Republic of the Philippines

CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

TAPAZ SATELLITE COLLEGE
San Julian,Tapaz,Capiz

SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

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Course & year: beed 1-A course Facilitator:MS. JULIE ANN G.

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Government laws policies Planned and project Pertaining to science and technology

The role that science and technology has played in improving the life and conditions of people in
the world is vivid. because the Philippines is a developing country. the status of the science and
technology in our country is still below par when compared with countries like japan and USA.
there is a great need therefore to enact more laws and strengthen existing ones to improve science
and technology including research and development in the county.

science and technology environment from 1986 to 2016

president Corazon c. Aquino highlighted the importance of science and technology in

achieving economics progress. she helped established the department of science and technology
(DOST) which formulated the science and technology master plan 1991-2000 at that time , the
Philippines aimed to be a newly industrialized country (NIC).

succeeding presidents have had their fair share of policies geared towards improving the
sector. President Fidel v. Ramos introduce laws on inventors’ incentives and science and
technology scholarships while president Gloria Macapagal arroyo adopted policies focusing on a
national innovation system and promoted technological entrepreneurship under the medium-Term
development plan 2004-2010

The most recent national science and technology plan 2002-2020 is largely focused on building
technological self-reliance.meanwhile, the harmonized agenda for science and technology
presented to president Benigno Aquino in 2014 highlighted two critical issues: inclusive growth
and disaster risk reduction.

critical technologies to address these issues have been developed and this include LiDAR
processing,remote sensing And micro satellites .

Government policies and laws pertaining to science and technology

to improved and strengthen science and technology including research development, it is

necessary that government enact laws. several laws have been enacted by congress since 1958 to
present.they are follows.

R.A. 2067 - “Science Act of 1958”- an act to integrate, coordinate and intensity scientific and
technological research and development and to foster invention to provide funds therefore and for
other purposes

R.A. 3589- an act amending RA 2067 modifying the national science development board,
national institute of science and technology, and the Philippine atomic energy
commission,exemption,privileges and grants, requests and donations for scientific purposes to
private educational institutional and for other purposes enacted June 22, 1963.

R.A 5207- an act providing for the licensing and regulation of atomic energy facilities and
materials,establishing the rules of liability for nuclear damage and for other purposes.
this act was approved June 15, 1968,to encourage promote ,and assist the development and used
of atomic energy of peaceful purposes as a means to improved the health and property of
inhabitants of the Philippines and to contribute and accelerate
scientific,technological,agricultural, commercial, and industrial progress.

Presidenet decree no. 49, s. 1972 established the Philippine atmospheric,geophysical and
astronomical devices (PAGASA). Its function was to provide environmental protection and to
utilize scientific knowledge to ensure the safety of the people.

Presidential decree no. 334, s. 1973 created the Philippine national oil company to promote
industrial and economic development through effective and efficient use of energy resources.

R.A. 8749- the Philippine clean air act of 1999 was enacted by congress on June 23, 1999 to
protect and preserve the environment and ensure the sustainable development of its natural
resources.

R.A. 8792 - an act providing for the recognition and use of electronic commercial and non-
commercial transactions and documents penalties for unlawful use thereof and for other purposes
in June 15, 2000.

this act aims to facilitate domestic and international dealings, transactions. assignment,
agreements, contracts and exchanges and storage of information through the utilization of
electronic, optical and similar medium mode, instrumentality and technology to recognize the
width and reliability of electronic documents related to such activities and to promote the
universal use of electronic transactions in the government and the general public.

R.A 9367 - “bio fuels act 2006” - an act to direct the use of bio fuels established for this
purpose the bio fuel program, appropriating funds therefore , and for other purposes.

this act was enacted by congress on June 12, 2007 to develop and utilize indigenous and
sustainable sources, clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil.

R.A. 9513 - “the renewable act of 2008” was passed by congress to accelerate the development of
the country’s renewable energy resources by providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to private
investors and equipment manufacturers/fabricators/suppliers.

R.A. 10175 - Philippine cybercrime prevention act 2012 passed September 12, 2012. an act
defining cybercrime ,providing for the prevention , investigation , suppression and the imposition
of penalties therefore and for other purposes.

R.A. 10612 - an act expanding the coverage of the science ad technology scholarship program
and strengthening the teaching of science and mathematics in secondary schools and for other
purposes.

this act shall be known as th fast- tracked science and technology scholarship act of 2018. it shall
strengthen the country’s
science and technology education by fast-tracking graduates in the science, mathematics, and
engineering who shall teach in
secondary schools throughout the country. towards this end,scholarships shall be provided to
finance the education of talented
and deserving students in the third year year of college and pursuing a degree or training in the
areas of science and technology and to provide incentives for them to pursue a career in teaching
in high school in their home regions.

