SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND NEW BUILDING

Science and Technology

Key components for the development and programs of a nation.

Technology

Fundamental for wealth creation and improving quality of life.

Pre-Spanish Period

Filipinos utilized medicinal plants and demonstrated advanced engineering with the Banaue Rice Terraces.

Ancient Filipino Music

Integral to cultural practices, present for all life occasions.

Spanish Colonial Period

Introduced formal education and scientific institutions in the Philippines.

Galleon Trade

Brought additional technology and development to the Philippines.

American Colonial Period

Established the Bureau of Government Laboratories and improved public education and health.

Tuberculosis (TB)

A serious infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs.

Malaria

Life-threatening disease transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes carrying the Plasmodium parasite.

Cholera

Infectious disease causing severe diarrhea, leading to dehydration if untreated.

Health and Sanitation

Emphasis on cleanliness and hygiene, leading to the establishment of hospitals and clinics.

Emilio Aguinaldo

First President of the Malolos Republic, promoting scientific productivity through Overseas Development Allocations.

Philippine Government Science and Technology Agenda

Aims to prepare the nation for a technologically driven world.

NRCP

National Research Council of the Philippines, consulted for policies to meet ASEAN 2015 Goals.

Government Policies

Clustered into four areas including social sciences, engineering, medical sciences, and biological sciences.

ASEAN Awareness

Integrated into basic education without adding to the curriculum.

Balik Scientist Program

Encourages Filipino scientists abroad to return and contribute to local development.

National Science Complex

Established to enhance resources and manpower in science and technology.

Ramon Cabanos Barba

Noted for research on Philippine mango tissue.

Josefino Cacas Comiso

Known for satellite observations of Antarctica.

Jose Bejar Cruz

Internationally recognized electrical engineer.

Lourdes Jansuy Cruz

Researcher on sea snail venom.

Fabian Millar Dayrit

Known for research in herbal medicine.

Rafael Dineros Guerrero III

Researcher in tilapia culture.

Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr.

Inventor of meconium drug testing.

Lilian Formalejo Patena

Researcher in plant biotechnology.

Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz

Outstanding educator and graph theorist.

Gregory Ligot Tangonan

Researcher in communications technology.

Caesar A

Internationally renowned physicist.

Edgardo Gomez

Notable scientist in marine science.

William Padolina

Chemist and President of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines.

Angel Alcala

Recognized for contributions to marine science.