NAME: SHERLYN G.

MAMAC

BSED SCIENCE 1

Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM
Rodriguez, Rizal

College of Education
AY 2022-2023, 2nd Semester

STS
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY

ACTIVITY 5: Major Development Programs and Personalities in Science and Technology

in the Philippines

1. Insert pictures in the box of the 7 Filipino scientists. On the right, write their significant
contributions to Science and Technology. Use the sample template below.

      

Marine biology was the field of specialization of Edgardo

Gomez. He led the first-ever national-scale assessment of
damage to coral reefs worldwide, placing him in 9th place
for the Asian Scientists 100 magazine. With this excellent
initiative in protecting and replanting the corals in the sea,
he was awarded the National Scientist in 2014 and
received a fantastic package, like a lifetime pension.

EDGARDO GOMEZ

Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay was a National Research

Council member. He specialized in experimental
psychology and was notable for introducing behavioral
studies and hypnosis techniques for relaxation. And
among his many contributions, the most significant one
was his research on how specific changes happen in
human behavior and how that particular behavior could
treat mental illnesses in the long run. With this, he helped
ALFREDO LAGMAY many people establish behavior therapy as another
effective treatment option for specific conditions.
 Gavino also specializes in Marine Biology. He was even
known as the "Father of Seaweed Diversity" or the "Father
of Kappaphycus Farming." So, it is because he made a
significant contribution to tropical marine psychology
through his thorough research of seaweed biodiversity.
Through his research, we can increase our knowledge of
       the diversity of seaweed plants all over Asia and their role
in the marine ecosystem.

GAVINO TRONO

Geminiano de Ocampo is the only National Scientist in the

Philippines specializing in ophthalmology. With his
knowledge of eye care, he was the first person to diagnose
and treat specific eye problems in the country. He was the
one who established the very first Philippine eye hospital
to help Filipinos get quality eye care. His corneal dissector
is one of the essential innovations, revolutionizing corneal
transplant surgery.
GEMINIANO DE OCAMPO

When we talk about phycology in the country, one name is

linked to it, and it is Gregorio Velasquez. He is one of the
many Filipinos who received the title of National Scientist
due to his remarkable contributions to the field of Science.
Regarding his research, Velasquez extensively focuses on
marine algae, where he has devised a way to tell which is
which through their unique characteristics.

GREGORIO VELASQUEZ
 As a pioneer in renewable energy, Julian Banzon uses his
skill in producing alternative fuels through his research
methods. As he specialized in chemistry, it was easy for
him to do this incredible innovation, and he was even
known for extracting resident coconut oil from the fruit.
With his outstanding research, he was able to help people
not solely to rely on fossil fuels.

JULIAN BANZON

2. Choose at least three (3) major development programs discussed above. Then look for an
example such as a picture or article published in any reliable material to support these
programs. Then write your personal reflection on these programs. Use the sample template on
the next page.

1. Storm Surge modeling, training, and study visits to National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) scientific centers.

My Personal Reflection: My reflection about National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration’s (NOAA), it is very important because it has a
future minded environmental science agency whose mission is to
describe and predict changes in the Earth’s environment and
conserve and manage the coastal and marine resources to ensure
sustainable economic opportunities. NOAA, commonly known as
2. Registered 1.3 million fisherfolk to give them access to Government of the
Philippines (GPH) basic services and help in fisheries conservation.
 My reflection about The Government of the Philippines (GPH) has
long sought to find ways and means to address the discontent of
the Moros in Mindanao. Through the use of the Bureau of the
Department of Agriculture, the Program works closely with the
Philippine government. Aquatic and fishing. Food for billions of
people throughout the world is obtained through fishing and
aquaculture, which also contribute significantly to the local
economies of many coastal areas. According to the most recent
national account figures (2014), the fishing industry provides 1.8
percent of the overall GDP and 19.6 percent of the total Gross
Value Added (GVA) in agriculture. With over 41 million people
working in fish production globally, the majority of whom reside in
developing nations, small-scale fisheries and aquaculture play a
significant role in development in the areas of employment, food
security, and nutrition, with fish serving as an important source of
nutrients for people. Since time immemorial, fishing has been an
important source of livelihood for Filipinos, with fish being the
country's alternate chief food coming to rice. In numerous cases,
the more marketable fish are being vended to give income that's
used to buy other, more affordable food particulars. Fisheries and
monoculture, thus, both help to secure nutritional food for pastoral
and littoral populations and palliate their poverty.

3. Use of renewable energy and environment-friendly alternative energy to

realize
the guiding vision which is “Energy Access for More”.

The development of
science and technology
in the Philippines has
already come a long
way.
Many significant
inventions and
discoveries have been
accomplished by or
attributed to Filipinos.