Department of Science and Technology (Philippines)

Department of Science and Technology

Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya
The DOST headquarter building in Manila
Department overview
Formed	January 30, 1987; 38 years ago (1987-01-30)
Headquarters	DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Employees	739 (2024)[1]
Annual budget	₱24.92 billion (2021)[2]
Department executive	Renato Solidum Jr., Secretary
Child Department	See below
Website	www.dost.gov.ph

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for coordinating science and technology-related projects and for formulating policies and programs in these fields to support national development.