GOVERNMENT POLICIES

ON SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY

• The Philippine government introduced and implemented several

programs, projects, and policies to boost the area of science and
technology.
• The goal is to prepare the whole country and its people to meet the
demands of a technologically driven world and capacitate the
people to live in a world driven by science.
PADILLA-CONCEPCION (2015)
• reported that in 2015, in response to the ASEAN 2015 Agenda,
the government, particularly the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST), has sought the expertise of the National
Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) to consult various
sectors in the society to study how the Philippines can prepare
itself in meeting the ASEAN 2015 Goals. As a result of the
consultation, the NRCP is expected to recommend policies and
programs that will improve the competitiveness of the Philippines
in the ASEAN Region.
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE
PHILIPPINES (NRCP)
promotes and supports fundamental or basic research for the
continuing total improvement of the research capability of
individual scientists or group of scientists;

provides advice on problems and issues of national interest;

promotes scientific and technological culture to all sectors of

society;

and fosters linkages with local and international scientific

organizations for enhanced cooperation in the development and
sharing of
THE NRCP CLUSTERED THESE POLICIES
INTO FOUR, NAMELY:

• Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies

and Governance
• Physics, Engineering and Industrial Research, Earth and Space
Sciences, and Mathematics
• Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry
SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES, EDUCATION,
INTERNATIONAL POLICIES AND
GOVERNANCE
• Integrating ASEAN awareness in basic education without adding
to the curriculum.
• Emphasizing teaching in the mother tongue.
• Developing school infrastructure and providing ICT broadband.
• Local food security
PHYSICS, ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH, EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES,
AND MATHEMATICS
• Emphasizing degrees, licenses and employment opportunities.
• Outright grants for peer monitoring.
• Review of RA 9184.
• Harnessing science and technology as an independent mover of
development.
MEDICAL, CHEMICAL, AND
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
• Ensuring compliance of drug manufacturing firms with ASEAN-harmonized standards by
full implementation of FDA.
• Creating an education council dedicated to standardization of pharmaceutical services and
care.
• Empowering food and drug agencies to conduct evidence-based research as pool of
information.
• Allocating two percent of the GDP to research.
• Legislating a law supporting human genome projects.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, AGRICULTURE,
AND FORESTRY

Protecting and conserving biodiversity by full implementation of

existing laws
• Use of biosafety and standard model by ASEAN countries.
• Promoting indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous
people’s conservation
• Formulation of common food and safety standards,
THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY (DOST)

• Is the primary science and technology body in the

country, charged with pursuing the state policy of
supporting local efforts in science, technology, and
research and development.
DOST PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT

• Providing funds for basic research and patents related to S&T

• Providing scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies of
students in the field of S&T.
• More branches of the Philippine Science High School System for
training young Filipinos
DOST PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT

Creating parks to encourage academe and industry partnerships

• Balik Scientist Program.
• Developing parks in academic campuses.
• The establishment of the National Science Complex and Nasional
Engineering Complex within the University of the Philippines
campus in Diliman
THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN ACADEMY OF
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (PAASE)

• Is a non-profit organization composed of scientists and

engineers of Philippine descent who have distinguished
themselves in scholarly and research related activities.
CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS BY THE PHILIPPINE-
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING (PAASE, 2008):

National centers of excellence.

Manpower and institutional development programs such as Engineering and

Science Education Program (ESEP)

Regional centers to support specific industries

Business centers
• Science education at an early stage through PSHS system
IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

The current K-12 Education program included Science Technology,

Engineering, Mathematics(STEM) as one of the major tracks in
Senior High School program
• Special science classes.
• Special science elementary schools.
• Science and math in basic education were continuously improved
THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
(CHED) LAUNCHED ITS PHILIPPINE CALIFORNIA
ADVANCE RESEARCH INSTITUTES (PCARI) ALLOW
SEVERAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN
THE PHILIPPINES AND SOME US-BASED
LABORATORIES, RESEARCH INSTITUTES, AND
UNIVERSITIES TO WORK. THIS PROJECT HOPED
TO STRENGTHEN THE STEM.
MANY OTHER AREAS AND FIELDS TO EMBARK
VARIOUS RESEARCH AND PROJECTS
1. Use of alternative and safe energy
2. Harnessing mineral resources
3. Finding cure for various diseases and illness
4. Climate change and global warming
5. Increasing food production
6 Preservation of Natural resources
7. Coping with natural disasters and calamities
8 Infrastructure development
THE PHILIPPINE CONGRESS LAWS
RELATED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• These laws serve as legal framework for S&T in the country.
• They vary according to different themes such as conservation,
health related, technology, building and supporting basic research.
Some laws and policies are in line with international treaties such
as the United Nation.
• (UN), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO), & Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN).
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
POLICIES IN THE PHILIPPINES POLICIES

Are guides to direct all efforts to a good of developing a scientifically

advanced country
• Policies need to be aligned to national goals, consider international
commitments based on legal frameworks, and respond to various social need
issues, and problems Science and technology policies ensure that the whole
country and all people will experience the progress that science can bring
 FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD OF
SCIENCE
10 OUTSTANDING FILIPINO SCIENTISTS

1. Ramon Cabanos Barba 6. Rafael Guerrero III

2. Josefino Cacas Comiso 7. Lilian Pateña
3. Jose Bejar Cruz Jr. 8. Enrique Ostrea Jr.
4. Lourdes Jansuy Cruz 9. Mari-Jo Ruiz
5. Fabian Millar Dayrit 10. Gregory Tangonan