Science, Technology, and Society in the Philippines PDF

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This document provides an overview of the history of science and technology in the Philippines, covering pre-colonial, Hispanic, and American periods, as well as the contemporary Philippines. It explores key figures and events in the development of science and technology within the country and emphasizes advancements in knowledge and education. The document also includes insights into the role of science in Filipino society.

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Science, Technology, and Society : Class Policies 1. Respect 2. Active Engagement 3. Clear Communication 4. Academic Integrity 5. Output Submission 6. Attendance 1. Tech Talk & Science Scoop 2. Mind Map Recap Connect & Discover Connect & Discover Science & technology in the Ph...

Science, Technology, and Society : Class Policies 1. Respect 2. Active Engagement 3. Clear Communication 4. Academic Integrity 5. Output Submission 6. Attendance 1. Tech Talk & Science Scoop 2. Mind Map Recap Connect & Discover Connect & Discover Science & technology in the Philippines Insight Session Development Modernization Insight Session The Early Philippine Times Insight Session The early Philippines The presence of alphabet and writing system such as Baybayin in the Tagalog Region and Badlit in Visayas Number System Use of Calendar Engagement in Farming Fishing Mining Weaving Shipbuilding for Coastal Trade and House-Buildings Extract Medicine from Plants and Herbs Barangay Insight Session The early Philippines The presence of alphabet and writing system such as Baybayin in the Tagalog Region and Badlit in Visayas Number System Use of Calendar Engagement in Farming Fishing Mining Weaving Shipbuilding for Coastal Trade and House-Buildings Extract Medicine from Plants and Herbs Barangay The early Philippines William Henry Scott (1994) and Laura Lee Junker (2000) provide valuable information about rice in the social life of the inhabitants of the islands that would later be known as the Philippines. In the preconquest period, rice was highly valued and perhaps considered the most esteemed cereal, but it was not a daily staple. Rice production was insufficient and did not allow year- round consumption: “even datus with many slaves ate root crops in certain seasons” (Scott 1994, 291) Insight Session The early Philippines Laguna Copperplate Inscription - earlies known calendar-dated document found in the Philippines, demonstraing the use of mathematics as well as standard system of measurement as well as astronomy for an understanding of days and months relative to the movement of the moon Insight Session Inscription (in Tagalog) Mabuhay! Taóng Siyaka 822, buwán ng Waisaka, ayon sa aghámtalà. Ang ikaapat na araw ng pagliít ng buwán, Lunes. Sa pagkakátaóng itó, si Dayang Angkatán sampû ng kaniyáng kapatíd na nagngangalang Buka, na mga anák ng Kagalang- galang na si Namwarán, ay ginawaran ng isáng kasulatan ng lubós na kapatawarán mulâ sa Punong Pangkalahatan sa Tundún sa pagkatawán ng Punong Kagawad ng Pailáh na si Jayadewa. "Sa atas na itó, sa pamamagitan ng Tagasulat, ang Kagalang-galang na si Namwarán ay pinatawad na sa lahát at inalpasán sa kaniyáng utang at kaniyáng mga náhulíng kabayarán na 1 katî at 8 suwarna sa harapán ng Kagalang-galang na Punong Kagawad ng Puliran na si Ka Sumurán, sa kapangyarihan ng Kagalang-galang na Punong Kagawad ng Pailáh. "Dahil sa matapát na paglilingkód ni Namwarán bilang isáng sakop ng Punò, kinilala ng Kagalang-galang at batikáng Punong Kagawad ng Binwangan ang lahát ng nabubuhay pang kamag-anak ni Namwarán na inangkín ng Punò ng Dewatà, na kinatawán ng Punò ng Medáng, Hispanic Philippines Insight Session Hispanic Philippines introduction to formal education promoted the study of religion, reading, writing, arithmetic and music University of Santo Tomas was the earlies university established (1611) Medicine and Engineering are priority and important course Fort San Pedro (1738) Fort Santiago (1571) San Agustin Church (1607) Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral (1500s-1600s) San Fernando El Rey Parish Church (1847) Fr. Ignacio Mercado from the order of St. Augustine, was the first Filipino Augustinian botanist. A priest of Filipino-Spanish mestizo descent, Fr. Mercado helped his sick and poor parishioners by promoting the creation of a botanical phramacy Dr. Trinidad Pardo De Tavera contributed to the understanding about Pott's disease in 1881. published his thesis on Periarthritis of the knee (Diseases of the Bursa of Crow's Feet) Greater understanding of illnesses afflicting the natives was studied through the understanding of folk medicine in Luzon around 1886 Dr. leon ma Guerrero one of the most acclaimed botanist in the Philippines during his time he is the "Father of Philippine Pharmacy". He became the first license pharmacist in the early 1900s As a progressive botanist and pharmacist he experimented on medicinal plans which were used to substitute for synthetic drugs In 1918, he published his study on 174 types of plants with medicinal value Anacleto sales Del Rosario the Father of Philippine Science and Laboratory leading chemist during Spanish Period established Botica San Fernando in Binondo initiated the creation of College of Pharmacist produced pure alcohol form tuba from a nipa palm Dr. manuel S. Guerreo 1877-1919 Filipino doctor who initiated studies on beriberi, which coomonly afflicts infants research on Prophylaxis de Colera Morbo Asiatico which explained the presence of microscopic beings which allowed the spread of cholera in the Philippines reiterated on the need to education Filipinos about the need for prophylaxis to prevent spread of diseases. American Period Insight Session Bureau of Government Laboratories established on July 1, 1900 initiated studies on tropical diseases. In 1905, it was replaced by Bureau of Science conducting primary researches in the Philippines Science focus on agriculture, trade, food production, medicine development Upgraded engineering works and health condition, transporation and communication system first modern research university, University of the Philippines, and establishment of normal schools, PNU and CNU The Americans tried their best to "Americanize" the Filipino people. English was used as a medium of instruction Filipinos study in the US as pensionados in different discipllines The Contemporary Philippines Insight Session With 1973 and 1987 Constitution, science and technology achieve advancement School curriculum sought for the revitalization of science subjects Focus was also provided in the exploration of atomic energy (PNRI) as well as the establishment of PAGASA Towards 1986, the Mindanao and Visayas campus of the Philippine Science High School was established to promote courses and science and technology. Further developmental took place during the administration of Cory Aquino through creation of DOST, researchers and program provided support through provisions for 3,500 scholarships

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