FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
7 
juL -3 
GI\ :07 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. NO. 712 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed measure seeks to enable the Institute for Science and Mathematics 
Education Development (ISMED) to have a Research, Development and Training Trust 
Fund, the annual earnings of which will he used for research, curriculum development and 
teacher training in science and mathematics education. 
Based on its present set-up, the Institute for Science and Mathematics Education 
Development (ISMED) is dependent on the financial support and priorities of various 
funding agencies. The MOOE it receives from the University of the Philippines (UP) is 
not adequate even for the maintenance of its Japanese-donated facilities. 
Under this proposed measure, the Research, Development and Training Trust Fund 
will support research related activities that will help the country to be competitive in 
science and mathematics education. 
Data will show that based on the Third International Mathematics and Science 
Study for 13-Year Old Students in 41 countries, the Philippines was second and third from 
the lowest in science and mathematics, respectively. This data only shows that there is an 
urgent need to develop the quality of science and mathematics education and training in 
the country. 
It is, therefore, hoped that this proposed measure will contribute significantly to 
the advancement of science and mathematics education in the country. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this hill is earnestly sought. 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
) 
7 JUI- -3 All ‘07 
First Regular Session 
1 
SENATE 
f\ECEIVED BY’--- 
S.B. NO. 
712 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND 
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, APPROPIUATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Repziblic of the 
Philippines in Congress assenibled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the “NISMED Act of 
2007” 
SEC. 2. Statement of Objectives. -The objectives of this Act are the following: 
(a) To promote strengthened programs in science and mathematics education at the basic 
and teacher education levels to attain international competitiveness; 
b) To focus teacher development on meeting the demands of quality science education to 
cope with a scientifically and technologically oriented society; 
c) To hasten the development of thinking skills among the citizens and empower students 
and teachers for global competitiveness; and 
d) To promote science consciousness and develop a science culture for the country. 
SEC. 3. Creation of National Institute for Science and Mathematics 
Educatioii Development (NISMED). - The Board of Regents of the University of the 
Philippines (UP) is hereby authorized to carry out the establishment of the National 
Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) out of the 
present staff of the U p  Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP 
ISMED). 
SEC. 4. Implementing Guidelines. - The Board of Reagents of the University of 
the Philippines shall have full authority to determine the necessary implementing 
guidelines, procedures, programs, organizational structure and other matters related to the 
administration and operation of the National Institute for Science and Mathematics 
Education Development (NISMED). 
SEC. 5. Scholarship Program - The NISMED shall provide a special scholarship 
program for teachers in science and mathematics all over the country, 
SEC. 6. Science and Mathematics Education Development Fund - A Science 
and Mathematics Education Development Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “NISMED 
Fund” is hereby established to be managed and administered by MSMED, the income of 


which shall be utilized exclusively for research and to develop and implement training and 
training-related activities. 
The contribution to the Fund shall be composed, among others, of the following: 
a) a one time lump sum appropriation from the national government in the amount of One 
Hundred Million Pesos (Php 100,000,000.00); 
b) an annual contribution of one percent (1%) from the travel tax fund 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of this 
Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid. 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act 
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Oficial Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved