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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
63 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VELAR JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Since it was established in 1972, the Institute for Science and Mathematics Education 
Development at the University of the Philippines (UP-ISMED), a research and development unit 
attached to the Education Department of UP has been undertaking programs and activities that 
contribute to the improvement of science and mathematics education in the country. However, 
while it showed remarkable influence on the preparation and development of textbooks in 
science and mathematics, it has not been able to address adequately its research needs in science 
and mathematics education due to budgetary constraints, lack of national recognition and 
authority to plan, organize and launch a systematic and integrated program for the development 
of science and mathematics teachers. 
This proposed Bill will create the National Institute for Science and Mathematics 
Educational Development (NISMED) to specifically upgrade research by investigating the 
conditions under which science and mathematics are best learned and taught, develop appropriate 
teaching and learning materials and professionalize teachers, educators, supervisors and school 
administrators. 
Support for the enactment of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL B. ILLAR, JR. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VELAR JR. 
AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND 
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (NISMED) APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assem bled: 
SECTION 1. 
Title. - This Act shall be known as the “National Institute for Science and 
Mathematics Education Development Act of 2004.” 
SEC. 2. 
Declaration of State Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
prioritize education, science and technology research and development, training and service in 
order to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human 
liberation and development. 
SEC. 3. 
Objectives. - The objectives of this Act are: 
(1) 
To promote and strengthen programs in science and mathematics education at the basic 
and teacher education levels to attain international competitiveness; 
(2) 
To focus teacher development on meeting the demands of quality science education to 
cope with a scientifically and technologically oriented society; 
(3) 
empower students and teachers for global competitiveness; and 
(4) 
SEC. 4. 
Functions ofthe NISMED. - In conjunction with these objectives, the University of 
the Philippines Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development 0-ISMED) 
To hasten the development of higher order thinking skills among the citizens and 
To promote science consciousness and develop a science culture for the country. 


shall become the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development 
(NISMED) which shall perform the following functions: 
(1) 
To serve as a research and development arm of the government in science and 
mathematics at the basic and teacher education levels; 
(2) 
To develop curriculum materials and recommend standards for science and 
mathematics at the basic and teacher education levels in collaboration with the Departments of 
Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and Science and Technology (DOST), and the 
Commission on Higher Education (CHED); 
(3) 
To develop and implement programs for teachers and teacher educators in science and 
mathematics at the basic and teacher education levels; 
(4) 
To develop and implement programs that will promote science consciousness and 
development of a science culture in the country in coordination with pertinent agencies of the 
government; and 
(5) 
To provide a special scholarship program for qualified teachers in science and 
mathematics from all over the country. 
SEC. 5. 
Officers of the NISMED. - The NISMED shall be headed by a Director and a Chief 
Executive Officer who shall be appointed by the University of the Philippines President System 
upon the endorsement of the Chancellor in accordance with existing rules and regulations. The 
Director shall be assisted by a Deputy Director for Academic Programs and a Deputy Director 
for Administration, who shall both be appointed by the Chancellor upon the recommendation of 
the Director. 
The Director shall be responsible in implementing the programs and projects of NISMED, its 
daily operations and in the management of its resources and facilities. The Deputy Director for 
Academic Programs and the Deputy Director for Administration, respectively, shall assist the 
Director in these specific functions. 
SEC. 6. 
The Executive Committee. - The Director and the Deputy Directors shall be assisted 
by an Executive Committee (EXECOM) composed of the chairs of the academic workgroups 
and heads of the administrative sections. 


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The EXECOM shall advise the Director and the Deputy Directors on the internal policies, plans, 
programs, and projects of the NISMED. 
SEC. 7. 
The Advisov Board. - The NISMED shall have an Advisory Board composed: of 
the President of the University of the Philippines System, as Chairperson; the Secretaries of the 
DECS and DOST and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA); the 
Chancellor of the University of the Philippines; the Dean of the College of Education of the 
University of the Philippines, Diliman; two (2) representatives from the private sector as may be 
recommended by the Chancellor and appointed by the President of the University of the 
Philippines System; and the Director of the NISMED as ex ofJicio member. 
The Advisory Board shall: 
(1) 
education development; 
(2) 
institutions and agencies; and 
(3) 
SEC. 8. 
hereby mandated to formulate implementing guidelines to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 9. 
The Science and Mathematics Education Development Fund. - A Science and 
Mathematics Education Development Fund, herein referred to as the Fund, is hereby established 
to be managed and administered by the NISMED, which shall be utilized exclusively for 
research and development and implement training and training-related activities. 
The fund shall be derived from the following sources: 
(1) 
Grants, subsidies, donations or contributions from corporations, trusts, foundations, 
associations and other sources from any private or government office, agency or corporation in 
the Philippines or abroad; and 
(2) 
SEC. 10. 
Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act 
shall be charged against the current budget of the Institute for Science and Mathematics 
Provide program and policy advice to the NISMED on science and mathematics 
Assist the NISMED in developing and strengthening linkages with local and foreign 
Assist the NISMED in generating resources for its various programs. 
Implementing Authority. - The University of the Philippines Board of Regents is 
Yearly appropriations to be provided in the annual General Appropriations Act. 


Education Development under the University of the Philippines. Thereafter, such amounts 
necessary for the operations of the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education 
Development shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 1 1. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, presidential 
proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 12. 
same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof. 
SEC. 13. 
Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the 
Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,