Terms of Office
- Chairman's term coincides with tenure as DOST Undersecretary for R & D.
- Members (excluding Chairman) serve three-year terms, renewable under exceptional circumstances.
- Representatives from DA, DENR, and DOH serve for the duration of their appointments in their respective agencies.
Qualifications of Members
- Filipino citizens of unquestioned integrity and permanent residents of the Philippines.
- Scientist members must have at least seven years of collegiate and post-collegiate training in their scientific fields.
Functions and Responsibilities of the NCBP
- Identify and evaluate potential hazards related to genetic engineering and introduction of new or genetically engineered species.
- Formulate, review, and supervise national policies and guidelines on biosafety and risk assessment in biotechnology.
- Develop collaborations with government quarantine services and institutions for project evaluation and monitoring.
- Assist in the development of technical expertise, facilities, and resources.
- Recommend research programs for risk assessment protocols and long-term environmental impact studies.
- Publish internal deliberation results and agency reviews.
- Conduct public consultations on proposed policies and biosafety issues.
- Aid in amending and formulating pertinent laws, rules, and regulations.
- Call upon assistance from other government entities as needed.
Secretariat and Administrative Support
- The Department of Science and Technology serves as the Secretariat of NCBP.
- Additional staff support is provided by member agencies as required.
Funding
- Initial operations funded from DOST’s present budget.
- Subsequent funding included in the general appropriations bill submitted to Congress.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order establishing the NCBP takes effect immediately upon issuance.