Summary
Highlights
The Marcos Era00:00:36
President Ferdinand Marcos prioritized science and technology as a driver for economic development, notably through Presidential Decree No. 49, which incentivized scientific research and invention.
The Aquino Administration00:01:16
President Corazon Aquino transformed the National Science and Technology Authority into the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), giving science a seat in the cabinet and significantly increasing the budget for technological advancement.
The Ramos and Estrada Years00:02:44
President Fidel Ramos increased the number of science specialists and established scholarships, while the Magna Carta for Science and Technology personnel (RA 8439) was enacted in 1997. President Joseph Estrada focused on the advancement of the internet age for schools and industry.
The Arroyo Administration00:04:31
Under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Philippines saw a 'golden age' of science and technology, characterized by significant legislation and projects, such as the promotion of biofuels and continued support for scientific research.