Executive Order No.128 mandates the Department to “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”.

The leading enabler and provider of science, technology, and innovation (STI)- explicit solutions towards national development.

To direct, lead, and coordinate the country’s scientific, technological, and innovative efforts geared towards maximum economic and social benefits for the people.

Service, Commitment, Innovation, Ethics, Nurturance, Collaboration, Excellence (SCIENCE)

We are committed to provide the public and private sectors in Region VIII with science and technology products and services in:

• technology transfer and commercialization;
• information and promotion; and
• human resource development

with the highest standards of quality and reliability within our capabilities and resources according to customer and all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements; to address risks and opportunities; and to continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality Management System at all times in order to meet customer satisfaction.