Philippine History and Development

What percentage of the GDP is allocated to research according to the government's policies?

5%
1%
2% (correct)
3%

What is the primary goal of the Philippine government's policies on science and technology?

To promote the use of technology in education
To prepare the country and its people to meet the demands of a technologically driven world (correct)
To increase funding for international research collaborations
To develop the country's pharmaceutical industry

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the NRCP's policies?

Humanities
Education
Environmental Sciences (correct)
Social Sciences

What is the aim of the policy on harnessing science and technology as an independent mover of development?

To increase funding for scientific research (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)?

To cluster government policies into focus areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the government's policies on Biological Sciences, Agricultural, and Forestry?

Protecting and conserving biodiversity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the perspective on the land in indigenous science?

It is a precious gift from the creator and should be revered. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has been the strongest contender to science throughout history?

Religion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of human beings in relation to the land and natural resources?

They are the stewards or trustees of the land and natural resources. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key concepts in indigenous science?

That all living and nonliving things are interconnected and interdependent. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has contributed to the decrease in mortality rate?

Improvements in medical care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of indigenous science?

Ethno-biology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has led to an increase in average lifespan?

Science's ability to prolong lives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of increased access to education?

A more just society (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is indigenous science important in the Philippines?

It is a way to understand and preserve the natural environment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of indigenous science in the development of science and technology?

It is the foundation upon which modern science and technology were built. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a result of advancements in technology?

Lesser women and children die during birth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a result of humans engaging less in combat?

Decreased rate of treatable diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was introduced in formal colleges and universities established by the Catholic orders?

Medicine and advanced science (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the most developed places in the region during the Galleon Trade?

The Philippines (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was established by Americans during their period in the Philippines?

Public education system and modern research university (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of science education in the Philippines?

Nature studies and science and sanitation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were controlled through researches during the American period?

Malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, and other tropical diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factors shaped the development of science and technology in the Philippines?

Internal and external human and social activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways to address climate change and global warming?

Use of alternative and safe energy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of science and technology policies?

To respond to various social needs and problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What variables shape the development of science and technology policies?

National goals, international commitments, and social needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the themes of laws related to science and technology in the Philippines?

Health-related (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of developing a scientifically advanced country?

To ensure all people experience progress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the diagram in Figure 4?

To illustrate the development of science and technology in the Philippines (C) Signup and view all the answers