The DOST Regional Offices were established when DOST was reorganized from the then National Science Development Board (NSDB) to the National Science Technology Authority (NSTA) on March 17, 1982, and vested with broader policy-making and program implementing functions.

On January 30, 1987, NSTA was elevated to become the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under Executive Order (EO) No. 128. DOST's functions and responsibilities were further expanded to enable it to pursue the declared state policy to support local scientific and technological efforts, develop local capability to achieve technological self-reliance, promote public and private sector partnership in S&T activities, and encourage the private sector to take a greater role in R&D activities. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 31 of EO 128, the DOST is also authorized to establish regional or field extension offices as may be necessary.

Three years later, the Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) were created through Republic Act No. 6959 on July 31, 1990, which lead to the establishment of PSTCs in every province of the country attached under the Regional Offices.

Currently, the DOST has 16 Regional Offices and 75 ProvincialS&TCenters .

Mandate

Executive Order No. 128 dated January 30, 1987 reorganized the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) into the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Under the EO, "the DOST shall 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."

As such, the DOST shall formulate and implement policies, plans, programs and projects for the development of science and technology and for the promotion of scientific and technological activities for both the public and private sectors, and ensure that the results of scientific and technological activities are properly applied and utilized to accelerate economic and social development. The Department is further tasked to continuously review the state and needs of science and technology in the context of the country's development goals. Moreover, the regional offices are established to make the agency more responsive to the science and technology needs of the regional communities.

Vision 

• S&T as the foundation for accelerated economic growth and improved quality of life
• S&T sector shall have carved niches in some technology areas
• Filipinos with vibrant S&T culture

BY 2020

• The Philippines as a world-class leader and knowledge provider ins elected S&T areas

Goals

BY 2010

• World-calss capabilities in ICT
• Technological leadership in ASEAN in the fields of biotechnology, material sciences and mechatronics
• Adequate number and excellent quality of scientists and engineers in the country
• Robust technology-based and knowledge-based industry sectors
• Globally competitive products in targeted sectors or niche/markets
• Quality S&T-oriented higher education sector
• Top performance in science and math achievement levels
• Model statua\s in S&T management and governance

REGIONAL OFFICE

DOST Regional Office III
Gov't Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
(045)961-4460, (045)861-3731, (045)860-0650
DR. CONRADO J. OLIVEROS - Regional Director

PROVINCIAL S & T CENTERS (PSTCs)

PSTC-BATAAN
Capitol Complex, BalangaCity, Bataan
Telefax : 047-2373955
ROSALIE V. ONA - Provincial Director

PSTC-BULACAN
BSU Campus, MacArthur Highway, Malolos, Bulacan
Telefax: 044-7915255
ANGELITA Q. PARUNGAO - Provincial Director

PSTC-NUEVA ECIJA
CLSU Compound, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Telefax : 044-4560589
DR. JULIUS CAESAR V. SICAT- Asst. Reg'l Director & Officer-in-Charge

PSTC-PAMPANGA
Capitol Compound, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Telefax : 045-9630793
MARY MICHELLE M. QUIAMBAO - Provincial Director

PSTC-TARLAC
Romulo Library, Romulo Blvd., TarlacCity
Telefax : 045-8001517
ROMEOLITO G. TACBIAN - Provincial Director

PSTC-ZAMBALES
Eng'g. Office, OlongapoCity Hall, OlongapoCity, Zambales
Telefax: 047-2237560
BERNARDITA R. MONTEVIRGEN - Provincial Director