FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
s.No.3263 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Forensic science applies a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of 
interest to the legal system often in relation to a crime or civil action. 
As such, forensic science is a specialized subject with unlimited applications and 
thus of inherent interest to the justice system. With this distinction, other countries 
have made strides in developing their forensic science capabilities and have begun 
reaping the rewards with better techniques in evidence gathering and airtight cases in 
litigation. 
It is the intent of this bill, therefore, to create a Forensic Science Institute which 
shall promote, enhance, develop, and upgrade the forensic capability of the country. 
Earnest passage of this bill is thus sought. 
FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.No. 3263 
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FORENSIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN THE 
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Forensic Science 
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Institute Act." 
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SEC.2. Creation and objective of the Institute. - There is hereby created a 
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Forensic Science Institute in the University of the Philippines System with the 
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following objectives: 
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a. To promote research and development in the various fields of forensic 
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science and advance the search for truth; 
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b. To enhance the competence and capabilities of existing laboratories in 
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the country and prepare them for accreditation; 
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c. To develop a corps of professionals and prepare them for a career in 
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forensic science; and 
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d. To train and upgrade the technical, scientific and management skills of 
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personnel presently involved in forensic science so as to improve the 
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administration of justice. 
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SEC. 3. Delegation of Authority to the Board of Regents. - The 
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Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines System is hereby 
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authorized to establish the Forensic Science Institute under the direct 
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supervision of the Office of the President of the University, which shall 
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have a faculty and staff with expertise in the disciplines of biology, 
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chemistry, law, molecular biology, social sciences, statistics and other 
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pertinent disciplines, who may be drawn within the system or outside. 
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SEC. 4. Functions of the Institute. - The Forensic Science Institute will 
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have the following functions: 
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a. To provide competent, scientific and advance medical and technical 
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services for the detection and investigation of crimes; 
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b. To maintain a network of modern laboratories for the development 
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and adoption of analytical methods and procedures related to forensic 
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evidence; 
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c. To offer degree and non-degree programs to students inclined towards 
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the various areas of forensic science; 
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d. To undertake research in all fields of forensic science; and 
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e. To provide continuing education on modern scientific methods and 
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instrumentation and on validation of forensic evidence to technicians 
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and personnel laboratories, 
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centers and educational 
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institutions. 
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SEC. 5. Implementing Authority. - The Board of Regents of the University 
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of the Philippines System is hereby mandated to formulate implementing 
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guidelines to carry out the provisions of this Act and to take appropriate steps to 
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ensure that the establishment of the Forensic Science Institute shall aim at the 
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speedy realization of the objectives and at the execution of the powers and 
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functions stated above. Towards this end, the Board shall determine the 
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structure, composition, and size of the Institute's faculty and staff. 
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SEC. 6. Appropriations. - The amount of Three Hundred Million Pesos 
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(P300,OOO,OOO.OO) is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National 
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Treasury not otherwise appropriated to carry out the objectives and provisions 
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of this Act from its effectivity until the next fiscal year. Thereafter, such sums as 
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may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act shall be included in 
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subsequent annual General Appropriations Act under the University of the 
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Philippines System. 
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SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations or part thereof 
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contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
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amended or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval fifteen 
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(15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspaper 
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of general circulation in the Philippines. 
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Approved, 
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