Secretary of Science and Technology
Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya
Official seal of the
Department of Science and Technology
Incumbent
Renato Solidum Jr.
since July 22, 2022
StyleThe Honorable
Member ofCabinet
AppointerThe President
with the consent of the Commission on Appointments
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderAntonio V. Arizabal
FormationJanuary 30, 1987 (1987-01-30)
Websitewww.dost.gov.ph

The secretary of science and technology (Filipino: 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

# Name Image Term Began Term Ended President
1 Antonio V. Arizabal January 30, 1987 April 6, 1989 Corazon C. Aquino[3]
2 Ceferino L. Follosco April 7, 1989 June 30, 1992
3 Ricardo T. Gloria June 30, 1992 July 6, 1994 Fidel V. Ramos[4]
4 William Padolina July 7, 1994 June 30, 1998
June 30, 1998 January 29, 1999 Joseph Ejercito Estrada[5]
5 Filemon A. Uriarte, Jr. February 1, 1999 January 1, 2001
Act Rogelio A. Panlasigui January 2, 2001 March 11, 2001 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo[6]
6 Estrella F. Alabastro March 12, 2001 June 30, 2010
7 Mario Montejo June 30, 2010 June 30, 2016 Benigno S. Aquino III[7]
8 Fortunato de la Peña June 30, 2016 June 30, 2022 Rodrigo Duterte
9 Renato Solidum Jr. July 22, 2022 (reappointed October 4, 2022)[lower-alpha 1] Incumbent Bongbong Marcos

Notes

  1. ↑ Solidum served as the Officer–in–Charge from June 30 to July 22, 2022.

References

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