<p>Research and development (R&D) and technology are analysed from the perspective of Philippine economic growth in the paper. It examines the productivity performance of the economy and analyzes how it has been affect ed by developments in R&D and technology. General R&D and technology policies and ins titutional structure and arrangements are examined. National, as well as specific sector al gaps are identified, while weaknesses in institutional arrangements are highlighted. Insights for policy are derived from the analysis.</p>