Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9036)
Republic Act No. 9036 aims to strengthen the governance and define the scope of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System by amending Republic Act No. 8496.
Only one Philippine Science High School campus shall be established in each of the administrative regions of the country.
The existing PSHS campuses at Diliman, Quezon City; Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; Goa, Camarines Sur; Jaro, Iloilo City; Palo, Leyte; Tugbok, Davao City; and Balo-i, Lanao del Norte are integrated into one system of governance and management.
The PSHS System includes the existing campuses mentioned and future campuses to be established, such as PSHS Ilocos Region and Palawan campuses.
No, the conversion and inclusion of existing high schools into the PSHS System shall not be allowed.
The PSHS System is under the administrative supervision of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
The Board of Trustees includes the Secretary of the DOST as Chairman, the Secretary of DECS as Vice Chairman, the President of U.P., the Executive Director of PSHS, the Director of the Science Education Institute, the PSHS National Alumni Association President, congressional committee chairpersons on science and technology, and private sector representatives from higher education, gifted education, industry, agriculture, and emerging technologies.
They formulate policies, establish PSHS campuses, approve appointments, curricula, student selection criteria, scholarships, graduation, discipline, budget, and manage donations, among other functions.
The Executive Director, appointed by the Board for a 6-year renewable term, supervises campus directors and implements policies of the Board, representing campus concerns as a Board member.
Yes, the Deputy Executive Director is appointed by the Board for a 6-year renewable term and performs duties assigned by the Executive Director.
If any provision is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other unaffected provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
The Act took effect immediately upon its approval on March 12, 2001.