Historical Antecedents in the Course of Science And

Historical Antecedents in the
Course of Science and

Technology.
Mr. Rikki Val Ivo C. Abejo, LPT

-Instructor-
-MODERN TIMES-
• The booming world population during the 19th century onwards
demanded that more goods should be produced at a faster
rate.
• People needed efficient means of transportation to trade more
goods and cover a larger distance.
• Machines that required animals to operate must thus be
upgraded.
• Faster and easier means to communicate and compute
should be developed to establish connections between and
among nations.
• All these needs resulted in the development of industries.
However, due to massive industrialization, the modern
times again faced more complicated problems.
• Food processing and medicine posed some of the bigger

challenges since health was of great concern.
PASTEURIZATION
• The challenge to keep manufactured food from
deteriorating was greater for dairy products, especially milk,
since they usually spoil faster.
• These goods needed to be consumed almost immediately

after production or they would cause illness like diphtheria,
food poisoning and typhoid fever.
• Since transporting these products would also take time, it

would be impossible to trade them.
Louis Pasteur, a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist,
found a way to solve the problem. He invented pasteurization,
the process of heating dairy products to kill harmful bacteria that
allow them to spoil faster.
• Other contribution of Pasteur to science, technology and
medicine included his works on molecular asymmetry,
fermentation, and vaccination.
PETROLEUM REFINERY
• The modern times demanded better
means of powering homes and
transportation. At first, people used animal
oils for generating light to illuminate their
homes.
• Samuel M. Kier was able to invent
kerosene by refining petroleum. Kerosene
was later on referred to as the
“Illuminating oil” because it was used at
first to provide lighting to homes.
• The development of kerosene established
the petroluem refinery industry.
TELEPHONE
• The more people got connected

by trade and exploration, the
more they needed to
communicate with each other in
real time
• The development of the

telephone by Alexander Graham
Bell was one of the most
important inventions of the time.
CALCULATOR
• Although an earlier version of the calculator had already

been developed, circumstances in the modern times
require a faster way to compute more complicated
equations.
The creation of modern calculators did not only pave the way for
easier arithmetic calculations but also resulted in the development
of complex processing machines like the computer.
-PHILIPPINE INVENTIONS-
• Despite being a developing country, the Philippines, also

contributes to the global advancement of science and
technology.
• Many of the discoveries and inventions made by the

Filipinos were therefore built from indigenous material or
created to adapt to the harsh tropical environment.
It has become ordinary for Filipinos to convert transport
vehicles into something more useful. An example is the
conversion of American military jeeps used in WW2 into
jeepneys.
Another Filipino innovation is the addition of a side car to

a motorcycle to accommodate more passengers.
SALAMANDER AMPHIBIOUS TRICYCLE
• During the rainy season, flooding is a common

occurrence in many areas of the country. Tricycles find
it very difficult to traverse to streets.
To remedy the issue, Victor Llave and his team at H2O
Technologies were able to invent the Salamander, an
amphibious tricycle that can cross not only flooded streets
but also in rivers and lakes.
SALT LAMP
• One of the major needs in the Philippines is electrification. In

many rural areas in the country, activities would cease when it
gets dark. It also becomes dangerous to travel.
• Filipinos resorted to using candles and kerosene lamps but they

carry certain risks as they are fire hazards.
• Solar power is also a welcome development but like

rechargeable batteries, solar power are too expensive for
ordinary Filipinos.
SALt Lamp by Aisa Mijeno
A young Filipina inventor named Aisa Mijeno was
able to invent a lighting system that utilizes a
material abundant in the Philippines- saltwater.
• The SALt lamp is safer as it poses no risk of fire and emits
no toxic gas. Aside from people who live in coastal areas,
it may also benefit those from far-flung barrios because
they can make their own saltwater by mixing two
tablespoons of slat and a glass of tap water.
MEDICAL INCUBATOR
• A common problem in the Philippines is the high

mortality rate of newborn babies. One reason for this
problem in the 20th century was the lack of available
incubator especially in far- flung due to lack of
resources and electricity.
Doctor Del Mundo, a Filipino
pediatrician and the first Asian
woman admitted to Harvard
medical school, devised a
medical incubator made from
indigenous and cheap
materials which did not run on
electricity.
• Doctor del Mundo’s incubator was made by placing a native
laundry basket inside a bigger one. Hot water bottles were
inserted between the baskets to provide warmth and a
makeshift hood to allow oxygen circulation.
• Its main purpose was to maintain conditions suitable for a new

born baby of pre-term baby.
• Other breakthrough in Philippine medicine attributed to Dr. del

Mundoclude her works on the immunization and treatment of
jaundice and the BRAT diet for curing diarrhea.
MOSQUITO OVICIDAL/ LARVACIDAL
TRAP SYSTEM
• Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, is endemic in

tropical and sub-tropical areas including the Philippines.
Many effort have been done to eliminate the mosquito
specie but all failed.
In 2010, the Department of Science and Technology-
Industrial Technology Development institute (DOST-ITDI)
was able to introduce the mosquitio ovicidal/larvicidal trap
system, also known as OL trap.
EJEEPNEY
• A major innovation that changed the transportation
industry in the Philippines was the development of the
jeepney. But is displays problems in the scene like the
emission of black smoke and so much noise
contributing to the noise pollution in the urban areas.
To counter these disadvantages, the electric
jeepney (eJeepney) was developed. This
modern type of transportation utilizes
electricity instead of the more expensive
diesel.

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Mr. Rikki Val Ivo C. Abejo, LPT

• Food processing and medicine posed some of the bigger

• These goods needed to be consumed almost immediately

• Since transporting these products would also take time, it

• The more people got connected

• The development of the

• Although an earlier version of the calculator had already

• Despite being a developing country, the Philippines, also

• Many of the discoveries and inventions made by the

Another Filipino innovation is the addition of a side car to

• During the rainy season, flooding is a common

• One of the major needs in the Philippines is electrification. In

• Filipinos resorted to using candles and kerosene lamps but they

• Solar power is also a welcome development but like

• A common problem in the Philippines is the high

• Its main purpose was to maintain conditions suitable for a new

• Other breakthrough in Philippine medicine attributed to Dr. del

• Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, is endemic in

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