English: Among the powers, functions, and duties of the proposed VIP are the undertaking of scientific and technological research and development (R&D) in the field of virology; the conduct of product R&D in the areas of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, among others; and the transfer of the results of scientific research and development for use of both the public and private sectors.
Filipino: Bahagi ng magiging tungkulin ng panukalang VIP ang pagsasagawa ng scientific at technological research and development (R&D) sa larangan ng virology; ang pagsasagawa ng product R&D sa larangan ng diagnostics, therapeutics, mga bakuna at iba; at ang pagbabahagi ng mga resulta ng scientific research and development na maaaring gamitin ng pampubliko at pribadong sektor.