Secretary of Science and Technology (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.
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 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 | |
| Ceferino Follosco | April 7, 1989 | June 30, 1992 | ||
| Ricardo Gloria | June 30, 1992 | July 6, 1994 | Fidel V. Ramos | |
| William Padolina | July 7, 1994 | January 29, 1999 | ||
| Joseph Estrada | ||||
| Filemon Uriarte Jr. | February 1, 1999 | January 1, 2001 | ||
| Rogelio Panlasigui Acting | January 2, 2001 | March 11, 2001 | ||
| Gloria Macapagal Arroyo | ||||
| Estrella Alabastro (born 1941) | March 12, 2001 | June 30, 2010 | ||
| Mario Montejo | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2016 | Benigno Aquino III | |
| Fortunato de la Peña (born 1949) | June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2022 | Rodrigo Duterte | |
| Renato Solidum Jr. | June 30, 2022 | July 22, 2022 | Bongbong Marcos | |
| July 22, 2022 | Incumbent |