2. At the end of the discussion, learners will be
able to:
Discuss the functions of the DOST in the
Philippine Society.
Enumerate the projects and programs of DOST.
Identify the organizational structure of DOST.
3. .
The executive department of the
Philippine government which is
responsible for the coordination of
science and related-projects.
It is also in-charge of formulating
programs, projects and policies to
support national progress.
4. It was formerly called as the National Science
Development Board in 1958 that authorized to survey
the state and development of science and
technology.
Then it became National Science and Technology or
NSTA.
In 1987, it was raised to cabinet-level status to
become the present-day DOST.
Source: www. dost.gov.ph
6. Has three (3) undersecretaries: (a)
Research and Development, (b)
Regional Operations, and (c) Science
and Technology Services
It is headed by a secretary who is
appointed by the president.
Source: www. dost.gov.ph
7. Three (3) sectoral planning councils
Seven (7) research and development
institutes
Eight (8) S&T service institutes
Two (2) collegial bodies
Sixteen (16) Regional Offices and
seventy-nine (79) Provincial S&T Centers
(PSTCs)
9. Functions
1. Formulate and adopt a comprehensive
National Science and Technology Plan,
and monitor and coordinate its funding
and implementation.
2. Promote, assist and, where
appropriate, undertake scientific and
technological research and development
in areas identified as vital to the
country's development.
10. 3. Promote the development of
indigenous technology and the
adaptation and innovation of suitable
imported technology, and in this
regard, undertake technology
development up to commercial stage.
4. Undertake design and engineering
works to complement research and
development functions.
5. Promote, assist and, where
appropriate, undertake the transfer of
the results of scientific and
technological research and development
to their end-users.
11. Outcomes
1. Science-based know-how and tools
that enable the agriculture sector to
raise productivity to world-class
standards.
2. Innovative, cost-effective and
appropriate technologies that enable
MSMEs to develop and produce
competitive products that meet world-
class standards.
12. 3. State-of-the-art facilities and
capabilities that enable local industries
to move up the value chain and attain
global competitiveness.
4. PH a global leader in Information
Technology - Business Process Management
Services generating direct employment of
1.3 M.
5. ICT-based transformation of governance
broadening access to government services
(i.e. health and education) for those in
the countryside .
13. A. Projects Under DOST Councils
Council Research and
Development
Areas
Period Number of
Projects
1. National
Research
Council of the
Philippines
(NRCP)
Veterinary
Medicine,
Earth and
Space
Sciences,
Chemical
Sciences,
Physics,
Engineering &
Industrial
Research,
Biological
Sciences
2010-2013 55
14. 2. Philippine
Council for
Agriculture,
Aquatic and
Natural
Resources
Research and
Development
Global
Competitivene
ss, Agricultural
Land Use and
Agrarian
Reform, Food
Security and
Poverty
Alleviation,
Natural
Resources
Sustainability
and
Environment
2003-2013
455
3. Philippine
Council for
Health
Research and
Development
(PCHRD)
Drug discovery
and
Development ,
Diagnostics ,
Genomics and
Molecular
Technology
2005-2013 187
15. 4.Philippine
Council for
Industry,
Energy and
Emerging
Technology
Research and
Development
(PCIEERD)
Industry (
Food S&T
Program,
Electronics),
Energy( Bio-
fuels/Alternat
ive Fuels,
Renewable
Energy,Energy
Efficiency and
Conservation)
, Emerging
Technologies
(Biotechnolog
y
Applications,
Genomics
2003-2013 571
16. B. Projects under DOST Research and Development (RDIs)
Institute
Research and
Development Areas
Period Number of Projects
Advanced Science and
Technology Institute
(ASTI)
Information and
Communications
Technologies
(Advanced Networking
Research, Wireless
Technologies and
Network Applications
and Software) ,
Microelectronics
(Digital, RF, Analog and
Mixed-Signal
Microelectronics) and
Technology Transfer (
2004-2013 88
17. Food and Nutrition
Research Institute (FNRI)
Nutritional Assessment
and Monitoring, Food
Science and Technology ,
Nutrition Science and
Technology (Medical
Nutrition Studies,
Nutrition Intervention
and Policy Studies,
Nutritional Biochemical
Studies ,
2003-2013 261
Forest Products Research
and Development
Institute (FPRDI)
Material Science, Bio-
Based Composites,
Builders' Wood Works
and Structural
Components, Furniture
and Handicrafts, Bio-
Energy, Resins and Oil,
2003-2013 60
Industrial Technology
Development Institute
(ITDI)
Food Processing,
Materials Science,
Chemicals and Minerals,
Electronics and Process
Control, Fuels and Energy
2003-2013 440
Metal Industry Research
and Development Center
(MIRDC)
Engineering and Design,
Prototype Development,
Contract Research, Joint
Researc
2003-2013 467
19. Here are some of the DOST
Projects:
DOST-funded R&D Project Develops Cheaper
Air Pollution Sensor
20. The air pollution sensor will measure ambient
concentrations of sulfur dioxide, ozone and nitrogen
dioxide.
21. DILIMAN EXPRESS. The Automated Guideway Transit (AGT)
makes a test run on the 495-meter-long elevated track on the UP
Diliman campus The 30-passenger coach is fully automated,
driverless (and) electricity-run,” according to Science Secretary
Mario Montejo.