R.A. 10844- an act creating the department of information and communication technology
(DICT) which was signed into laws on may 23, 2016.

in accordance with the law, the department of information and communications

technology(DICT) shall be the primary policy planning, coordination, implementing, and
administrative entity of the executive branch of the government that will plan, develop, and
promote the national ICT development agenda.

Major science and technology development plans

science and technology master plan ( STMP). This plan was submitted to the present in March
1989 by presidential task no force compost of the department of science and technology
(DOST) department of agriculture ( DA) department of trade industry (DTI) department of
transportation and communication (DOTC ) as well as the presidential adviser on public
resources and three academic institution directly involved in S & T. The development of fifteen
(15). Leading edges to steer. The country toward industrial development were. ( 1) aqua-
cultural and (2) marine fisheries ( 3) forestry and ( 4) natural resources (5) process industry
(6) food and (7) feed industry ( 8)energy (9) Transportation (10) construction industry (11)
information technology ( 12) electronics ( 13) instrumentation and control (14) emerging
technologies (15) pharmaceuticals .

Science and technology Agenda for national development ( stand Philippines 2000. This plan
was initiated during the term of president Ramos and it embodied the countries technology
development plan in the medium term' in particular, in the period 1993- 1998. The stand
identified seven export winners. 11 domestic needs three other supporting industries and coconut
industry as priority investment area. The seven identified export winners were computer
software; fashion accessories; gift, toy, and housewares; marine products ; mental fabrication ;
furniture and dried fruit. The domestic needs. Include food. housing. health. clothing
transportation, communication, disaster mitigation , defense, environment, manpower
development and energy .

National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP 2002-2020).

The department of science and technology (DOST), with the mandate of formulating S&T
policies, programs, and projects support of national development priorities has remained, driven
by these guiding visions stated in the NSTP mainly.

By 2004, S&T shall have contributed significantly to the enhancement of national productivity
and competitiveness and to the solution of pressing problems.
By 2010, the Philippines shall have earned niches and become a world class knowledge provider
and user in selected science and technology areas, and shall have developed a vibrant S&T
culture.

By 2020, in the Philippines shall have developed a wide range of globally competitive products
and services which have a high technological content.

The 12 priority areas for S&T development are:

a) Agriculture, forestry & natural resources;

b) Health and medical services;
c) Biotechnology;
d) Information and Communication Technology;
e) Microelectronics;
f) Materials, science and engineering;
g) Earth and Marine services;
h) Fisheries and aquaculture;
i) Environment;
j) Natural disaster mitigation;
k) Energy; and
l) Manufacturing and service engineering.

 Status of science and technology and plans for development under president Rodrigo Roa-
Duterte

The Duterte administration reassured its commitment to science technology and innovations
sector. This was established in the increase in the budget of the department of science and
technology (DOST). In speech of president Duterte delivered by budget secretary Benjamin E.
Diokno during of the opening of the National science and technology week 2017 he stated that
the budget of DOST. Has quadrupted in the last seven years from P50 billion in 2010 to 208
billion 2017. the budget for research and development grew by nearly 6× over the same
period of time from P1 billion in 2009 to P5.8 billion in 2017. This was disclosed in his speech
during the celebration of the National science and technology week at world trade center in pasay
city on duly 11. 2017

In the 10-point economic agenda, the promotion of science , technology and creative arts was
included to enhance innovation and creative capacity towards self- sustaining inclusive
development.

DOST secretary Fortunato de la pina identified the focus of the department as technology
transfer and commercialization thus ten percent of its overall budget was allocated for
technology transfer.

 Major accomplishment of the Duterte administration are:

Entry into the frontiers of space through its support to the Philippines space technology
program.DIWATA-1 stellites which was launched in 2016 was made by Filipino scientist who
were trained in Japan. in DIWATA -2 which will be launched in 2018 has improved the
capabilities to better monitor the country.
A memorandum of Agreement between Russia and Philippines Regarding the space program
will soon materialize.

Republic Act 11035. "An Act institutionalizing the balik scientist program" was signed into
law by the president on June 15, 2018, this law would gives more incentives to retuming
Filipino experts scientist, inventors , and engineers who would share their expertise in the
country .

on telecommunication, Department of information and communication technology National

telecommunication commission and telecommunication. Companies have agreed to
standardized voice call charges to P2. 50.
on weather,271 new weather stations were installed by the department of science and technology
throughout the country. the zamboanga doppler weather radar system was also installed.