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1. Gregorio T. Velasquez (1901–1989)
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Title: Father of Philippine Phycology.
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Primary Focus: Research on Philippine blue-green algae (Myxophyceae).
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Impact: Documented over 1,145 marine and 664 freshwater algae species and established the Phycological Herbarium at UP.
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2. Dr. Emil Q. Javier (b. 1940)
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Field: Plant Geneticist and Agronomist.
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Contributions: Developed resilient Abaca, disease-resistant Coconut, and higher-yield Rice.
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Role: Proclaimed National Scientist in 2019 and served as former President of the University of the Philippines.
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3. Dr. Alfredo C. Santos (1900–1990)
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Field: Physical Chemistry and Phytochemistry.
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Focus: Investigated the chemical components of indigenous medicinal plants, particularly alkaloids.
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Recognition: Declared a National Scientist in 1978.
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4. Eduardo Quisumbing (1895–1986)
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Title: Father of Philippine Orchidology.
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Major Work: Author of Medicinal Plants of the Philippines.
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Achievement: First Asian to receive the Gold Medal from the American Orchid Society.
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5. Dr. Melecio S. Magno (b. 1920)
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Field: Physics and Atmospheric Science.
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Research: Studied rare-earth crystals, atmospheric ozone and the effects of typhoons, and sky luminosity.
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Role: Served as the first Minister of Science in 1978 and Chairman of the NSDB.
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6. Ramon C. Barba (1939–2021)
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Invention: Developed Mango Flower Induction Technology using Potassium Nitrate (KNO₃).
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Other Works: Developed tissue culture techniques for bananas and sugarcane and the FLUSH plant growth enhancer.
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Impact: Revolutionized mango farming by allowing year-round harvests.
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7. Luz Oliveros-Belardo (1906–1999)
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Field: Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
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Contributions: Identified 33 essential oils and found that potassium citrate from lemongrass treats high blood pressure.
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Research: Studied the anti-cancer properties of periwinkle.
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8. Maria Orosa (1893–1945)
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Field: Food Technologist and Pharmaceutical Chemist.
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Inventions: Invented Banana Ketchup, Soyalac, and Darak.
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Legacy: Introduced dehydration and canning methods to address food shortages during World War II.
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9. Dr. Fe Del Mundo (1911–2011)
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Title: “The Angel of Santo Tomas.”
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Field: Pediatrics.
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Inventions: Developed a low-cost bamboo infant incubator and cloth-suspended weighing scale for rural communities.
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Firsts: First female student at Harvard Medical School and first female National Scientist.
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10. Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara (1902–1978)
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Title: Father of Videoconferencing.
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Inventions: Improved the two-way videophone in 1955, developed an alcohol-powered airplane engine, and invented the Earth Induction Compass.
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Discovery: Discovered the Zara Effect involving kinetic electrical resistance.
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11. Clare R. Baltazar (b. 1927)
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Field: Entomology (Insects).
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Specialty: Hymenoptera, including wasps, bees, and ants.
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Impact: Identified 108 new species of parasitic wasps and pioneered biological pest control in Philippine agriculture.
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12. Filomena F. Campos
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Field: Biology.
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Information: Specific details were not found in the provided sources
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13. Jose Rizal
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Field: Ophthalmology/Science.
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I. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN NATION BUILDING
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Science and Technology (S&T) are important foundations of a country's socioeconomic progress in the modern world.
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Developing science and technology is considered an imperative, or an important necessity, for national development.
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Studying the history of Filipino innovations helps us understand how Philippine society developed and how it can continue to prosper.
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The development of science and technology in the Philippines can be understood by examining different historical periods, especially the Precolonial, Spanish, American, and Post-World War II eras.
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II. PRECOLONIAL PHILIPPINES
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General Characteristics
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There are very few reliable written sources about science and technology in the Precolonial Philippines.
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Much of what is known about precolonial technology comes from the cultural artifacts left by ancient Filipinos.
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Scientific knowledge was practiced in basic and practical ways, mainly to help communities survive.
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Precolonial Filipinos applied knowledge to agriculture, climate interpretation, and food production.
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Important Precolonial Technologies
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Metallurgy involved working with metals and was one of the technologies practiced by early Filipinos.
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Cotton weaving showed the development of textile-making skills.
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Pottery making was used to create useful containers and other objects.
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Agriculture was an important activity that required knowledge of planting and cultivation.
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Irrigation helped provide water for agricultural activities.
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Livestock production involved raising animals for food and other needs.
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Climate interpretation helped people understand weather and environmental conditions.
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Other Technologies and Skills
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Boat making was important because many Philippine communities depended on waterways and seas.
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Fishery provided food and supported community livelihoods.
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A trade system existed among different communities and regions.
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Filipinos developed instruments for planting, hunting, cooking, and fishing.
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Weapons were also developed for protection, hunting, and combat.
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Trade
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Evidence of trade existed between the Philippine islands and other countries.
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Ma-i, associated with Mindoro, traded with China.
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San-hsu, associated with Palawan and the Calamian Islands, also had trade connections with China.
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Coastal communities generally had more sophisticated technology because they were more exposed to foreign trade.
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Products Traded
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Remember these products because they are examples of precolonial Philippine trade:
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Beeswax
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Cotton
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True pearls
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Tortoise shell
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Medicinal betelnuts
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Yu-ta cloth
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Coconut heart mats
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Knowledge and Culture
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Precolonial Filipinos had their own beliefs and superstitions.
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Filipinos already had their own writing system before colonization.
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Knowledge was mainly passed through teaching and word of mouth.