The document discusses the critical role of science and technology in the Philippines' nation-building efforts, highlighting its contributions to economic growth, healthcare, environmental protection, and disaster management. It outlines government policies aimed at promoting scientific innovation and technological adoption, emphasizing the significance of these initiatives for national development. Various programs and research agendas are established to align with national goals, aiming to enhance societal progress and competitiveness.

1. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN NATION BUILDING

2. Learning Objectives:
At the end of the unit, you should be able to:
1. discuss the role of Science and technology in Philippine nation-
building;
2. evaluate government policies on Science and technology in
terms of their contributions to nation-building;
3. identify the government's actual science and technology
policies and appraise their impact on the Filipino nation; and
4. cite the importance of science-related programs and projects
in the development of the Philippine economy.

3. 1. What made Japan become one of the largest economies and one of the most-
developed nations after World War II?
2. How did china become and economic powerhouse in the 21st century?

4. Why is science and technology important in
building the nation?
The state of science and technology
determines part of the socio-economic
progress of country.
It is a well-known fact that national
progress is highly correlated to the
capacity of the country to produce local
industrial goods for domestic needs and
that industrialization is very much
dependent on the capacity of a country to
use science and technology to progress
locally-found raw materials into high-tech
products and tools for households and
other users.

5. Science and Technology is associated in all means with modernity
and it is an essential tool for rapid development.

6.  Modernization is the current term for an old process—the process of social change
whereby less developed societies acquire characteristics common to more developed
societies. The process is activated by international, or inter-societal, communication.

7.  The major categorization is based on economy and the application of science and technology.
 Countries which have a strong base in science and technology are the ones that developed
faster.

8.  It is estimated by the World Bank that seven of the ten largest economies of the
world by 2020 would be in Asia, China, Japan, India, Thailand, Indonesia, South
Korea, and Taiwan.

9. Why is science and technology important in
building the nation?
Science and
Technology
Ensure health
care
Increase
agricultural
productivity
Conserve and
protect the
environment
Produce
quality goods
Secure
peace, order
and stability
Increase
economic
productivity
Manage
natural
disaster
Generate
jobs for
worker
Efficiently
deliver social
services
Develop good
infrastructure

10.  A nation’s development and prosperity is judged to a large extend by the status of
science and technology of that nation.
 A scientifically unsophisticated society means an underdeveloped nation in all sectors.

11. Important role Of S&T in the Philippines
1. In the 1987 Philippine constitution, Science and
technology are given priority to "foster patriotism and
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote
total human liberation and development.";
2. In section 10, Article XIV, it is stated that "Science and
technology are essential for national development and
progress."

12. Philippine Government Science and
Technology Agenda
How the Philippine Government manages and
develops Science and technology through its policies
and program?
The government mandates an "increase use of scientific and
technological breakthroughs." The government aims to do this by
"promoting and accelerating technology adoption" and stimulating
innovation." It is based on the Philippine Development Plan 2017-
2022.

13. • This agency established to "provide central guidance, leadership, and coordination of
research and technical activities and ensure that the findings from such activities are
directed and used in areas of full economic and social benefits for the people."
• It is composed of three (3) sectoral planning councils, seven (7) research, and
development institutes, two (2) collegial bodies, six (6) service institutes, and several
regional and provincial offices

14. Aims of DOST’s Programs, Projects and Activities
1. Stimulation and innovation
2. Promotion and acceleration of technology adoption
3. Development of critical mass of globally competitive human resources
on Science and Technology
4. Increased productivity and efficiency of micro, small, and medium
entrepreneurs (MSMEs)
5. Ensure resiliency to disaster risks and climate change
6. Reduced inequality in science and technology capacities and
opportunities
7. Achieve practical science and technology governance

15. Major Development Programs and Personalities in
Science and Technology in the Philippines

16. Balik Scientist Program

17. Order of National Scientist

18. Small and Medium Enterprise Technology
Upgrading Program (SETUP)

19. Grants-In-Aid Program

20. Forest Products Research and Development
Institute

21. Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

22. Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational
Assessment of Hazards)

