Philippines' Journey to Scientific and Technological Progress
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Philippines' Journey to Scientific and Technological Progress

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What did President Ferdinand Marcos do to prioritize science and technology in national development?

  • Provided funds for science teaching equipment (correct)
  • Replaced the National Science and Technology Authority with the Department of Science and Technology
  • Created the National Grains Authority
  • Established the Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel
  • What did the Presidential Task Force for Science and Technology do during Corazon Aquino's presidency?

  • Created the National Grains Authority
  • Established the Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel
  • Came up with the first Science and Technology Master Plan (correct)
  • Replaced the National Science and Technology Authority with the Department of Science and Technology
  • What did the National Economic and Development Authority emphasize during Aquino's presidency?

  • The importance of science and technology in the Philippine Development Plan (correct)
  • The development and usage of biofuels in the country
  • The use of the internet for the advancement of schools and industry
  • The creation of the Philippine National Oil Company
  • What did the Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel do during Fidel V. Ramos' presidency?

    <p>Increased priority for science and technology personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Estrada's presidency see the signing of?

    <p>Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and Electronic Commerce Act of 2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration dubbed as?

    <p>The Golden Age of Science and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many competent scientists and engineers were estimated to be in the country by 1998?

    <p>3,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines: A Historical Overview

    • President Ferdinand Marcos prioritized science and technology in the national development by amending the 1973 Philippine Constitution.
    • Marcos provided funds for science teaching equipment, supported projects in applied sciences and science education, and gave a big part of the war damage fund to private universities to encourage science and technology research.
    • Marcos added several institutions to the National Science Development Board (NSDB) and assisted 107 institutions in undertaking nuclear energy work.
    • Marcos created the National Grains Authority and the Philippine National Oil Company.
    • During Corazon Aquino’s presidency, the National Science and Technology Authority was replaced by the Department of Science and Technology, and the Presidential Task Force for Science and Technology came up with the first Science and Technology Master Plan.
    • The National Economic and Development Authority emphasized the importance of science and technology in the Philippine Development Plan during Aquino’s presidency.
    • Priority for science and technology personnel increased when Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel was established during Fidel V. Ramos’ presidency.
    • Estrada’s presidency saw the signing of two major legislations: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and Electronic Commerce Act of 2000.
    • Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s administration was dubbed as the “Golden Age” of science and technology and prioritized the use of the internet for the advancement of schools and industry.
    • Arroyo strengthened schools and education systems, including the Philippine Science High School, and promoted the development and usage of biofuels in the country.
    • The market machinery did not adapt and invest in science and technology due to high-risk front-end costs.
    • By 1998, there were an estimated 3,000 competent scientists and engineers in the country.

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    Test your knowledge on the development of science and technology in the Philippines with this historical overview quiz. From President Ferdinand Marcos' prioritization of science and technology to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's "Golden Age", this quiz covers the key events and initiatives that have shaped the country's advancements in the field. Put your knowledge to the test and learn more about the Philippines' journey towards scientific and technological progress.

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