Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines)
| Secretary of Science and Technology | |
|---|---|
| Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya | |
 Official seal of the Department of Science and Technology | |
Incumbent since May 22, 2025Vacant | |
| 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 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 position is currently vacant since May 22, 2025.
List
| # | Image | Name | Tenure started | Tenure ended | President |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio V. Arizabal | 
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January 30, 1987 | April 6, 1989 | Corazon C. Aquino[3] |
| 2 | Ceferino L. Follosco | 
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April 7, 1989 | June 30, 1992 | |
| 3 | Ricardo T. Gloria | 
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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 | 
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June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2016 | Benigno S. Aquino III[7] |
| 8 | Fortunato de la Peña | _(45364247344)_(cropped).jpg)
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June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2022 | Rodrigo Duterte |
| 9 | Renato Solidum Jr. | 
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July 22, 2022 (reappointed October 4, 2022)[a] | May 22, 2025 | Bongbong Marcos |
Notes
- ^ Solidum served as the Officer–in–Charge from June 30 to July 22, 2022.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Secretaries of Science and Technology of the Philippines.
- ^ "THE DOST SECRETARY". dost.gov.ph. DOST. August 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "DR. ANTONIO V. ARIZABAL". dost.gov.ph. DOST. August 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "Corazon C. Aquino - Presidential Museum and Library". Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "Fidel V. Ramos - Presidential Museum and Library". Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "Joseph Ejercito Estrada - Presidential Museum and Library". Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Presidential Museum and Library". Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "Benigno S. Aquino III - Presidential Museum and Library". Retrieved July 21, 2014.
