John C.

Maxwell
 MODULE 2

Science and Technology

and
Nation Building
 LESSON 1

The Philippine Science and Technology

Agenda and Development Programs
 Introduction

Science and technology plays an important part in

human development and in the society because it can
put an end to ignorance, increase understanding of a
fact or a situation, and awaken the ability to use all
resources and creativity to improve the quality of life
and sustainable environment.
 Learning Objectives
1. Discuss the role of Science and Technology in
Philippine nation building.
2. Describe the organization of the Philippine
Science and Technology agenda.
3. Explain how the major development programs of
DOST have contributed to national development.
4. Cite the importance of science-related programs
and projects in the development of the Philippine
economy.
 The Five Sectors of the
Philippine Science and Technology Agenda
(Research & Development Agenda) namely:
1. National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
2. Health Research and Development Agenda
3. Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
4. Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
5. Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change
Adaptation
The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and
Development Programs

• are science related programs and projects

spearheaded by the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST).
The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and
Development Programs
The DOST in the Philippines
• is a government agency tasked with overseeing and
managing national technology development and
acquisition,
• undertaking technological and scientific research
and promoting public consciousness of science and
technology.
The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and
Development Programs

The DOST in the Philippines

• is responsible for formulating and adopting a
comprehensive National Science and Technology
Plan for the Philippines, and
• to subsequently monitor and coordinate its funding
and implementation.
The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and
Development Programs

The DOST in the Philippines

• Undertakes policy research, technology assessment,
feasibility and technical studies and maintains a
national information system and databank on
science and technology.
 The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda

Science and Technology plays an integral part in

human development and the society because:
 It can put an end to ignorance.
 Increase perception of a fact or a situation.
 Awaken ability to use all resources and
 creativity to improve quality of life and sustainable
environment.
 The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda
 Significant breakthroughs can only be achieved
through a strong science foundation.
 Various significant changes that happened in the
society are brought about by science and its
technology.
 But what does really happen in the Philippine
setting? Let us take a closer look.
Conceptual Framework of
AmBisyon Natin 2040
AmBisyon Natin 2040

Pagbabago

Kaunlaran
Malasakit
Harmonized National R&D Agenda

National
Agriculture, Disaster Risk
Integrated Industry,
Aquatic and Reduction and
Basic Energy and
Health Natural Climate Change
Research Emerging
Resources Adaptation
Agenda Technology
(AANR) (DRR CCA)
(NIBRA)
 The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda
 The Harmonized National R&D Agenda
(HNRDA) 2017-2040 was prepared by DOST.
 In collaboration with the government & other
concerned private agencies and institution
 to make certain that all the S&T endeavors are
directed toward the realization of economic and
social benefits of mankind.
 The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda

 The Harmonized National R&D Agenda is aligned

with AmBisyon Natin 2040:
 Matatag
 Maginhawa
 Panatag na buhay para sa lahat
 The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda

 The AmBisyon Natin 2040 has 3 pillars:

 Malasakit (enhancing the social fabric)
 Pagbabago (reducing inequality)
 Kaunlaran (increasing potential growth)
The Five (5) Sectors of Harmonized National Research
and Development Agenda (HNRDA)

