Question & AnswerQ&A (Acts No. 4120)
The main purpose of Act No. 4120 is to create a National Research Council in the Philippine Islands for the promotion of research work along scientific lines to increase knowledge and contribute to public welfare.
One hundred and fifty prominent scientists and technical men of the Philippine Islands are to be selected by the Governor-General with the advice and consent of the Senate as charter members of the National Research Council.
The Council aims to stimulate research in the mathematical, physical, and biological sciences and their application to engineering, agriculture, medicine, and other useful arts.
The National Research Council has the power to make its own organization, including its constitution, by-laws, rules and regulations, to elect members, fill vacancies, and divide members into classes.
No, the Council shall receive no extra compensation for any services rendered to the Government, only actual expenses are to be paid.
The Secretary is authorized to turn over money and extend aid to the Council from available appropriations, not exceeding twenty thousand pesos.
Yes, the Council is authorized to receive bequests and donations, hold them in trust, and apply them to scientific investigations according to the donors' wishes.
Yes, it is exempt from payment of all internal-revenue taxes, fees, assessments and other government charges.
Such person shall be guilty of estafa and shall be dealt with accordingly under the law.
The Council must submit an annual report to the Philippine Legislature and the Governor-General containing an accurate account of its work and activities during the fiscal year.