GOVERNMENT LAWS, POLICIES,
PLANS AND PROJECTS
PERTAINING TO SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTER:
Submitted to:
MAY LINE M. DELISO
RENNETH S. MENDEJA
Prof. Mary Grace D. Mulawin
Introduction
Science and Technology Environment From 1986 to
2016
Government Policies and Laws Pertaining to
Science and Technology
Major Science and Technology Development Plans
The 12 priority areas for S&T development
Status of Science and Technology and Plans for
Development under President Rodrigo Roa-Duterte
INTRODUCTION
To advance science and technology
in the Philippines, it is imperative to
adopt new laws and strengthen those
that already exist. According to Senator
Panfilo Leona Agcaoili of the Senate
Science and Technology Committee, the
nation's standing is still subpar when
compared to nations like Japan and the
USA.
Science and Technology Environment From 1986
to 2016
In order to achieve economic progress, President Corazon
Cojuangco Aquino emphasized the need of science and
technology. She was involved in the creation of the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), which
produced the Science and Technology Master Plan for the
years 1991 to 2000.
 The Philippines sought to become a Newly Industrialized
Country at the time (NIC). The policies of succeeding
presidents to advance the industry have been implemented
to a good extent.
 While President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo enacted policies
concentrating on a national innovation system and
encouraged technological entrepreneurship under the
Medium-Term Development Plan 2004-2010, President Fidel
V. Ramos introduced laws on inventors' incentives and
science and technology scholarships..
Government Policies and Laws Pertaining to
Science and Technology
Several laws have been enacted by Congress since 1958 to
present. They are as follows:
R.A 2067 — "Science Act of 1958"- An Act To Integrate,
Coordinate and Intensify Scientific and Technological Research
and Development and To Foster Invention, To Provide Funds
Therefore and for Other
Purposes.
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R.A. 3589 — An Act Amending RA 2067 Modifying the National
Science Development Board, National Institute of Science and
Technology and the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission,
Extending Tax Exemption, Privileges and Grants, Requests
and Donations for Scientific Purposes to Private
Educational Institutions and For Other Purposes enacted
June 22, 1963.
R.A. 5207 — An Act Providing for the Licensing and
Regulation of Atomic Energy Facilities and Materials,
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Establishing the Rules
of Liability
for Nuclear Damage and
for Other Purposes.
Presidential Decree No. 49. s. 1972 established the
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services (PAGASA). Its function was to provide
environmental protection and to utilize scientific knowledge
to ensure the safety of the people.
Presidential Decree No. 334, s. 1973 created the
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Philippine National
Oil Company
to promote industrial and
economic development through effective and efficient use
of energy resources.
R.A. 8749 — The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 was enacted
by Congress on June 23, 1999 to protect and preserve the
environment and ensure the sustainable development of its
natural resources.
R.A. 8792 — An Act Providing for the Recognition and use of
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Purposes passed in June 15, 2000.
R.A. 9367 - "Biofuels Act of 2006" - An Act to Direct the Use
of Biofuels. Establishing for this Purpose the Biofuel
Program, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for other
Purposes.
This Act was enacted by Congress on June 12, 2007 to
develop and utilize indigenous and sustainable sources,
clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil.
R.A. 9513- "The Renewable Act of 2008" was passed by
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Congress to accelerate
the development
of the country's
renewable energy resources by providing fiscal and nonfiscal incentives to private investors and equipment
manufacturers/fabricators/suppliers.
R.A. 10175 - Philippine Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
passed September 12, 2012. An Act Defining Cybercrime,
Providing for the Prevention, Investigation, suppression and
the Imposition of Penalties Therefore and For Other
Purposes.
R.A. 10612 - An Act Expanding the Coverage of the
Science and Technology the Teaching of Science and
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Scholarship Program and Strengthening Mathematics in
Secondary Schools and For Other Purposes.
This Act shall be known as the Fast-Tracked Science and
Technology Scholarship Act of 2018. It shall strengthen the
country's Science and Technology education by fast-tracking
graduates in the science, mathematics, and engineering
who shall teach in secondary schools throughout the country
Towards this end, scholarships shall be provided to finance
the education of talented and deserving students in the third
year of college and pursuing a degree or training in the
areas of science and
technology
and to provide incentives
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for them to pursue a career in teaching in high schools in
their home regions.
R.A. 10844 — An Act Creating the Department of
Information and Communication Technology (DICT)
which was signed into law on May 23, 2016.
