Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
    EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was created by the virtue of 
Executive Order No. 128 series of 1987 to afford significant direction, governance 
and management of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the 
results are focused and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social 
benefits for the country.  
It has been Thirty-Three (33) years in the field of science, technology and 
innovation is constantly evolving to provide the present and future needs of the 
country. 
This House Bill seeks to foster the local scientific and technological efforts that 
address national and local problems and positively contribute to the overall 
national development, to expand the improvement of local capability in science 
and technology to achieve technological self-reliance in designated areas that are 
vital to national growth. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.   
August 4, 2022
4:40 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
    AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT 
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST), APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. 
TITLE – This act shall be known as the “DOST 
Modernization Act of 2022”. 
SECTION 
2. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby a declared 
policy of the state to provide proficient and economical science and technology 
community with a social integrity. 
The state shall formulate and implement policies, plans, programs and projects 
for the development of science and technology and for the promotion of scientific 
and technological activities for both the public and private sectors, and to ensure 
that the results of scientific and technological activities are realistic and applied 
to accelerate economic and social development. 
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The DOST shall continually review the status and needs of science and 
technology in the context of the country’s developmental goals. 
The state shall expand the functions and responsibilities of the DOST 
correspondingly to include the following: 
• 
Pursue the declared state policy of supporting local 
scientific and technological effort; 
• 
Develop local capability to achieve technological self-
reliance; and 
• 
Encourage greater private sector participation in research 
and development 
 
SECTION 
3. 
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION – The modernization 
program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial period of two (2) 
years:  
Provided, that payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period:  
Provided, further, That DOST shall continue to modernize and constantly 
update its operational capabilities to keep pace with best global practices. 
SECTION 
4. 
DOST MODERNIZATION FUND – There is hereby 
provided the DOST Modernization Fund to be used exclusively for the DOST 
Modernization Program.  
The DOST Modernization Fund shall be administered by the 
Secretary of the DOST in accordance with existing government 
budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. 
Provided, that there is approval of the National Economic 
Development Authority (NEDA) and subsequently the Department 
of Finance (DOF). 


SECTION 
5. 
PROGRESS REPORT – The Secretary of the DOST shall 
prepare an annual report on the status of the implementation of the DOST 
Modernization Program which shall be submitted, to the President of the republic 
and to the Chairpersons of the Committees on Science and Technology of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives. 
SECTION 
6. 
APPROPRIATIONS – The amount necessary to carry 
out the implementation of this Act shall be initially charged against the current 
fiscal year appropriations of the DOST.  
Thereafter, the amount needed for the continued implementation of the 
modernization program, shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act (GAA). 
SECTION 
7. 
TRANSITORY 
PROVISION – 
Existing 
industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 
8. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act 
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 
9. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
10. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 


SECTION 
11. 
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
 
Approved,