Content Topics
History of Science and Technology in the Philippines
Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines
Role of Science and Technology in Philippine Nation
Building
Actual of Science and Technology of Philippine Government
Current Technological Advancement in the P{hilippines
History and Development
of Science and Technology
in the Philippines
1. History of S&T in the Philippines
Colonial Period
Spanish Colonization
American Colonization
Japanese Colonization
Philippine Independence
1565 1946 1965
Pre- colonial Period Post Colonial
Early inhabitants of the archipelago had their
own culture, traditions, belief system and
Period
indigenous knowledge Contributions of the Different Philippine
Presidents in the Development of Science &
Technology
PRE- COLONIAL
PERIOD
Banaue Rice Terraces
– A majestic architectural
design which resulted from the
techniques developed by
Filipinos for livelihood
purposes.
PRE- COLONIAL PERIOD
Early inhabitants of the archipelago
had their own culture, traditions,
belief system and indigenous
knowledge
Framing animal- raising,
Use of plants & herbs fishing, mining &
as medicine to treat weaving were their first
illness. livelihood
Use of writing, numerical measurements & calendar
system to facilitate trading.
Colonial Period
Japanese
Spanish Colonization
Colonization American Colonization
• Establishment of formal
• Priority of opening elementary
education institutions and the
launching of scientific • Modernize all the aspect of life schools.
in the Philippines. • Re- opening of vocational &
organizations.
• Mandate schools to teach • Established the Bureau of normal schools in Agriculture,
different subjects (religion math, Science a government agency Medicine, Fisheries &
3Rs) to nurture the development in Engineering
• Medicine & Biology were taught the field of S&T • Filipinos are engaged in the sale
in educational & training • Established the National of food & medicine for aiding
institutions. Research Council of the the soldiers
• Engineering was introduced to Philippines in 1933. • Government corporations were
construct buildings, churches, • Developments in S&T were reorganized to develop the
bridges and roads. focused on Agriculture, nature resources in the
• Native were trained to use Medicine & Pharmacy, Food Philippines.
innovative approaches in farming. Processing, and Forestry
Colonial Period
Spanish
Colonization
• Establishment of formal
education institutions and the
launching of scientific
organizations.
• Mandate schools to teach
different subjects (religion math,
3Rs) • Modernize all the aspect of life
• Medicine & Biology were taught in the Philippines.
in educational & training • Established the Bureau of
institutions. Science a government agency
• Engineering was introduced to to nurture the development in
construct buildings, churches, the field of S&T
bridges and roads. • Established the National
• Native were trained to use Research Council of the
innovative approaches in farming. Philippines in 1933.
• Developments in S&T were
focused on Agriculture,
Post Colonial Period
Ro
Rodrigo Roa Duterte
2016- 2022
Post Colonial Period
- The role of Science & Technology in National Development was emphasized.
- He mandated the DECS now DepEd, to promote science courses in public high schools.
- He proclaimed the 35- hectare lot in Bicutan, Taguid as the Philippines Science
Community, now the site of DOST.
- He assigned the Philippine Coconut Research Institute (PHILCORIN) to promote the
modernization of the coconut industry.
- Several agencies & organizations were establish like NFA, PAGASA & NAST (National
Academy of Science & Technology) to be the reservoir of scientific & technological
expertise in the country.
-Phil. Sci. H. S. Mindanao & Visayas campuses were established.
Post Colonial Period
- In 1986, NAST (National Academy of Science & Technology) was renamed
DOST (Department of Science & Technology).
-This was done in order for the science and technology sector to be represented in the
cabinet and thus play an integral role in the country’s sustainable economic recovery and
growth..
-The Science & Technology Master Plan penned by DOST aimed to update the production
sector, improve research activities, & develop infrastructure S&T sector
The NSTA was recognized into Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and
assigned cabinet that includes the following.
1. The Philippines Atmosphere and Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA)
2. Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS)
3. The Philippines Science High School System (PSHS)
4. Science and Technology Information institute (STII)
5. Science Education institute (SUI)
6. Technology Application and Promotion institute (TAPI)
7. Technology Resources Center (TRC)