General Responsibilities of the Authority
- Formulate and implement policies, plans, and programs to develop science and technology capabilities.
- Ensure scientific activities accelerate economic and social development.
- Continually review the state and needs of science and technology aligned with national goals.
Comprehensive National Plan for Science and Technology
- Authority formulates a nationwide plan subject to Presidential approval.
- The plan aligns with the national economic development plan.
- Mobilizes government resources and rationalizes research funding.
- Sets priorities and involves private sector participation.
Powers and Functions
- Promote and undertake scientific research and development across all fields.
- Develop indigenous technologies and adapt foreign technologies.
- Coordinate budget, funding, and implementation of science and technology programs.
- Create efficient delivery systems for utilizing research results.
- Encourage private sector participation and strengthen manpower and infrastructure.
- Maintain a national information bank and promote public awareness.
Organizational Structure
- Headed by a Director General appointed by the President, who is also an ex-officio member of the National Economic and Development Authority.
- Assisted by Deputy Directors General with assigned substantive functions.
- Comprises the Authority proper, supervised agencies, administratively supervised agencies, and attached corporate entities.
Authority Proper
- Includes the Office of the Director General and major services: Planning, Financial and Management, Administrative, and Special Projects.
- The Special Projects Service develops economic and social programs from research results, promotes international cooperation, and generates funds.
Line Agencies under Supervision
- National Institute of Science and Technology
- Food and Nutrition Research Institute
- Philippine Institute of Volcanology
- Forest Products Research and Development Institute
- Philippine Invention Development Institute
- Science Promotion Institute (formerly Science Foundation of the Philippines)
- Materials Science Research Institute (newly created)
- Agencies led by Directors appointed by the President upon Authority's recommendation.
Agencies under Administrative Supervision
- National Academy of Science and Technology
- Philippine Atomic Energy Commission (transferred from the Prime Minister's Office)
- Science and Technology Councils (except the National Research Council of the Philippines)
Attached Corporate Entities
- Philippine Science High School
- National Research Council of the Philippines
- The Director General chairs these entities' governing boards ex-officio.
Science and Technology Council System
- Establishes Philippine Councils for Health, Industry and Energy, Agriculture and Resources Research and Development.
- These, along with the National Research Council, form a Science and Technology Center System.
- Councils have Secretariats headed by Executive Directors appointed by the President.
- Director General coordinates Councils to synchronize programs and avoid duplication.
Responsibilities of the Councils
- Formulate science and technology strategies and programs in their sectors.
- Program government research and development fund allocation with the Office of Budget and Management.
- Establish and maintain sectoral fund-generation systems.
Composition and Terms of Councils
- Councils composed of government officials, private sector representatives, and chaired by the Director General.
- Members appointed by the President for two-year terms with staggered initial appointments and provisions for vacancies.
National Research Council of the Philippines
- Retains collegial structure focused on basic and fundamental research.
- Coordination of primary responsibility fields with other Councils ensured by the Director General.
Commercialization and Utilization of Technologies
- Technology Resource Center (TRC) under Ministry of Human Settlements implements commercialization and promotion of appropriate technologies.
- TRC empowered to engage in venture capital development and establish a National Data Communications System.
- TRC to create a Livelihood External Assistance Program Office for implementing projects utilizing appropriate technologies with international support.
Regional and Overseas Field Offices
- Authority may establish regional or field offices domestically and abroad with Presidential approval.
Advisory Bodies
- Director General may establish advisory bodies for science and technology policy formulation and seek advice from reputable organizations.
Scientific Career System
- Established within the Civil Service for scientific personnel with advanced degrees.
- Features merit-based entry and advancement, parallel career paths, incentives, and retention measures.
- Civil Service Commission, assisted by the Authority, manages the system.
Science and Technology Communities
- Established to promote sharing of research facilities and libraries among academic and scientific institutions.
- Initial communities established in Diliman (energy, earth, atmospheric sciences), Bicutan (industrial sciences), and Los BaAos (agriculture, forestry, life sciences).
Appropriations
- Existing funds for the National Science Development Board and related entities allocated for the Authority's operation.
- Additional funding of at least fifty million pesos may be appropriated with required approvals.
Abolishment and Transfer of Functions
- National Science Development Board and its governing bodies abolished.
- All functions, powers, records, equipment, and appropriations transferred to the Authority.
- References to the former Board now refer to the Authority and its Director General.
Implementation and Personnel
- Director General authorized to issue necessary rules and appoint qualified personnel from the former Board.
- Non-appointed personnel deemed laid off.
Career Executive Service and Separation Benefits
- Presidential appointees of former Board laid off unless reappointed.
- Career Executive Service Officers reassigned or placed with benefits during transition.
- Laid off personnel entitled to benefits under existing laws.
Maintenance of Functions Pending Implementation
- Current incumbents continue their duties pending formal implementation orders.
Repealing and Separability Clauses
- Inconsistent laws and orders repealed or modified except specific provisions reaffirmed.
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect other parts, ensuring the Executive Order's objectives are met.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance.