<Ul> <Li> See below </Li> </Ul> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.dost.gov.ph </Td> </Tr> <P> The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (abbreviated as DOST; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya), is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the coordination of science and technology - related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development . </P> <P> The DOST was formed as the National Science Development Board in June 13, 1958, during the administration of President Carlos P. Garcia . The science body was formed as a result of a law passed in the Congress upon the recommendation of Dr. Frank Co Tui, who was tasked by Garcia to conduct a survey regarding the state of science and technology in the country . It was reorganized as the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) in March 17, 1981 and was given broader policy - making and program implementing functions . </P>

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