THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILPPINES 
First RegaIar Session 
S E N A T  
S.B. No. 
Introduced by Senator Ramon B. Revilla, Jr. 
This proposed measure seeks to enable the Institute for Science and Mathematics 
Education Development (ISMED) to have a Research, Development and Training Trust Fund, 
the annual earnings of which will be used for research, curriculum development and teacher 
training in science and mathematics education. 
Based on its present set-up, the Institute for Science and Mathematics Education 
Development (ISMED) is dependent on the financial support and priorities of various h d i n g  
agencies. The MOOE it receives from the University of the Philippines (UP) is not adequate 
even for the maintenance of its Japanese-donated facilities. 
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UndeTthis proposed measure, the Research, Development and Training Trust Fund will 
support research related activities that will help the country to be competitive in science and 
mathematics education. 
Data will show that based on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study for 
13-Year Old Students in 41 countries, the Philippines was second and third from the lowest in 
science and mathematics, respectively. This data only shows that there is an urgent need to 
develop the quality of science and mathematics education and training in the country. 
It is, therefore, hoped that this proposed measure will contribute significantly to the 
advancement of science and mathematics education in the country. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


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THIRTEENTI3 CONGGSS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PBILIPPINES 
1 
First Regular Session 
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S.B. No. a 
Introduced by Senator Ramon B. Revilla, Jr. 
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AN ACT 
CREATING T 
N A T ~ O ~ A L  
INSTITUTE P 
SCIENCE 
AN 
DEVELOPMENT, 
THEREFO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the “NISMED Act of 2004.’’ 
SEC. 2. 
a) 
Statement of Objectives. -The objectives of this Act are the following: 
To promote strengthened programs in science and mathematics education at the 
basic and teacher education levels to attain international competitiveness; 
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b) 
To focus teacher development on meeting the demands of quality science 
education to cope with a scientifically and technologically oriented society; 
c) 
To hasten the development of thinking skills among the citizens and empower 
students and teachers for global competitiveness; and 
d) 
To promote science consciousness and develop a science culture for the counhy. 
SEC. 3. 
Creation of National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education 
Development (NISMED). - The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines OJP) is 


hereby authorized to cany out the establishment of the National Institute for Science and 
Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) out of the present staff of the UP Institute for 
Science and Mathematics Education Development (WISIVfED). 
SEC. 4. 
Implementing Guidelines. - The Board of Reagents of the University of 
the Philippines shall have full authority to determine the necessary implementing guidelines, 
procedures, Fograms, organizational structure and other matters related to the administration 
and operation of the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development 
(”WED). 
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SEC. S. 
Scholarship Program - The NISMED shall provide a special scholarship 
program for teachers in science and mathematics all over the country. 
SEC. 6. 
Science and Mathematics Education Development Fund - A Science 
and Mathematics Education Development Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “NISMED Fund” 
is hereby established to be managed and administered by MSMED, the income of which shall be 
utilized exclusively for research and to develop and implement training and training-related 
activities. 
The contribution to the Fund shall be composed, among others, of the following: 
a) 
a one time lump sum appropriation from the national government in the amount 
of One Hundred Million Pesos (Php 100,000,000.00); 
an annual contnbution of one percent (1%) from the travel tax fund. 
b) 
SEC. 7. 
Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of this 
Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provision not otherwise affected 
shall remainlalid. 
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SEC. 8. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 9. 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circ lation. 
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Approved, 
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