In accordance with the law, the Department of
Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
shall be the primary policy planning, coordination,
implementing, and
administrative
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Executive branch of the government that will plan,
develop, and promote the national ICT development
agenda.
Major Science and Technology Development Plans
• Science and Technology Master Plan (STMP).
This plan was submitted to the President in March 1989
by the presidential task force composed of the Department
of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of
Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade Industry (DTI),
Department of Transportation and communication (DOTC),
as well as the presidential adviser on public resources and
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three academic institutions directly involved in S & T .The
development of fifteen (15) leading edges to steer the
country toward industrial development were:
(1)aquaculture
(11) information technology
(2) marine fisheries
(12) electronics
(3) Forestry
(13)instrumentation and control
(4) natural resources
(14) emerging technologies
(5) process industry
(15) pharmaceuticals.
(6) food
(7) feed industry
(8) energy
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(9) transportation
(10) construction industry
Science and Technology Agenda for National
Development (STAND Philippines 2000)
• This plan was initiated during the term of President
Ramos and it embodied the country's technology
development plan in the medium- term, in particular,
for the period 1993-1998.
• The STAND identified seven export winners, Il domestic
needs, three other supporting industries, and coconut
industry as priority investment area.
• The seven identified
export
winners were computer
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software, fashion accessories, gifts, toys, and
houseware, marine products, metal fabrications,
furniture, and dried fruits.
• The domestic needs included food, housing, health,
clothing, transportation, communication, disaster
mitigation,
defense,
environment,
manpower
development and energy,
• Because of their linkages with the above sectors,
three additional support industries were included in
the list of priority sectors, namely: packaging,
chemicals, and metals.
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• Lastly, because of its strategic importance, the
coconut industry was included in the list.
National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP 20022020).
• The Department of Science and Technology (DOST),
with the mandate of formulating S&T policies, programs,
and projects in support of national development
priorities has remained, driven by these guiding visions
stated in the NSTP mainly:
• By 2004, S&T shall have contributed significantly to the
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enhancement of national productivity and
competitiveness and to the solution of pressing
problems.
• By 2010, the Philippines shall have earned niches
and become a world class knowledge provider and
user in selected science and technology areas, and
shall have developed a vibrant S&T culture.
• By 2020, the Philippines shall have developed a wide
range of globally competitive products and services
which have a high
technological
content.
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The 12 priority areas for S&T development are:
a)Agriculture, forestry & natural resources;
b)Health and medical services;
c)Biotechnology;
d)Information and Communication Technology
e)Microelectronics:
f)Materials, science and engineering;
g)Earth and marine services;
h)Fisheries and aquaculture;
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i)Environment;
j)Natural disaster mitigation;
k)Energy; and
l)Manufacturing and service engineering.
Status of Science and Technology and Plans for
Development under President Rodrigo Roa-Duterte
The Duterte administration reassured its commitment to
science, technology and innovationsector. This was
established in the increase in the budget of the Department
of Science and Technology(DOST) in a speech of President
Duterte delivered by Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno
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during theopening of
the National
Science and Technology
Week 2017, he stated that the budget of DOST
hasquadrupled in the last seven years from P50 billion in
2010 to P208 billion in 2017.
The budget forresearch and development grew by nearly
6X over the same period of time form P1 billion in 2009
toP5.8 billion in 2017. This was disclosed in his speech
during the celebration of the National Science
andTechnology Week at the World Trade Center in Pasay
City on July 11,2017.
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Major accomplishments of the Duterte
administration are:
• Entry into the frontiers of space through its support to the
Philippine Space Technology Program.DIWATA-1 satellites
which was launched in 2016 was made by Filipino
scientists who were trained in Japan. The DIWATA-2
which will be launched in 2018 has improved the
capabilities to better monitor the country. This was made by
another batch of Filipino
scientists.
This space technologies
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can also be utilized in other sectors, such as in
agriculture and disaster preparedness.
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• At the Memorandum of Agreement between Russia and the
Philippines regarding the space program will soon
materialize.
• Republic Act 11035 “An act Institutionalizing the Balik
Scientist Program” was signed into law by the President
on June 15, 2018. This law would give more
incentives to
returning
Filipino experts, scientists,
inventors, and engineers who would share their expertise in
the country.
• On telecommunication,
Department
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Communication Technology, National Telecommunication
Commission and telecommunication companies have
agreed to standardize voice call charges to P2.50.
• On weather, 271 new weather stations were
installed by the Department of Science and
Technology throughout the country. The Zamboanga
Doppler Weather Radar System was also installed
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