Presidents and their contribution to Science and Technology

Corazon “Cory” Aquino

During her term, National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) was renamed DOST. She encouraged scientists and inventors to bring again the Philippines next to Japan in the field of science and technology

Fidel V. Ramos

During his presidency in 1987, he established the “Doctors to the Barrios” (DTTB) program. This was created to deploy doctors in the different municipalities even in far-flung areas in the Philippines for health care accessible for the Filipinos.

Fidel V. Ramos

The National Program for Gifted Filipino Children in Science and Technology was established for high school learners who wanted to pursue a career in the field of science and engineering in college. 

Fidel V. Ramos

There are some laws related to science and technology was created like RA 7459: Inventors and Inventions Incentives Act; RA 8439: Magna Carta for Scientist Engineers, Researchers and other Science and Technology Personnel in the Philippine government sectors; RA 8293: The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

Joseph Estrada

During his term, RA 8749 (The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999) and RA 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 were signed and mandated.

Joseph Estrada

He implemented the cost-effective irrigation technologies and providing basic health care services for those who cannot afford.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

She encouraged farmers to use rice varieties that can withstand environmental hazards.

Benigno Aquino, III

he named new National Scientists- Gavino C. Trono, Angel C. Alcala, Ramon C. Barba and Edgardo C. Gomez.