Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology

What is science, technology and society?

What did the Spaniards introduce during the Spanish Colonial Period?

• Formal education and scientific institutions

• Advanced technology in agriculture

• Modern medicine practices

• Cultural studies

What was established on July 1, 1901?

• Bureau of Government Laboratories

• National Research Council

• Institute of Science

• Department of Education

What was the goal of the first Science and Technology Master Plan formulated on August 8, 1988?

• To achieve newly industrialized country status by the year 2000

• To promote agricultural development

• To enhance cultural studies

• To establish more scientific institutions

What was the significance of the National Science Development Board during the Marcos Era?

What was the purpose of Presidential Decree No. 49, s. 1972?

• To establish PAGASA for protection and utilization of scientific knowledge

• To promote industrial development

• To enhance agricultural research

• To support educational reforms

What was the focus of the National Academy of Science and Technology established in 1976?

What was the goal of the Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988?

• To provide free education

• To increase scientific literacy

• To develop technology

• To support industries

What significant increase occurred during President Fidel V. Ramos' term?

• Increase in personnel specializing in science

• Increase in agricultural production

• Increase in technology exports

• Increase in education funding

What was the framework plan created during President Fidel V. Ramos' term?

• Competence, Competitive Conscience

• Science and Technology Agenda

• National Development Plan

• Clean Air Act