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Science and Technology in the Philippines

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Post your thoughts about the reading and answers to the questions asked. Then reply to two other students.

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Read the file posted and post your answers to the following: (pick 2-3 questions only)

1. Why do you think it is important for a country like the Philippines to invest in research and development in fields like agriculture, medicine, and marine conservation?

2. How can young Filipinos contribute to the development of science and technology in the future, and what areas should they focus on?

3. Which contributor's work do you connect with or admire the most, and why do their contributions in their field inspire you?

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4. Why is biodiversity in the Philippines considered one of the country's greatest natural resources, and how do the works of contributors like Eduardo Quisumbing and Angel Alcala help preserve it?

5. In your opinion, how did the contributions of Ramon C. Barba to the mango industry affect the agricultural economy of the Philippines?

6. Edgardo Gomez pioneered efforts in coral reef conservation. What are the potential long-term impacts of his work on the Philippine environment and economy?

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1. The reason why we need to improve on our scientific and medicine department is for a multitude of reasons. For one thing, this country needs better healthcare to aid the sick and the old or frail. One of the Philippine’s greatest features is the natural abundance of resources, so we should do our part to preserve our natural resource, grow and propagate it just like our founding fathers would have wanted.

2. Us young filipinos have quite the dark future depending on how you see things. We can potentially help by trying their actual best in schools to push through and hopefully aid the DOST in making breakthroughs and solutions for our country’s numerous problems and issues. We can start by focusing on the areas we can help in, such as spreading awareness, donating to research and even helping local cleanup efforts.

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2) how can young Filipino contribute to the development of science & technology in the future & what area should they focus on?

-it’s better if they focus more on military or defense for this country specially right now in the issue in “WPS” that can help some of our strongest force to repel any foreign or domestic invasion or threats. But they can focus some area’s that can help out some people like trash, traffic & etc.

1) why do you think it is important for a country like Philippines to invest in research & development in fields like agriculture, medicine & marine conservation?

-it is important to invest in it so that we or local people can support our country goods instead buying some goods in other country specially rice. For short promoting sustainable development can improve quality of life & strengthening the Philippine economy.

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1. I think its important for the Philippines to invest in Research and Development to improve the livelihood of the Filipinos, to improve healthcare and the quality of living for the Filipinos.

2. Young Filipinos can contribute to the development of Science by studying the said fields of study and applying them in our own country in order for it's improvement

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5.) With more mango fruits bearing every year, it ensures that the Agricultural economy will continue to propagate a sustainable flow of mangoes. Which opens a new profitable source of income for farmers and food suppliers.

6.) By replanting coral coral reefs they're able to keep the coastlines safe and protected. And by breeding giant clams it also provides an alternative seafood for local fishermen to sell.

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1.The polentical long-term impacts of his work is on the Philippines environment and economy the impact of his work is that based on his work he does the breeding of giant clams of the reproduction and also he made a lot of efforts to protect the Vasa Marine he did well lot of efforts on his work.

2. In my Own opinion the way he contributes, well he was focused on the agriculture that's how he does contributes the mango agricultural in the Philippines that affects well developed in a process.

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1. To advance the country's technology which will create new innovations for its society.

2. Seeking knowledge and discovery will be good enough, this will ensure that the country's drive to advance won't die with the older generation of innovators. An area they can focus on is general technological advancement, while we have been advancing in recent years, we are still a third world country so the general pieces of technology we commonly utilize are still relatively primitive.

3. As someone with an interest in Marine Biology, Trono's discoveries are pretty fascinating.

4. The Philippines is also known for its rich aquatic life so preserving them is of great importance. Alcala's studies have helped the county learn more about the aquatic life and Gomez contributions aid in preserving them.

5. Barba's discoveries have massively contributed to the Philippines being renowned as a Mango Capital that it is.

6. Gomez's efforts to preserve the country's marine life not only allows future generations to admire their beauty but continue the Philippine's status as the aquatic and tropical marvel that it is known as to foreigners.

