EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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S E N A T E
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Act aims to enable the Institute for Science and Mathematics Education 
Development (ISMED) to have a research, development and training trust fund. The annual 
earnings of the trust shall be used for research, curriculum development and teacher training, 
with the ultimate goal of enhancing science and mathematics education.
Today, the ISMED currently depends on the financial support of various funding 
agencies. The MOOE it receives from the University of the Philippines (UP) is not adequate 
to properly maintain and sustain its Japanese-donated facilities and equipment.
Based on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study for 13-year-old 
students from 41 countries, the Philippines was ranked second (2nd) to the lowest in Science 
and Mathematics around the world. There is a dire need to advance the caliber of Science 
and Mathematics Education in the Philippines, this bill aims to make a significant contribution 
to that advancement.
In this regard, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
R A M ^B O N G  REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
S. No. 
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in Congress 
Assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the "NISMED Act of 2019"
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Sec. 2. Statement o f Objectives. - The objectives of this Act are the following:
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(a) To promote strengthened programs in science and mathematics education at
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the basic and teacher education levels to attain international competitiveness;
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(b) To focus teacher development on meeting the demands of quality science
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education to cope with a scientifically and technologically oriented society;
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(c) To hasten the development of thinking skills among citizens and empower
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students and teachers for global competitiveness; and
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(d) To promote science consciousness and develop a science culture for the
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country.
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Sec. 3. Creation o f National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
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Development (NISMED) -T h e  Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines (UP) is
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hereby authorized to carry out the establishment of the National Institute for Science and
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Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) out of the present staff of the UP Institute
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for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UPISMED).
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Sec. 4. Implementing Guidelines. - The Board of Regents of the University of the
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Philippines shall have full authority to determine the necessary implementing guidelines,


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procedures, 
programs, organizational structure and other matters related to the
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administration and operation of the National Institute for Science and Mathematics
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Education Development (NISMED).
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Sec. 5. Scholarship Program. - The NISMED shall provide a special scholarship
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program for teachers in science and mathematics all over the country.
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Sec. 6. Science and Mathematics Education Development Fund. - A Science and
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Mathematics Education Development Fund, hereinafter referred to as the "NISMED Fund" is
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hereby established to be managed and administered by MSMED, the income of v/hich shall
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be utilized exclusively for research and to develop and implement training and training-
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related activities.
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The contribution to the Fund shall be composed, among others, of the following:
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a) A one time lump sum appropriation from the national government in the amount
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of One Flundred Million Pesos (Php 100,000,000.00);
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b) An annual contribution of one percent (1%) from the travel tax fund.
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Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act
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shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provision not otherwise affected
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shall remain valid.
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Sec. 8. Repealing Cause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
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proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
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are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 9. Effectivity Cause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
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Approved,