EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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S E N A T E
S. No. 887
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
UPGRADING 
THE 
POSITION 
OF 
THE 
PROVINCIAL 
SCIENCE 
AND 
TECHNOLOGY 
OFFICER 
INTO 
THE 
PROVINCIAL 
SCIENCE 
AND 
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR IN 
THE 
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND 
TECHNOLOGY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6959, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippine economy has experienced tremendous growth in the past years. 
Unfortunately, this growth is yet to be enjoyed by all Filipinos, particularly the poor 
and those living in the rural areas.
Basic technology we often take for granted, such as electricity, water and waste 
management, or access to the Internet, is still significantly lacking in rural areas. There 
is no doubt of the pressing need for technology transfer to these regions. We must 
equip Filipinos nationwide with the appropriate skills and technical innovations that 
can aid in the development of their locale. Let us use the power of science and 
technology to uplift the lives of our countrymen.
This bill seeks the improvement of the provincial centers of Science and 
Technology, which is responsible for the development and transfer o f technologies to 
agriculturists, local businesses, and educators in rural areas. By promoting the 
Provincial Science and Technology Officer to a Provincial Science and Technology 
Director (PSTD), we are bringing the necessary resources and manpower to regional 
science and technology centers so that they may empower local communities with


technology. The PSTD would also be responsible for spearheading the policy direction 
and program formulation toward the advancement of science and technology in their 
respective province. The end goal is to enhance the living standards of, and create 
sustainable sources of livelihood for more and more Filipino families.
In view of this foregoing, immediate enactment of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMOrKBONG REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
S. No. 887
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
UPGRADING 
THE 
POSITION 
OF 
THE 
PROVINCIAL 
SCIENCE 
AND 
TECHNOLOGY 
OFFICER 
INTO 
THE 
PROVINCIAL 
SCIENCE 
AND 
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR IN 
THE 
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND 
TECHNOLOGY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6959, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Provincial Science and
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Technology Directors Act."
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Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  It is the policy of the State to fast track the
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transfer of relevant and appropriate technologies and services to the rural areas
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particularly in the enhancement and development of technology-based livelihood
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enterprises in the countryside.
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Pursuant to this policy, the Provincial Centers of the Department of Science and
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Technology which are the principal instruments of technology transfer and
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development of technology-based enterprises of the government in the rural areas
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are upgraded through this Act.
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Sec. 3. Provincial S&TDirectors. -  The position of the Office of the Provincial
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Science and Technology Officers headed by a Senior Science Research Specialist shall
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be upgraded to the rank of Provincial Science and Technology Directors in each
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province under the Department of Science and Technology with a Salary Grade of
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twenty-six (26). The Provincial Science and Technology Director shall have the
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following duties and responsibilities:


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a) Formulate the Provincial S&T plan, programs, and projects designed to
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promote science ad consciousness among the people in the province;
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b) Implement and monitor the technology promotion and commercialization
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projects under the Small and Medium Enterprise Technology Upgrading
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Program (SMETUP) of the DOST in the provinces;
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c) Promote the adoption of the appropriate technologies by micro, small and
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medium enterprises (MSMes) to improve operational efficiency and increase
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productivity and to harness the results of scientific researchers and
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innovations to produce new and competitive products;
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d) Disseminate S&T related information and R&D results through the conduct
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of trainings;
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e) Maintain effective liaison with the public and private academic institutions
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and other government agencies engaged in scientific and technological
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research, education and training;
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f) Coordinate with LGUs and academic institutions for the promotion of
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scholarship programs aimed to attract the science oriented students to
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pursue basic and applied sciences in order to broaden the S&T manpower-
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base in the province;
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g) Coordinate with the public and private organizations in the implementation
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of manpower and institutional development programs in the province
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h) Act as focal person for the inter-agency meetings, conferences, and other
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coordinative activities in the province;
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i) 
Responsible for the over-all supervision of services and operations of the
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PSTC;
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j) Ensure that the quality management system is properly implemented and
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maintained in accordance with ISO 9001-2008 standard in all aspects of
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operations of the PSTC; and
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k) Perform other related functions as may be assigned by higher authorities
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from time to time.
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Sec. 4. Qualifications o f the Provincial S&T Director. -  The DOST in consultation
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with the Department o f Budget and Management (DBM) and Civil Service Commission
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(CSC) shall formulate the necessary qualification standards commensurate to the


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upgraded position of the Provincial Science and Technology Director at Salary Grade
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twenty-six (26). The current PSTO holding the position for more than 20 years, shall
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have preference in the selection for Provincial Science and Technology Director
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position.
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Sec. 5. Remuneration and other Benefits o f the Provinciai Director. -  The
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remuneration of the Provincial Science and Technology Director shall be equivalent to
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that of the same Salary Grade twenty-six (26) in the government service and shall be
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entitled to reimbursable representation and transportation allowance commensurate
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to his office and other benefits as prescribed by law.
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Sec. 6. S taff o f the Provincial Science and Technology Office. — There shall be
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a minimum of six (6) technical staff of the Provincial Science and Technology Office in
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addition to the Provincial Director and in addition of one non-technical officer. The
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DOST shall determine the level of these positions, provided that prescribed
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qualifications shall be in accordance with Civil Service laws and regulations.
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Sec. 7. Appropriations. —The funds necessary for the continuous and effective
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operation of the various offices established under this Act shall be included in the
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appropriations of the Department of Science and Technology in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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All fees and charges collected as a result o f S&T services rendered by the PSTOs
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such as, but not limited to, metrological work and calibration services shall be used by
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the PSTOs in the enhancement of their capabilities and in the maintenance of their
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equipment and facilities.
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Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within sixty (60) days from the
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effectivity of this Act, the Department of Science and Technology, and other relevant
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government agencies, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
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effective implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 9. Separability Clause. — Should any provision herein be declared
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unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this
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Act.
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Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. — This Act repeals or modifies accordingly pertinent
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provisions of Sections 2, 3, and 4 of Republic Act No. 6959 and any law, decree, order,
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rule, and regulation, executive order, proclamation, or other issuances or parts


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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.
Sec. 11. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation 
in the Philippines.
Approved,