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Which policy emphasizes integration of ASEAN awareness without altering the existing curriculum?
Which policy emphasizes integration of ASEAN awareness without altering the existing curriculum?
- Developing school infrastructure
- Teaching in the mother tongue
- Local food security initiatives
- Integrating ASEAN awareness in basic education (correct)
What is a focus area within the policy cluster of Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research?
What is a focus area within the policy cluster of Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research?
- Promoting traditional vocational training
- Encouraging informal labor markets
- Reviewing R.A. 9184 (Standardization) (correct)
- Banning foreign licenses for professionals
Which initiative pertains to ensuring drug-manufacturing firms comply with integrated standards?
Which initiative pertains to ensuring drug-manufacturing firms comply with integrated standards?
- Creating a national hospital accreditation body
- Establishing international trade agreements
- Empowering food and drug agencies (correct)
- Providing incentives for local herbal medicine
What is the recommended allocation for research from the Development Program (DP) in the pharmaceutical sciences?
What is the recommended allocation for research from the Development Program (DP) in the pharmaceutical sciences?
What factor significantly influenced the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
What factor significantly influenced the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
Which of the following was NOT a focus of science during the American period in the Philippines?
Which of the following was NOT a focus of science during the American period in the Philippines?
Which aspect is emphasized in the medical and pharmaceutical sciences policy?
Which aspect is emphasized in the medical and pharmaceutical sciences policy?
What is one of the primary objectives of government policies in science and technology in the Philippines?
What is one of the primary objectives of government policies in science and technology in the Philippines?
What initiative involves grants for peer monitoring in the fields of physics and engineering?
What initiative involves grants for peer monitoring in the fields of physics and engineering?
How did trades with foreign countries influence Filipino science and technology?
How did trades with foreign countries influence Filipino science and technology?
What is one of the key educational focuses in the social sciences and humanities policy cluster?
What is one of the key educational focuses in the social sciences and humanities policy cluster?
What role did economic activities play in the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
What role did economic activities play in the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
Which policy aims to harness science and technology as drivers of development?
Which policy aims to harness science and technology as drivers of development?
What was one result of history lessons in English and American during the colonial period?
What was one result of history lessons in English and American during the colonial period?
Which of the following factors does NOT represent an internal influence on the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
Which of the following factors does NOT represent an internal influence on the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
Which external influence particularly characterized the focus of scientific endeavors in the Philippines during the colonial epoch?
Which external influence particularly characterized the focus of scientific endeavors in the Philippines during the colonial epoch?
What was one of the roles of science in the pre-colonial period in the Philippines?
What was one of the roles of science in the pre-colonial period in the Philippines?
Which aspect of education was influenced by Spanish colonizers in the Philippines?
Which aspect of education was influenced by Spanish colonizers in the Philippines?
How did foreign trading impacts affect the technological development in the Philippines during Spanish rule?
How did foreign trading impacts affect the technological development in the Philippines during Spanish rule?
Which policy would best contribute to nation-building through the advancement of science and technology?
Which policy would best contribute to nation-building through the advancement of science and technology?
What type of capacity-building program would likely support the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
What type of capacity-building program would likely support the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
Which economic influences could negatively impact scientific development in the Philippines?
Which economic influences could negatively impact scientific development in the Philippines?
Which of the following best describes the interaction between indigenous science and foreign influences during the colonial period?
Which of the following best describes the interaction between indigenous science and foreign influences during the colonial period?
What is a likely effect of government policies supporting science and technology on Filipino society?
What is a likely effect of government policies supporting science and technology on Filipino society?
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Study Notes
Historical Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines
- UST opened pharmacy and medical schools in 1871, signaling a commitment to health sciences.
- The Manila Observatory, founded by Jesuits, promoted meteorological studies, enriching scientific knowledge in the region.
- Astronomy was already understood in the 1580s as noted by Spanish friars, identifying local constellations like Balatik (Ursa Major) and Moroporo (Pleiades).
American Colonial Influence
- The rise of Filipino nationalism and national identity was influenced by history lessons in English and American contexts.
- The University of the Philippines was established during American colonization, focusing on various scientific fields.
- American period science focused on agriculture, food processing, forestry, medicine, and pharmacy.
Internal and External Influences on Science and Technology
- Development of science and technology in the Philippines is shaped by foreign colonization, trade, and international economic demands.
- Internal factors include survival, culture, and economic activities contributing to the growth of science and technology sectors.
Government Policies in Science and Technology
- Goals are to empower citizens and adapt to a technologically advanced society.
- The National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP) formulates recommendations to enhance the nation’s competitiveness in the ASEAN region.
- NCRP policies are categorized into four areas:
- Social Sciences and Humanities: Focus on incorporating ASEAN awareness in education, enhancing local food security, and ICT infrastructure.
- Physics and Engineering: Emphasis on job opportunities in science, grant systems for peer monitoring, and standardization review.
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Stricter compliance with ASEAN standards, a dedicated education council for pharmaceuticals, and research funding allocations.
- Societal Integration of Science and Technology: Developing strategies for societal integration through education and policies.
General Concepts and Historical Events
- Topics for study include intellectual revolutions, nation-building via science and technology, and indigenous knowledge systems.
- Intended learning outcomes focus on evaluating the impact of government policies on nation-building through science and technology.
Pre-Colonial Scientific Practices
- Pre-colonial societies harnessed scientific knowledge for agriculture, animal care, and seasonal forecasting through celestial observations.
- Technologies developed for agriculture included irrigation systems and tools for fishing, cooking, and daily life activities.
- Musical instruments and weaponry were also products of technological advancements for cultural and defense purposes.
Educational Developments During Spanish Colonization
- The Spanish established formal education, introducing reading, writing, and arithmetic.
- Universities and colleges were created, forming a foundation for higher education and scientific inquiry in the Philippines.
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