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Final Period Lesson-Nation-building
Final Period Lesson-Nation-building
TECHNOLOGY
AND NATION
BUILDING
Objectives:
Others
Development of metallurgy, textile manufacturing and
architecture.
Overall Pre-colonial period, the country saw significant scientific
and technological development with indigenous peoples developing
their own knowledge and practices in a variety of fields.
These are traditional of different communities and establishments
in the archipelago and other larger regions in the Philippines.
The post-colonial period began after the World War II, that gave
substantial changes in the country’s science and technology
scene.
Establishment of Research Institutions: Government
established several research institutions, including
Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, Philippine
Science High School, and Philippine Council for
Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research
and Development. The purpose of these institutes was to
promote scientific research and development in the country.
Education Expansion: The government invested in the
construction of new schools and colleges, resulting in a
growth in the number of students pursuing degrees in
science and technological doctors.
Industry Development: 1950 and 1960, The Philippine
government undertook on industrialization program to
promote the country’s economic growth.
Initiative tremendous technological innovation build various
new business, including electronics,
telecommunications, and manufacturing.
Science and Technology Expansion:
1970s, the Philippine government established the Science and
Technology for National Development Program (STNDP).
The goal of promoting the incorporation of Science and
Technology into country’s development objectives. This the
establishment of the Department of Science and
Technology.
DOST, which was tasked with promoting and coordinating
the country’s scientific research and development.
International Cooperation: The Philippine government also
collaborate with other science and technology.
Joined the International Atomic Energy Agency; United
Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization;
and other International Organizations devoted to scientific
research and development.
Overall, the Philippines made great progress in Science &
Technology, with funding of research institutes, the expansion of
education, the development of industries, the application of
scientific & technology policies and international cooperation.
How does Science
and Technology
contribute to
nation building?
Economic Development: Innovation, it is driven by
science and technology which results in creation of
industries, products, and services.
- This leads to more job possibilities and economic growth.
- Nations that invest in R&D are more likely to have long-
term economic growth and stability.
Defense:
- It also played important part in national defense,
weaponry is more sophisticated, surveillance and
communication. Nations are more secure and prepared
against external threats,
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