This document discusses the role of science and technology in nation building in the Philippines. It provides historical context on science and technology practices before and during Spanish and American colonial rule. It then outlines the current Philippine government's science and technology agenda, including the Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda, National Integrated Basic Research Agenda focusing on key areas like water, food, health, energy and sustainable communities, and research priorities for agriculture, health, industry/energy, and disaster risk reduction. It also mentions relevant government policies supporting science and technology.

1. Science,
Technology,
and
Nation
Building

2. What is Science and
Technology in Nation
Building?
Science and Technology hold the key
to the progress and development of
any nation.
Technology plays a fundamental role
in wealth creation, improvement of
the quality of life, real economic
growth and transformation in society.

3. How does “Science
and Technology”
contributes in Nation
Building?
Science and technology have played a crucial role in
the development of the Philippines as a nation.
Throughout its history, the Philippines has been
influenced by different cultures and colonial powers,
each leaving its mark on the country's scientific and
technological development.

4. HISTORY

5. Before the colonization by the Spaniards in the Philippine
islands, the natives of the archipelago already had
practices linked to science and technology. Filipinos
were already aware of the medicinal and therapeutic
properties of plants and the methods of extracting
medicine from herbs. The Banaue Rice Terraces are
among the sophisticated products of engineering by pre-
Spanish era Filipinos.
• Pre-Spanish Period

6. The colonization of the Philippines contributed to growth of
science and technology in the archipelago. The Spanish
introduced formal education and founded scientific institution.
During the early years of Spanish rule in the Philippines.
2. Spanish Colonial Period

7. 3. American Colonial Period
The progress of science and technology in the Philippines
continued under American rule of the islands. On July 1,
1901 The Philippine Commission established the Bureau of
Government Laboratories (later known as the Bureau of
Science) which was placed under the Department of
Interior. The Bureau replaced the Laboratorio Municipal,
which was established under the Spanish colonial era.

8. The Philippine
Government Science and
Technology Agenda
(a.)

9. The Harmonized National Research and
Development Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022 was
prepared by the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST), in collaboration with the
government and other concerned private
agencies.
The HNRDA (2017-2020)

10. AmBisyon Natin 2040: matatag, maginhawa
at panatag na buhay para sa lahat, which has
three pillars: Malasakit (enhancing the social
fabric), Pagbabago (reducing inequality), and
Kaunlaran (increasing potential growth)
AmBisyon Natin 2040

12. 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:
• National Integrated Basic
Research Agenda

13. 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)
• National Integrated Basic
Research Agenda

14. 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).
2. Health Research and
Development Agenda

15. 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.
3. Agriculture Aquatic and
Natural Resources

16. The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and
Emerging Technology Research and
Development (PCIEERTD) is responsible for the
implementation of research priorities of this
agenda.
4. Industry, Energy, and
Emerging Technology

17. The research priorities for this agenda were
evaluated and finalized by a group of people
from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismotology (PHIVOLCS) and Philippine
Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA).
5. Disaster Risk Reduction and
Climate Change Adaptation

18. • RA 10055 - known as the Philippine
Technology Transfer Act of 2009.
• RA 2067 - known as Science Act of 1958.
Government Policies