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STS CHAPTER 3 REVIEWER
This organization encouraged research on agriculture. (Real
Sociedad Economica de los Amigos del Pais de Filipinas – Royal
Economic Society of Friends of the Philippines)
One of the first pharmacy graduates (Dr. Leon Ma. Guerrero)
Based on ur answer in #1, he was also called as the father of
what? (Father of Philippine botany and pharmacy)
A system of forced labor required for every male native (Polo
y Servcio)
Representative of the revolutionary government of the
Philippines (Mariano Ponce)
Was established to actively involve promotion of scientific
researches in the country (National Research Council of the
Philippines – NRCP)
First colleges organized under UP (College of Agriculture,
School of Forestry, School of Pharmacy, Graduate School of
Tropical Medicine and Public Health)
Bureau of Government Laboratories replaced _______, which
was founded by the Spanish colonial government. (Laboratorio
Municipal)
Give the date where Bureau of Government Laboratories was
renamed. (October 26, 1905)
Give the establishment date of Bureau of Government
Laboratories. (July 1, 1901)
What year was the Philippine Journal of Science published?
(1906)
Give the establishment year of the following:
Based on ur answer in #4, what was the book that he wrote
which expresses the Philippines’ struggle for independence?
(Cuestión Filipina: Una Exposición Historico-Crítica de Hechos
Relativos a la Guerra de laIndependencia)
One of the world’s oldest catholic school (UST)
Based on ur answer in #6, who founded that school? (Miguel
de Benavides)
One of the engineering marvels that was made during the
precolonial period. (Banaue Rice Terraces)
Made travel and trade easier (Suez Canal)
Founded by Jesuits and is used for meteorological studies
(Manila Observatory)
Recommended age for forced labor (16-60 years old)
During the American Colonial Period Philippines Commission
of the American colonial administration established ________.
(Bureau of Government Laboratories)
The new name of Bureau of Government Laboratories; dealt
with study of tropical diseases, handled studies on the
economic value of tropical products, nutritional value of foods,
and the testing of Philippines minerals and road building
materials. (Bureau of Science)
Bureau or Science published _______ that reported work done
in local laboratories and scientific developments abroad.
(Philippine Journal of Science)
On June 18, 1908, a national education institution was
established. What was its name? (University of the Philippines)
Bureau of Health (Ans. 1898)
Bureau of Mines (Ans. 1900)
Bureau of Forestry (Ans. 1900)
Weather Bureau (Ans. 1901)
Bureau of Public Works (Ans. 1901)
Bureau of Agriculture (Ans. 1901)
Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey (Ans. 1905)
Bureau of Plant Industry (Ans. 1929)
Bureau of Animal Industry (Ans. 1929)
The date that the NRCP was established? (December 8, 1933)
What was the reason for the decline of educational and
scientific progress in the Philippines? (WWII)
What was the reason for the increase of science and
engineering students in the Philippines? (Creation of more
public and private educational institutions)
The Philippine Bureau of Science was transformed into
_______. Along with it, 2 other organizations were established.
What were they? (Institute of science, Institute of Nutrition
and Science Foundation of the Philippines (SFP))
In 1952, _______ was created and placed under the NRCP.
(Commission on Volcanology – COMVOL)
Addressed issues such as lack of funding, planning, and
coordination of government-sponsored scientific research.
(Science Act of 1958)
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The enactment of the answer above resulted to the
establishment of ________, which was tasked to formulate
policies for the development of science and technology
programs, and coordinate with different agencies. (National
Science Development Board -NSDB)
Name 2 agencies founded under the Science Act. (Philippine
Atomic Energy Commission – PAEC, National Institute of
Science and Technology – NIST)
Additional science agencies that were created to broaden the
role and network of the NSDB in the 1960’s. (Philippine
Inventors Commission (1964), Philippine Coconut Research
Institute (1964), Philippine Textile Research (1967), Forest
Products Research and Industries Development Institute
(1969))
Give the complete meanings of the ff. acronyms:
UP (University of the Philippines)
NRCP (National Research Council of the Philippines)
SFP (Science Foundation of the Philippines)
COMVOL (Commission of Volcanology)
PSHS (Philippine Science High School)
MIRDS (Metals Industry Research and Development
Center)
PCARR (Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources
Research)
The country’s ______ status is dependent on the progress of
science and technology (Socioeconomic)
Out of 60 countries, what rank does the Philippines belong to
being technologically ready? (55th)
The global competitiveness report of 2016-2017 conducted by
the world economic forum showed the Philippines only got
_____ out of 7.0 on the 9th pillar of global competitiveness,
which is technological readiness. (4.3)
What country contain the highest ranking in all global
competitiveness aspects with a rating of 6.4 in technological
readiness? (Switzerland)
Why do most Filipino Scientists opt to pursue further studies
and work abroad? (lack of funding and financial support for
scientific R&D projects in the country)
It was mandated to continue providing central direction,
leadership and coordination in the formulation and
implementation of policies, plans, programs and projects for
S&T development? (DOST)
Involved in commercializing technologies and marketing the
technologies and marketing the technology services of other
operating agencies of the department.
