Nation Building & S&T in the Philippines (PDF)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY: DOES IT MATTER IN NATION BUILDING ? Relationships. 2 3  Community System Simple living “Learned people.” Indigenous ways Essential Process and Products  What is the purpose of development/s? 7 8 Development...

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY: DOES IT MATTER IN NATION BUILDING ? Relationships. 2 3  Community System Simple living “Learned people.” Indigenous ways Essential Process and Products  What is the purpose of development/s? 7 8 Development and Nation Building 9 10 characteristics of developed countries : 1)per capita income, 2)export diversification, and 3)integration into the international financial system. 4)people having a longer life expectancy at birth, and 5)a well-developed educational system. 11 12 13 14  Many other capabilities of S&T become even more important for all countries in addressing national and international development issues and in coping with the increasing need for societal services to sustain a strong nation. The Philippine government, as early as the 1980s, prioritized the initiatives to promote the role of S&T in national development. The declarations in the 1987 constitution, Article XIV acknowledge the significant role of Science and Technology. 16 17 Science Technology Development 18  EXTEND YOUR AWARENESS GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS RANKING S&T IN PHILIPPINE NATION BUILDING 19 2 1 Which are the most talent competitive countries?  WEF_Markets_of_Tomorrow_2020 Twenty new markets with the potential to transform our economies 2 5 2 6 2 7  1987 Constitution --Article ???? Science and technology are essential for national development and progress. The State shall give priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to Section science and technology education, training, and services. It shall support indigenous, 10 appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, and their application to the country’s productive systems and national life. The Congress may provide for incentives, including tax deductions, to encourage private participation in programs of basic and applied scientific research. Scholarships, grants-in-aid, Section or other forms of incentives shall be provided to deserving science students, researchers, 11 scientists, inventors, technologists, and specially gifted citizens. The State shall regulate the transfer and promote the adaptation of technology from all sources for the national benefit. It shall encourage the widest participation of private groups, local Section governments, and community-based organizations in the generation and utilization of science 12 and technology. The State shall protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors, artists, and other Section gifted citizens to their intellectual property and creations, particularly when beneficial to the 13 people, for such period as may be provided by law.  Government Agencies Responsible for Sustaining and Promoting Science &Technology in the Philippines The National The Department Department of Economic and of Science and Trade and Industry Development Technology (DOST) Authority (NEDA) Commission on Other DOST- Higher Education attached Agencies (CHED) The DOST prepared the Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022 to ensure that results of S&T endeavors are geared towards and are utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefit for the people. 31 Four landmark laws were recently enacted to help establish the ecosystem covering the science, technology and innovation (STI) R.A. 11293 Philippine Innovation Act R.A. 11337 Innovative Startup Act R.A.11363 Philippine Space Act R.A. 113035 Balik Scientist Act 32  The National Scientists Dr. Angel C. Alcala, Ph.D. Dr. Ramon C. Barba, Ph.D. Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D. Dr. Gavino C. Trono Jr., Ph.D. “He was recognized for his research on “He was recognized for his “He is most known for his research and “He was cited for his outstanding the ecology and diversity of Philippine achievements in the field of plant conservation efforts in invertebrate contributions in the field of tropical amphibians and reptiles, as well as physiology, especially the induction of biology and ecology. He was pivotal in marine phycology, focusing on seaweed marine biodiversity and conservation of flowering of mango and micro the world’s first national-scale biodiversity marine-protected areas. His work has propagation or the rapid multiplying of assessment of damage to coral reefs, He published extensive studies on the led to a national policy on marine no- stock plant of important crop species”. resulting in international conservation culture of seaweed species that take zones or protective areas, which initiatives such as the Global reefs and benefited the livelihood of coastal has become a model of coastal resource Risk Analysis, Global Coral Reef populations and was the first to report management that has been adopted by Monitoring Network and the International the occurrence of “ice-ice” disease that other countries”. Coral Reef Action”. affected many seaweed farms”. As John F. Kennedy, former US President, said, “Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.” All over the world, science and technology-based and a knowledge-based economy are the common concerns. Living in such an environment requires expectations and skills to survive. (SEI-DOST & UP NISMED, 2011) The effort of investing in Science, Technology and Innovation shall be supported and sustained through breaking resource gaps, specifically in education sector In meeting the demands of the 21st century world, what should be the direction of science education? Take a look at the Science Education Curriculum Framework, does it support the achievement of the 21st century demands?  The significant connections of inquiry skills, scientific attitudes and content in supporting holistic development of scientifically literate individual 35 Selected Filipino Inventions SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) Lamp is created by a Filipina scientist ,Aisa Mijeno. It is an environment-friendly lamp that runs with just two table spoons of salt and one glass of tap water. This invention made it possible for those who live in coastal areas and remote barrios to have light source. As explained by Mijeno, the lamp is made of improved chemical compounds, catalysts, and metal alloys that generates electricity when submerged in electrolytes. (Buccat, 2015)  Selected Filipino Inventions SALAMANDER Amphibious Tricycle was featured in Top Gear.com.ph in the year 2015. Atoy Llave , who’s engaged in car customization and who desired to address the problems of many commuters in a flood-prone country, invented this tricycle. It can travel both on land and in water. The Salamander has two powerplant choices: one electric and one internal-combustion. Boasting a six-person seating capacity (four in water), the amphibious tricycle is powered by either a 5kW electric engine or a 250cc gasoline motor. He made this in partnership with a new company called H2O Technologies, developing it in particular with the firm's technical head- Lamberto Armada. (Sarne, 2015) THANK YOU Julai L. Santos 3527000 [email protected] 38