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The document discusses the Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development Programs. It outlines the country's collective long-term vision, AmBisyon Natin 2040, which aims to improve life for all Filipinos by 2040. It then describes the Philippine government's 5 key sectors for national research and development: NIBRA, HRDA, AANR, IEET, and DRRCCA. Each sector focuses on important issues like health, agriculture, energy, industry, and disaster risk reduction. The agenda seeks to support economic and social development through collaborative research efforts across government agencies and institutions.

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Reading Material Lecture IV

The document discusses the Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development Programs. It outlines the country's collective long-term vision, AmBisyon Natin 2040, which aims to improve life for all Filipinos by 2040. It then describes the Philippine government's 5 key sectors for national research and development: NIBRA, HRDA, AANR, IEET, and DRRCCA. Each sector focuses on important issues like health, agriculture, energy, industry, and disaster risk reduction. The agenda seeks to support economic and social development through collaborative research efforts across government agencies and institutions.

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Republic of the Philippines


CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
Don Severino de las Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite

READING MATERIAL FOR STS (GNED 06)


Lecture 04: The Philippine Science and Technology Agenda and Development Programs

AmBisyon Natin 2040 represents the


collective long-term vision and
aspirations of the Filipino people for
themselves and for the country in the
next 25 years. It describes the kind of
life that people want to live, and how the
country will be by 2040.

The Philippine government, through the campaigns of the National Economic and Development
Authority, presents AmBisyon Natin 2040 with the following goal of improving the lives of all
Filipinos by 2040.
All sectors of society, whether public or private, should direct their efforts towards creating
opportunities for Filipinos to enjoy a matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay.

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Science and technology play an integral part in human development and society. It can put an
end to ignorance, increase the perception of a fact or a situation, and awaken the ability to use all
resources and creativity to improve the quality of life and have a sustainable environment.

THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENDA AND


DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENDA


Science and technology in the Philippines describe scientific and technological progress made
by the Philippines and analyses related policy issues. The main agency responsible for managing
science and technology (S&T) is the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). There are
also sectorial councils for Forestry, Agriculture and Aquaculture, the Metal Industry, Nuclear
Research, Food and Nutrition, Health, Meteorology, Volcanology, and Seismology. Science and
technology play an integral part in human development and society

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because it can put an end to ignorance, increased perception of a fact or a situation, and awaken
the ability to use all resources and creativity to improve the quality of life and sustainable
environment. Significant breakthroughs can only be achieved through a strong scientific
foundation. Various significant changes that happened in society are brought about by science its
technology. But what really happen in the Philippine setting? Let us look at it very closely. The
Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022 was prepared by the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with the government and other concerned
private agencies and institutions to make certain that all the S&T endeavors are directed toward
the realization of economic and social benefits of mankind. The agenda is in line with AmBisyon
Natin 2040: Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay para sa Lahat, which has three pillars:
Malasakit(enhancing the social fabric), Pagbabago (reducing inequality), and Kaunlaran
(increasing potential growth).

The HNRDA is organized into 5 sectors: NIBRA, HRDA, AANR, IEET, and DRRCCA These
sectors, spearheaded by a particular agency, provide programs and priority areas to achieve
successful harmonized national research and development areas. Hence, it provides a strong
foundation from the science sector to support and contribute to the AmBisyon Natin 2040.
I. NIBRA (National Integrated Basic Research Agenda)

To express support for the Philippine Development Plan, National Security Plan, and the Science
for Change Program led by DOST, the National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA)
focus on basic principles of research.
It has six (6) programs, namely:
a. Water Security- TUBIG Program (Tubig ay Buhayin at Ingatan)
b. Food and Nutrition Security- SAPAT Program (Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat)
c. Health Sufficiency- LIKAS Program (Likas Yaman sa Kalusugan)
d. Clean Energy- ALERT Program (Alternative Energy Research Trends)
e. Sustainable Community- SAKLAW Program (Saklolo sa Lawa)
f. Inclusive Nation-building- ATIN program (Ang Tinig Natin)
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II. HRDA (Health Research and Development Agenda)


The collaborating agencies for health research and development agenda are the Philippine
Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) under the DOST and the National
Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA). NUHRA serves the following purposes: it is the
national roadmap for health research in the Philippines; it provides focus and direction for health
research and development efforts; it guides policymakers, funding and donor agencies, and
researchers; it provides evidence-based solutions to pressing health problems, and it serves as the
basis for maximizing resource utilization and minimizing duplication of research efforts.

III. AANR (Agriculture Aquatic and Natural Resources)


The research priorities for agriculture, aquatic and natural resources include crops, livestock,
aquaculture, forestry, natural resources and environment, technology transfer, socioeconomics,
and policy research. AANR sector supports the use of advanced and emerging technologies such
as biotechnology, genomics, bioinformatics, nanotechnology, nuclear technology, space
technology, electronics and automation, and ICT as R&D tools to find S&T solutions to AANR
problems or develop new products with significant potential impact to the sector. The sector
supports organic agriculture, halal food production, food safety, and traceability initiatives, and
the development of genetically modified organisms as long as it is compliant with biosafety rules
and regulations. This sector empowers our farmers, first and foremost. Our farmers are one of the
most neglected heroes of our country.

IV. IEET (Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology)


The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and
Development (PCIEERD-DOST) is responsible for the implementation of the research priorities
of this agenda. The research priorities focus on food and nutrition security, countryside
development, competitive industry, delivery of social services, intelligent transport solutions,
renewable energy and energy storage solutions, and human security. Industry competitiveness
will focus on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and much effort will be provided
toward countryside development. Many R&D projects will leverage existing resources and focus
on waste utilization, value-addition of traditional products and efficient manufacturing processes.
Lastly, it

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is noteworthy that four new fields of research are to be included as priority areas for 2017-2022.
These are deemed to be emerging industries and critical to national development. • Space
Technology Applications
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Human Security and Defense Research
• Creative Industries.

V. DRRCCA (Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation) The research
priorities for this agenda were evaluated and finalized by a group of people from the Philippine
Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the Philippine Atmospheric,
Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Its research priorities are
directed toward observation and monitoring networks, technology development and application
for monitoring, modeling, and simulation for improvement of monitoring and forecasting;
hazards vulnerability and risk assessment; warning and communication of information;
technology development and application for climate change mitigation and adaptation; and
technology development and application for disaster risk management. So, whenever there are
natural calamities, this sector ensures the preparedness and safety of the people affected. Also,
they implement climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies such as management and
conservation of protected areas and key biodiversity areas in the country. The messages you
received from NDRRMC on your mobile phones is part of their project to easily spread
information to warn people of possible calamities.
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Government Policies Pertaining to Science and Technology: Some policies or


guidelines were created by the government about science and technology to contribute to
nation-building (Congress of the Philippines, 2009). They are 1. Republic Act 10055 – known as
the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 aims to provide a framework and support
system for the ownership, management, use, and commercialization of intellectual property
resulting from research and development funded by the government.
2. Republic Act 2067 – known as Science Act of 1958 focuses on the integration, coordination,
and intensification of scientific and technological research and development and fostering
inventions, to provide funds and for other purposes.
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