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What provision was incorporated in the Constitution during the Commonwealth Period to promote scientific development for the economic development of the country?

• Article XIII, Section 4

• Article IX, Section 2

• Article II, Section 1

• Article VI, Section 3

Which government corporation was created to perform functions such as the exploitation and development of natural resources during the Commonwealth Period?

• National Economic Council

• National Abaca and Other Fibers Corporation

• National Development Company

• National Power Corporation

What was the primary reason for the Commonwealth government's inability to achieve its goal of economic self-reliance?

• Lack of government support for scientific research

• Control of foreign trade and tariff policies by the American government

• Low morale of scientists and a lack of public awareness of Science

• Dearth of scientists of high training and ability

What was the name of the government-owned corporation that was reorganized in 1951 to improve industrial processes and stimulate technological development?

• National Power Corporation

• National Economic Council

• National Development Company

• Institute of Science and Technology

Which organization was created by the Science Act of 1958 to formulate policies for the development of science and coordinate the work of science agencies?

• National Research Council of the Philippines

• National Institute of Science and Technology

• Philippine Atomic Energy Commission

• National Science Development Board

What was the purpose of the establishment of a national network of centers of excellence in basic sciences in 1983?

• To promote professional interests and regulate standards of practice

• To attract more qualified scientists to work in government

• To improve industrial processes and stimulate technological development

• To encourage young people to pursue science degrees and careers

What has led to the growth of highly-trained professional manpower, particularly scientists, engineers, and physicians in the Philippines?

• Dependence of the Philippine economy on the United States

• Government support for industrialization

• Lack of government support for scientific research

• Increasing social demand for higher education

What has been the consequence of the underdeveloped state of the economy on science-based professionals in the Philippines?

• Unemployment or underemployment

• Migration to developed countries

• Low morale of scientists

• Lack of public awareness of Science

What has perpetuated the predominantly agricultural and rural character of the Philippine economy and society?

• National Science Development Board

• National Economic Council

• Free trade relations

• Philippine Atomic Energy Commission

What is a critical factor in the achievement of a strong, self-reliant economy and society in the Philippines?

• Neglect and lack of support for industrialization

• Dependence on the outside world as a market for its products

• Colonial policies on economic development

• Well-developed national science and technology