Philippine Government Science & Technology Agenda Lecture 4 PDF

# GNED 06 Lecture 4 - The Philippine Science & Technology Agenda & Development Programs ## Objectives After the completion of the chapter, students will be able to: - discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology in society - appraise government policies pertaining to science and technolo...

# GNED 06 Lecture 4 - The Philippine Science & Technology Agenda & Development Programs ## Objectives After the completion of the chapter, students will be able to: - discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology in society - appraise government policies pertaining to science and technology in terms of their contributions to nation building - make a list of the major developments and personalities in S&T in the Philippines - identify actual science and technology policies of the government and appraise their impact on the development of the Filipino nation. ## Overview - Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology - The Philippine Government S&T Agenda - Major Development Programs and Personalities in S&T in the Philippines - Indicators of National Development ## Philippine Government Science and Technology Agenda - **Science & Technology in the Philippines:** scientific and technological progress made by the Philippines, analyzes related policy issues - **Department of Science and Technology (DOST):** main agency responsible for managing science and technology (S&T), has sectoral councils ### DOST Sectoral Councils - Forestry - Food & Nutrition - Agriculture & Aquaculture - Health - Metal Industry - Nuclear Research - Meteorology - Volcanology & Seismology - **Science & Technology:** plays an integral part in human development and the society - put an end to ignorance - increased perception of a fact or a situation - use all resources and creativity to improve the quality of life and sustainable environment ## Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022 - by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - S&T endeavors are directed toward the realization of economic and social benefits of mankind ## AmBisyon Natin 2040 - Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay para sa Lahat - has three pillars ### AmBisyon Natin 2040 Three Pillars - **Malasakit:** enhancing the social fabric - **Pagbabago:** reducing inequality - **Kaunlaran:** increasing potential growth ## HNRDA is organized into 5 sectors provide programs and priority areas to achieve successful harmonized national research and development areas - National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA) - National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) - Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR) - Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology - Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation ### National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA) - focus on basic principles of research - has 6 programs - **Water Security - TUBIG Program:** (Tubig ay Buhayin at Ingatan) - **Food and Nutrition Security - SAPAT Program:** (Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat) - **Health Sufficiency - LIKAS Program:** (Likas Yaman sa Kalusugan) - **Clean Energy - ALERT Program:** (Alternative Energy Research Trends) - **Sustainable Community - SAKLAW Program:** (Saklolo sa Lawa) - **Inclusive Nation-building - ATIN program:** (Ang Tinig Natin) ### National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) - for health research and development agenda - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) **Purpose** - national roadmap for health research in the Philippines - provides focus and direction for health research and development efforts - guides policy makers - funding and donor agencies and researchers - provides evidence-based solutions to pressing health problems - serves as basis for maximizing resource utilization and minimizing duplication of research efforts ### Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR) - for crops, livestock, aquaculture, forestry, natural resources and environment, etc. - use of advanced and emerging technologies - biotechnology, genomics, nanotechnology, electronics and automation, & ICT among others. **Solutions to problems or develop new products with significant potential impact** - supports organic agriculture, halal food production, development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as long as it is compliant with biosafety rules and regulations. - This sector empowers our farmers, one of the most neglected heroes of our country. ### Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD-DOST) - food and nutrition security, countryside development, competitive industry, renewable energy and energy storage solutions, and human security, etc. **R&D Projects** - waste utilization - value-addition of traditional products - efficient manufacturing processes **New fields of research as priority areas for 2017-2022** - Space Technology Applications - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Human Security and Defense Research - Creative Industries ### Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) - monitoring and forecasting, hazards vulnerability and risk assessment, warning and communication of information, technology development and application for disaster risk management, etc - preparedness and safety of the people affected - implement climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies - management and conservation of protected areas and key biodiversity areas in the country ## Government Policies Pertaining to Science and Technology - **Republic Act 10055 - Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009:** provide a framework and support system for the ownership, management, use and commercialization of intellectual property resulting from research and development funded by the government. - **Republic Act 2067 - Science Act of 1958:** integration, coordination, and intensification of scientific and technological research and development and fostering inventions, to provide funds and for other purposes. ## Major Science and Technology Development Programs in the Philippines - **Balik Scientist Program:** well-trained overseas Filipinos to come home and to the Philippines and share their expertise. Developed in 1975 - with the objective of achieving higher level of competitiveness for the success and progress of the economy. - **The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD):** funded a program that has produced the irradiated carrageenan fertilizer or cara-vita organic fertilizer, -boosts the resiliency of rice plants, increasing the yield by 65 percent, -distributed to farmers for free in 2016, -50-million worth program for at least 30,000 hectares. - **Electric Train Project in 2015:** enhance the efficiency of public mass transport systems, was adopted by the Department of Transportations and Communications. - **NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard):** primary disaster risk reduction and management program of the Philippines, Flood Information Network (FloodNET) Project, Landslide Sensors Development Project, Weather Hazard Information Project (WHIP), Enhancing Geohazards Mapping through LIDAR Technology. - **DREAM (Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program):** Php 1-billion project to identify hazard-prone areas in the country, effectively and accurately measure critical flood elevation and depth, considered one of the most extensive mapping systems in Southeast Asia.