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Department of Science and Technology (Philippines)

Executive department of the Philippine government

Summary

Executive department of the Philippine government

Field	Value
agency_name	Department of Science and Technology
type	Department
nativename	Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya
seal	DOST seal.svg
seal_width	150px
picture	DOST Building New.png
picture_caption	The DOST headquarters building in Taguig
formed
headquarters	DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
employees	739 (2024)
budget	(2021)
chief1_name	Renato Solidum Jr.
chief1_position	Secretary
child1_agency	See below
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST; ) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for coordinating science and technology-related projects and for formulating policies and programs in these fields to support national development.

History

The DOST was formed as the National Science Development Board by Republic Act No. 2067 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. In 1962, Nacionalista Rep. Joaquin R. Roces of Manila's 2nd district proposed amending RA 2067 in order to remove the chairman's cabinet-level ranking. The NSDB was later 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 was elevated to cabinet-level status with the signing of Executive Order No. 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

Main article: Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines)

Organizational structure

The department is headed by the Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines), with the following four undersecretaries and three assistant secretaries

Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services
Undersecretary for Research and Development
Undersecretary for Regional Operations
Undersecretary for Special Concerns
Assistant Secretary for Administrative and Legal Affairs
Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer, Communications, and Commercialization
Assistant Secretary for Development Cooperation

Offices

Collegial and scientific bodies

National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)

Sectoral planning councils

Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (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 (PNRI)
Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI)
Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP)

Scientific and technological services

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Philippine Science High School System (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
DOST Hybrid Electric Train
Health Research Development Information Network
Vertical Helophyte Filter System (VHFS)

References

"Staffing Summary Fiscal Year 2024". [[Department of Budget and Management]].
"XXI. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Department of Budget and Management.
(13 June 1958). "An Act to Integrate, Coordinate, and Intensify Scientific and Technological Research and Development and to Foster Invention; to Provide Funds Therefor; and for Other Purposes".
Paredes, Amante F.. (October 2, 1962). "City Limits". [[Manila Chronicle]].
"DOST-SEI History". DOST-SEI Scholars Online Community..
(April 26, 2014). "The DOST in Brief".
(30 January 1987). "Reorganizing the National Science and Technology Authority".

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