EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 902

: The NSTA is mandated to mobilize the scientific and technological resources of the country to meet economic and social development demands.
: Republic Act No. 2067 and Executive Order No. 784 dated March 17, 1982.
: To develop a Comprehensive National Plan for Science and Technology responsive to critical national requirements and to ensure the results of research and development are utilized in production processes.
: Because it requires high-level staff expertise and competence to perform development tasks essential to economic growth and prosperity.
: It designates the NSTA as one of the major offices under the Office of the President.
: The NSTA is declared as a critical agency.
: The salary structure of the Office of the President shall apply, where appropriate, to all authorized regular positions in the NSTA and its agencies.
: The Office of the Budget and Management in coordination with the NSTA.
: On January 1, 1984.
: President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed the order, with Presidential Executive Assistant Juan C. Tuvera countersigning.