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Historical Overview of Philippine Science

This document discusses the history of science, technology, and nation-building in the Philippines from pre-colonial times to the present. It outlines that pre-colonial Filipinos had their own belief systems, farming techniques, herbal medicines, engineering works, trade networks, and writing system. When the Spanish arrived in 1565, they introduced Catholicism, the Spanish language, formal education, modern medicine, and infrastructure developments. Under American rule from 1898-1946, the Philippines saw modernization of infrastructure, universal public education, English language, natural resource exploitation, public health improvements, and establishment of the Bureau of Science. After independence in 1946, the Philippines established agencies like DOST and recognized scientists with the Order of National

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Historical Overview of Philippine Science

This document discusses the history of science, technology, and nation-building in the Philippines from pre-colonial times to the present. It outlines that pre-colonial Filipinos had their own belief systems, farming techniques, herbal medicines, engineering works, trade networks, and writing system. When the Spanish arrived in 1565, they introduced Catholicism, the Spanish language, formal education, modern medicine, and infrastructure developments. Under American rule from 1898-1946, the Philippines saw modernization of infrastructure, universal public education, English language, natural resource exploitation, public health improvements, and establishment of the Bureau of Science. After independence in 1946, the Philippines established agencies like DOST and recognized scientists with the Order of National

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SCIENCE,

TECHNOLOGY,
AND NATION-
BUILDING
A HISTORICAL APPROACH
PRE-COLONIAL TIMES (UNDATED – 1565)

Contrary to popular belief by the Westerners, our ancestors


are civilized and cultured. They have:
• Own belief system (Animist Faith)
• Community organization (Barangay)
• Farming technology, irrigation, and domestication of
animals
PRE-COLONIAL TIMES (UNDATED – 1565)

• Medicinal use of plants (Herbal Medicines)


• Engineering (e.g. Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras)
• Mining of ores and metallurgy
• Trade with other civilizations
• Writing system (e.g. Baybayin)
PRE-COLONIAL TIMES (UNDATED – 1565)

• Weapons
• Sea-going vessels (e.g. Balangay)
• Musical instruments
• Tattooing practice (e.g. Batok of the Butbut Tribe)
• Laws
SPANISH ERA (1565-1898)

Upon the arrival and colonization of the Spaniards, they


introduced to the Philippines the following:
• Catholicism
• Reorganization of the Barrios
• Spanish Language which influenced Filipino Language
• Stronger construction materials
SPANISH ERA (1565-1898)

• Formal Education System (schools, colleges, and


universities)
• Modern Western Medicine
• Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade (made the Philippines a
center of commerce in Southeast Asia, and the link to the
West via the Pacific Ocean)
SPANISH ERA (1565-1898)

• Modern engineering and architectural techniques


• Many firsts
– Railway (Ferrocarril de Manila-Dagupan)
– In-city rail system (Manila Tranvia)
– Paved roads and bridges
– Hospitals
AMERICAN ERA (1898-1946)

When the Americans gained control of the Philippines, they


introduced the following:
• Modernization of Infrastructure
• City Planning (e.g. Manila and the hill station called Baguio)
• Universal Public Education System
• English Language
AMERICAN ERA (1898-1946)

• Exploration and exploitation of natural resources


• Improvements in public health and sanitation
• Establishment of the Bureau of Science
• Electrification of the country
AMERICAN ERA (1898-1946)

• University of the Philippines System


• Many firsts:
–Car
–Plane
–Air-conditioned building
POST-COLONIAL ERA (1946-PRESENT)

By virtue of the Treaty of Manila (1946), the United


States has relinquished its sovereignty over the
Philippines to the newly-established Third Philippine
Republic. This brought the following:
POST-COLONIAL ERA (1946-PRESENT)

• Establishment of DOST (Department of Science and


Technology), PAG-ASA (Philippine Atmospheric,
Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration), PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology), etc.
• Modernization of the public education system
POST-COLONIAL ERA (1946-PRESENT)

• Order of National Scientists – the highest honor


bestowed by the Philippine Government for people
who have lasting contributions in the field of science
and technology.

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