Chapter 3
A. Pre-colonial
✓natives of the archipelago already had practices linked to
science and technology
✓already aware of the medicinal and therapeutic properties
of plants and the methods of extracting medicine from
herbs
A. Pre-colonial
✓Filipinos already had an alphabet,
number system, a weighing and
measuring system and a calendar
before the colonizers came
• BAYBAYIN
✓They already engaged in farming,
ship-building, mining and weaving
• KARAKOA pre-colonial ship • pre-colonial Gold
A. Pre-colonial
The Banaue Rice Terraces
✓Among the sophisticated products of engineering by pre-Spanish
era Filipinos
✓Utilized an irrigation system that uses water from the mountain
tops for an elaborate farming system
B. Colonial
1. Spanish Regime (year 1565-1898)
✓contributed to the field of engineering by constructing
government buildings, churches, roads, bridges and ports
✓Spanish government developed health and education
systems for the Principalia class or the noble class
University of
Santo Tomas
B. Colonial
2. American Occupation
✓Establishment of the Bureau of Science, the primary research
center of the Philippines for nurturing developments in the field
of science and technology until World War II
✓Science during the American period was inclined towards
agriculture, food processing, medicine and pharmacy
✓In 1946 the Bureau of Science was replaced by the Institute of
Science
Bureau of
Science in Manila
C. Post-colonial
1. 1966-1986 – [Link]
✓Pres. Marcos saw that the key to nation-
building is the continued development of
science and technology.
✓declared that science was necessary for the development programs
and directed the Department of Education to revitalize the science
courses in public high schools
✓ he created the National Grains Authority to provide for the
development of the rice and corn industry to fully harness it for the
economy of the country
1. 1972-1976
✓established the Philippine Atmospheric
Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA) to provide
environmental protection and to utilize
scientific knowledge to ensure the
safety of the people.
✓created the Philippine National Oil
Company to promote industrial and
economic development through
effective and efficient use of energy
sources
✓established the National Academy of
Science and Technology, which is
composed of successful scientists
C. Post-colonial
2. 1986 – C. Aquino
✓the National Science and Technology Authority was replaced by
the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), giving
science and technology a representation in the cabinet.
✓Established the Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988
opened doors to free education up to the secondary level
C. Post-colonial
3. 1998 - Estrada
✓signed Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749)
which sets emission standards for all motor vehicles and issues
pollutant limitations for industry
✓Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8792) that
outlaws computer hacking and provides opportunities for
emerging internet-driven businesses.
C. Post-colonial
4. 2001 – [Link]
✓ RA 9107. An act promoting and preserving
the science and technology resources of the
country establishing for this purpose the
Philippine Science Heritage Center,
appropriating funds therefor and for other
purposes.
✓ R.A. 10055 which states an act providing the
framework and support system for the
ownership, management, use, and
commercialization of intellectual property
generated from research and development
funded by government and for other
purposes. “Philippine Technology Transfer Act
of 2009.”
C. Post-colonial
5. 2010 – B.S. Aquino
✓ his administration
established the project NOAH
(Nationwide Hazard Mapping
✓ Microsatellites
✓ Geohazards Mappings
✓ Established order to
responsible mining activities
in accordance with the
Philippine Mining Act of 1995
✓ Philippine Textile Research of
DOST
C. Post-colonial
6. 2016 – [Link]
✓ 1,000 Research and
Development (R&D)
projects all over the
country
✓Assistance to MSMEs
✓Doppler radars and
three X-Band radars
✓Balik-Scientist Law