Government Policies

on Science and
Technology
Definition of Terms
 Definition of Terms
 National Research council of the
Philippines
 An attached agency to the Department of
Science and Technology
 Is an advisory body of the Philippine
Government on matters of national interest.
 Is expected to recommend policies and
programs that will improve the competitiveness
of the Philippines in the ASEAN Region.
 The NCRP clustered these policies into
four, namely:
1. Social studies, 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
for ICT broadband
 Local food security
 The NCRP clustered these policies into
four, namely:
2. Physics, Engineering and Industrial
Research, Earth and Space Sciences, and
Mathematics
 Emphasizing degrees, licenses, and employment
opportunities
 Outright grants for peer monitoring
 Review of R.A 9164
 Harnessing science and technology as an
independent mover of development
 The NCRP clustered these policies into four, namely:
3. Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
 Ensuring compliance of drug-manufacturing
firms with ASEAN-harmonized standards
by full implementation of the Food and
Drug Administration
 Creating an education council dedicated to
standardization of pharmaceutical services
and care
 The NCRP clustered these policies into four, namely:
3. Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences

 Empowering food and drug agencies to

conduct evidence-based research as pool of
information
 Allocating 2% of the GDP to research
 Legislating a law supporting human genome
projects.
 The NCRP clustered these policies into four, namely:
4. 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
 Other Existing programs supported by the
Philippine government through the DOST:

 Providing funds for basic research and patents

related to science and technology. Funds are also
from the Overseas Development Aid (ODA)
 Providing scholarships for undergraduate studies
of students in the field of science and technology.
 Establishing more branches of the Philippine
Science High School System
 Other Existing programs supported by the
Philippine government through the DOST:

 Creating and developing Science and

Technology Parks to encourage academe and
industry partnerships.
 Balik Scientist Program
 The establishment of the National Science
Complex and National Engineering Complex
within the University of the Philippines campus
in Diliman.
 The Philippine- American Academy of Science and
engineering (PAASE, 2008) identified several capacity
programs such as:

 Establishment of national centers of excellence

 Manpower and institutional development programs, such
as the Engineering and Science Education Program
(ESEP)
 Establishment of regional centers (lead to research and
development areas)
 Establishment of and technology centers
 Strengthen science education at and early stage (Phil.
Science High School System)
Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes
(PICARI) PROJECT

 To allow several higher education

institutions in the Phil. And some US-based
laboratories, research institutes, and
universities to work on research and
projects related to science, agriculture,
engineering, health, and technology.
 Hoped to strengthen the STEM
competitiveness of the country.
Laws Created by the Philippine Congress related to
science and technology are according to:

conservation
Health-
related

Technology-
building
Supporting basic
research
Some laws and policies are in line with international
treaties such as:

UN United Nations
United Nations Educational,
UNESCO Scientific and Cultural
Organization

ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian

Nations

Other international
agencies
 National Goals

International SCIENCE AND

Treaty TECHNOLOGY
 Policies
 Programs
Legal
 Projects
Frameworks

Social Needs, Issues,

and problems
  GROUP ACTIVITY

1. Identify atleast 5 Filipino Scientists.

2. Research on their contributions in the

field of science
3. Examine what made them pursue a
career in science.
4. Present the result of your work in the
class