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STS Module 1 - Lesson 3

The document discusses the importance of science and technology for national development in the Philippines. It outlines government policies and programs to boost science and technology to prepare the country for a technology-driven world. It also lists notable Filipino scientists and their contributions in various fields of science. Finally, it discusses how science and technology can drive economic growth through improvements in areas like education, health, and infrastructure. Investing in education, skills training, and continuous technological development are important for developing countries to promote advancement.

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STS Module 1 - Lesson 3

The document discusses the importance of science and technology for national development in the Philippines. It outlines government policies and programs to boost science and technology to prepare the country for a technology-driven world. It also lists notable Filipino scientists and their contributions in various fields of science. Finally, it discusses how science and technology can drive economic growth through improvements in areas like education, health, and infrastructure. Investing in education, skills training, and continuous technological development are important for developing countries to promote advancement.

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Lesson 3 Science and Technology and Nation Building

A. 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 its people to
meet the demands of a technologically driven world and capacitate the people to live in a world
driven by science.

Padilla-Concepcion (2015) reported that in 2015, in response to the ASEAN 2015 Agenda, the
government, particularly the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), has sought the
expertise of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP) to consult various sectors in the
society to study how the Philippines can prepare itself in meeting the ASEAN 2015 Goals.

The NCRP clustered these policies into four, namely:


1. Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and Governance
 Integrating ASEAN awareness in basic education without adding to curriculum
 Emphasizing teaching in the mother tongue
 Developing school infrastructure and providing for ICT broadband
 Local food security

2. Physics, Engineering and Industrial Research, Earth and Space Sciences, and Mathematics
 Emphasizing degrees, licenses, and employment opportunities
 Outright grants for peer monitoring
 Review of R.A. 9184
 Harnessing science and technology as an independent mover of development

3. Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences


 Ensuring compliance of drug-manufacturing firms with ASEAN-harmonized
standards by full implementation of FDA
 Creating an education council dedicated to standardization of pharmaceutical
services and care
 Empowering food and drug agencies to conduct evidence-based research as pool of
information
 Allocating two percent of GDP to research
 Legislating a law supporting human genome projects

4. Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry


 Protecting and conserving biodiversity by full implementation of existing laws
 Use of biosafety and standard model by ASEAN Countries
 Promoting indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous people’s conservation
 Formulation of common food and safety standards

B. Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science


1. Ramon Cabanos Barba - for this outstanding research on tissue culture in Philippine mangoes
2. Josefino Casas Comiso - for his works on observing the characteristics of Antarctica by using
satellite images
3. Jose Bejar Cruz Jr. - known internationally in the field of electrical engineering; was elected as
officer of the famous Institute of Electrical and ElectronicEngineering
4. Lourdes Jansuy Cruz - notable for her research on sea snail venom
5. Fabian Millar Dayrit - for his research on herbal medicine
6. Rafael Dineros Guerrero III - for his research on tilapia culture
7. Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr. - for inventing in the meconium drug testing
8. Lilian Formalejo Patena - for doing research on plant biotechnology
9. Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz - for being an outstanding educator and graph theorist
10. Gregory Ligot Tangonan - for his research in the field of communicationstechnology

There are other outstanding Filipino scientists who are recognized here and abroad for their
outstanding contributions in science:
1. Ceasar A. Saloma - an internationally renowned physicist
2. Edgardo Gomez - famous scientist in marine science
3. William Padolina - chemistry and president of National Academy of Science and Technology
(NAST)-Philippines
4. Angel Alcala - marine science

C. Importance of Science and Technology to National Development

The following are the importance of Science and Technology:

1. It helps us save time and money.


2. Education
3. Internet
4. Provides us devices for comfortable sleeping, quick cooking and fast commute.
5. It helps us live a better life.

Impact of Technology on Society

1. Technology has improved transportation


2. Technology has improved communication
3. The World Wide Web
4. Technology has improved education and the learning process

The Role of Science and Technology in Nation-Building

The Role of Science and Technology in the Developing World in the 21 st Century

Developments in science and technology are fundamentally altering the way people live, connect,
communicate and transact, with profound effects on economic development. To promote tech advance,
developing countries should invest in quality education for youth, and continuous skills training for workers
and managers.

Science and technology are key drivers to development, because technological and scientific revolutions
underpin economic advances, improvements in health systems, education and infrastructure.

The technological revolutions of the 21st century are emerging from entirely new sectors, based on
micro-processors, tele-communications, bio-technology and nano-technology. Products are transforming
business practices across the economy, as well as the lives of all who have access to their effects. The most
remarkable breakthroughs will come from the interaction of insights and applications arising when these
technologies converge.

Through breakthroughs in health services and education, these technologies have the power to better
the lives of poor people in developing countries. Eradicating malaria, a scourge of the African continent for
centuries, is now possible. Cures for other diseases which are endemic in developing countries are also now
possible, allowing people with debilitating conditions to live healthy and productive lives.

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