American Period And Post Commonwealth Era

Narrator/Melgar: The Americans replaced Spaniards after they ruled the country. Progress of Science and
Technology has continued under their rule. The establishment of the Bureau of Government Laboratories was
made in July 1, 1901 by the Philippine commission. While on December 8,1933, the National Research Council
of the Philippines was established.
American President/Saranza: Speech….
Narrator/ Melgar: In 1950, there were reports made by US Economic survey about the Philippines’ problem
with regard to Science and Technology such as lack of basic information, no support, minimal budget and low
compensation.
Anchor/ Otagan:Muling nagmartsa ang mga tao laban sa isyung siyensa at teknolohiya na di umano
napagiwanan na ng ibang bansa. Ibahagi mo Karen Davila.
Reporter/Vertudazo: Nandito tayo ngayon sa bahagi ng baclaran kung saan makikita natin ang libolibong tao
na nagrarally at nagpoprotesta laban sa gobyerno. Halina’t ating tanungin ang isa sa mga protestante.
*Maninggit ang mga magrally
Reporter/ Vertudazo: Ano pong masasabi niyo sa ating gobyerno?
Protestante 1/Plaza: Napagiwanan na tayo ng teknolohiya ng ibang bansa!! Panahon na na bigyan ng pansin
ang sector ng siyensya at teknolohiya upang tayo’y umunlad!!
Protestante 2/ Samoya: Oo nga! Dapat mas bigyan ng alokasyon ang sector na ito! MAKIBAKA! WAG
MATAKOT!
Reporter/ Vertudazo: At iyon nga po ang mga opinion ng mga protestante, kabayan.
Anchor/ Otagan: Maraming salamat Karen Davila.
Narrator/ Melgar: During the regimen of Carlos P. Garcia in 1958, the Philippine Congress passed the bill
entitled “The Science Act of 1958” which goal is to establish the National Science Development Board.

Marcos Era
Narrator/ Melgar: Despite of the chaos that Marcos presidency made, it was only during his presidency where
science was given importance. It was clearly stated by the said former President in the Philippine Constitution,
amended in 1973,
President Marcos/Saranza: As the President of the Republic of the Philippines, I shall declare that priority shall
be given in the advancement of Science and Technology. The meeting is open for suggestions, do you have
anything to say?
Deped Department/ Vertudazo: I am a representative from Deped Department and I would like to raise a
concern. Mr. President, I believe there is a need for science and technology in public high school since
students are eager to learn more using technology.
President Marcos/Saranza: I agree with that since when need to invest in education of the youth. Write that
Miss Secretary. Do we have another concern?
Private University representative/Ubay: I am a representative of a private university. Since you mentioned
about the education of the youth Mr. President, we, the private sectors are lacking of courses because of low
funds.
President Marcos/ Saranza: Upgrading the science curriculum and teaching equipment is crucial to the science
development program. I will allot large amount of war damage fund to private universities for you to be
encourage to create courses that focus on science and technology and to research.
Narrator/ Melgar: In 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos declared Presidential Decree No. 49 series of 1972 as
a support for promoting the scientific research and invention.
President Marcos/ Saranza: For the sake of my countrymen, I will establish PAGASA which function is to give
environmental protection and to utilize scientific knowledge to ensure the safety of the nation. I will also
establish the National Academy of Science and Technology so we can have Filipino scientists.
*crowd cheering
Narrator/ Saranza: In 1986, Marcos also established campuses of Philippine Science High School in Visayas and
Mindanao. It aims to tap the potential students on the said regions.

Fifth Republic
Narrator/ Melgar: After the term of Pres. Marcos, Corazon Aquino replaced him into the presidential seat, she
also replaced the National Science and Technology into Department of Science and technology, giving it a seat
in the government cabinet. In her State of the Nation Address in 1990, she stated
Cory/Plaza:”Science and Technology development should be on the top three priorities of the government to
implement the developmental plan we have made”
Narrator/ Melgar: After this, the budget allocation for science and technology was increased in 1989 and has
fluctuating experience in the following years.
Cory/ Plaza: I encouraged all the filipino scientists and inventors to put back the Philippines second in Japan
when it comes to the field of science and technology.
Narrator/ Melgar It was one of her goals to make the country industrialized by the year 2000.In July 1992,
President Fidel Ramos states in his first State of the Nation Address that there were improvements with
regards to science and technologies. In his Third SONA, he reported…
Fidel Ramos/ Saranza: I am glad to tell you that we upgraded our Science and technology manpower
capability. By 1998, we shall produce around 3,000 competent scientists and engineers. We will continue to
fast track the improvement of Science and technology foundations of young Filipinos.
(2 girls who were talking about the implementation made by the government.)
Girl 1/ Samoya: Did you know? The government provided 3,500 scholarships for students who took up courses
related to science and technology.
Girl 2/ Vertudazo: Yes of course, it’s all over the news. The schools became modernized and updated because
of the high-tech equipments they have provided.
Girl 1/ Samoya: I know right!
Narrator: It was also during this time that science and technology personnel were given priority by the
government by approving the Republic Act No. 8439 in 1997 which entitled “Magna Carta for Science and
Technology Personnel”. Its purpose is to give incentives and rewards to people who made an impact and was
influential in the field of science and technologies.

Girl 1/ Ubay: Do you know that marydale received an award from the government?
Girl 2/ Otagan: really? She was a Filipina scientist right?
Girl 1/ Ubay:yes and she give a big contribution to the world of science and technology
Girl 2/ Otagan: amazing
Narrator: During the term of Pres. Joseph Estrada, internet age was push for the advancement of the
Philippines. It continues until the time of Pres. Gloria Arroyo where it reached to Golden age.
Girl 1/ Vertudazo: I have something to tell you
Girl 2/ Samoya:what is it?
Girl 1/ Vertudazo: Philippines upgraded on today's generation. We already have internet for easy access of
information!!
Girl 2/ Samoya: really? that's good to hear. Our life won't be as hassle as before.
Narrator: On the following years, scientist push a project that promotes economic level of the country. It is
where biofuels was made.
Girl 1/ Ubay: I heard in the news that scientist develop a biofuels. It's good so that there's no smoke anymore
when I'm cooking.
Girl 2. Otagan: yes I heard it too, my husband don't need to get firewoods in the forest, and we don't need to
worry during rainy seasons.
Girl 1/ Ubay: those scientist deserved an award.
Narrator: On the year 2014, Pres. Benigno Aquino give an honor to 4 scientists who have huge contibutions in
the field of science and technology
(Magbasa sa certificate so emcee Bali,unja ihatag kang Aquino, siya maghatag SA 4 scientist)
Emcee/ Vertudazo: Certificate of Excellence is hereby awarded to the following scientists. Cedric Saranza,
Dimple Melgar, Eloisa Plaza and Marian Samoya! Around of applause please!
Audience/ Ubay and Otagan: *CHEER
THE END…….