William Padolina
William Padolina | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Science and Technology | |
| In office July 7, 1994 – January 29, 1999 | |
| President | Fidel Ramos Joseph Estrada |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Gloria |
| Succeeded by | Filemon Uriarte Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Gonzales Padolina November 15, 1946 |
William Gonzales Padolina (born November 15, 1946) is a Filipino chemist who served as Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines.
Early life and education
William Gonzales Padolina was born on November 15, 1946, in Pasay (then part of Rizal). He graduated with a degree in agricultural chemistry from the University of the Philippines Los Baños in 1968 and a doctorate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973.[1][2]
Career
Padolina was president of the National Academy of Science and Technology. He is a professor and academician.[3]
He was Secretary of Science and Technology (Philippines) from July 7, 1994, to January 29, 1999.[4]
Padolina's tenure included the PHNET project, which connected the Philippines to the internet,[5] and the Magna Carta for science and technology workers, which increased benefits to discourage leaving for higher-pay abroad.[6]
References
- ^ Toledo, Adel Castillo. "DR. WILLIAM G. PADOLINA: Humanity first before science". Philstar.com.
- ^ Kay, Benjamin; Bootman, Cara (1999). Who's who in Asia and the Pacific Nations. International Biographical Centre. ISBN 978-0-948875-63-2.
- ^ "A Labor Market Analysis of S&T Human Resource Needs in the Philippines (Available on Facebook Live)". www.pids.gov.ph. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ Parnala, Adam (August 21, 2022). "LIST: All the DOST Secretaries in the Philippines". NoypiGeeks. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ Evangelista, Paeng. "Ateneans connect to the world". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "Weathermen, S&T workers buck removal of benefits". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 28, 2026.