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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE  
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES  
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Second Regular Session 
 
 
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S E N A T E 
 
S. No. _______ 
 
 
 
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
 
 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE FORENSIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN THE UNIVERSITY 
OF 
THE 
PHILIPPINES 
SYSTEM, 
DEFINING 
ITS 
FUNCTIONS 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 
 
Forensic science is the application of the methods of the natural and physical 
sciences to matters of criminal and civil law1. The employment of scientific knowledge 
and techniques could uncover many facts and information behind the circumstances 
of a crime and untoward incidents such as death from disasters and accidents.  
 
 
This proposed measure seeks to establish an independent and first-rate 
Forensic Science Institute in the University of the Philippines, composed of highly 
qualified and trained experts from various disciplines, and operating separately from 
the law enforcement units. Such setup aims to ensure that its findings and approach 
to investigations will be impartial, science-based, and multidisciplinary.  
 
 
Moreover, it is hoped that with the creation of this institute, we can upgrade 
the forensic science capabilities of the country, develop and encourage more 
professionals and scientists to pursue a career in forensic science, and improve the 
administration of justice through enhanced evidence collection, examination and 
analysis and presentation of solid cases.  
 
1 https://www.britannica.com/science/forensic-science  
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Passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 
 
 
 
RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
 


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE  
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES  
) 
Second Regular Session 
 
 
) 
 
 
S E N A T E 
 
S. No. _______ 
 
 
 
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
 
 
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 Representative of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
 
 
 
Section 1. Short 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 following 
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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 through application of techniques 
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and methods of natural and physical sciences;  
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b) To enhance the competence and capabilities of existing laboratories and 
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forensic science facilities in the country and prepare them for accreditation; 
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c) To educate and develop a corps of professionals and scientists and prepare 
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them for a career in 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, criminal investigation and 
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law enforcement so as to improve the administration of justice. 
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Sec. 3. Delegation of Authority to the Board of Regents. – The Board of Regents 
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of the University of the Philippines System is hereby authorized to establish the 
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Forensic Science Institute under the direct supervision of the Office of the President 
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of the University, which shall have a faculty and staff with expertise in the disciplines 
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of biology, chemistry, law, molecular biology, social sciences, statistics, medicine, 
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computer science, engineering, and other pertinent disciplines, who may be drawn 
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within the system or outside.  
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Sec. 4. Functions of the Institute. – The Forensic Science Institute will have the 
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following functions:  
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a) To provide competent, scientific and advanced medical and technical service 
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for the detection and investigation of crimes; 
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b) To maintain a network of modern laboratories and facilities for the 
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development and adoption of analytical methods and procedures related to 
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forensic evidence; 
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c) To offer degree and non-degree programs to students inclined towards the 
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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 and 
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personnel laboratories, medical centers and educational institutions.  
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Sec. 5. Implementing Authority. – The Board of Regents of the University of 
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the Philippines System is hereby mandated to formulate implementing guidelines to 
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carry out the provisions of this Act and to take appropriate steps to ensure that the 
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establishment of the Forensic Science Institute shall aim at the speedy realization of 
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the objectives and at the execution of the powers and functions stated above. Towards 
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this end, the Board shall determine the structure, composition, size of the Institute’s 
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faculty and staff.  
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Sec. 6. Appropriations. – The amount of Three Hundred Million Pesos 
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(P300,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury 
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not otherwise appropriated to carry out the objectives and provisions of this Act from 
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its effectivity until the next fiscal year. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to 
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carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the subsequent annual General 
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Appropriations Act under the University of the Philippines System.  
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Sec. 7. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise 
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affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended 
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accordingly. 
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Sec. 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
 
 
 


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