Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines)

Secretary of Science and Technology
Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya
Incumbent
Mario Montejo
since June 30, 2010
Appointer The President
Term length No fixed term
Inaugural holder Antonio V. Arizabal
Formation January 30, 1987
Website http://www.dost.gov.ph

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 current Secretary is Mario Montejo, who assumed office on June 30, 2010.

List

(*) Acting Capacity

# Name Term Began Term Ended President
1 Antonio V. Arizabal January 30, 1987 April 6, 1989 Corazon Aquino[1]
2 Ceferino L. Follosco April 7, 1989 June 30, 1992
3 Ricardo T. Gloria June 30, 1992 July 6, 1994 Fidel V. Ramos[2]
4 William Padolina July 7, 1994 June 30, 1998
June 30, 1998 January 29, 1999 Joseph Estrada[3]
5 Filemon A. Uriarte, Jr. February 1, 1999 January 1, 2001
* Rogelio A. Panlasigui January 2, 2001 March 11, 2001 Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo[4]
6 Estrella F. Alabastro March 12, 2001 June 30, 2010
7 Mario Montejo June 30, 2010 Incumbent Benigno S. Aquino III[5]

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