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What percentage of the GDP is allocated to research according to the content?
What percentage of the GDP is allocated to research according to the content?
Which of the following is NOT a theme of science and technology laws in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT a theme of science and technology laws in the Philippines?
What is the purpose of creating an education council dedicated to standardization of pharmaceutical services and care?
What is the purpose of creating an education council dedicated to standardization of pharmaceutical services and care?
Which international agency is mentioned in the content as having international treaties with the Philippines?
Which international agency is mentioned in the content as having international treaties with the Philippines?
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What is the purpose of promoting indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous people's conservation?
What is the purpose of promoting indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous people's conservation?
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Which of the following is a field that the country is looking to embark on various research and projects?
Which of the following is a field that the country is looking to embark on various research and projects?
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What is the purpose of empowering food and drug agencies to conduct evidence-based research?
What is the purpose of empowering food and drug agencies to conduct evidence-based research?
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What is the purpose of full implementation of Food and Drug Administration to ensure compliance with ASEAN-harmonized standards?
What is the purpose of full implementation of Food and Drug Administration to ensure compliance with ASEAN-harmonized standards?
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What was the primary purpose of the consultation conducted by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP)?
What was the primary purpose of the consultation conducted by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the clusters of policies recommended by the NCRP?
Which of the following is NOT one of the clusters of policies recommended by the NCRP?
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In the cluster related to Social Sciences and Humanities, which of the following was emphasized?
In the cluster related to Social Sciences and Humanities, which of the following was emphasized?
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What type of grants did the NCRP propose to encourage peer monitoring in the field of Physics and Engineering?
What type of grants did the NCRP propose to encourage peer monitoring in the field of Physics and Engineering?
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What is one of the proposed strategies for local food security within the policies related to Social Sciences and Humanities?
What is one of the proposed strategies for local food security within the policies related to Social Sciences and Humanities?
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What aspect was emphasized in the Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research cluster regarding employment?
What aspect was emphasized in the Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research cluster regarding employment?
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Study Notes
ASEAN 2015 Goals and Philippine Initiatives
- In 2015, the Philippine government engaged the National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP) to align with the ASEAN 2015 Agenda.
- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) sought NCRP's expertise for consultations across various societal sectors.
- NCRP is tasked with recommending policies and programs to enhance the Philippines' competitiveness within the ASEAN Region.
Policy Clusters by NCRP
Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
- Integrate ASEAN awareness into basic education without increasing curriculum load.
- Emphasize mother tongue teaching to support local culture.
- Improve school infrastructure and provide ICT broadband access.
- Focus on local food security initiatives.
Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research
- Highlight the importance of degree accreditation and employment opportunities within engineering and technology fields.
- Implement outright grants for peer monitoring to enhance industry standards.
- Review Republic Act No. 9184 for procurement reforms.
- Leverage science and technology as key drivers for development.
Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Ensure drug-manufacturing compliance with ASEAN standards through effective FDA implementation.
- Establish an education council for pharmaceutical standardization.
- Empower government agencies to conduct evidence-based research for informed decision-making.
- Allocate 2% of GDP to research funding.
- Advocate for legislative support of human genome projects.
Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry
- Protect biodiversity through strict enforcement of existing environmental laws.
- Adopt biosafety models aligned with ASEAN standards.
- Promote indigenous knowledge and conservation practices among local communities.
- Formulate common food safety standards for agricultural products.
Areas for Future Research and Projects
- Explore alternative and safe energy sources.
- Develop mineral resource management strategies.
- Conduct research for cures to various diseases.
- Address climate change and global warming issues.
- Increase agricultural food production efficiency.
- Implement natural resource preservation techniques.
- Prepare strategies for coping with natural disasters.
- Support infrastructure development initiatives.
Legislative Framework for Science and Technology
- The Philippine Congress has enacted several laws to support science and technology advancements.
- These laws are categorized by themes such as conservation, health, technology development, and basic research support.
- Many laws align with international treaties involving the United Nations (UN), UNESCO, ASEAN, and other global organizations.
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Quiz on the Philippines' preparation for the ASEAN 2015 Agenda, including the government's efforts and the role of the National Research Council of the Philippines.
