Laws and Programs about Science and Technology

Question 1

What was the First Republic of the Philippines also known as?

Answer 1

Malolos Republic

It was the first independent government of the Philippines established after the Philippine Revolution against Spain.

Question 2

When was Emilio Aguinaldo inaugurated as the first President of the Philippines?

Answer 2

January 23, 1899

Question 3

What three branches did the First Republic of the Philippines have?

Answer 3

• Executive (Aguinaldo)
• Legislative (Congress)
• Judicial branch

Question 4

When was Aguinaldo captured by U.S. forces?

Answer 4

March 23, 1901

Question 5

What significant event marked the end of the First Republic?

Answer 5

Aguinaldo swore allegiance to the U.S. on April 1, 1901

Question 6

What did the Tydings-McDuffie Act allow for the Philippines?

Answer 6

Self-rule for 10 years before full independence

Question 7

Who was elected as the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?

Answer 7

Manuel L. Quezon on November 15, 1935

Question 8

What was established by the 1935 Constitution?

Answer 8

A strong executive government

Question 9

What event marked the start of WWII in the Philippines?

Answer 9

The invasion by Japan on December 8, 1941

Question 10

What was the Second Republic of the Philippines?

Answer 10

A puppet state under the control of the Empire of Japan from 1943 to 1945

Question 11

Who was elected president of the Second Republic?

Answer 11

José P. Laurel

Question 12

What program was established during the Third Republic to aid in rebuilding after WWII?

Answer 12

Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946

Question 13

What law allowed access to American technology but limited local scientific independence?

Answer 13

Bell Trade Act (1946)

Question 14

What is the Philippine Council for Scientific and Industrial Research?

Answer 14

Established in 1951 under Executive Order No. 392

Question 15

What significant act was passed in 1956 during the Third Republic?

Answer 15

Science Act of 1956 (Republic Act No. 1606)

Question 16

What was the ‘Filipino First Policy’?

Answer 16

A policy established in 1958 during the Third Republic

Question 17

What was the focus of the Fourth Republic (1981-1986)?

Answer 17

Political turmoil, economic decline, and growing opposition

Question 18

What was the purpose of the Masagana 99 program?

Answer 18

Agricultural Modernization Program

Question 19

What event marked the beginning of the Fifth Republic?

Answer 19

The People Power Revolution (EDSA Revolution) in 1986

Question 20

What significant act was passed during Corazon Aquino’s presidency?

Answer 20

Republic Act No. 6655 – Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988

Question 21

What was established by Executive Order No. 128 in 1987?

Answer 21

Creation of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Question 22

What act was passed to strengthen the Balik Scientist Program during Fidel Ramos’s presidency?

Answer 22

Republic Act No. 8439 – Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers, and Other S&T Personnel (1997)

Question 23

What law was enacted to promote Information and Communication Technology during Joseph Estrada’s presidency?

Answer 23

Republic Act No. 8792 – E-Commerce Act of 2000

Question 24

What notable act was passed during Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s presidency?

Answer 24

Republic Act No. 9367 – Biofuels Act of 2006

Question 25

What is the Philippine Space Act?

Answer 25

Republic Act No. 11363, enacted in 2019

Question 26

What program was emphasized during Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s presidency?

Answer 26

Support for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Question 28

What was established by Philippine Legislature Act No. 4120?

Answer 28

The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) ## Footnote Established to promote and support research in science and technology.

Question 29

Which act established the National Science Development Board (NSDB)?

Answer 29

Republic Act No. 1606 (Science Act of 1950) ## Footnote This law created a framework for promoting scientific research and development.

Question 30

What was the focus of Ramon Magsaysay's administration regarding agriculture?

Answer 30

Support for Agricultural Science ## Footnote Encouraged new technologies and practices in farming.

Question 31

What did Republic Act No. 3849 promote?

Answer 31

Research in rice production ## Footnote Established the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).

Question 32

Which law created the Philippine Inventors Commission?

Answer 32

Republic Act No. 6139 (Philippine Inventors Incentive Act of 1970) ## Footnote Aimed to promote inventions and discoveries by Filipino citizens.

Question 33

What did Republic Act No. 6655 aim to improve?

Answer 33

Access to education ## Footnote Made secondary education free in public schools, including STEM programs.

Question 34

What was the goal of the Balik Scientist Program initiated in 1975?

Answer 34

Encourage Filipino scientists abroad to return ## Footnote Aimed to contribute to national development through research and innovation.

Question 35

What did Republic Act No. 7687 address?

Answer 35

Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994 ## Footnote Provided scholarships for students in science and engineering.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: Republic Act No. 8792 established the legal framework for _______.

Answer 36

[electronic transactions and digital innovation]

Question 37

What did Republic Act No. 9367 promote?

Answer 37

Development and use of biofuels ## Footnote Aimed to lessen dependence on fossil fuels.

Question 38

True or False: The Philippine Science High School System was expanded during Ferdinand Marcos's administration.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

What was established by Republic Act No. 10055?

Answer 39

Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 ## Footnote Promoted the transfer of technology from research institutions to the private sector.

Question 40

Which act introduced the K-12 education system in the Philippines?

Answer 40

Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013) ## Footnote Included an emphasis on STEM subjects.

Question 41

What does the Philippine Innovation Act aim to promote?

Answer 41

Innovation in all sectors of the economy ## Footnote Created the National Innovation Council.

Question 42

Which act focused on mental health research and technological advancement?

Answer 42

Republic Act No. 11036 (Mental Health Act of 2018) ## Footnote Encouraged innovation in mental health services.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: Republic Act No. 11337 provided benefits for _______ businesses.

Answer 43

[startup]

Question 44

What initiative did the Build, Build, Build Program emphasize?

Answer 44

Infrastructure development ## Footnote Included science and technology parks and ICT infrastructure.

Question 45

What was the purpose of Republic Act No. 11234?

Answer 45

Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act ## Footnote Created a unified online platform for processing energy project permits.

Question 46

What did Republic Act No. 11934 require from SIM card users?

Answer 46

To register their SIM cards ## Footnote Aimed to combat digital fraud.

Question 47

What is the main focus of the Philippine Space Act of 2019?

Answer 47

Promote space exploration and research ## Footnote Established the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA).