Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL – COTABATO PROVINCE 
CAMPUS  IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARMEN, COTABATO PROVINCE, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System, created under Republic Act No. 8496 and 
strengthened by Republic Act No. 9036, is tasked with providing world-class secondary 
education that emphasizes science, mathematics, and technology. Its mission is to develop a new 
generation of scientists, engineers, researchers, and innovators who will drive national 
development and strengthen our country’s global competitiveness. 
Over the years, the PSHS System has produced outstanding graduates who have excelled in 
research and innovation. However, access to this specialized education remains limited, 
particularly in underserved regions of the country. For Mindanao, and especially for the Province 
of Cotabato, the establishment of a PSHS campus will open doors of opportunity for gifted 
students who may otherwise be unable to pursue advanced science education. Cotabato’s 
growing population, rich cultural diversity, and strategic role in Mindanao’s development make 
it an ideal location for a new campus. 
This bill therefore proposes the creation of the Philippine Science High School – Cotabato 
Province Campus in the Municipality of Carmen. The campus will offer a rigorous curriculum 
anchored in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, and research, aligned with the K to 
12 Basic Education Program and other relevant educational standards. Beyond nurturing the 
potential of young scientists, the proposed campus will serve as a catalyst for regional growth, 
innovation, and inclusive progress. 
The establishment of this campus is in line with the State’s policy to promote equitable access to 
quality science and technology education and to ensure that every region benefits from the 
opportunities provided by the PSHS System. 
In light of these aspirations, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MA. ALANA SAMANTHA TALIÑO SANTOS 
    Representative, 3rd District of Cotabato 
September 8, 2025
11:23 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL – COTABATO PROVINCE 
CAMPUS  IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARMEN, COTABATO PROVINCE, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Establishment. - There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), a Philippine Science High School in the 
Municipality of Carmen, Province of Cotabato, to be known as the Philippine Science High School 
– Cotabato Province Campus.
SECTION 2. School Site. — There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), a campus of the Philippine Science High 
School System in the Municipality of Carmen, Province of Cotabato, to be known as the 
Philippine Science High School – Cotabato Province Campus. 
SECTION 3. Curriculum and Program Implementation. - The Philippine Science High School 
– Cotabato Province Campus shall offer a specialized curriculum with emphasis on advanced
science, mathematics, technology, engineering, and research, in accordance with the K to 12
Basic Education Program and other relevant educational frameworks.
SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Science and Technology shall immediately 
include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the Philippine Science High 
School – Cotabato Province Campus, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 5. Implementation. -  The Secretary of Science and Technology shall issue such rules 
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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