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5) Roman Barba's contribution to the mango industry boomed the agricultural economy. It benefitted the agriculture department alot and since mango is Filipino's pride and joy, it attracted a lot of consumers and made business and economy boomed thanks to Barba's fast development of blooming mangoes.

6) The long term impact Edgardo Gomez made in the environment department is very effective. What he did to conserve the coral reefs and identify its problems and study them to develop a solution can be done to other studies in the environment and prolong them, also preventing it (corals) and it's inhabitants from extinction.

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4. Why is biodiversity in the Philippines considered one of the country's greatest natural resources, anda how do the works of contributors like Eduardo Quisumbing and Angel Alcala help preserve it

•Eduardo Quisumbing, a pioneer of Philippine mammalogy and herpetology, and Angel Alcala, a prominent tropical marine biologist and environmentalist, both contributed significantly to the scientific understanding and preservation of biodiversity in the Philippines. Quispumbing's work in studying and cataloging native mammals and reptiles provided crucial insights into the country's unique wildlife. Alcala's research and conservation efforts on the country's marine life, particularly in its coral reef systems, helped raise awareness and advocate for the protection of these fragile ecosystems.

6. Edgardo Gomez pioneered efforts in coral reef conservation. What are the potential long term impacts of his work on the Philippine environment and economy

Edgardo Gomez, known as the "Father of Philippine Reef Conservation," played a pivotal role in the protection and conservation of coral reefs in the Philippines. His work has the potential to have significant long-term impacts on the Philippine environment and economy by: Protecting marine biodiversity and Maintaining tourism.

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1. It is important to develop those industries especially in the Philippines because we are a tropical archipelagic nation with rich biodiversity. While the country may not be the best, by innovating in here, we can grasp our biggest advantages for the long-run especially in regional dynamics and trade

2. Young Filipinos are the key because they are beyond the constraints of the past. They are who face the education system and are dreamers. The youth are living investments, thus they should be given every advantage because our home will be their home in this perpetual cycle of life. Empower them, and we empower the chance to be at the top for what is a great machine without well-polished, well-maintained, and well-crafted cogs of great importance.

3. In my opinion, Fe Del Mundo is one that garners the most amount of admiration fro me. This is mainly because of her initiative to create the first pediatric hospital and a cool incubator. This has definitely left its mark in the medical industry in the Philippines, which is one of the biggest thus far.

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1) Theres a rich biodiversity within the Philippines which is its greatest natural resource. Specific advancements in agriculture and aquaculture can improve farming and yield which could reduce the price of food and other commodities sourced within the nation. This can make them more accessible to the population, especially the poor, and further research can provide guidelines to making these practices sustainable for the future generations.

4) The Philippines has a huge variety of natural resources. Angel Alcala's work helped promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems as well as preserve and protect them by building sanctuaries. Eduardo Quisumbing's study focused on the development of medical plants which promotes their preservation.

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1.) Why do you think it is important for a country like the Philippines to invest in research and development in fields like agriculture, medicine, and marine conservations?

I believe it is important because it would help us understand more about the nature, as well as understanding how nature works around us. It's helpful towards our own country, since we have a lot of marine lives in our country.

3.) Which contributor's work do you connect with or admire the most, and why do their contributions in their field inspire you?

Angel C. Alacala. The reason behind why I admire them, because they're studies on the rehabilitation of coral reefs is somewhat admirable, since I grew up learning a lot about the marine lives since I was a child. It was a interesting concept for me since I find coral reefs beautiful and interesting.

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1. I think its very important for a country like the philippines to invest in research and develop in these specific fields because it can heavily improve the life of the filipinos as well as solve the problem of poverty and malnutrition here. Aside from these reasons, protecting the environment and preserving them can also further improve the quality of life in the philippines as well as improve the overall health of the environment. Improving the medical field can also help the philippines avoid lockdowns like what happened during covid, if we were more educated and aware of the nature of covid we could have avoided many deaths and taken prevention measures sooner.

