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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS xz
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 8141

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Nations often invest in research and development (R&D) to increase economic growth and
Productivity. Innovations allow for economic development and expansion as it can lead to higher
Productivity and higher efficiency. R&D also allows an economy to specialize on something and
benefit from comparative advantage. As innovations generally take a long time to be developed
and usually start small and diffuse across the economy over time, it is important to encourage
More R&D projects so as to experience the full benefits of innovations. Presently, researchers are
burdened by duplicative regulations and reporting requirements concerning government funded
research.

In this regard, this measure seeks to improve the efficiency of national research and development
by creating a Research and Development Audit Committee under the Office of the President a
Research and Development Support Committee (RDSC) which shall be responsible for
streamlining regulations and minimizing regulatory burden on institutions of higher education
performing government funded research.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

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REP, ‘S. TAMBUNTIN}
_/ 20d District, Parafiaque City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 814)

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

&e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as "Research and Development Efficiency
Act."

‘Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It shall be the policy of the State to ensure that all efforts
towards research and development shall be efficient and effective.

Sec. 3. Research and Development Audit Committee. - There shall be established under
the Office of the President a Research and Development Support Committee (RDSC) who shall
be responsible for reviewing regulations affecting research and research universities and making
recommendations on how to:

(a) harmonize, streamline and eliminate duplicative regulations and reporting requirements;
and

(b) minimize the regulatory burden on institutions of higher education performing government
funded research while maintaining accountability for expenditures.

Sec, 4. Stakeholder Input. — In carrying out the responsibilities under Section 3, the RDSC
shall take into account input and recommendations from stakeholders, including national and
local government funded researchers, institutions of higher education, scientific disciplinary
societies and associations, nonprofit research institutions, industry, including small businesses,
government funded research and development centers, and others with a stake in ensuring
effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability in the performance of scientific research.

Sec. 5, Report. — Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for 3 years, the Director shall report to the appropriate committees in the Senate and
the House of Representatives on what steps have been taken to carry out the recommendations
of the working group established under Section 3.


Sec. 6. Term. — The term of RDSC shall be three (3) years.
Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of

instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with this Act is
hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Sec. 8. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,