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