3. Fe del Mundo, for me she is the most inspiring because not only was she the founder of the first pediatric hospital in the philippines, which is essential in assuring the health and survival of children. She was also able to create a device that could detect jaundice, a liver disease. I find it inspiring that she was able to accomplish all of this that has heavily impacted us and our health, as a person who got sick often as a child, my brother included, I can only imagine what our health would be like if she had not pioneered pediatric medical services.

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Question 1:

It is important for a country like the Philippines to invest in agriculture, medicine, and marine conservation. It is needed as the Philippines has a huge problem with poverty and overpopulation.  If we develop Agriculture and Marine conservation it would help with lowering the food prices and help with those who are in poverty. As for medicine it helps to prevent disease out breaks especially with overpopulation.

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Ramon C. Barba with his mango industry can help with our lack of food in the philippines. As I said in question 2 it helps with lowering the prices to those who are in poverty.

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3. Which contributor's work do you connect with or admire the most, and why do their contributions n their field inspire you?

Angel C. Alcala is the one I admire the most. I love the nature's and the oceanic beauty. Coral reefs is one of the main environments for most almost all fishes. The diversity of aquatic life will be threatened or eliminated in the absence of coral reefs. Angel c. Alcala also identified of at least 50 new reptile and amphibian species. His work inspired me because I can see the passion or care towards the aquatic ecosystems, I can see his positive contributions because of it.

6. Edgardo Gomezpioneered efforts in coral reef Conservation. What are the potential long-term impacts of his work on the Philippine environment and economy?

The biodiversity will be enhanced by the preservation of the coral reefs. Coral reefs can help attract tourist. If continues, his effort will bring both positive growth for the tourism and local communities who lives near the oce

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3) The contributor I admired the most is Fe Del Mundo who is a pediatrician that founded the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines. The reason I admire her is because she was using her study to study on infectious diseases like dengue which will be use to treat them effectively and have better treatment for them.

6) For Edgardo Gomez contribution in conserving the coral reef. For the environment, it will keep the ecosystem alive and thriving for all the organisms who live there. For the economy, it will really help for people who worked in the aquaculture industry like fishing, because having a thriving coral reef will keep the species living there growing which means more produce to be able to market and also it will bring more tourists if they conserve the coral reef well.

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Since Philippines is still a developing country, investing on research would help to greatly progress the development of the country. Since research opens doors for discoveries and innovation it is really important especially in the fields of agriculture, medicine, and marine conservation. Fields that need a lot of exploration to learn and expand knowledge in to create possible solutions to local problems or discoveries that can help the country develop further and into a new light.

6. I think Edgardos initiative on the conservation of coral reefs has helped us continue to preserve the natural marine life that the Philippines is gifted with. Long term impacts of his efforts are the existence of coral reefs to this day. The variability of natural species in these coral reefs are the result of taking care of them. Although our coral reefs still face on-going environmental challenges today, the idea of continuing to conserve these natural habitats are impacts of early initiative of coral reef protection.

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1. It's important for the Philippines to invest kn research and development in different fields, because the Philippines has a lot of resources and materials to research on, and these findings will be essential in the future for the country and for future researchers.

3. For me, Angel C. Alcala's work admires me the most because it contributes to the Philippine Marine life such as rehabilitating coral reefs. I've always been against humanity destroying the ecosystem and nature in general, so learning about Alcala's work is a breath of fresh air, and maybe there is hope for humanity after all.

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3.) Fe Del Mundo. According to research, she was the first female president of the Philippine Pediatric Society and the first woman to be named National Scientist of the Philippines in 1980. She revolutionized Philippine medicine with her studies. That, to me, is a brilliant woman who seems dedicated to her work, who really cares about what her work means (exposure to various health conditions afflicting children apparently influenced her decision to be a pediatrician), and it really shows in her contributions to the medical field that are still present today. She's just an inspiring person.

4.) Having biodiversity keeps ecosystems healthy and increases the health of the population. Alcala and Quisumbing's contributions help preserve that; Alcala's contributions were important to the advancement of fisheries, and Quisumbing pioneered the advancement of medicinal plants. Without biodiversity, we wouldn't be living as comfortably as we do, wouldn't be eating the food we do and medicine wouldn't advance as much. For a developing country such as ours, I believe preserving one of our best natural resources is key to developing further

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1. Reasons why we need work on improving science and medicine to advance public health, develop treatments for diseases, and extend life expectancy. Improving science and medicine in the Philippines is essential to address public health challenges like infectious diseases and provide better healthcare access to underserved communities.

5. Ramon C. Barba's innovation in inducing year-round mango flowering revolutionized the industry, boosting productivity and increasing farmers' incomes. His contributions helped position the Philippines as a leading mango exporter, significantly benefiting the agricultural economy.

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3 Fe Del Mundo is who I admire most among the inventors. While each do deserve merit, I admire her since she established the first pediatric hospital as well as other medical related achievements that has helped people. That is why her works inspires me.

4 That is because of the large range of resources and other important benefits that the country's biodiversity provides and the geography which lets it thrive. Both the works of Angelica and Eduardo help understand the environment in order to preserve/take care of the location(which host lots of endemic species) in regards to plant life and the aquatic ecosystem, which are important to take note of aside from animal life.

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5. it is affected greatly, it he help with speeding the process of the advancement of the agricultural advancement, helps in efficient production that makes mango bear fruits 3 times a year and that is an interesting development in the industry.

6. He has helped the environment greatly preserving marine life by growing more coral reefs and replanting them, and the breeding of giant clams also helps reproduce invertebrates which helps strengthen the environment with more life to grow

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[2] How can young Filipinos contribute to the development of science and technology in the future, and what areas should they focus on?

All areas of science and technology will always have room for improvement. The best way young Filipinos can progress in society is to hyper-focus on an area in which they specialize, be it medicine, engineering, or art. This will produce a cascading effect, e.g., origami inspiring NASA engineers for their space shuttles.

[4] Why is biodiversity considered one of the country's greatest natural resources, and how do the works of contributors like Eduardo Quisumbing and Angel Alcala help preserve it?

Our biodiversity fuels our livelihoods. Quisumbing's development of medicinal Herbs has progressed Filipino medicine by a landslide, and Alcala's rehabilitation of coral reefs will heavily impact the quality of our seafood and preserve endangered culturally integral seawater species.

[5] In your opinion, how did the contributions of Ramon C. Barba to the mango industry affect the agricultural economy of the Philippines?

Barba created a process that made mango fruits flower and bear fruit around three times a year, and because of this mangoes are one of the most profitable fruits in the Philippines, next to bananas.

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(2) They can contribute by showing more interest in the many fields of science, looking deeper into the problems that burden our society, and finding a way to use all that knowledge to help create a better future. They should focus on first figuring out the whys of things before coming up with a solution.

(4) Biodiversity is considered the Philippines' greatest natural resource because there is a great variety of plant and animal species, and the country is so abundant in them. Works from the likes of Eduardo Quisumbing and Angel Alcala help us realize the significance of these natural resources and therefore allow us to understand the need to preserve them.

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4.) Biodiversity is one of the greatest natural resources because of how much of the Philippines's export is based on our seas, rainforests and the fauna therein, with over 1500 species of medicinal plants and some of the top agricultural exports from the Philippines being rice, coconut, and cassava while tuna was one of the leading sea exports in the Philippines in 2023. With Quisumbing's contributions to the study of medicinal plants, they have given us more sources for health products while Alcala has helped immensely in preserving the local coral reefs from destructive fishing.

6.) The long-term effects of Gomez's contributions to the coral reef conservation would be the preservation of the diverse marine life, keeping many from being endangered or farmed to extinction. While the pioneering of breeding giant clams means that creating and exporting pearls as a way to boost the economy in the Philippines is now a reliable export.