23. Philippine-California Advanced Research
Institutes (PCARI) Project

24. Philippine Space Program

25. THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
AGENDA AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

26. Science and Technology Agenda for National
Development
The Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND) spells out the
areas which will be the focus of scientific and technological efforts in 1993 to 1998.
It is a part of a series of measures that shall be pursued to realize the vision of
Philippines 2000 which is to make the Philippines a newly industrializing country (NIC)
by the end of the century.
The STAND emphasizes the development and utilization of superior technologies to a
level of competitive advantage.
This document indicates the major S&T intervention areas identified from a process of
technical assessment and consultation.
The S&T intervention areas shall serve as basis for developing S&T programs and
projects by implementing agencies and for funding S&T programs and projects of DOST
and other government agencies and institutions.

27. Role of Science and Technology
Poverty Alleviation
Affordable Energy
Water Supply
Education

28. Impact of Technology in Society
Technology has improved transportation.
Technology has improved communication.
The World Wide Web.
Technology has improved education and
learning process.

29. The Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA)

30. The Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA)
The HNRDA is organized into 5 sectors:
1. National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
2. Health Research and Development Agenda
3. Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
4. Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology
5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation

31. 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 NIBRA focus on
basic principles of research. It has 6 programs, namely:
• Water Security- TUBIG Program (Tubig ay Buhayin at Ingatan)
• Food and Nutrition Security- SAPAT Program (SaganangPagkain Para
saLahat)
• Health Sufficiency- LIKAS Program (LikasYamansaKalusugan)
• Clean Energy- ALERT Program (Alternative Energy Research Trends)
• Sustainable Community- SAKLAW Program (SaklolosaLawa)
• Inclusive Nation Building- ATIN Program (AngTinigNatin)

32. Health Research and Development Agenda
• The collaborating agencies for health research and
development agenda are the Philippine Council for Health
Research and Development (PCHRD) under the DOST and the
National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA).
• The research priorities for this agenda include diagnostics,
drug discovery and development, functional foods, hospital
equipment and biomedical devices, information and
communication technology for health, nutrition, food quality
and safety, disaster risk reduction, climate change
adaptation, and molecular technologies for health.

33. 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.

34. Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology
• The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and
Emerging Technology Research and Development
(PCIEERD- DOST) is responsible for the implementation
of research priorities of this agenda.
• 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 solution, and human security.

35. 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).
• Its research priorities are directed toward observation and monitoring
networks, technology development and application for monitoring,
modeling and simulation for improvement for monitoring and
forecasting; hazards, vulnerability and risk assessment; warning and
communication of information; technology development and
application for climate change mitigation and adaptation; technology
development and application for disaster risk management and policy.

36. Agencies responsible for the implementation of
the Harmonized R&D Agenda 2017-2022
• A. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - the lead agency
responsible for the preparation of Harmonized R&D Agenda.
• B. National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) – agency compose of
four thousand researchers, scientists and experts who are tasked to promote
and support basic researches in the country.
• C. Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) – agency
mandated as the national coordinating body for health researches in the
country.
• D. Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research
and Development (PCIEERD) – the agency which aims to strengthen support in
research and development, development of human resource and institution,
diffusion of information and technology, and development of policies.

37. Agencies responsible for the implementation of
the Harmonized R&D Agenda 2017-2022
• E. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) – the agency
which evaluates and harmonizes the agenda for disaster risk reduction and
climate adaptation. It is also responsible for relaying messages to people about
the existence of danger and what can be done to prevent or minimize danger.
• F. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA) – collaborate whit PHIVOLCS in evaluating and
finalizing the agenda for disaster risk reduction and climate change. This
agency is also responsible for giving typhoon signals and tsunami alert to warn
people of the things to be done for their safety.
• G. Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research
Development (PCAARRD) – agency which conducts a roundtable consultation
with the representative from other agencies doing R&D functions in agriculture,
aquatic and natural resources.

38. Thank you!
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