Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

The executive department of the Philippine government responsible for coordinating science and technology-related projects and formulating policies in support of national development.

National Science Development Board

The original name of the DOST when it was formed on January 30, 1957.

President Carlos P Garcia

The Philippine president during the establishment of the National Science Development Board.

Dr Frank Co Tui

The individual tasked by President Garcia to conduct a survey on the state of science and technology in the Philippines.

National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA)

The name the DOST was reorganized to on March 17, 1981, which expanded its policy-making and program implementation functions.

Executive Order No. 128

The order signed by President Corazon Aquino on January 30, 1987, that elevated the NSTA to cabinet-level status and renamed it the Department of Science and Technology.

Secretary of Science and Technology

The head of the DOST, overseeing its functions and operations.

Undersecretaries

Four officials who assist the Secretary of Science and Technology in managing the department.

Assistant Secretaries

Three officials who support the Secretary and Undersecretaries in the DOST's operations.

Sectoral planning councils

Groups within the DOST that focus on specific areas of science and technology planning and development.