Unit 3: Science and Technology in Nation Building Flashcards
(27 cards)
In the 1987 Philippine Constitution, science and technology are given priority to […]
“foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development”
In section 10, Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution, it is stated that […]
“Science and technology are essential for national development and progress”
The development of science and technology in the Philippines through its government is based on the […]
Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022
The Philippine government’s executive agency responsible for organizing science and technology-related programs
DOST
(Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya)
The 7 aims of DOST programs, projects, and activities
- stimulation & innovation
- promotion & acceleration of technology adoption
- development of critical mass of globally competitive human resources on S&T
- increased productivity and efficiency of MSMEs
- ensure resiliency to disaster risks and climate change
- reduced inequality in S&T capacities and opportunities
- achieve practical S&T governance
A development program that aims to sustain and make S&T more attractive to Philippine scientists working and residing abroad
Balik Scientist Program
(RA 11035)
(June 2018)
The 3 DOST councils responsible for the engagements of the Balik Scientist Program awardees
- PCAARD
- PCIEERD
- PCHRD
The highest distinction for a Filipino in the scientific field by the President of the Republic of the Philippines
Order of National Scientists
The country’s highest recognition and advisory body in S&T
National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
NAST was instituted in […] through […]
- 1976
- Presidential Decree 1003-A
An executive order that lifted the status of National Scientists into the Order of National Scientists in 2003
Executive Order 236
A national strategy aimed at encouraging and assisting small and medium enterprises in adopting technology innovations to improve their operations
Small and Medium Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP)
A program of the DOST that aims to harness the country’s scientific and technical capacities to promote sustainable, economic growth and development
Grants-In-Aid (GIA)
A program of the DOST that researches forest products and is the center of applied technologies for the utilization of forest products
Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)
A research institute that performs research and development activities on the peaceful use of nuclear energy
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
An integrated disaster prevention and mitigation program of the DOST
Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards)
A research institute that aims to enhance the skills and abilities of Philippine universities’ and colleges’ faculty and staff
Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes (PCARI) Project
A research program that aims to develop technologies such as uncrewed aerial vehicles, microsatellites, and communication satellites
Philippine Space Program
An educational curriculum that focuses on improving scientific literacy skills, beliefs, and attitudes
K-12 Curriculum
A scholarship program awarded to highly qualified students in science and mathematics
DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program
A highly specialized public high school system in the Philippines, considered the top high school in the Philippines
Philippine Science High School
A specialized system of public secondary schools with a curriculum that focuses heavily on math and science
Regional Science High School Union
Many indigenous practices in resource management have been documented, like the […] in Ifugao and the […] in Apayao
- muyong system
- lapat system
An Executive Order that transferred FPRDI from the Bureau of Forestry of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to UP
Executive Order 257
(1957)
