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Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines  INTRODUCTION Filipinos, especially during the early times, tried to invent tools that will help them in everyday life. They also developed alternative ideas in explaining various phenomena and in explaining the world a...

Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines  INTRODUCTION Filipinos, especially during the early times, tried to invent tools that will help them in everyday life. They also developed alternative ideas in explaining various phenomena and in explaining the world around them. This system of knowledge is called indigenous knowledge, which is the foundation of indigenous science.  Indigenous Knowledge System -It is deeply ingrained in the daily lives of young children, who grow up in a society where community members practice it. -Parents and elders serve as their first teachers, effectively transmitting cultural knowledge. These lessons are deeply intertwined with their culture and environment, encompassing values, life stories, and reflections on nature. -These lessons are evident in their stories, poems, and songs, highlighting their connection to their culture and environment. Some Examples of Indigenous Knowledge that are taught and practiced by the indigenous people are: Predicting weather conditions and seasons using knowledge in observing animals behavior and celestial bodies; Using herbal medicine preserving foods classifying plants and animals into families and groups based on cultural properties preserving and selecting goods seeds for planting Using indigenous technology Building local irrigation systems classifying different types of soil for planting based on cultural properties Producing wines and juices from tropical fruits; and Keeping the custom of growing plants and vegetables in the yard Examples of Herbal Medicine Bayabas Balbas pusa Akapulko Ampalaya Examples of Food Preservation Panag-etag Indigenous technology Pottery Weaving Stone tool Weaving Philippine Mythology body of stories and epics originating from, and part of, the indigenous Philippine folk religions, which include various ethnic faiths distinct from one another attempts to explain the nature of the world through the lives and actions of deities (called anitos in the north and diwatas in the south), heroes, and mythological creatures. Philippine Traditional Medicine The evolution of Philippine traditional medicine is an interesting study that is influenced by religion, mysticism, magic, superstition, folkloric herbalism and western medicine Indigenous Science -Indigenous science is a part of the indigenous knowledge system practiced by different groups of people and early civilizations (Gribbin, 2001; MKapa, Sibisi, 2004). -It includes complex arrays of knowledge, expertise, practices, and representations that guide human societies in their enumerable interactions with the natural milieu: agriculture, medicine, naming and explaining natural phenomena, and strategies for coping with changing environments (Pawilen, 2005). Indigenous Science Indigenous Science composed of traditional knowledge that uses science process skills and guided by community values and culture (Pawilen, 2006) Sibisi (2004) also pointed out that indigenous science provides the basics of astronomy, pharmacology, food technology, or metallurgy, which were derived from traditional knowledge and practices  Indigenous Science uses composed of Science Process Skills Traditional Knowledge guided by Community Culture and Values uses Science Process Skills observing comparing classifying measuring problem solving inferring communicating predicting guided by Community Culture and Values The land is a source of life. It is a precious gift from the creator. The Earth is revered as "Mother Earth." It is the origin of their identity as people. All living and nonliving things are interconnected and interdependent with each other. Human beings are stewards or trustee of the land and other natural resources. They have a responsibility to preserve it. Nature is a friend to human beings-it needs respect and proper care. Composed of Traditional knowledge ethno-biology ethno-medicine indigenous farming methods folk astronomy Indigenous Science 1. is important in the development of science and technology in the Philippines. Like the ancient civilizations, indigenous science gave birth to the development of science and technology as a field and as a discipline. 2. helped the people in understanding the natural environment and in coping with everyday life. UNESCO's Declaration on Science and the Use of Scientific Knowledge (1999) recognized indigenous science as a historical and valuable contribution to science and technology.  LAWS AND STRATEGIES IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CONSERVING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE (OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 1. Executive order no. 247 of 1995 PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISHING A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROSPECTING OF BIOLOGICAL AND GENETIC RESOURCES, THEIR BY-PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES, FOR SCIENTIFIC AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES  LAWS AND STRATEGIES IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CONSERVING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE (OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 2. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371 AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, CREATING A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ESTABLISHING IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE  LAWS AND STRATEGIES IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CONSERVING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE (OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 3. Republic Act No. 8423 AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE (PITAH) TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FOR A TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES  LAWS AND STRATEGIES IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CONSERVING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE (OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 4. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9168 AN ACT TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO NEW PLANT VARIETIES, ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION BOARD AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES What is the role of Indigenous science in the development of science and technology in the Philippines? Thank you for listening