Reorganization of the National Science and Technology Authority

The State supports local science and technology initiatives addressing national and local problems.
Emphasis on developing local capability for technological self-reliance in vital sectors.
Public and private sector partnerships are encouraged to accelerate self-reliance.
Private sector initiatives in science and technology are supported with incentives and assistance.

Provide central leadership, coordination, and direction for science and technology efforts.
Formulate and implement policies, plans, programs, and projects for science and technology development.
Ensure scientific and technological results are applied for maximum economic and social benefit.
Continuously review national science and technology status relative to development goals.

Formulate and adopt a comprehensive National Science and Technology Plan, subject to Presidential approval.
Promote and undertake research and development in vital areas.
Foster development, adaptation, and commercialization of indigenous and imported technologies.
Provide design, engineering, and technological services across sectors.
Maintain an information system and databank accessible to public and private sectors.
Implement programs to build manpower capabilities, infrastructure, and institutions.
Promote public awareness of science and technology.
Conduct policy research, technology assessments, feasibility, and technical studies.

Composed of the Offices of the Director-General, Deputy and Assistant Directors-General.
Includes Services, Inter-Council Review Board, Sectoral Planning Councils, Institutes, and Regional Offices.

Director-General: Appointed by the President; holds supervision and control over the Authority (except limited supervision over boards).
Office of the Director-General includes immediate staff.
Three Deputy Directors-General assist the Director-General for research and development, regional operations, and scientific and technical services.
Three Assistant Directors-General assist as recommended.

Planning and Evaluation Service: Oversees planning, monitoring, and development services.
Financial and Management Service: Provides budgetary, financial, and management advice.
Administrative and Legal Service: Handles personnel, legal matters, and administrative functions.

Inter-Council Review Board: Chaired by Director-General to review sectoral council plans and the national plan.
Five Sectoral Planning Councils, each responsible for policy, planning, and fund allocation in specific sectors:
- Industry and Energy
- Health
- Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources
- Aquatic and Marine Resources
- Advanced Science and Technology
Councils composed of government officials, private sector leaders, and research institution representatives.

Industrial Technology Development Institute: Applied research in industry, energy, and minerals; technical services and training.
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute: Research on nuclear applications, regulation, and operation of nuclear facilities.
Food Nutrition Research Institute: Research and policy on nutrition and malnutrition.
Forest Products Research and Development Institute: Research and technical services for forest-based industry.
Philippine Textile Research Institute: Textile industry research, development, and services.
Advanced Science and Technology Institute: Long-term research in advanced and emerging science and technologies.
Science Education Institute: Science education, training, scholarships, manpower development.
Science and Technology Information Institute: Science information databank, library, and dissemination.
Technology Application and Promotion Institute: Commercialization of technologies, contract research, consultancy, and venture financing.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration: Weather forecasting, atmospheric studies, and related public safety functions.
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology: Prediction and study of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation.

Regional Offices to implement policies regionally; headed by Regional Directors reporting to the Deputy Director for Regional Operations.
Authority may establish offices abroad with Presidential approval.

Certain research and development centers and institutes are transferred to the Authority with memoranda of agreement to define relationships.
Several agencies are abolished with their functions, assets, personnel, and liabilities transferred to relevant institutes within the Authority to consolidate functions.

Transfers include personnel, funding, assets, liabilities, and records; personnel continue on a hold-over basis unless separated by specific Executive Orders.
Provisions regarding abolition, merger, or termination of government units and functions are detailed, ensuring continuity and appropriate allocation of resources.

Existing officers and employees continue on a hold-over basis pending the approval of a new position structure.
The Director-General shall approve a new staffing pattern within 120 days.
Non-included or non-reappointed personnel are deemed separated, with specified retirement or separation benefits.
Separation actions are protected from injunctions or restraining orders.

Director-General required to formulate and enforce periodic performance evaluation systems and report annually to the President.
Notice or consent must be obtained if reorganization materially affects third-party rights.
Changes to the reorganization require Presidential approval to maintain efficiency.

Funds to implement the Executive Order shall be derived from existing Authority resources.
The Director-General empowered to issue necessary implementing rules and regulations.

Separability clause to ensure valid parts survive if others are declared unconstitutional.
Repealing clause rescinds conflicting laws, rules, and issuances upon implementation.