Application and Promotion Institute – TAPI)
(Technology
Undertakes and formulated plans for the development of
education and training in S&T (Science Education Institute –
SEI)
Information arm of the department that manages the
development and maintenance of an S&T databank and
information networks. (Science and technology information
Institute – STII)
Undertakes applied R&D, transfers R&D results to end users,
and provides technical l, advisory, and consultancy services in
the fields of industrial manufacturing, mineral processing, and
energy. (Industrial technology development institute)
What was the former name of Industrial Technology
development Institute? (National Institute of science and
technology)
Involved in the R&D advanced S&T such as microelectronics,
artificial intelligence and space technology. (Advanced science
and technology institute – ASTI)
Whose administration that science and technology was given
the limelight? (Former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos)
During his time these were created to improve on industries
that were beneficial to Philippine communities using abundant
resources. (Philippine Coconut Research Institute and
Philippine Textile Research Institute.)
This was established in 1970 to aid research on the other
sustainable source of energy. (Philippine Atomic Energy.)
Give the meaning to the ff. acronyms:
PCAARRD (Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic,
and Natural Resources Research and Development)
PCAMRD (Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine
Research and Development)
PCIEERD (Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and
Emerging Technology Research and Development)
PCHRD (Philippine Council for Health Research and
Development)
PCASTRD (Philippine Council for Advanced Science and
Technology Research and Development)
When was the PAGASA founded? (1972)
What does PAGASA mean? (Philippine Atmospheric
Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)
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Provides central direction and coordination of scientific and
technological research and development. (NSTA - National
Science and Technology Authority)
Emphasized the importance of science and technology in
economic progress (Former Pres. Corazon Aquino)
This act of the government supports the protection of
intellectual property through funding and raising awareness
on the importance of IPR and to encourage researchers and
inventors to register for new Filipino patents. (Patent Incentive
Package – IPR)
The latest project set out by DOST. (Smarter Philippines)
The NSTA was renamed to the _____. (DOST)
States the development of S&T should be given priority to aid
in country’s economic recovery. (Science and Technology
Master Plan 1991-2000)
It is a project under Smarter Philippines that seeks to integrate
ICT in government operations? (Integrated Government
Philippines Program (iGovPhil))
This president provided scholarships for S&T programs.
(former Pres. Fidel Ramos)
A disaster risk management program under Smarter
Philippines? (Project National Operation Assessment of
Hazards (Project NOAH))
During former Pres. Ramos’s term, these science-related acts
were enacted. (Inventor’s Incentives Act and the S&T
Scholarship Act)
Institution that adopted the answer above because of the
former’s lack of funding. (University of the Philippines)
Otherwise known as RA No. 8439. (Magna Carta for Scientists,
Engineers, Researchers, and Other S&T Personnel in the
Government)
Aims to protect environment for the health of the people.
(Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999)
Pushes for modernization and protection from hacking.
(Electronic Commerce Act of 2000)
This was enacted to utilize R&D researches of institutions.
(Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009)
This zeroes in on disaster risk reduction and inclusive growth.
(Harmonized Agenda for Science and Technology (2014))
This deals with providing financial assistance through
scholarship to gifted students. (Fast-Tracked S&T Scholarship
Act of 2013)
This was implemented in the term of Former President Gloria
Arroyo which developed technology entrepreneurship.
(Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan 2004-2010)
Act that promotes the use of biofuels. (RA 9367)
This was formulated with a focus on building technological
self-reliance. (National Science and Technology Plan 20022020)
What is the DOST budget as of 2017? (20.8 B)
What is the DOST budget as of 2019? (19.6 B)
HNRDA means. (Harmonized
Development Agenda)
National
Research
and
The HNRDA is aligned with what program? (AmBisyon Natin
2040)
The three pillars which HNRDA is founded on? (Malasakit,
pagbabago, kaunlaran)
Chemistry
He is a renowned Filipino chemist and National Scientist, who
researched on medical properties of chemical found in
indigenous plants. (Dr. Alfredo C. Santos - 1973)
What do you call the study of plant-derived chemicals?
(Phytochemistry)
A biochemist most noted for his work of renewable sources of
chemical and fuels from indigenous products. (Dr. Julian
Banzon - 1986)
A pharmaceutical chemist who specializes in the field of
photochemistry. Her researched focused on discovering
exxential oils found in native plants that led her to extract 33
different oils. (Dr. Luz Olvieros-Belardo - 1987)
The first Filipina biochemist that focused her research on
understanding the Filipino diet and nutrition patterns such as
potassium and sodium contents in various Filipino foods. (Dr.
Solita Camara-Besa)
Who was the first to look into the dangers of mercury and
designed the equipment that can analyze mercury content in
water, fish, soil, and other areas where it may cause harm? (Dr.
Amando Kapauan)
Biology
He is known for discovering 50 species of reptile and
amphibians on top of the 400 known species. Also known for
the creation of the country’s first artificial reef that became a
model for the creation of similar reefs around the world.
(Dr. Angel C. Alcala)
She is one of the country’s leaders in microbial genetics and
has largely contributed to how science is taught in the
Philippines. (Dr. Asuncion K. Raymundo)
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He is best known for his discovery of a snail toxin that can be
used as a painkiller for patients who have become tolerant to
morphine. (Dr. Baldomero M. Olivera)
Biologist that discovered erythromycin that is currently used
as an antibiotic for patients allergic to penicillin. (Dr. Abelardo
Aguilar)
Who and what brand patented and mass manufactured the
drug erythromycin? (Eli Lilly and Company under the brand
Ilosone)
Engineering
Hewas the mechanical engineer from NASA who
conceptualized the design of the Moon Buggy or Lunar Rover
used by Niel Armstrong and other astronauts during the
Apollo landing to explore the moon in 1969. (Dr. Eduardo San
Juan)
He is best known for improving the speed at which computers
work by introducing the single-chip graphical user interfaces
accelerator. Also developed the Ethernet controller chip that
made the internet possible. (Dr. Diosdado Banatao)
He is noted as the country’s “Father if Geothermal Energy
Development.” Was also the head of Commission of
Volcanology, now the PHIVOLS from 1951 to 1974. (Dr.
Arturo Pineda Alcaraz)
Science Education in the PH
It is an attached agency to DOST which gives opportunities to
students who like to pursue careers in line with science and
technology. (Philippine Science High School System – 1964)
Law passed in 1977 that gathered all existing campus
branches of the answer above under the management of one
authority. (RA 8496)
How many campuses are there all around the Philippines?
(16)
This is necessary for individuals to be equipped with
knowledge and skills that can contribute to the development
and betterment of society. (Education)
The current educational system that the country follows that
aims to provide better quality of education and prepare
graduates to be competent for global employment
opportunities. (K to 12 program)
Regulates basic education and curricula. (Department of
Education (DepEd))
Supervise and regulates higher education institutions (HEIs)
(Commission on Higher Education(CHED))
Republic Act. No. 10533 is also known as _. (Enhanced Basic
Education Act of 2013)
Allows student to learn topics and skills appropriate to their
cognitive stages. (Spiral Progression)
Was deemed by many to be demanding because it would
require teachers to use the mother tongue to teach math or
science, two subjects which have been predominantly taught
in English. (use of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual
Education (MTB-MLE).
