(2) Marcos Era and Martial Law

Ferdinand Marcos

Ferdinand Marcos

During his presidency, the importance given to science grew. His 2 terms during Martial Law, he enacted many laws promoting science and technology.

1973 Philippine Constitution Article XV, Section 9

In this amendment, Marcos declared that the “advancement of science and technology shall have priority in the national development”

the leading factor in economic development

In 1968, he recognized that technology was the ____, and channeled additional funds to support projects in science education.

National Grains Authority of 1972

This was created to provide for the development of the rice and corn industry to fully harness it for the economy of the country.

Philippine Council for Agricultural Research

Was established to support the progressive development of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries for the nation.

Presidential Decree No. 49 s.1972

Marcos provided further support for the promotion of scientific research and invention with PD _________.

Contains details on the protection of intellectual property for the creator or publisher of the work.

What is PD No.49 s. 1972?

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

What is PAGASA?

PAGASA under the Department of National Defense

He established this to provide environmental protection and to utilize scientific knowledge to ensure safety of the people.

Philippine National Oil Company

In 1973, he created this to promote industrial and economic development through the effective and efficient use of energy sources.

Presidential Decree No.334, s.1973

In 1973, he created the Philippine National Oil Company under what PD No?

PD No. 1003-A, s.1976

In 1976, he enacted a law under ______ to establish the National Academy of Science and Technology.

National Academy of Science and Technology

composed of scientists with “innovative achievement in the basic and applied sciences”.

1978

The year he created a Task Force for the formulation of a national action program on science and technology. to asses policies and programs of science and technology.

Executive Order No. 512, s. 1978

He created a Task Force for the formulation of a national action program on science and technology to asses policies and programs of science and technology. Under what order?

1980

The year he created the National Committee on Geological Sciences to advise government and private matters concerning development in geological sciences.

National Committee on Geological Sciences

He created the __________ to advise government and private matters concerning development in geological sciences.

Executive Order No. 625, s.1980

He created the National Committee on Geological Sciences to advise government and private matters concerning development in geological sciences. Under what order?

1982

The year he reorganized the National Science Development Board and its agencies into a National Science and Technology Authority.

to provide central direction and coordination of scientific and technological research and development.

Why was the National Science Development Board reorganized in 1982?

1986

The year he established the Mindanao and Visayas campuses of the Philippine Science High School.

Mindandanao and Visayas campuses of PSHS

Established to encourage careers in science and technology and to be more accessible to the talented students in the Mindanao and Visayas areas.