Summary of FEU Public Intellectual Lecture Series | Dr. Giovanni Tapang | Part 1

The video features Dr. Giovanni Tapang discussing the current state of science, technology, and industrial growth in the Philippines. He points out the lack of preparedness in science and math education, the decline in agricultural and manufacturing sectors, and the challenges faced by scientists and engineers in the country. Dr. Giovanni Tapang emphasizes the need for industrial development, research, and technology integration in policies to address unemployment and economic challenges. ### Methodology: - Improve science and math education through hands-on experience. - Focus on industrial growth to create jobs and economic opportunities. - Encourage the development of research and technology. - Increase funding for science and technology. - Develop rural areas for industrialization. - Enhance policy integration with research and technology. ### Speakers: - Dr. Giovanni Tapang

Notable Quotes

01:32 — « "... no longer be able create a strong foundation for science and technology in the country." »
03:37 — « "...without industries you don't have jobs and without jobs you don't have a future." »
10:28 — « "We're pre-industrial, we're still agrarian but backward..." »
19:44 — « "...in the whole country about 10 million." »
21:39 — « "...we don't have any program for developing our rural area to industrialize the area." »

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