THE DOST LOGO

Excellence, Relevance, Cooperation and Cost-effectiveness

The logo of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) consists essentially of four circles joined together side by side to form a square. The circles symbolize unit particles, the building blocks of nature which are the subject and substance of science and technology. The circle design gives an illusion of movement signifying progress through Science and Technology.

• The space in the center of the joined circles forms a four-pointed star symbolic of scientific creativity.
• The logo' s three-color scheme represents the unknown(black), truth and enlightenment (white) and progress (blue).
• The logo's four circles represent the four guiding principles in our S&T development: Excellence, Relevance, Cooperation and Cost-effectiveness

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The DOST is headed by a Secretary who is appointed by the President to exercise authority and responsibility for the mandate, and for supervision and control of the Department. The Secretary is assisted by three (3) Undersecretaries for: (a) Research and Development, (b) Regional Operations, and (c) Science and Technology Services - who also have supervision over the Institutes under their respective areas of responsibility. The Secretary is also assisted by three (3) Assistant Secretaries for: (a) Strategic Plans and Programs, (b) Technology Transfer, and (c) Finance, Administrative and Legal Affairs.

The Department has four (4) Staff Services, namely: (a) Administrative and Legal Service which provides the Department with services relating to personnel, records, property procurement and management, collection, disbursement, archiving, general services, and legal matters; (b) Financial and Management Service which provides advice and assistance on budgetary, financial and management improvement matters; (c) Internal Audit Service which assists the management in achieving efficient and effective fiscal administration and performance of its affairs and functions; and (d) Planning and Evaluation Service which provides services relating to policy development and planning, program coordination and monitoring, and S&T resource assessment and evaluation matters.

DOST is composed of the following councils and agencies :

1. Three (3) sectoral planning councils responsible for: formulating policies, plans, programs, projects and strategies for S&T development; for programming and allocating funds; for monitoring of research and development projects; and for generating external funds.

2. Seven (7) research and development institutes concerned with basic and applied researches on various fields.

3. Eight (8) S&T service institutes rendering science and technology-related services.

4. Two (2) collegial bodies with mandated functions of assistance, recognition, advisory and establishment of international linkages.

5. Sixteen (16) Regional Offices headed by a Regional Director and seventy-nine (79) Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) manned by PSTC Officers. The Regional Directors are under the supervision of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations. As per DOST Administrative Order No. 002 Series of 1989 (Annex 008), the DOST Regional Offices serve as focal points for the planning and implementation of S&T programs and projects in their respective regions in consonance with the national S&T Plan. They provide S&T services to the local populace and coordinate with other government agencies and other stakeholders on S&T matters.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART