The Department of Science and Technology (abbreviated as DOST; fil, Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya), is the

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of the

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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 Carlos Polestico Garcia (November 4, 1896 – June 14, 1971) was a Filipino teacher, poet, orator, lawyer, public official, political economist, guerrilla and Commonwealth military leader who was the eighth president of the Philippines. A l ...

. The science body was formed as a result of a law passed in the

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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 Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino (; ; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipina politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. She was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People P ...

, the NSTA was elevated to cabinet-level status with the signing of Executive Order 128, and was renamed as the Department of Science and Technology.

Functions

# Formulate and adopt a comprehensive National Science and Technology Plan, and monitor and coordinate its funding and implementation; # Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake scientific and technological research and development in areas identified as vital to the country's development; # Promote the development of indigenous technology and the adaptation and innovation of suitable imported technology, and in this regard, undertake technology development up to commercial stage; # Undertake design and engineering works to complement research and development functions; # Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the transfer of the results of scientific and technological research and development to their end-users; # Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the technological services needed by agriculture, industry, transport, and the general public; # Develop and maintain an information system and databank on science and technology; # Develop and implement programs for strengthening scientific and technological capabilities through manpower training, infrastructure and institution-building; # Promote public consciousness in science and technology; and # Undertake policy research, technology assessment, feasibility and technical studies.

List of the Secretaries

Organizational structure

The department is headed by the

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 Aqu ...

, with the following four undersecretaries and three assistant secretaries *Undersecretary for Scientific and Technological Services *Undersecretary for Research and Development *Undersecretary for Regional Operations **~~Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change~~ (''removed'' ) *Assistant Secretary for Finance and Legal Affairs *Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation *Assistant Secretary for Administration

Offices

Collegial and scientific bodies

National Academy of Science and Technology The National Academy of Science and Technology (''abbreviated as ''NAST) is the highest recognition and scientific advisory body of the Philippines under the Department of Science and Technology. It was created through Presidential Decree 1003- ...

(NAST) * Philippine Space Agency (PHILSA) *

Natural Sciences Research Institute The U.P. College of Science is one of the several colleges (''or degree-granting units'') of the University of the Philippines Diliman, the flagship campus of the University of the Philippines System. The college is not only one of the largest, ...

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS, ; tl, Surian ng Pilipinas sa Bulkanolohiya at Sismolohiya) is a Philippine national institution dedicated to provide information on the activities of volcanoes, earthquakes, and ...

(PHIVOLCS)

Sectoral planning councils

* Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) *

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(PCHRD) * Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)

Research and development institutes

* Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) * Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) * Forest Products Research Development Institute (FPRDI) * Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) * Metal Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) *

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) is a government agency under the Department of Science and Technology mandated to undertake research and development activities in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, institute regulations on ...

(PNRI) *

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(PTRI)

Scientific and technological services

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(PAGASA) *

(PHIVOLCS) *

Philippine Science High School System The Philippine Science High School System ( fil, Sistemang Mataas na Paaralang Pang-agham ng Pilipinas) is a research-oriented and specialized public high school system in the Philippines that operates as an attached agency of the Philippine Dep ...

(PSHS) * Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) * Science Education Institute (SEI) * Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) * Technology Resource Center (TRC)

Projects

* Automated Guideway Transit System project *

DOST Hybrid Electric Road Train The Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT) is a hybrid trackless train developed by the Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines for public transport. The headquarter office is located at New Clark City under the town of Capas, Tarlac, ...

DOST Hybrid Electric Train The Hybrid Electric Train (HET) is a hybrid electric train built by the Department of Science and Technology's Metals Industry Research and Development Center. It is the first train crafted and designed locally by Filipino engineers with part ...

References

External links

Department of Science and Technology
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1987 establishments in the Philippines Philippines, Science and Technology Science and Technology