Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development Programs PDF

UNIT 1I SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND NATION BUILDING Module IV The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development Programs Objectives: At the end of the topic, the readers are expected to: 1. Discuss the role of science and technology in the Philippine nati...

UNIT 1I SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND NATION BUILDING Module IV The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development Programs Objectives: At the end of the topic, the readers are expected to: 1. Discuss the role of science and technology in the Philippine nation building. 2. Describe the organization of the Philippine science and technology agenda. 3. Explain how major developments programs of the Department of Science and Technology have contributed to national development. 4. Cite the importance of science-related programs and projects in the development of the Philippines economy. Philippine Government Science and Technology Agenda Science and technology plays an integral part in human development and the society because it can put an end to ignorance, increase perception of a fact or a situation, and awaken ability to use all resources and creativity to improve the quality of life and sustainable environment. Significant breakthroughs can only be achieved through a strong science foundation. Various significant changes that happened in the society are brought about by science and its technology. But what does really happen in the Philippine setting? Let us look at it very closely. The Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022 was prepared by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with the government and other concerned private agencies and institutions to make certain that all the S&T endeavors are directed toward the realization of economic and social benefits of mankind The agenda is in line with AmBisyon Natin 2040: matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay pare sa lahat, which has three pillars: Malasakit (enhancing the social fabric), Pagbabago (reducing inequality) and Kaunlaran (increasing potential growth). The HNRDA is organized into 5 sectors: 1. National Integrated Basic Research Agenda To express support in the Philippine Development Plan, National Security Plan, and the Science for Change Program led by DOST, the National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA) focus on basic principles of research. It has six programs, namely: a. Water Security- TUBIG Program (Tubig ay Buhayin at Ingatan) b. Food and Nutrition Security - SAPAT Program (Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat) c. Health Sufficiency - LIKAS Program (Likas Yaman sa Kalusugan) d. Clean Energy - ALERT Program (Alternative Energy Research Trends) e. Sustainable Community - SAKLAW Program (Saklolo sa Lawa) f. Inclusive Nation-building - ATIN program (Ang Tinig Natin) 2. Health research and development agenda The collaborating agencies for health research and development agenda are the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) under the DOST and the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA).  The research priorities of this agenda include diagnostic, drug discovery and development, functional foods, hospital equipment and biomedical devices, information and communication technology for health, nutrition, food quality and safety, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and molecular technologies for health. 3. Agriculture aquatic and natural resources The research priorities for agriculture, aquatic and natural resources include crops, livestock, aquaculture, forestry, natural resources and environment,technology transfer, socio economics, and policy research. 4. Industry, energy and emerging technology The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD-DOST) is responsible for the implementation of research priorities of this agenda. The research priorities focus on food and nutrition security, countryside development, competitive industry, delivery of social services, intelligent transport solutions, renewable energy and energy storage solutions, and human security 5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation The research priorities for this agenda were evaluated and finalized by a group of people from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCcS) and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Its research priorities are directed toward observation and monitoring networks, technology development and application for monitoring, modelling and simulation for improvement of monitoring and forecasting; hazards, vulnerability and risk assessment; warning and communication of information; technology development and application for disaster risk management; and policy. Agencies responsible for the implementation of the Harmonized R&D Agenda2017-2022 Department of Science and Technology (DOSI)- the lead agency responsible for the preparation of Harmonized R&D Agenda. National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCH) - agency composed of over four thousand researchers, scientists and experts who are tasked to promote and support basic researches in the country, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development PCHRD)- agency mandated as the national coordinating body for health researches in the country. Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) - the agency which aims to strengthen support in research and development, development of human resource and institution, diffusion of information and technology, and development of policies. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)- the agency which evaluates and harmonizes the agenda for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. It is also responsible for relaying messages to people about the existence of danger and what can be done to prevent or minimize danger. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)- collaborates with PHIVOLCS in evaluating and finalizing the agenda tor disaster risk reduction and climate change. This agency is also responsible tor giving typhoon signals and tsunami alerts to warn people of the things to be done for their safety. Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)- agency which conducts a round-table consultation with the representatives from other agencies doing R & D functions in agriculture, aquatic and natural resources. Government Policies Pertaining to Science and Technology Some policies or guidelines were created by the government about science and technology to contribute to nation building (Congress of the Philippines, 2009). They are: 1. Republic Act 10055 - known as the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 which aims to 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. 2. Republic Act 2067- known as Science Act of 1958 which focuses on the 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 DOST is the prime mover in formulating policies and rules in the science and technology discipline that helps in uplifting the country's economic status. One of its major programs called the Balik Scientist Program was launched to motivate well-trained Filipino experts in their own fields, to come home to the Philippines and share their expertise for the acceleration of the scientific aggro-industrial and economic development of the country. This program was developed in 1975 to become an instrument in reinforcing the government's scientific and technological human resources. The Balik Scientists have played a significant role in generating solutions to national problems.Today, this program is still one of the strategic programs of the DOST with the objective of achieving higher level of competitiveness for the success and progress of the economy. PCAARRD has funded a program that has produced the irradiated carrageenan fertilizer. This collaboration between nuclear scientists and agriculturists has led to the recognition that this product boosts the resiliency of rice plants increasing the yield by 65 percent. The cara-vita organic fertilizer has been tried in the fields of Pulilan, Bulacan; Victoria and Los Baños in Laguna; Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, and Iloilo. This was distributed to farmers for free in 2016. This 50-million worth program will benefit at least 30,000 hectares of our rice lands. Another feather was added to the cap of the DOST R&D when they completed the Electric Train Project in 2015. This was created to enhance the efficiency of public mass transport systems. The ERI was adopted by the Department of Transportations and Communications (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2015). Through collaboration of three agencies such as PAGASA, PHIVOLCS and Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), DOST also developed a more accurate and responsive disaster prevention and mitigation system which was named project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard). It is the primary disaster risk reduction and management program of the Philippines. In partnership with the UP National Institute of Geological Sciences and the UP College of Engineering. The project began in 2012 and was almost complete in 2015, so the technology and output of the project will be turned over to PAGASA (Official Gazette.gov.ph). This project has the following components: Coastal Hazards and Storm Surge Assessment and Mitigation (CHASSAM) Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation - Light Detection and Ranging (DREAM-LIDAR) Project Distribution of Hydrometeorological Devices in hard-hit areas in the Philippines (Hydromet) Enhancing Geohazards Mapping through LIDAR technology Flood Information Network (FloodNET) Project Landslide Sensors Development Project Local development of Doppler Radar Systems (LaDDeRS) Weather Hazard Information Project (WHIP) To identify hazard-prone areas in the country, DOST launched its P1-billion comprehensive mapping project in 2012. Named as DREAM or Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program or the three-dimensional (3D) mapping program, it uses the LIDAR system to effectively and accurately measure critical flood elevation and depth. DREAM is considered one of the most extensive mapping systems in Southeast Asia developed by Filipino scientists.  Module IV The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development Programs TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Name: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ Year and Section: ____________________________________ Score: ____________________________________ 1. Among the research agenda, which do you think is most appropriate to your community? Elaborate your answer. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Match the agencies responsible for the implementation of Harmonized R&D Agenda in column A with their functions in column B. A A. Responsible in promoting basic research in the country ___1. PCIEERD B. Lead agency tasked to prepare the Harmonized R&D ___2. PHIVOLCS agenda ___3. NRCP C. National coordinating body for health researches in the ___4. DOST country ___5. PCHRD D. Aims to strengthen support in research and development, development of human resources and institution, diffusion of information and technology, and development of policies. E. Agency which evaluates and harmonizes the agenda for B disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation 3. Fill in the table below by putting check on the column of each Harmonized R&D agenda to which you think the following research priorities belong: National Integrated Disaster Risk Health Research Agriculture, Industry, Energy, Basic Research Reduction and Research Priorities Development Aquatic and and Emerging Development Climate Change Agenda National Resources Technology Agenda Adaptation Vulnerability and risk assessment Delivery of social services Crops and livestock Food quality and safety TUBIG Program Hospital equipment Intelligent transport solution Technology transfer Warning and communication in information SAKLAW Program. 4. Differentiate the two Republic Acts created about science and technology. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Explain how the following programs were able to contribute to nation building. a. Balik Scientist Program _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Irradiated carrageenan fertilizer ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Give the meaning of the following acronym. a. DREAM-LIDAR b. PCIEERD c. CHASSAM d. PCHRD e. NOAH\ 7. Do an internet research about some programs created by the government and make at least 3 additional programs not included in this book. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Propose a scientific paper in line with the science and technology agenda. The paper must include the following parts. a. Title page b. Preface c. Contents d. Introduction e. Body f. Summary/Conclusion g. References