(GESTSOC Y36) Group 2 - Case Study #6

GESTSOC Y36
Case Study # 6 Group Members: Bobadilla, Justine Nicole,

Group # 2 Go, Noel Eugene, Panganiban, Miguel Carlos
● Synthesize the most important points / arguments from the articles of Sampat
(2020) and Persons (2020) and describe how the Philippines (e.g. congress
or law-making) can benefit from these points as we face the pandemic.
The Philippines is still undergoing problems that are brought by the

COVID-19 epidemic which is why science and technology may play a huge role
onto the evaluation in policymaking. In the articles by Sampat (2020) and
Persons (2020), there were a lot of observations and arguments that may be of
aid to the Philippines to properly combat against the whereabouts of the
epidemic.
First, Sampat (2020) talked about drug pricing where medicines located at
pharmaceutical firms are priced high which in return would make it not accessible
to all. The poverty in the Philippines is relatively high which is why high-priced
objects, especially medicine, which is considered to be a necessity, would make
it hard as many people would not be able to afford these drugs. The article
emphasized on the value of openness especially in drug pricing and that the
stakeholders have access to data on the expenses associated with drug
development and production. With this knowledge, laws may be created to
guarantee drug availability, especially now that the Philippines is in a pandemic.
On the other hand, the article by Persons (2020) highlighted the significance of
science and technology evaluation in policymaking. When politicians have quick
access to reliable information that are brought by science and technology would
they have the power to act faster and create laws that would be beneficial to the
people before it is too late. This knowledge can serve as a guide for the creation
of policies and initiatives that can effectively address the health and economic
implications of the epidemic.
There are two ways that the government and the Philippines may learn
and take into account from the arguments and points of Sampat (2020) and
Persons (2020). First, authorities must take into account the high-priced drugs.
Especially during the pandemic where there are a lot of people who are prone to
diseases, drugs are more of a necessity to the people which is why the price
must not be high in order for it to be accessible by everyone. This can be
accomplished by implementing laws and rules that would help reduce the prices
of these drugs. Second, the government must further invest in science and
technology of the country. The Philippine Congress must use science and
technology to the countries full advantage as this may play a huge role in aiding
the people during the pandemic. This can be accomplished by raising the money
given for research and development and by creating a specific office or
committee in charge of analyzing the scientific and technological parts of
concerns related to the pandemic. When completed would the country have
access to accurate information regarding the situation where when delivered to
the legislators would they implements laws or rules that may address these.
● How can the Philippines translate government-funded science into affordable

pharmaceuticals?
In the Philippines, cooperation between the government, pharmaceutical
sector, and academia is necessary to convert government-funded knowledge into
inexpensive medications. We can take the following actions to accomplish this.
First, We should strengthen the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
The government should establish more vital IPR legislation to safeguard
innovators' intellectual property, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. This
will promote research funding for medication development and aid in luring
outside capital. Second, the government should provide more money for
pharmaceutical research and development. As a result, it will be easier to find
novel medicines, make existing ones of higher quality, and make local
pharmaceutical firms more competitive.
Third, to research and market new medications, the government should

cooperate with the private sector, particularly local pharmaceutical firms.
Public-private partnerships, which can assist lower prices and ensure that pills
are cheap, can be used to accomplish this. Fourth, to hasten the approval of new
pharmaceuticals, the government should simplify regulatory procedures. As a
result, medication development may take less time and expense and be more
appealing to regional pharmaceutical firms. Fifth, the government should support
technology transfer from international businesses and research institutes for
domestic enterprises. This can assist regional enterprises in creating new
pharmaceuticals and enhancing the quality of already-available ones. Lastly, to
assist in lowering the price of medications, the government should encourage the
creation of a local generics sector. We can accomplish this by offering incentives
to regional firms that produce generic drugs and ensuring that regulatory
procedures are simplified. The Philippines can transfer government-funded
research into reasonably priced pharmaceuticals by taking these actions, which
will benefit the populace by enhancing access to necessary medicines and
encouraging economic development.
● Informed by Rosa et al.’s (2021) article, what are the innovations / best
practices in Brazil in dealing with the pandemic and what can the Philippines
learn from it?
In response to the epidemic, the scientific community in Brazil has created and
improved interventions to help public policies prevent the spread of the
pandemic. Personal protection equipment (PPE) for people and healthcare
workers, mechanical respirators, and other medical devices have all been a part
of these initiatives. Universities and public research institutions have also
demonstrated high institutional resilience by redoubling their efforts to contain
and lessen the epidemic. The Philippines should take inspiration from Brazil's
best practices by emphasizing universal access to care, guaranteeing universal
health coverage, and utilizing the research infrastructure already in place to put
into practice efficient measures to help contain the epidemic. This can be
achieved by funding research and development initiatives that result in efficient
pandemic eradication interventions. In addition, the Philippines can draw from the
Brazilian research infrastructure as they develop their own interventions and
strategies to contain the virus. This involves developing efficient strategies and
activities to battle the epidemic using the voluntary labor force and the nation's
current resources. In order to properly prepare for the next pandemic, we should
also concentrate on bolstering our research and development (R&D)
infrastructure, notably its university sector. Developing an efficient health
economic-industrial complex (HEIC) that takes into consideration the role played
by the health sector in the production and innovation system entails investing in
the development of organizational processes and technology as well. The nation
should also work to raise its position on the Global Innovation Index and
concentrate on raising the number of scientific publications. To stimulate
innovation and improve the effectiveness of future pandemic responses,
initiatives should also be made to promote collaborations between academics,
businesses, and governments. The Philippines might improve its own research
capability by drawing inspiration from Brazil's institutional resilience. In this way,
the Philippines will be better prepared to respond to future pandemics.

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Case Study # 6 Group Members: Bobadilla, Justine Nicole,

The Philippines is still undergoing problems that are brought by the

● How can the Philippines translate government-funded science into affordable

Third, to research and market new medications, the government should

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