1. National Integrated Basic Research Agenda

2. Health Research and Development Agenda
3. Agriculture, Aquatic and natural Resources
4. Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology
5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation
1. National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
 The six (6) programs of NIBRA:
a. Water Security – TUBIG Program (Tubig ay
Buhayin at Ingatan)
b. Food and Nutrition Security – SAPAT Program
(Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat)
c. Health Sufficiency – LIKAS Program (Likas at
Yaman sa Kalusugan)
1. National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
 The six (6) programs of NIBRA:
d. Clean Energy – ALERT Program (Alternative
Energy Research Trends)
e. Sustainable Community – SAKLAW Program
(Saklolo sa Lawa)
f. Inclusive Nation-Building – ATIN Program (Ang
Tinig Natin)
2. Health Research and Development Agenda
 The collaborating agencies for health research and
development agenda are the following:
 Philippine Council for Health and Development
(PCHRD)
 National Unified Health Research Agenda
(NUHRA)
2. Health Research and Development Agenda
 The research priorities for this agency includes:
 Diagnostics
 Drug discovery and development
 Functional foods
 Hospital equipment and biomedical devices
 ICT for health, nutrition, food quality & safety
 Disaster risk reduction
 Climate change adaptation
 Molecular technologies for health
3. Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
 The research priorities for agriculture, aquatic, and
natural resources includes:
 Crops
 Livestock
 Aquaculture
 Forestry
 Natural Resources and Environment
 Technology Transfer
 Socio Economics
 Policy Research
4. Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
 The Philippines Council for Industry, Energy, and
Emerging Technology Research Development
(PCIEERD-DOST)
 is responsible for the implementation of research
priorities of this agenda.
4. Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
 The research priorities of PCIEERD-DOST agenda
focuses on the following:
 Food and Nutrition Security
 Countryside Development
 Competitive Industry
 Delivery of Social Services
 Intelligent Transport Solutions
 Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Solution
 Human Security
5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation
 The research priorities for this agenda were evaluated
and finalized by a group of experts from the
following:
 Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
 Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA)
5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation
 The research priorities for this agenda are directed
towards the following:
 Observation and monitoring networks
 Technology development and application for
monitoring
 Modelling and simulation for improvement of
monitoring and forecasting
 Hazards, vulnerability and risk assessment
5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Adaptation
 The research priorities for this agenda are directed
towards the following:
 Warning and communication of information
 Technology development and application for
climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technology development and application for
disaster risk management and policy
 Agencies responsible for the implementation of the
Harmonized R&D Agenda 2017-2022
 Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
 the lead agency responsible for the preparation
of Harmonized R&D Agenda
 National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
 agency composed of over four thousand
researchers, scientist & experts who are tasked
to promote & support basic research in the
country.
 Philippine Council for Health Research and
Development (PCHRD)
 the agency mandated as the national coordinating
body for health research in the country.
 Philippine Council for Health Research and
Development (PCHRD)
 the agency mandated as the national coordinating
body for health research in the country.
 Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging
Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)
 the agency which aims to:
• strengthen support in R&D,
• development of human resources and
institution,
• diffusion of information and technology, and
• development of policies.
 Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS)
 The agency which evaluates and harmonizes the
agenda for disaster risk reduction and climate
change adaptation.
 It is also responsible for relaying messages to
people about the existence of danger and what
can be done to prevent or minimize danger.
 Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
 the agency which collaborates with PHILVOLCS
in evaluating and finalizing the agenda for
disaster risk reduction and climate change.
 This agency is also responsible for giving
typhoon signals and tsunami alerts to warm
people of the things to be done for their safety.
 Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and
Natural Resources Research and Development
(PCAARRD)
 the agency which conducts a roundtable
consultation with the representatives from other
agencies doing R&D functions in
• agriculture
• aquatic
• natural resources
 Government Policies Pertaining to S & T
 Some policies or guidelines were created by the
government about science & technology to contribute to
nation building (Philippine Congress, 2009). They are:
1. Republic Act 1005 – known as the Philippine
Technology Transfer Act of 2009
 aims to provide a framework and support system for the
ownership, management, use and commercialization of
intellectual property resulting from research and
development funded by the government.
2. Republic Act 2067 – known as the Philippine
Science Act of 1958
 Focuses on the integration, coordination, and
intensification of scientific and technological
research and development and fostering
inventions, to provide funds and for other
purposes.
Major Science & Technology Development Program
in the Philippines
 DOST – is the prime mover in formulating policies
and rules in the science and technology discipline that
helps in uplifting the country’s economic status.
 One of its major programs in 1975 called
Balik Scientist Program.
 Completed in 2015 the
Electric Train Project.
 Balik Scientist Program
 was launched to motivate well-trained overseas
Filipino experts in their own fields,
 to come home to the Philippines and share their
expertise
 for the acceleration of the scientific agro-industrial
and economic development of the country.
 Balik Scientist Program
This program was developed in 1975 to become an
instrument in reinforcing the government’s scientific
and technological human resources.
The program have played a significant role in
generating solutions to national problem.
Today, this program is still one of the strategic
programs of DOST with the objective of
achieving higher level of competitiveness for the
success and progress of the country.
 Electric Train Project
 Another feather was added to the cap of the DOST
when they completed this project in 2016.
 This project was created to enhance the efficiency
of public mass transport systems.
 The ERT was adopted by the Department of
Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
Major Science & Technology Development Program
in the Philippines
 PCAARRD – has funded a program that has
produced the irradiated carrageenan fertilizer.
 The collaboration between nuclear scientist and
agriculturist has led to the recognition that this
product boost the resiliency of rice plants increasing
the yield by 65 percent.
 The cara-vita organic fertilizer was distributed to
farmers for free in 2016.
 This P50-million worth program will benefit at
least 30,00 hectares of our rice lands.
 The fertilizer has been tried in the fields of:
• Pulilan, Bulacan
• Vistoria and Los Bańos, Laguna
• Nueva Ecija
• Iloilo
 PAGASA, PHILVOLCS and ASTI-DOST
(Advance Science & Technology Institute)
 The collaboration of 3 agencies developed a more
accurate and responsive disaster prevention and
mitigation system (which was named)
 NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of
Hazard).
 NOAH – is the primary disaster risk reduction and
management program of the Philippines.
 In partnership with the UP National Institute of
Geological Sciences and the UP College of
Engineering.
 The project began in 2012 and was almost
completed in 2015.
 The technology and output of the project will be
turned over to PAGASA.
 Project NOAH has the following 8 components:
1. Coastal Hazards and Storm Surge Assessment and
Mitigation (CHASSAM)
2. Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation
Light Detection and Ranging (DREAM-LIDAR)
Project.
3. Distribution of Hydro meteorological Devices in
hard-hit areas in the Philippines (Hydromet).
4. Enhancing Geohazards Mapping through LIDAR
Technology
5. Flood Information Network (FloodNET) Project
6. Landslide Sensors Development Project
7. Local Development of Doppler Radar Systems
(LaDDeRS)
8. Weather Hazard Information Project (WHIP)
Major Science & Technology Development Program
in the Philippines
 DOST launched its P1-billion comprehensive
mapping project in 2012 to identify hazard-prone
areas in the country (called).
 DREAM (Disaster Risk and Exposure
Assessment for Mitigation Program)
• the three-dimensional (3D) mapping program.
 DREAM (con’t.)
• It uses the LIDAR system to effectively and
accurately measure critical flood elevation and
depth.
• DREAM is considered as one of the most
extensive mapping systems in Southeast Asia
developed by Filipino scientist.