Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines)

The secretary of science and technology () is the head of the Department of Science and Technology and is a member of the president's Cabinet.

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.

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

The position is currently held by Renato Solidum Jr. since 2022.

Lists National Science Development Board Name Years servedPaulino Garcia1958-1963Juan Salcedo1963-1970Florencio Medina1970-1976Melencio Magno1976-1981Emil Javier1981-1986

PortraitName(Birth–Death) Took office Left officePresidentAntonio ArizabalJanuary 30,1987April 6,1989Corazon AquinoCeferino FolloscoApril 7,1989June 30,1992Ricardo GloriaJune 30,1992July 6,1994Fidel V. RamosWilliam PadolinaJuly 7,1994January 29,1999Joseph EstradaFilemon Uriarte Jr.February 1,1999January 1,2001Rogelio PanlasiguiActingJanuary 2,2001March 11,2001Gloria Macapagal ArroyoEstrella Alabastro(born 1941)March 12,2001June 30,2010Mario MontejoJune 30,2010June 30,2016Benigno Aquino IIIFortunato de la Peña(born 1949)June 30,2016June 30,2022Rodrigo DuterteRenato Solidum Jr.June 30,2022July 22,2022Bongbong MarcosJuly 22,2022Incumbent

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External links DOST website