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SENATE 
S.B. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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 (SMED) is dependent on the financial support and priorities of various funding 
agencies. The MOOE it receives from the University of the Philippines (UP) is not adequate 
even for the maintenance of its Japanese-donated facilities. 
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. 


Sixteenth Congress of the Repnblic 
of the Philippines 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 290 
Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. 
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CREATING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND' 
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the "NISMED Act of 2013" 
SECTION 2. Statement of Objectives. -The objectives of this Act are the following: 
(a) To promote strengthened programs in science and mathematics education at the basic and 
teacher education levels to attain international competitiveness; 
(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 country. 
SECTION 3. Creation of National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education 
Development (NISMED). - The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines (UP) is 
hereby authorized to carry 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 (UPISMED). 
SECTION 4. Implementing Guidelines. - The Board of Reagents of the University of 
the Philippines shall have full authority to determine the necessary implementing guidelines, 
procedures, programs, organizational structure and other matters related to the administration 
and operation of the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education r;>evelopment 
(NISMED). 
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SECTION 5. Scholarship Program - The NISMED shall provide a special scholarship 
program for teachers in science and mathematics all over the country. 
SECTION 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); 
b) an annual contribution of one percent (1 %) from the travel tax fund. 
SECTION 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 remain valid. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 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 circulation. 
Approved, 
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