Pre-Spanish Period Spanish Colonial Period American Period and Post-Commonwealth Era Marcos Era Fifth Republic Pre-Spanish Period Few written information on society, culture and technology before Spanish arrived. Archeology showed that the modern man from Asian mainland and live in Batangas and Palawan (48, 00B.C.) Tools and weapons of stone flakes.Developed new skills like sawing and polishing stones. 3000 B.C. produce adzes ornament of seashells and pottery for 2000 years, then competition with Chinese porcelains. Use metal as tools, Iron Age on the 3 rd century to 11 th century- involves mining(copper, gold, bronze iron. Engaged in weaving, shipbuilding, mining and farming- leading to Banaue Rice terraces. Plank-built warship called caracoa for inter-island trade. Trading relationship between Philippines, China and Vietnam. Before There Spaniards are many thingscame, we do Fil. knowsabout not want curative valuesLet the world. ofus plants, extract not just mourn the them. Letmedicine, us change them. alphabet, counting Ferdinand methods, weights, measurement system calendar Marcos Spanish Colonial Period Contributed to the growth of S & T. Introduced formal education and scientific institution. Parish schools taught religion, reading, writing, arithmetic and music. Advanced methods in agriculture. Established colleges and universities.(UST-oldest university in Asia) Construction of gov’t establishments, churches, roads, bridges and forts. Biology was highlighted. Botanists, chemists and medical scholars gave contribution to the field of science. Galleon trade have a big impact in the economic growth. Suez Canal was built to visit Europe and Fil. – improvement of scientific ideals- Age of Enlightenment. American Period and Post-Commonwealth Era Bureau of Government Laboratories- July 1, 1901 by Phil. Commision- study tropical diseases and laboratory projects. Bureau of science in 1905- primary research center. National Research Council of the Philippines- Dec. 8, 1933 Science was inclined in agriculture, food processing, forestry medicine and pharmacy. Institute of Science in 1946. US Economy survey in 1950, Phil. Problem( lack of basic information, no support, minimal budget and low compensation.) The Science Act of 1958 – regimen of Carlos P. Garcia , establish the National Science Development Board. Marcos Era In 1973, Phil. Constitution, priority in advancement of science and technology. In 1968, technology – top reason in economic development.Extra fund to support projects in applied science and science education. In 1969, allotted large amount of war damage funds to private universities – focus on science, technology and research. In 1970, upgrading the science curriculum and teaching equipment. P.D. No. 49, series of 1972 as support for promoting the scientific research and invention. Establishment of PAGASA- to give environmental protection and to utilize scientific knowledge to ensure safety of the nation. In 1976, established the National Academy of Science and technology. In 1986, established the PSHS in Visayas and Mindanao. To encourage the youth to choose a career in science and technology Fifth Republic In 1986, Corazon Aquino term. Replaced the national Science and Technology Authority to Department of Science and Technology(DOST). In 1987-1992- role of S&T was highlighted. In 1990, SONA of Pres. Aquino - S&T shld be the top three priorities. In July 1992, Pres. Ramos in SONA, S & T improvements. In 1994, SONA increase in people who specialized S&T. In 1998, estimated 3000 competent scientists and engineers. In 1997, RA 8439 “ Magna Carta” for S & T personnel. This gives incentives & rewards to people who excel in S & T. In 1998, Pres. Estrada, Internet was pushed to schools & industry. Term of Gloria reached S & T its golden age. R.A. 9367 “Biofuels Act”, promotes the development and usage of biofuels in the country. In 2014, Pres. B. Aquino, honors four scientists towards advancement of S & T.
Philippine Progress Prior to 1898: A Source Book of Philippine History to Supply a Fairer View of Filipino Participation and Supplement the Defective Spanish Accounts