THRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VELAR JR. 
EXPLANATORY N 
The alarming rise in the country’s crime rate today 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 
professionals expert 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. It also aims to improve existing forensic 
laboratories and upgrade the sltills of those already involved in forensic 
science. 
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. 
A 
MANUEL B. 
Senat 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
S. No. 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR JR. 
N 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. TMe. - This Act shall be lmown as the "Forensic Science Institute 
Act of 2004." 
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 
obj ec lives : 
(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 the country 
and prepare them for accreditation; 
(c) To develop a corps of professionals and prepare them for a career in forensic 
science; and 
(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, 


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nctions ofthe Institute. - The Forensic Science Institute will have 
the following functions: 
(a) To provide competent scientific and advance medical and technical services for 
the detection and investigation of crimes. 
(b) To maintain a network of modern laboratories for the development and adoption 
of analytical methods and procedures related to forensic evidence; 
(c) To offer degree and non-degree programs to students inclined towards the various 
areas of forensic science; 
(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. 
SECTION 5. Implementing 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 
otherwise appropriated to carry out the objectives and provisions of this Act from its 
effectivity until the next fiscal year 2002-2003. 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, 
of this Act are hereby repealed, amend or modified 
inconsistent with the provisions 
accordingly. 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,