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What is the main difference between a nation and a state?
What is the main difference between a nation and a state?
What are the key components of a state as described in the text?
What are the key components of a state as described in the text?
Which term refers to a political unit consisting of an autonomous state inhabited predominantly by people sharing a common culture?
Which term refers to a political unit consisting of an autonomous state inhabited predominantly by people sharing a common culture?
What is the primary objective of nation-building according to the text?
What is the primary objective of nation-building according to the text?
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What impact does a politically unstable environment typically have on a country's economic development?
What impact does a politically unstable environment typically have on a country's economic development?
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What is required to attain lasting peace and security according to the text?
What is required to attain lasting peace and security according to the text?
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What does nation-building involve primarily?
What does nation-building involve primarily?
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Which government agency is primarily responsible for science and technology projects in the Philippines?
Which government agency is primarily responsible for science and technology projects in the Philippines?
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What did Ferdinand Marcos prioritize in national development?
What did Ferdinand Marcos prioritize in national development?
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How does a volatile political environment affect investors in a country?
How does a volatile political environment affect investors in a country?
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What is the potential consequence of poor economic performance in a country?
What is the potential consequence of poor economic performance in a country?
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Under which president was STAND (Science & Technology Agenda for National Development) initiated?
Under which president was STAND (Science & Technology Agenda for National Development) initiated?
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Which president signed the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 into law?
Which president signed the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 into law?
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Which sector does the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) primarily focus on?
Which sector does the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) primarily focus on?
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Who was known for promoting Science and Technology to increase the country's economic level?
Who was known for promoting Science and Technology to increase the country's economic level?
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What is the main objective of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines?
What is the main objective of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines?
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Which president was dubbed the Golden Age of Science and Technology?
Which president was dubbed the Golden Age of Science and Technology?
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How many new national scientists were conferred under Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III?
How many new national scientists were conferred under Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III?
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What did the early inhabitants of the Philippines use science for?
What did the early inhabitants of the Philippines use science for?
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Which aspect of science did the early Filipinos not engage in?
Which aspect of science did the early Filipinos not engage in?
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What is the significance of the term 'baybayin'?
What is the significance of the term 'baybayin'?
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Which sector was not mentioned as having consulting agencies in the science department?
Which sector was not mentioned as having consulting agencies in the science department?
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What influence did the Metal Age have on the lives of early Filipinos?
What influence did the Metal Age have on the lives of early Filipinos?
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What aspect of science were the early inhabitants skilled in based on the information provided?
What aspect of science were the early inhabitants skilled in based on the information provided?
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What is the main focus of the Duterte administration in terms of science and technology?
What is the main focus of the Duterte administration in terms of science and technology?
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How has the budget for research and development (R&D) changed from 2009 to 2017?
How has the budget for research and development (R&D) changed from 2009 to 2017?
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What role has the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) played in the Philippines?
What role has the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) played in the Philippines?
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How do science and technology policies contribute to a country's progress?
How do science and technology policies contribute to a country's progress?
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What is the purpose of the significant increase in the R&D budget?
What is the purpose of the significant increase in the R&D budget?
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What is the impact of science and technology policies on a country's development?
What is the impact of science and technology policies on a country's development?
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Study Notes
Nation, State, and Nation State
- Nation refers to a socio-cultural entity, a union of people sharing cultural and linguistic identity
- State is a legal/political entity consisting of a permanent population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other states
- Nation state is a political unit consisting of an autonomous state inhabited predominantly by a people sharing a common culture, history, and language
Nation-Building
- Nation-building is a process of constructing, structuring a national identity using the power of a State
- Primary objectives of nation-building:
- To make a violent society peaceful
- Building a culture of human rights as a precondition to achieving a state of peace
Science and Technology in the Philippines
- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the main managing agency responsible for science and technology (S&T) in the Philippines
- DOST's role is to coordinate science and technology-related projects and formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology for national development
- Fields of science and technology in the Philippines include:
- Forestry
- Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Life Science
- Agriculture
- Volcanology
- Seismology
- Aquaculture
- Metal Industry
- Nuclear Research
- Health
- Food and Nutrition
- Meteorology
Development of Science and Technology in Nation Building
- Highlights of development of science and technology during the presidencies of:
- Ferdinand Marcos: amended the 1973 Philippine Constitution to prioritize science and technology in national development
- Corazon C. Aquino: changed NSTA to DOST and believed in the role of science and technology in economic recovery and sustainable economic growth
- Fidel V. Ramos: characterized by economic boom, technological development, and efficient delivery of basic needs
- Joseph Ejercito Estrada: signed legislation RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999) and RA 8792 (Electronics Commerce Act of 2000)
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo: dubbed as the Golden Age of Science and Technology with numerous laws and projects concerning the environment and science
- Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III: conferred four new national scientists and established consulting agencies for various fields of science and technology
Brief Historical Background of Science and Technology in the Philippines
- Pre-Spanish Philippines:
- Early inhabitants had their own belief system and indigenous knowledge system
- Scientific knowledge was observed in agriculture, food production, and tool development
- They used science in preparing the soil for agricultural purposes and discovered medicinal uses of plants
- Developed technologies in creating musical instruments and sophisticated designs of gold and silver jewelry, ceramics, and metal tools
- Baybayin or Alibata: a pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system that originated from the Javanese script Old Kawi
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of nation, state, and nation state. Understand the differences between these terms and their implications in politics and governance.
