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MODULE 3

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND NATION BUILDING

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Identify the actual Science and Technology policies of the government

and appraise their impact on the development of Filipino Nation;
2. Describe the organization of the Philippine science and technology
agenda;
3. Explain how major development programs of the Department of
Science and Technology have contributed to national Development.

Introduction

Science and technology plays an integral part in human development and

the society because it can put an end to ignorance, increase perception of a fact
or a situation and awaken ability to use all the resources to improve the quality of
life and sustainable environment. This module aims to discuss the role of science
and technology.

The Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda was

prepared by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration
with government and other corned private agencies and institution to make
certain that all the Science and Technology endeavor are directed toward the
realization of economic and social benefits of mankind. The agenda is in line with
Ambisyon Natin 2040: matatag, maginhawa at panatagnabuhayparasalahat
which has three pillars: Malasakit (enhancing the social fabric), Pagbabago
(reducing inequality) and Kaunlaran( increasing potential growth)

The HNRDA is organized into 5 sectors:

1. 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
National Integrated Basic Research Agenda

(NIBRA) focus on basic principles of research. It has six programs,

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a. Water Security
b. Food and Nutrition Security
c. Health Sufficiency
d. Clean Energy
e. Sustainable Community
f. Inclusive Nation-building

2. 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 Research Agenda
(NUHRA).

3. Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources

The priorities for agriculture, aquatic and natural resources include

crops, livestock, aqua culture, forestry, natural resources and environment,
technology transfer, socio-economics and policy research.

4. Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology

The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology

Research Development (PCIEERD-DOST) is responsible for the
implementation of research priorities of this agenda.

5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

The research priorities for this agenda were evaluated and finalized by
the group of people from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Administration (PAGASA).

Agencies Responsible for the implementation of Harmonized R&D Agenda

2017-2022

 Department of Science and Technology (DOST)- the agency responsible

for the preparation of Harmonized R & D Agenda.
 Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)-
agency mandated as the national coordinating body for health researches
in the country.
 National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)- agency composed
of over four thousand researchers, scientists and experts who are tasked
to promote basic researches in the country.
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 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.
 Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) –the
agency which evaluates and harmonizes the agenda for disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation. Also responsible for relaying
messages to people about the existence of danger and what can be done
to prevent or minimize danger.
 Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA)-This agency is responsible for giving typhoon
signals and tsunami alerts to warn people of the things to be done for their
safety.
 Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
Research and Development (PCAARRD)- agency which conducts a
roundtable consultancy with the representatives from other agencies doing
R& D functions in agriculture, aquatic and Natural Resources.

Government Policies Pertaining to Science and Technology

1. Republic Act 10055- known as the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of

2009 which aims to provide a framework and support system for the
ownership, management use and commercialization of intellectual
property resulting from research and development funded by the
government.
2. Republic Act 2067- known as Science Act of 1958 which focuses on the
integration, coordination, and intensification of scientific and technological
research and development to provide funds and for other purposes.

Major Science and Technology Development Program in the Philippines

 DOST is the prime mover in formulating policies and rules in the science
and technology discipline that helps in uplifting the country’s economic
status. One of the major programs called the Balik Scientist Program was
launched to motivate well-trained overseas Filipino experts in their own
fields to come to the Philippines and share their expertise for the
acceleration of the scientific agro-industrial and economic development in
the country.
 PCAARD has funded a program that has produced the irradiated
carrageenan fertilizer. This collaboration between nuclear scientist and
agriculturist has led to recognition that this product boosts the resiliency of
rice plants increasing the yield by 65 percent.
 The DOST R&D completed the Electric Train Project in 2015.This was
created to enhance the efficiency of public mass transport system. The
ERT was adopted by the Department of Transportation and
Communication.
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 The collaboration of three agencies such as PAGASA, PHIVOLCS and

Advance Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), DOST developed a
more accurate and responsive disaster prevention and mitigation system
which was named project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of
Hazard). It is the primary disaster risk reduction and management
program of the Philippines. The project began IN 2012 and was almost
completed in 2015.The project has the following components:
 Coastal Hazards and Storm Surge Assessment and
Mitigation (CHASSAM)
 Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation-
Light Detection and Ranging (DREAM-LIDAR) Project
 Distribution of Hydrometeorological Devices in hard-
hit areas in the Philippines (Hydromet)
 Enhancing Geohazard Mapping through LIDAR
technology
 Flood Information Network(FloodNET) Project
 Landslide Sensors Development Project
 Local Development of Doppler Radar
Systems(LaDDeRs)
 Weather Hazard Information Project (WHIP)

To identify hazard-prone areas in the country, DOST launched its P1-

billion comprehensive mapping project in 2012. Named as DREAM or Disaster
Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program or the 3D mapping
program.

Assessment

I. Match the agencies responsible for the implementation of Harmonized

R&D Agenda in Column A with their function in Column B.

Column A Column B

1. PHIVOLCS A. Agency which evaluates and Harmonizes

the agenda for disaster risk reduction and
climate change
2. PCIEERD B. Aims to strengthen support in research and
development of human resource and
institution, diffusion of information and
technology and development policies.

3. PCHRD C. Lead agency tasked to prepare the

Harmonized R&D agenda
4. DOST D. National coordinating body for health
researches in the country
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5. NRCP E. Responsible in promoting basic research in

the country

II. Answer the following:

1. Differentiate the two Republic Acts created about science and

Technology.
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2. Among the research agenda, which do you think is the most appropriate to
your community? Elaborate your answer.
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3. Explain how the following programs were able to contribute to nation

building.

a. Balik ScientistProgram
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b. Irradiated carrageenan fertilizer

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4. Give the meaning of the following acronym:

a. DREAM-LIDAR
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b. PCIEERD
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c. CHASSAM
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d. PCHRD
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e. NOAH
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Reflection

Make a concept map about what have you learned in this lesson and The Role of
science and technology in the developing world in 21th century.
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Assignment

Propose a scientific paper in line with the science and technology

agenda. The paper must include the following parts:

a. Title page
b. Preface
c. Contents
d. Introduction
e. Body
f. Conclusion
g. References

References

Chetty,L.R.(2012) The Role of science and technology in the developing world in

21th century. Ethical Technology.

Diego, C. (2017).DOST launches National R&D Agenda for 2017-2022.

Pchrd.dost.gov.ph

Websites
http://www.neda.gov.ph
http://www.science.ph