Term length No fixed term Formation January 30, 1987 | Inaugural holder Antonio V. Arizabal Website www.dost.gov.ph | |
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Appointer The President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments | ||
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 position was created in 1987 by the then president Corazon Aquino, and was first assumed by Antonio Arizabal.
The current Secretary is Fortunato de la Peña, who assumed office on June 30, 2016.
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(*) Acting Capacity
References
Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA