Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines)
Minister of the Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines
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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]
Member ofCabinet
AppointerThe president
with the consent of the Commission on Appointments
with the consent of the Commission on Appointments
Term lengthNo fixed term
| Secretary of Science and Technology | |
|---|---|
| Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya | |
 Official seal of the Department of Science and Technology | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Appointer | The president with the consent of the Commission on Appointments |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Antonio V. Arizabal |
| Formation | January 30, 1987 |
| Website | www |
The Department of Science and Technology was originally established as the National Science and Development Board on June 13, 1958 and was elevated to cabinet level in 1987.[2]
The position was created in 1987 by then president Corazon Aquino, and was first assumed by Antonio Arizabal.[3]
The position is currently held by Renato Solidum Jr. since 2022.
Lists
National Science Development Board
| Name |
Years served |
|---|---|
| Paulino Garcia | 1958-1963 |
| Juan Salcedo | 1963-1970 |
| Florencio Medina | 1970-1976 |
| Melencio Magno | 1976-1981 |
| Emil Javier | 1981-1986 |
| Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Took office | Left office | President |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Antonio Arizabal | January 30, 1987 |
April 6, 1989 |
Corazon Aquino[4] |
 |
Ceferino Follosco | April 7, 1989 |
June 30, 1992 | |
 |
Ricardo Gloria | June 30, 1992 |
July 6, 1994 |
Fidel V. Ramos[5] |
 |
William Padolina | July 7, 1994 |
January 29, 1999 | |
| Joseph Estrada[6] | ||||
 |
Filemon Uriarte Jr. | February 1, 1999 |
January 1, 2001 | |
 |
Rogelio Panlasigui Acting |
January 2, 2001 |
March 11, 2001 | |
| Gloria Macapagal Arroyo[7] | ||||
 |
Estrella Alabastro (born 1941) |
March 12, 2001 |
June 30, 2010 | |
 |
Mario Montejo | June 30, 2010 |
June 30, 2016 |
Benigno Aquino III[8] |
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Fortunato de la Peña (born 1949) |
June 30, 2016 |
June 30, 2022 |
Rodrigo Duterte |
 |
Renato Solidum Jr.[a] | June 30, 2022 |
July 22, 2022 |
Bongbong Marcos |
| July 22, 2022 |
Incumbent |
Notes
- Renato Solidum Jr. served as Officer in Charge from June 30 until July 22, 2022.
