Assignment: 40 Points

The Fate of The Philippine Science and Technology Innovation (Individual Task)

Instructions: Choose one among the scientists and inventors featured in your activity,
identify the impacts of their inventions and discoveries and then address the questions
below.
ANGEL ALCALA
a. How did these invention & discoveries impact the society?
From the 400 already known species of reptiles and amphibians, 50 more species
were identified due to his efforts. Because of his work, conservation programs in the
Philippines are now well established. He developed the first community-based program
that created artificial coral reefs. This program became the model for similar fisheries
development programs throughout establishing the Apo, Sumilon, Carbin, and Pamilacan
marine reserves in the Philippines.

b. How were these inventions and discoveries supported by the government?

The inventions and discoveries led by Angel Alcala was supported by the
government in a way that his researches was often funded by the government. Not only
that but also recognizing his efforts by giving him awards and titles. In 1994, he was given
the Field Museum Founders’ Council Award of Merit for contributions to environmental
biology. He is a recipient of the Magsaysay Award for Public Service. In 2014, he was
named a National Scientist of the Philippines. Alcala is currently Trustee of Silliman
University and is also Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences.

c. Did these inventions and discoveries serve the public good? Explain your
answer.
These inventions served not only the public but the whole marine life & his
country good. In 1977 Acala set up the first artificial reef in the Philippines in
Dumaguete, when he worked for the Philippine government as Secretary of
Environment and National Resources. This helped the marine life of our country and
helped our waters from further pollution or even prevent further destruction of our
waters.

Assignment February 18, 2021

Due Date: Until 8 AM