Agencies

The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) undertakes technical services such as, but not limited to, standards, analytical, and calibration services need by industry. It is responsible for the transfer of research results directly to end-users or via linkages with other government agencies. In the course of fulfilling these responsibilities, the ITDI conducts training and provides technical advisory and consultancy services to industry clientele and end-users.

The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) provides both the government and the private sector in the metals and engineering industry with professional management and technical expertise on training of engineers and technicians, information exchange, trade accreditation services, quality control and testing of metal products, research and development, and business economics advisory services.

The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) recognizes outstanding achievements in science and technology as well as provides meaningful incentives to those engaged in scientific and technological researches; advises the President on matters related to science and technology; engages in projects and programs designed to promote scientific productivity; and embarks on programs traditionally and internationally expected of an academy of science.

The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) promotes and supports fundamental or basic research for the continuing total improvement of the research capability of individual scientists or group of scientists; provides advice on problems and issues of national interest; promotes scientific and technological culture to all sectors of society; and, fosters linkages with local and international scientific organizations for enhanced cooperation in the development and sharing of information.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is mandated “to provide protection against natural calamities and utilize scientific knowledge as an effective instrument to ensure the safety, well-being, and economic security of all the people, for the promotion of national progress.”

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) is one of the sectoral councils under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). PCAARRD was established on June 22, 2011 through the consolidation of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) and the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD).

The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) provides central direction and leadership to, as well as coordination of, health S&T efforts. It formulates policies, plans, programs,projects, and strategies for health S&T development; programs and allocates government and external fund; and monitors R&D projects.

The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is the lead agency in the planning, promotion and management of scientific and technological research for the industry, energy and emerging technology sectors.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is a Philippine national institution dedicated to provide information on the activities of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, as well as other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic, productivity, and sustainable development. It is one of the service agencies of the Department of Science and Technology.

The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), formerly the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), is the sole agency of the government mandated to advance and regulate the safe and peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines. It is one of the research institutes under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).