Moira's STEM Classroom

I. Development of S&T in the Philippines The historical development of science and technology in the Philippines has been shaped by various colonial and post-colonial influences, with significant progress in electrical engineering, electronics communication engineering, and information technology. Early Beginnings and Colonial Influences Modern science and technology in the Philippines trace back to the Spanish regime, which established schools and scientific research as part of colonization efforts. During the American regime, science and technology advanced rapidly due to government support for public education, scholarships in science and engineering, and formation of research agencies. Electric power came to the country in 1890, with the establishment of companies like La Electricista and later MERALCO, which expanded electrical services nationwide. Development of Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering education formally started in the early 1900s at the University of th...

Historical Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines (focus on EE, ECE, IT) 1. Spanish Regime – Establishment of Schools and Scientific Research Event: Introduction of formal education and limited scientific research during Spanish colonization. Significance: Laid the foundation for a structured educational system, which later supported technical fields. Although focused on religious and classical studies, this was the first step toward institutionalized learning. Impact: Indirect influence on EE/ECE/IT since these disciplines require strong educational systems. Early literacy and math skills became precursors for future engineering education. 2. American Regime – Public Education, Scholarships, and Research Agencies (Early 1900s) Event: Americans established public schools, introduced English as a medium of instruction, created scholarships in science and engineering, and set up research agencies. Significance: Accelerated modernization ...