Unit 3: Science and Technology in Nation Building

Question 1

In the 1987 Philippine Constitution, science and technology are given priority to […]

Answer 1

“foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development”

Question 2

In section 10, Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution, it is stated that […]

Answer 2

“Science and technology are essential for national development and progress”

Question 3

The development of science and technology in the Philippines through its government is based on the […]

Answer 3

Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022

Question 4

The Philippine government’s executive agency responsible for organizing science and technology-related programs

Answer 4

DOST
(Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya)

Question 5

The 7 aims of DOST programs, projects, and activities

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

A development program that aims to sustain and make S&T more attractive to Philippine scientists working and residing abroad

Answer 6

Balik Scientist Program
(RA 11035)
(June 2018)

Question 7

The 3 DOST councils responsible for the engagements of the Balik Scientist Program awardees

Answer 7

• PCAARD
• PCIEERD
• PCHRD

Question 8

The highest distinction for a Filipino in the scientific field by the President of the Republic of the Philippines

Answer 8

Order of National Scientists

Question 9

The country’s highest recognition and advisory body in S&T

Answer 9

National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

Question 10

NAST was instituted in […] through […]

Answer 10

• 1976
• Presidential Decree 1003-A

Question 11

An executive order that lifted the status of National Scientists into the Order of National Scientists in 2003

Answer 11

Executive Order 236

Question 12

A national strategy aimed at encouraging and assisting small and medium enterprises in adopting technology innovations to improve their operations

Answer 12

Small and Medium Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP)

Question 13

A program of the DOST that aims to harness the country’s scientific and technical capacities to promote sustainable, economic growth and development

Answer 13

Grants-In-Aid (GIA)

Question 14

A program of the DOST that researches forest products and is the center of applied technologies for the utilization of forest products

Answer 14

Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)

Question 15

A research institute that performs research and development activities on the peaceful use of nuclear energy

Answer 15

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)

Question 16

An integrated disaster prevention and mitigation program of the DOST

Answer 16

Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards)

Question 17

A research institute that aims to enhance the skills and abilities of Philippine universities’ and colleges’ faculty and staff

Answer 17

Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes (PCARI) Project

Question 18

A research program that aims to develop technologies such as uncrewed aerial vehicles, microsatellites, and communication satellites

Answer 18

Philippine Space Program

Question 19

An educational curriculum that focuses on improving scientific literacy skills, beliefs, and attitudes

Answer 19

K-12 Curriculum

Question 20

A scholarship program awarded to highly qualified students in science and mathematics

Answer 20

DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program

Question 21

A highly specialized public high school system in the Philippines, considered the top high school in the Philippines

Answer 21

Philippine Science High School

Question 22

A specialized system of public secondary schools with a curriculum that focuses heavily on math and science

Answer 22

Regional Science High School Union

Question 23

Many indigenous practices in resource management have been documented, like the […] in Ifugao and the […] in Apayao

Answer 23

• muyong system
• lapat system

Question 24

An Executive Order that transferred FPRDI from the Bureau of Forestry of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to UP

Answer 24

Executive Order 257
(1957)

Question 25

A Republic Act that created the FORPRIDECOM under the NSDP

Answer 25

Republic Act 5526
(June 21, 1969)

Question 26

An Executive Order that renamed the NSDP to the NSTA and the FORPRIDECOM became the FPRDI

Answer 26

Executive Order 784
(March 17, 1982)

Question 27

An Executive Order that reorganized the NSTA into the DOST, with FPRDI being retained under it

Answer 27

Executive Order 128
(January 30, 1987)