Made a study entitled Low-Budget Large Scale High-Impact
Science Learning Program for Philippine Schools. (Bernido and
Carpio-Benido)
Shows the various factors that cause basic education students'
low interest in the sciences (The UNESCO (2010) publication
Current Challenges in Basic Education)
Help address the challenges in science education (National
Science Education Teaching Standards)
Established the answer above (US National Academy of
Sciences)
These help in developing the critical and analytical skills of the
students. (Learner-centered strategies)
As of 2008, what is the average annual salary of a professor at
University of the Philippines? ($1862)
As of 2008, what is the average annual salary of a professor at
the National University of Singapore? ($14051)
The UNESCO established a benchmark ratio of scientists per
one million population. How many scientists are needed per
one million people to achieve this ratio as a standard? (380
scientists)
This study is conducted every four years to gain information
and insights about the students’ math and science
achievements in the international context. (Trends in
International Mathematics and Science Study)
This organization spearheads the implementation of the
answer above. (International Association for the Evaluation of
Educational Achievement – IEA)
This is a program developed by DepEd in 2005 which seeks to
improve the institutional, structural, and financial conditions
that affect the delivery of and access to basic education. (Basic
Education Sector Reform Agenda – BESRA)
These reports state an increase in the percentile scores of the
basic education students. (Philippine Education for All National
Report, National Program Support In Basic Education Report)
This is a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program that
contributed to inclusive education by providing financial
assistance to families in need to encourage their children to go
to school. (4 P’s – Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program)
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A recognition of students who have won international science
and mathematics awards by the DOST-SEI. (Youth Excellence
in Science (YES) Awards)
As of 2016, how many total gold, silver, and bronze medals
have been achieved by the Philippines in science and
mathematics competitions? (821)
The Department of Education provides financial assistance to
students through the ______ (Government Assistance to
Students and Teachers in Private Education – GASTPE)
2.
3.
The BESRA also includes alternative forms of education. Name
two of these. (Early Childhood Care and Development – ECCD;
Alternative Learning System – ALS)
In 2012, the CHED also implemented ________ that focuses
to achieve four tactical and reform strategies.
(Higher Education Reform Agenda – HERA)
4.
These are granted by CHED to students from lower income
households. (Student Financial Assistance Programs –
StuFAPs)
Higher Educational Institutions (HEI’s) with high-quality
instruction, research, extension, and linkage are recognized
by CHED as what? (Centers of Excellence)
To upgrade the quality of public higher education, the faculty
is required to have at least a _____ in their field of specialty.
(Master’s Degree)
This program by the DOST and accredited universities
supports graduate studies. (Accelerated Science and
Technology Human Resource Development Program)
This program encourages Filipino scientists working abroad to
return to the Philippines. (Balik Scientist program)
This system recognizes and compensates scientists with
accomplished works. (Scientific Career System)
This was established in 2009 which enhances the capability of
HEI’s to produce technically competent PhD and MS
graduates by providing graduate scholarships. (National
Science Consortium)
Filipino technologies are designed to address the country’s
demands for ______. (self-sufficiency)
This government agency is mandated to promote indigenous
technologies on the commercial level so that they can be
distributed in both national and international markets.
(DOST)
EXAMPLES OF PHILIPPINE PRODUCTS PRODUCED USING
INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGIES
1.
Fermented food
- Kesong puti – white cheese from goat’s milk
5.
6.
7.
8.
- Patis – fish sauce
- Banana catsup
- Burong isda – fermented fish
Alcoholic beverages
- Labanog – coconut arrack (methanol)
- Basi – sugarcane wine
- Tapuey – rice wine
- Bignay/bugnay – wild berry wine
- Tuba – coconut toddy
Textile
- Abaca
- Jusi – pineapple leaves
- Saluyot
- Natural dyes – guava, yellow ginger, Talisay
Construction materials
- Bamboo
- Coconut lumber
- Santol wood
- Rice hull cement
- VAZBUILT – ready-to-build housing system
- The rice terraces of the Cordilleras
Transport vehicles
- Jeepney – modified American military jeep
- Vinta – boat by Badjao and Tausug tribes
- Balangay – Butuan boat
- Delta Mini Cruiser – by Delta Motor Company
Medicine
- Medicinal plants – ampalaya, lahundi, sambong
- Erythromycin – antibiotic by Dr. Abelardo Aguilar
Weapons
- Balisong – butterfly knife
- Marine scout sniper rifle
- Personal defense weapon
- Sumpit – blowgun
Space Technology
- DIWATA-1
He wrote an article in Philippine Star about the inventions of
Dr. Jose Rizal during his exile at Dapitan. (Rainier Ronda)
Name three of the alleged inventions of Jose Rizal. (brickmaking machine, irrigation system, biscuit molds.)