Department of Science and Technology
Overview
• The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the premiere science
and technology body in the country.
• Providing central direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and
technological activities.
• Formulating policies, programs and projects to support national development .
Vision for Science and Technology
• By 2004, S&T shall have contributed significantly to the enhancement of
national productivity and competitiveness, and to the solutions of pressing
national problems.
• By 2010, the Philippines shall have carved niches and become a world-class
knowledge provider and user in selected S&T areas; and shall have developed
a vibrant Filipino S&T culture.
• By 2020, the Philippines shall have developed a wide range of globally
competitive products and services which have high technology content.
Department of Science and Technology
Functions
• Formulate and adopt a comprehensive National Science and Technology
Plan, and monitor and coordinate its funding and implementation;
• Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake scientific and
technological research and development in areas identified as vital to the
country's development;
• 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;
• Undertake design and engineering works to complement research and
development functions;
• Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the transfer of the
results of scientific and technological research and development to their
end-users;
Department of Science and Technology
Functions
• Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the technological
services needed by agriculture, industry, transport, and the general
public;
• Develop and maintain an information system and databank on science
and technology;
• Develop and implement programs for strengthening scientific and
technological capabilities through manpower training, infrastructure and
institution-building;
• Promote public consciousness in science and technology;
• Undertake policy research, technology assessment, feasibility and
technical studies.
Department of Science and Technology
Organizational Structure
Department of Science and Technology
Goals for S&T
• By 2004: world-class capabilities in ICT and agricultural modernization; improved
access to quality S&T services, higher productivity and competitiveness for
Philippines products and industries; creation of technology –based enterprises in
the region; S&T-based solutions to pressing national problems and greater S&T
awareness and support among leaders and policy makers.
• By 2010: technological leadership in ASEAN in the fields of biotechnology,
materials science and microelectronics; adequate number of quality scientists
and engineers in the country; robust technology-based and knowledge-based
industry sectors; globally competitive products; quality S&T-oriented higher
education sector; top-performance in science and math; highly-developed culture
of innovation and S&T consciousness; enhanced private sector participation in
S&T/R&D activities; and a national R&D budget of 1% of GDP.
• By 2020: a well-developed S&T-based sector; world-class universities in
S&T; internationally recognized scientists and engineers; and model status
for S&T management and governance.
Department of Science and Technology
Strategies for S&T
1. Niching and Clustering: Priorities in S&T shall be set in accordance with certain
niches on clusters of industries. Market niching shall become the basis for
prioritization of S&T area thrusts.
2. Addressing Pressing National Problems: This cry out for S&T solutions. Areas
have been identified where national problems exist and which implies that S&T
should address them. These are poverty, poor health, rapid population growth,
food, water, energy…
3. Developing S&T Human Resources
4. Providing Support to Small and Medium Enterprises
5. Accelerating Technology Transfer and Utilization
6. Building/Upgrading S&T Infrastructure
7. Strengthening Government-Industry Academe-Civil Society and
International Linkages
8. Improving S&T Governance
9. Promoting/Popularizing S&T
Department of Science and Technology
Long-Term Area Thrusts
1. Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
2. Health/Medical Sciences
3. Biotechnology
4. Information and Communications Technology
5. Microelectronics
6. Earth and Marine Sciences
7. Fisheries and Aquaculture
8. Environment
9. Natural Disaster Mitigation
10. Energy
11. Materials Science and Engineering
12. Manufacturing and Process Engineering
Department of Science and Technology
Finance:
• During the year of 2004, the DOST System spent a total P 2.572 billion
($ 49.806 million)
• Only 2% spent for Capital Outlay (CO), The bulk of the expenses were equally
spent, 49% each, for Personal Services (PS) amounting to P1.254 billion
($24.283 million) and Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses with P
1.255 billion($ 24.302 million).
• These expenditures were distributed according to the following major functions
of the Department:
• Research and Development with a total expenditures of P 443.135
million($ 8.581 million) or 17%
• Technology delivery : P195.110 million ($ 3.778 million) or 8%
• S&T education and training : P625.174 million ($12.106 million) of 24%
• Development Integration and coordination of the national research or S&T
System: P100.080 million ($1.938 million) or 4%
• General administration and support services : P561.862 million ($ 10.880
million) or 22%
$1 = P 51.640
Department of Science and Technology
Human Resource:
• The DOST System has a total workforces of 4,554 composed of 3,403
(75%) technical personnel and 1,151(25%) non-technical personnel
• The distribution of DOST system personnel are as follows:
• Research and Development _1,090(23,93%)
• Technology Delivery – 251(5.51%)
• Scientific & technological services – 1,492(32.76%)
• S&T education and training – 533(11.70%)
• Development, Integration and coordination of the national
research or S&T System – 156(3.42%)
• General administration and support services -1,032(22.66%)
Department of Science and Technology
S&T Indicators
Indicators 2004 2010 2020
1 Philippines Ranking in S&T Competitiveness in the World 40th 35th 25th
Competitiveness Report
2 Philippines Ranking in Technology Achievement Index 43th 40th 35th
3 No. of Patents Granted to Residents 30 50 200
4 % of Private Sector R&D Expenditures to Total National R&D 25% 30% 40%
Expenditures
5 % of Total R&D Expenditures to GDP 0.30% 1.00% 2.00%
6 No. of R&D Personnel per Million Population 200 250 350
7 No. of World- Class Science and Technology Universities 3 9 15
8 Value Added in Leading High Technology Exports 27th 20th 15th
9 Philippines Ranking in Global Technology Exports 27th 20th 15th
10 Philippines Ranking in Knowledge Jobs 3rd 2nd 1st
11 Philippine Ranking in the Transformation to a Digital Economy 34th 30th 20th
Department of Science and Technology
References:
• Annual Report on Science and Technology, 2004
• National Science and Technology Plan 2002-2020
• Website of DOST: www.dost.gov.ph
