Department of Science and Technology (Philippines)

Department of Science and Technology
Department overview
Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya

Formed	January 30, 1987 (1987-01-30)
Headquarters	DOST Building, General Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines
Annual budget	₱17.6 billion (2015)^[1]
Department executive	Dr. Mario Montejo, Secretary
Child Department	See below
Website	www.dost.gov.ph

The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (abbreviated as DOST; Filipino: 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 in 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) in March 17, 1981 and was given broader policy-making and program implementing functions.^[2]^[3]

In January 30, 1987, during the administration of President Corazon Aquino, 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.^[3]

List of the Secretaries of the DOST

Main article: Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines)

Attached Agencies

Attached Agencies of the Department of Science and Technology
Collegial and Scientific Bodies	Research and Development Institutes
National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)	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)
Sectoral Planning Councils	Scientific and Technological Services
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)	Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) 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)

School

PSHS Main Campus

Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) (various campuses)

The DOST logo

The logo of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) consists essentially of four circles joined together side by side to form a square. *The circles symbolize unit particles, the building blocks of nature which are the subject and substance of science and technology.
The circle design gives an illusion of movement signifying progress through Science and Technology.
The space in the center of the joined circles forms a four-pointed star symbolic of scientific creativity.
The logo's three-color scheme represents the unknown (black), truth and enlightenment (white), and progress (blue).
The logo's four circles represent the four guiding principles in S&T development: EXCELLENCE, RELEVANCE, COOPERATION, and COST-EFFECTIVENESS.

References

↑ "GAA 2015" (PDF). DBM. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
↑ "DOST-SEI History". DOST-SEI Scholars Online. DOST-SEI Scholars Online Community. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
1 2 "The DOST in Brief". Department of Science and Technology. Retrieved 2 April 2016.

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Agencies

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)

Scientific and Technological Services	Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) 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)

See also Ministries of Science by country

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