STS REVIEWER  Presidential Decree No. 49, s.

1972 established the

Science and Technology
Philippine Atmospheric,
Environment From 1986 to 2016
Geophysical and Astronomical
Government Policies and Laws Services Administration
Pertaining to Science and (PAGASA).
Technology  Presidential Decree No. 334,
s. 1973 created the Philippine
 R.A. 2067 - “Science Act of
National Oil Company
1958” - An Act to Integrate,
 R.A. 8749 - The Philippine
coordinate and intensify
Clean Air Act of 1999 was
Scientific and Technological
enacted by Congress on June
Research
23, 1999, to protect and
 R.A. 3589 - An Act Amending
preserve the environment
R.A. 2067 Modifying the
and ensure the sustainable
National Science
development of its natural
Development Board, National
resources.
Institute of Science and
 R.A. 8792 - An Act Providing
Technology, and the
for the Recognition and Use
Philippine Atomic Energy
of Electronic Commercial and
Commission, Extending Tax
Non- Commercial
Exemption, Privileges and
Transactions and Documents,
Grants, Requests and
Penalties
Donations for Scientific
for unlawful Use Thereof and
Purposes to Private
for Other purposes passed in
Educational Institutions and
June 15, 2000.
For other Purposes enacted
 R.A. 9367 - “Biofuel Act of
June 22, 1963.
2006”- An Act to direct the
 R.A. 5207 - An Act Providing
Use of Biofuels,
for the Licensing and
 R.A. 9513- “The Renewable
Regulation of Atomic Energy
Act of 2008” was passed by
Facilities and Materials,
congress to accelerate the
Establishing the Rules of
development of the country’s
Liability for Nuclear Damage
renewable energy resources.
and for Other Purposes.
 R.A. 10175 - Philippine
Cybercrime Prevention Act of
2012 passed September 12,
2012. An act Defining
Cybercrime,
 R.A. 10612 - An Act Expanding
the Coverage of the Science
and Technology Scholarship
Program
 R.A. 10844 - An Act Creating
the Department of
Information and
Communication Technology
(DICT) which was signed into
law on May 23,
2016.
Major Science and
Technology Development
Plans
 Science and Technology
Master Plan (STMP).
1. Aquaculture and 2. Marine
fisheries,
3. Forestry and 4. Natural
resources,
5. Possess 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).
 The STAND identified seven
export winners, 11 domestic
needs, three other supporting
industries, and coconut
industry as priority
investment area.
 National Science and
Technology Plan (NSTP 2002-
2020).
 DOST's mandate is to form
policies, programs, and
projects to support national
development priorities,
driven by this guiding vision
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 programs.
 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, 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:
1. Agriculture, forestry and
natural resources;
2. Health and medical services;
3. Biotechnology;
4. Information and
Communication Technology;
5. Microelectronics;
6. Materials, science and
engineering;
7. Earth and marine services;
8. Fisheries and aquaculture;
9. Environment;
10. Natural disaster mitigation;
11. Energy; and
12. Manufacturing and service
engineering.
 Status of Science and
Technology and plans for
Development under
President Rodrigo Roa-
Duterte
 DIWATA-1 satellites
which was launched
in 2016 was made
by Filipino scientist
who were trained in
Japan.
 DIWATA -2 which
will be launched in
2018 has improved
the capabilities to
better monitoring
the country.
A Memorandum of
Agreement between Russia
and the 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.
 Department of
Information and
Communication
Technology, National
Telecommunication
Commission and
telecommunication
companies have agreed to
standardized voice call
charges to P2.50.
 MODULE 5 & 6 expected to become a “man
of the world”.
Human Flourishing  Competition is out of fashion;
 Is the highest good of coordination is the new trend.
human attempt to  Western civilization tends to
achieve his/her goal. be more focused on the
 It is a success as a individual.
human being when  Eastern civilization is more
he/she achieved it for community centric.
the betterment of  Flourishing borders allowed
his/her life. people full access to cultures
Eudamonia that as a result, very few can
 literally “good maintain their original
spirited or good philosophies.
life” is term Different school of thoughts
connected by Materialism
renowned Greek  The atomist
Philosopher philosophers thought
Aristotle (385- that universe and
323B.C) to describe matter are only made
the peak of human up of atoms “atomos”
happiness that can or seed.
be attained. Hedonism
 ultimate good.  They strive to maximize
 “Are we living the their total pleasure,
good life? the difference of
 It arises as a result of different pleasure and pain, and
components such as if the pleasure was
phronesis (Greek term for finally gained,
wisdom or intelligence), happiness remains
friendship, wealth, and fixed.
power.
 Hedonists strive for
 Aristotle originally perceived
pleasure, as life is
then- humans of today are
limited and must be
enjoyed.
Stoicism  Humanist see
 It was founded in themselves not only as
Athens by Zeno of the stewards of
Citium (early 3rd creation but as
century BC). individuals who have
 Stoicism teaches that control for themselves
virtue is based on as well as the world
behavior rather than outside them
words, helping to Module 7
overcome destructive
emotions and act on Technology as a Way of
what can be acted Revealing
upon.  Science is a voyage of
Theism exploration just to find out
 They believed that they how things work and it’s
can find the meaning of really interesting because it is
their lives by using God an ongoing and endless
as the creator of their process.
existence. Science as a Social Endeavor
 Omniscient (all-  The possess of science is
knowing) flexible and may take many
 Omnipotent (all- possible
powerful) paths.
 Omnipresent (all-  Science is done by unique
pervasive) individuals without following a
This belief incorporated certain routine with motivation,
Monotheism (belief in one ambition, and creativity.
god) and Polytheism  Many of them are passionate
(belief in many gods). about their work and many of
Humanism them are creative towards
 Affirms that human achieving their goals.
being have the right 1. Collaboration and diversity
and responsibility to balance possible biases
give meaning and Scientist benefits from other
shape their own life. scientists and practitioners with
 different sets of beliefs, cultural
backgrounds , and values to
balance out the possible biases
that might happen if science
were practiced by a small group
of humanity.
2. Diversity and collaboration
stimulate problem solving
Science benefits greatly from
a community. Problem arise from
different sectors of society.
3. Diversity and collaboration
facilitate specialization
Scientists have different
strengths and different interests.
4. Diversity and collaboration are
inspiration and motivation
Interactions in society
encourage innovation and
development of ideas about new
lines of evidence, new applications,
new questions and alternate
explanations about a technology.
5. Diversity and collaboration
divide labor
Collaborations and division of
labor are increasingly important
today, as our scientific
understanding, techniques, and
technologies expand.