Republic of the Philippines

Department of Science and Technology

Mission Vision Mandate

To direct, lead, and coordinate The DOST is the
the country’s scientific and “provider of world-class
technological efforts geared scientific, technological
towards maximum economic and innovative solutions
and social benefits for the that will lead to higher
people. productivity and better
quality of life.”
The DOST as a leading
ASEAN Science,
Technology and
Innovation Hub by 2022.
Executive Order No. 128
mandates the Department to
“provide central direction,
leadership and coordination of
scientific and technological
efforts and ensure that the
results therefrom are geared
and utilized in areas of
maximum economic and social
benefits for the people”.

Desired
Outcomes

Innovation stimulated.
Technology adoption promoted
and accelerated.
Critical mass of globally
competitive STI human
resources developed.
Productivity and efficiency of
communities and the
production sector, particularly
MSMEs improved.
Resiliency to disaster risks and
climate change ensured.
Inequality in STI capacities and
opportunities reduced.
Effective STI governance
achieved.

https://www.dost.gov.ph/transparency/about-dost/desired-outcomes.html