Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines) explained

Native Name:Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya
Insignia:DOST seal.svg
Insigniasize:120px
Insigniacaption:Official seal of the
Department of Science and Technology
Incumbent:Renato Solidum Jr.
Incumbentsince:July 22, 2022
Style:The Honorable
Member Of:Cabinet
Appointer:The President
with the consent of the Commission on Appointments
Termlength:No fixed term
Inaugural:Antonio V. Arizabal

The secretary of science and technology (Filipino; Pilipino: kalihim ng agham at teknolohiya) is the head of the Department of Science and Technology and is a member of the president's Cabinet.[1]

The position was created in 1987 by then president Corazon Aquino, and was first assumed by Antonio Arizabal.[2]

The current secretary is Renato Solidum Jr., who holds office since July 22, 2022.

List

NameImageTerm BeganTerm EndedPresident
1Antonio V. ArizabalJanuary 30, 1987April 6, 1989Corazon C. Aquino[3]
2Ceferino L. FolloscoApril 7, 1989June 30, 1992
3Ricardo T. GloriaJune 30, 1992July 6, 1994Fidel V. Ramos[4]
4William PadolinaJuly 7, 1994June 30, 1998
June 30, 1998January 29, 1999Joseph Ejercito Estrada[5]
5Filemon A. Uriarte, Jr.February 1, 1999January 1, 2001
ActRogelio A. PanlasiguiJanuary 2, 2001March 11, 2001Gloria Macapagal Arroyo[6]
6Estrella F. AlabastroMarch 12, 2001June 30, 2010
7Mario MontejoJune 30, 2010June 30, 2016Benigno S. Aquino III[7]
8Fortunato de la PeñaJune 30, 2016June 30, 2022Rodrigo Duterte
9Renato Solidum Jr.July 22, 2022 (reappointed October 4, 2022)IncumbentBongbong Marcos

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE DOST SECRETARY . dost.gov.ph . DOST . 20 February 2020.
  2. Web site: DR. ANTONIO V. ARIZABAL . dost.gov.ph . DOST . 20 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Corazon C. Aquino - Presidential Museum and Library. 2014-07-21.
  4. Web site: Fidel V. Ramos - Presidential Museum and Library. 2014-07-21.
  5. Web site: Joseph Ejercito Estrada - Presidential Museum and Library. 2014-07-21.
  6. Web site: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Presidential Museum and Library. 2014-07-21.
  7. Web site: Benigno S. Aquino III - Presidential Museum and Library. 2014-07-21.