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Which government agency is responsible for the advancement of botany and biology research in the Philippines?
Which government agency is responsible for the advancement of botany and biology research in the Philippines?
- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) (correct)
- Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOLCS)
- Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)
- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
What is the main focus of projects to study and preserve the biodiversity in the Philippines?
What is the main focus of projects to study and preserve the biodiversity in the Philippines?
- Lignocellulosic biomass
- Medicinal plants and aquatic resources
- Amphibians and reptiles
- Coral reefs and marine biodiversity (correct)
What did Gomez pioneer in his efforts to protect the Philippines' marine resources?
What did Gomez pioneer in his efforts to protect the Philippines' marine resources?
- Advancing research on medicinal plants and aquatic resources
- Breeding giant clams (tridacna gigas) and the reproduction of marine invertebrates (correct)
- Studying and preserving the diversity of amphibians and reptiles
- Protecting coral reefs at the national level
What was the main driver for the passage of the Philippines' Biofuel Act of 2006?
What was the main driver for the passage of the Philippines' Biofuel Act of 2006?
What is the main reason for the extensive study of lignocellulosic biomass in the Philippines?
What is the main reason for the extensive study of lignocellulosic biomass in the Philippines?
What is the main focus of the Philippines' Biofuel Act of 2006?
What is the main focus of the Philippines' Biofuel Act of 2006?
Who is known as the 'Father of Philippine Pharmacy'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Philippine Pharmacy'?
Which individual experimented on medicinal plants to substitute for synthetic drugs?
Which individual experimented on medicinal plants to substitute for synthetic drugs?
What area does the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) manage advancements in?
What area does the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) manage advancements in?
Which publication is associated with Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera?
Which publication is associated with Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera?
In which field did Dr. Leon Ma Guerrero make significant contributions?
In which field did Dr. Leon Ma Guerrero make significant contributions?
What did the pre-colonial Philippines engage in according to the text?
What did the pre-colonial Philippines engage in according to the text?
What is the main focus of the National Engineering Center and the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers in the Philippines?
What is the main focus of the National Engineering Center and the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers in the Philippines?
Why is research on the nature of food considered important in the Philippines?
Why is research on the nature of food considered important in the Philippines?
Which organization is responsible for supervising disease prevention and led medical services during the 2020 fight against Covid-19 in the Philippines?
Which organization is responsible for supervising disease prevention and led medical services during the 2020 fight against Covid-19 in the Philippines?
What was the purpose of the initiatives and modern techniques in aquaculture agriculture in the Philippines?
What was the purpose of the initiatives and modern techniques in aquaculture agriculture in the Philippines?
Which area of study was NOT a focus of the mentioned organizations in the Philippines?
Which area of study was NOT a focus of the mentioned organizations in the Philippines?
How did the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) contribute to food science in the Philippines?
How did the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) contribute to food science in the Philippines?
