BT CORN IN THE PHILIPPINES
Berbon, Johnvic
Denolo, Gracesea Marie
Mainit, Franco Yuan
The Philippines is the first country in Southeast Asia to allow the production of a modified crop for feed and food on a commercial scale.
HISTORY
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With the dawn of the 2000s, the adaptation of Bt Corn grew exponentially. The Department of Agriculture of the Philippines recognized its potential and offered support behind this agricultural marvel. Further securing its place in Philippine agriculture, rigorous researches were conducted to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
As Asia’s leading market for Bt Corn, the Philippines has witnessed a positive impact in the economy. Since then, a variety of Bt Corn have been genetically engineered and approved for commercial cultivation, providing farmers with tailored solutions for different agro-ecological issues.
REFLECTION
WhatisthesignificantrelationshipbetweenScienceand Technologyintheevolutionofhumansocieties?
In the history of man, pests have plagued our crops. They have caused indescribable famines, causing mass starvation, economies to crash, and empires to crumble. Yet due to mankind’s ability to think, we unlocked the ability to fight. From the first rudimentary measures like scarecrows, until to the modern GMOs of today. The way one crop managed to turn the war to humanity’s favor shows how far we have come.
However, farmers’ aren’t the only people that benefit. Their families have to worry less about not being able to sustain their needs.
Furthermore, suppliers now face fewer logistical issues due to pests, which might lead to consumers having easier access to corn. Because of that, there are potential impacts such as corn being more prevalent due to lower costs, which stem from higher availability. Bt corn was a crop designed to fight a pest. WIth its genes modified in order to fight against the insect, farmers no longer have to think about bugs eating up their crops. Because of that, it leads to them having less worry about getting a good yield. Not only that, it allows them to use less pesticides.
Furthermore, suppliers now face fewer logistical issues due to pests, which might lead to consumers having easier access to corn. Because of that, there are potential impacts such as corn being more prevalent due to lower costs, which stem from higher availability.
The interrelationship of science and technology has a significant impact in the development of human societies. In the scientific and technological paradigm, its advancement has allowed so many possibilities that could make people’s livelihood and quality of life. Moreover, as natural resources are limited and human beings experience scarcity, innovative individuals continuously exhaust their ability and knowledge in order to suffice the society’s emerging development needs.
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Reference:
Isaac, N. (2019). GMO corn is transforming farmers’ lives in Philippines - Alliance for Science. Alliance for Science. https://allianceforscience.org/blog/2019/01/gmocorn-transforming-farmers-lives-philippines/?fbclid=IwAR1sdM7fGd AN9lmBl2XAShG-4c4D1OfLe0n5HCFPLz-cVDcyY oRcyaYA