVINO TRONO JR.
He was cited for his outstanding contributions
in the field of tropical marine phycology,
focusing on seaweed biodiversity.

He published extensive studies on the culture

of seaweed species that benefited the
livelihood of coastal population and was the
first to report the occurrence of "ice-ice"
disease that affected many seaweeds farms."