Post Colonial Period

Ferdinand E. Marcos 1965-1986

The role of Science & Technology in National Development was emphasized.

He mandated the DECS now DepEd, to promote science courses in public high schools.

He proclaimed the 35- hectare lot in Bicutan, Taguig as the Philippines Science

Community, now the site of DOST.

He assigned the Philippine Coconut Research Institute (PHILCORIN) to promote the

modernization of the coconut industry.

Several agencies & organizations were established like NFA, PAGASA & NAST

(National Academy of Science & Technology) to be the reservoir of scientific &

technological expertise in the country.

Phil. Sci. H. S. Mindanao & Visayas campuses were established.

Corazon C. Aquino 1986 - 1992

In 1986, NAST (National Academy of Science & Technology) was renamed DOST

(Department of Science & Technology).

This was done in order for the science and technology sector to be represented in the
cabinet and thus play an integral role in the country's sustainable economic recovery and

growth.

The Science & Technology Master Plan penned by DOST aimed to update the

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The NSTA was recognized into Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and

assigned a cabinet that includes the following:

1. The Philippines Atmosphere and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

(PAGASA)

2. Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS)

3. The Philippines Science High School System (PSHS)

4. Science and Technology Information institute (STII)

5. Science Education institute (SUI)

6. Technology Application and Promotion institute (TAPI)

7. Technology Resources Center (TRC)

Fidel V. Ramos 1992 - 1998

During his presidency, the Philippines had approximately 3,000 competent scientists &

engineers.

"Doctors for the Barrio" Program made healthcare accessible even in far-flung areas.

"National Program for Gifted Filipino Children in Science & Technology" was created for

HS students who wanted to major in Science & Engineering in College.

Laws and statutes related to S&T sector were mandated such as:

RA7687 - S&T Scholarship Act of 1994

RA7459 - Inventors & Inventions Incentives Act

RA 8293 - The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

Joseph Ejercito Estrada 1998 - 2001

RA 8749: The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 &

RA 8792: Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 were both signed and mandated during his

term.

He was also responsible for implementing cost-effective irrigation technologies and

providing basic health care services for those who cannot afford it.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo 2001 - 2010

During her term, the Science & Technology sector was developed to strengthen the

education system & to address poverty.

"Filipinnovation" was coined to refer to the Philippines as an innovation hub in Asia.

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She promulgated RA 9367: Biofuel Act, to utilize indigenous materials as a source of

energy.

Farmers were encouraged to use rice that can withstand environmental hazards.

Benigno S. Aquino III 2010 - 2016

During his term, he named new National Scientists:

Gavino C. Trono- Marine Biology

Angel C. Alcala- Biological Scienc

Ramon C. Barba- Horticulture

Edgardo D. Gomez- Marine Biology -Biology- Project Nationwide Operational

Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) was established in 2012 by the DOST, a more

integrated and responsive system to deal with disasters.

Initiated K- 12 Curriculum (STEM)

PHIVOLCS has also come up with the valley Fault

System Atlas (VFSA), Comprehensive collection detailed large- scale maps that can
help People Identify if their homes are near the VFS.SCITES #4,5,6 MIDTERM

Gavino C. Trono

was instrumental to the development of degree programs in the marine and biological

sciences, mentoring graduate students, and in promoting seaweed research and sound

coastal resources management. He established the largest philological herbarium in the

country.

Angel C Alcoio

His pioneering establishment of no-take marine protected areas (MPAs) In the 1970s

helped the Philippines increase and preserve marine biodiversity, including fisheries.

Ramon Barba

developed a simple method for inducing early flowering in mango plants. His invention,

widely used today, revolutionized the Philippine mango industry making the crop one of

the country's top export earners.

Edcardo D. Gomer

was known for his contributions in the field of marine science as a researcher,

conservationist, and educalor such as his pioneering work on coral reefs and reef

Rodrigo Roa Duterte 2012-2022

At present, the S&T sector is seen to be a prority based on the budget for Research

&Development PANGULO (R&D) that grew by nearly otimesover the same NO period

(From P5 billion in 2010to P20.8 billion in 2017).

Formulation of programs & policies that will aid in shaping the country.

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The focus of DOST is to put the results of R&D info commercialization in order to gain

new intellectual properties.

"Philippine Space Technology Program" which launched

Diwata-2 in 2018 after the launch of Diwata-I in 2016 that displayed the Philippine

Bedega Rom Betera flag in space

Diwata-1

also known as PHL-Microsat-1 was a Philippine microsatellite launched to

the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016, and was deployed into orbit

from the ISS on April 27, 2016. It was the first Philippine microsatellite and the first

satellite built and designed by Filipinos.

Diwata-2 or Diwala-2B

is a Philippine microsatellite launched on October 29, 2018. it is the first satellite

launched under the STAMINA4Space program