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Secretary Of Science And Technology (Philippines)
The secretary of science and technology ( fil, kalihim ng agham at teknolohiya) is the head of the Department of Science and Technology and is a member of the president's Cabinet. The position was created in 1987 by then president Corazon Aquino, and was first assumed by Antonio Arizabal. The current secretary is Renato Solidum Jr., who holds office since July 22, 2022. List Notes References External linksDOST website {{DEFAULTSORT:Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines) Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ... Science and Technology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Science And Technology (Philippines)
The Department of Science and Technology (abbreviated as DOST; fil, Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya), is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the coordination of science and technology-related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development. History The DOST was formed as the National Science Development Board on June 13, 1958, during the administration of President Carlos P. Garcia. The science body was formed as a result of a law passed in the Congress upon the recommendation of Dr. Frank Co Tui, who was tasked by Garcia to conduct a survey regarding the state of science and technology in the country. It was reorganized as the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) on March 17, 1981, and was given broader policy-making and program implementing functions. On January 30, 1987, during the administration of President Corazon Aquino, the NSTA w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
