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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]

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)[a] Incumbent Bongbong Marcos

Notes

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

References

  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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