Science related issues and problems in the country

Scientists and innovators have long posited the direct relationship between
economic growth and development in science and technology. As such, many countries
around the world have invested in the right machinery and equipment to foster fiscal
performance. However, developing nations such as the Philippines seem to be caught
in a financial dilemma that affects the allocation of resources to the field of the research.
For years, our own scientists and tech developers have asserted their stance on
providing ample attention to this predicament.
Lack of funding for research and development – The government seems to be
apprehensive in providing financial support to R&D because it is a risky stake to make.
On the other hand, putting the burden on the private sector will not prove beneficial
because it would mean corporations and private entities may patent and capitalize on
technological advancement.
Neglect on Science and Technology- Coupled with maladministration, this has directly
affected our economic performance. While our neighboring countries have acquired
state-of-the-art technologies, we are left behind with outdated and almost obsolete
mechanisms for development.
Insufficiency of infrastructure and centers for excellence- Filipino scientist and
researchers are unable to devote their expertise and skills in discovery and innovation
because they do not have conducive environment in the first place.
Our science and research field is suffering from brain drain- There is a shortage in
manpower because Filipino tend to leave the country to work abroad, where there are
better economic and scientific opportunities.
Over population equipped with higher housing demands- The growth of informal
settlers in the outskirts of metropolitan manila and other megacities has resulted in
overcrowding and rising housing demands. Many people live in slum areas and make-
shift houses which are not conducive to a good quality life. Alarmingly, statistics show
an exponential rise in teenage and unwanted pregnancies.
Food insecurity- One of the aims of sustainable development is to empower families
with a reliable source of nourishment and nutrition. However, the lack of resources
contributes to global hunger, poverty and famine, which result in poor performance,
illnesses, and eventually death.
Shortage on safe drinking water- Water is one of the most essential element that
sustains life. People residing in far-flung communities do not have potable water that is
safe from consumption, which often leads to disease related to water contamination.
We do not have enough sanitary facilities, hospitals and clinics- A huge problem
faced by the majority of Filipinos is the inaccessibility of affordable healthcare. Filipinos
would rather endure their aliments that spend thousands of pesos for tratment. Our
terrestrial ecosystem and marine life are also impacted by several factors.
Deforestation and loss of biodiversity- It is something our government officials, non
government organization, and even ordinary citizen must be responsive to. The modern
world has seen a rise of buildings and edificies. While this is a good indicator of
economic growth, our environment has suffered the consequences.
Traffic congestion- appears to be a mysterious case that remains unsolved. To this
day, the government has put an end to this predicament and only band-aid solutions
have been put in place. The productivity of filipinos is directly affected by this situation.
Local transportation system remains inefficient- Our country definitely lacks good
transport systems, some are not functional, while others are low quality which disrupts
the normal day-to-day living.