2. LESSON 1
In this lesson you are expected to: Examine the role of Science and Technology
in Nation-building and analyze the contribution of Government policies on
science and Technology to the social and economic growth of the country.
INTRODUCTION
This lesson focuses on the impact of science and technology on the growth of
Philippine society. It provides a historical overview of the development of science
and technology in the country and highlights policies and projects aimed at
contributing to the progress of the Filipino people and the nation's economy
The growth of science in the Philippines is a combination of indigenous and
foreign influences
3. DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
INTERNAL INFLUENCES
SURVIVAL
CULTURE
ECONOMY
POLITICS
HUMAN RESOURCES
5. GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
The Philippine government implemented several programs, projects, and
policies to boost the area of science and technology. The goal is to prepare the
country to meet the demands of a technologically driven world and capacitate
the Filipinos to live in a world driven by science.
6. THE NCRP CLUSTERED THESE POLICIES
INTO FOUR NAMELY
CLUSTER 1 SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITIES EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONAL
POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE
CLASTER 2 PHYSICS, ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH,EARTH AND
SPACE SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
CLASTER 3 MEDICAL,CHEMICAL, AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
CLUSTER 4 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, AGRICULTURE ABD FORESTRY
7. The Philippine Congress has enacted laws that serve as the legal framework for
science and technology in the country. These laws cover various themes such as
conservation, health, technology development, and basic research. Some of these
regulations align with international treaties and agreements with organizations
like the UN, UNESCO, and ASEAN.