Science Importance During the Marcos Presidency

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Which government agency assisted in providing science-teaching equipment to public high schools during Marcos' time?

National Science Development Board (correct)

Department of Health

Department of Agriculture

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

During which presidency was science given importance in the Philippines?

Duterte presidency

Aquino presidency

Ramos presidency

Marcos presidency (correct)

In which year did Marcos declare that technology was the key to economic development?

1980

1955

1975

1968 (correct)

What did Marcos establish in 1976 to have experts in science and technology?

National Academy of Science and Technology Signup and view all the answers

Which decree did Marcos declare in 1972 to promote scientific research and invention?

Presidential Decree No. 49 Signup and view all the answers

What was the function of PAGASA, established during Marcos' time?

Ensure environmental protection using scientific means Signup and view all the answers

Who replaced President Marcos after his term?

Corazon Aquino Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency was replaced by the Department of Science and Technology under Corazon Aquino's term?

National Science and Technology Authority Signup and view all the answers

In which year did President Corazon Aquino emphasize that science and technology development should be among the top three government priorities?

1990 Signup and view all the answers

What was the budget allocation for science and technology in 1989?

1.054 billion pesos Signup and view all the answers

What event caused a 14% cut in the budget allocation for science and technology between 1990 and 1991?

Asian financial crisis Signup and view all the answers

Which president aimed to make the Philippines industrialized by the year 2000?

Corazon Aquino Signup and view all the answers

During which Republic Act was the 'Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel' approved?

Republic Act No. 8439 Signup and view all the answers

Which President pushed for the advancement of schools and industry in the Internet age?

Joseph Estrada Signup and view all the answers

Under which President did science and technology reach its golden age in the Philippines?

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Signup and view all the answers

Which law promotes the development and usage of biofuels in the Philippines?

R.A 9367 or the 'biofuels' act Signup and view all the answers

In what year did President Benigno Aquino honor four scientists for their contributions to the scientific field?

2014 Signup and view all the answers

How many scholarships were provided by the government for students interested in science and technology courses during the 5th Republic?

3,500 scholarships Signup and view all the answers