Science, Technology, and Society 6 - Filipino Presidents and Science & Technology - Part 1

Summary

This video explores the impact of Filipino presidents on the development of science and technology in the Philippines. It covers the administrations of Carlos P. Garcia, Ferdinand Marcos, and Corazon Aquino, highlighting their initiatives and policies. Garcia established the National Science Development Board despite limited support for research. Marcos revitalized science education, increased funding, and established research institutes. Aquino replaced the National Science Technology Authority with DOST, created a science and technology master plan, and introduced free public secondary education, significantly influencing the nation's scientific progress.

Takeaways

• 🏛️ President Carlos P. Garcia established the National Science Development Board but had a lack of support for experimental work and low budgets for scientific research.
• 📚 President Ferdinand Marcos revitalized science education, increased funding for science projects, and established the Philippine Science Community in Bikutan, Rizal.
• 🌟 Under Marcos, scholarships for science students were introduced, and the Philippine Coconut Research Institute was modernized, along with the enactment of laws to promote scientific research and protect intellectual property.
• 🏫 President Corazon Aquino replaced the National Science Technology Authority with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), emphasizing its role in economic growth.
• 📈 Aquino's administration created the Presidential Task Force for Science and Technology, resulting in the first Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP).
• 🎓 The Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988, which made secondary education free, was a significant achievement under President Aquino's tenure.
• 🔬 Science for the Masses program was initiated to enhance scientific and technological literacy among Filipinos during Aquino's presidency.
• 🛠️ Marcos enacted laws that led to the establishment of various research institutes, including PAGASA, which continues to function today.
• 🌐 The script highlights the post-colonial period of the Philippines and the efforts of different administrations to develop science and technology.
• 📹 The video script is part of a series discussing the contributions of Filipino presidents to the field of science and technology, with the first three presidents covered in this segment.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The video discusses the contributions of various Filipino presidents to the development of science and technology in the Philippines during the post-colonial period.

Which presidents are covered in this video?

The video covers the contributions of Carlos P. Garcia, Ferdinand Marcos, and Corazon Aquino.

What were the key developments in science and technology during Carlos P. Garcia's administration?

During Carlos P. Garcia's administration, there was a lack of support for experimental research, marginal budgets for scientific research, and low salaries for scientists. However, he established the National Science Development Board.

How did Ferdinand Marcos contribute to science and technology in the Philippines?

Ferdinand Marcos revitalized science courses in public high schools, provided scholarships for science students, modernized the coconut industry, promoted intellectual property through a presidential decree, and established various research institutes like PAGASA and the Philippine Council for Agricultural Research.

What is one lasting contribution of Ferdinand Marcos to science and technology that is still in use today?

One of Ferdinand Marcos' lasting contributions is the establishment of PAGASA, the Philippine weather bureau, which is still operational today.

What major changes occurred in science and technology under Corazon Aquino’s administration?

Corazon Aquino replaced the National Science and Technology Authority with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and highlighted the role of science in economic recovery. She also created the Presidential Task Force for Science and Technology, which produced the first Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP).

What was the purpose of the Science for the Masses program introduced by Corazon Aquino?

The Science for the Masses program aimed to improve scientific and technological literacy among Filipinos.

What did Executive Order 128 during Corazon Aquino’s time achieve?

Executive Order 128 abolished Republic Act 3859 and gave assistance to Filipino inventors by providing financial aid, patent application assistance, and help in marketing their products both domestically and internationally.

What law did Corazon Aquino enact to promote free education?

Corazon Aquino enacted Republic Act 6655, also known as the Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988, which provided free education at the secondary level.

What will be discussed in the second part of this video series?

The second part of the video series will cover the contributions of Presidents Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to science and technology.