FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
Senate Bill No. - 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The alarming rise in the country's crime rate makes it compelling for agencies 
and personnel involved in the criminal justice system to have the scientific and 
medical capability to evaluate and analyze physical evidence. Though efforts of 
prosecution lawyers and law enforcers are directed towards the solution of crimes, it 
has become imperative to develop a corps of professional experts in forensic 
investigations. 
The proposed bill seeks to establish a Forensic Science Institute in the 
University of the Philippines system for the purpose of providing competent, 
scientific and modern technical services and advanced medical facilities for the 
detection and investigation of crimes. 
Furthermore, the establishment of a Forensic Institute in the UP System will 
address concerns on the objectivity of cases solved by the Philippine National Police 
and the National Bureau of Investigation. Though the integrity of both PNP and NBI 
is not in question, we know that these institutions operate crime laboratories that 
perform physical evidence analyses and examination. Both however, are also 
involved in the prosecution of crimes that, expectedly, results in findings which tend 
to corroborate their theory of cases under investigation. 
The University of the Philippines will be in unchallenged position of 
conducting professional work though modern scientific methods and instrumentation 
of forensic investigation. 
Establishing a Forensic Science Institute in the state-run university, known for 
its commitment in upholding academic truth and excellence will help immensely in 
crime solution. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE FORENSIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN THE UNIVERSITY 
OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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 “Forensic Science 
Institute Act.” 
SECTION 2. Creation and Objective of the Institute. - There is hereby 
created a Forensic Science Institute in the University of the Philippines System with 
the following objectives: 
(a) To promote research and development in the various fields of forensic 
science and advance the search for truth: 
(b) To enhance the competence and capabilities of existing laboratories in 
(c) To develop a corps of professionals and prepare them for a career in 
(d) To train and upgrade the technical, scientific and management skills of 
personnel presently involved in forensic science so as to improve the 
administration of justice. 
SECTION 3. Delegation of Authority to the Board of Regents. - The Board of 
Regents of the University of the Philippines System is hereby authorized to establish 
the Forensic Science Institute under the direct supervision of the Office of the 
President of the University, which shall have a faculty and staff with expertise in the 
disciplines of biology, chemistry, law, medicine, molecular biology, social sciences, 
statistics and other pertinent disciplines, who may be drawn within the System or 
outside. 
SECTION 4. Functions of the Institute. - The Forensic Science Institute will 
the country and prepare them for accreditation; 
forensic science; and 
have the following functions: 
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(a) To provide competent scientific and advance medical and technical 
(b) To maintain a network of modern laboratories for the development and 
adoption of analytical methods and procedures related to forensic 
evidence; 
services for the detection and investigation of crimes. 
(c) To offer degree and non-degree programs to students inclined towards 
(d) To undertake research in all fields of forensic science; and 
(e) To provide continuing education on modern scientific methods and 
instrumentation and on validation of forensic evidence to technicians and 
personnel of existing laboratories, medical centers, and educational 
institutions. 
the various areas of forensic science; 
SECTION 5. 
lmplernenting Authority. - The Board of Regents of the 
University of the Philippines System is hereby mandated to formulate implementing 
guidelines to carry out the provisions of this Act and to take appropriate steps to 
ensure that the establishment of the Forensic Science institute shall aim at the 
speedy realization of the objectives and at the execution of the powers and 
functions stated above. Towards this end, the Board shall determine the structure, 
composition, and size of the Institute’s faculty and staff. 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. - The amount of Three Hundred Million Pesos 
(P300,000,000) is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not 
othetwise appropriated to carry out the objectives and provisions of this Act from its 
effectivity until the next fiscal year. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to 
carry out the provisions of the Act shall be included in the subsequent annual 
General Appropriations Act under the University of the Philippines System. 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations, or part 
thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amend or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
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