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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Our country's school system is still lacking in so many ways. Though many 
Filipino children demonstrate an above average general intellectual ability and 
potential ability in the many fields of science and mathematics, our school system 
cannot give merit to this student. Thus, students are forced to accept whatever 
little the school can offer. 
Though, it is the responsibility of the state to provide scholarships, grant- 
in-aids, and other forms of incentives to deserving science students, researchers, 
scientists, investors, technologists and specially-gifted children (Article XIV, Sec. 
11, 1987 Constitution) have been given little attention and support by the 
government. To create an environment where their expertise can be developed 
and utilized for the benefit of the Filipino people, a.bill that will establish a national 
program for Filipino gifted children and science-oriented youth is needed. 
Early approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBlRl 
AN ACT 
CREATING A NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR FILIPINO GIFTED CHILDREN AND 
OTHER PURPOSES. 
SCIENCE-ORIENTED YOUTH, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Gifted Children 
and Science-Oriented Youth Act" 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to recognize 
and discharge its responsibilities to strengthen and actively promote the Filipino 
family as the foundation of the nation and actively promote its total development 
(Article XV, Sec. 1 of the 1987 Constitution); provide scholarships, grants-in-aid, 
other forms of incentives to deserving science students, researchers, scientists, 
investors, technologists, and specially gifted citizens (Article XIV, Sec. 11 of the 
1987 Constitution); create an environment where their expertise can be 
developed and utilized for the benefit of the Filipino people; provide the structures 
to implement the same; and appropriate funds to support the program on a 
sustained basis. 
SEC. 3. Objectives. In line with the above policy, the State shall pursue 
the following objectives: 
a) Identify the gifted Filipino children and science-oriented youth at the 
earliest age possible; 
b) Establish a Center for the identification and nurturance of Filipino gifted 
children and science-oriented youth; 
c) Provide scholarship grants and other forms of assistance for identified 
Filipino gifted children and science-oriented youth; 


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d) Provide funds for research and development, curriculum development, 
training or parents, teachers and other personnel and the necessary 
infrastructure to carry out the objectives and programs in nurturing of 
the identified Filipino gifted children and science-oriented youth; 
e) Provide incentives to government institutions and the private sector 
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Establish and maintain linkages with national, and international 
that will participate in the implementation of this Act; and 
institutions involved in progress on giftedness. 
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following 
a) Gifted children - are those who have at least above average general 
intellectual ability and who have demonstrated superior achievement 
and/or potential ability in any of the following areas: 
1. Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence is the ability to use with clarity the core 
operations of 
language. 
Poets, writers, journalists, 
and 
broadcasters/talk show hosts may exhibit linguistic intelligence; 
2. LogicaVMathematical Intelligence is the ability to reason, recognize 
and solve insignificant problems, explore abstract systems and 
explain physical reality. Scientists, mathematicians, researchers, 
and engineers may demonstrate logical and mathematical 
intelligence; 
rms shall be defined as: 
3. Body Kinesthetic Intelligence is the control of one’s body motion, 
gross and fine motor dexterity. Actors, dancers, athletes, acrobats 
may possess body/kinesthetic intelligence; 
4. Visual/Spatial Intelligence is the ability to perceive space 
accurately, conjure mental images and transform it to produce 
graphic likeness of the spatial information. 
Painters, sculptors, 
cartographers, surgeons, architects, navigators have highly 
developed spatial intelligence; 
5. MusicallRhythmic Intelligence is the ability to use the set of musical 
elements: pitch, rhythm and timbre and the qualities of a tone. 
Musical intelligence maybe demonstrated by singers, composers, 
instrumentalists, conductors; 
6. Leadership Ability refers to inter-personal and intra-personal 
relationship skills, capacity to influence others, skills in planning, 
judgment and problem solving. Highly developed leadership ability 
is seen, for example, among student achievers in various fields, 
executives, legislators. 
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b) Science-oriented youth - are those who have demonstrated at least 
above average performance in science and mathematics and superior 
ability in the following areas: 
1 .  intellectual ability; and 
2. logical mathematical ability 
Identification - is the process of assessing potential or demonstrated 
giftedness or science-orientedness through instruments approved or 
developed by the Center as provided for in Section 6 (f) of this Act. 
Nurturance - is a process of providing opportunities to develop and 
enhance the full potential of identified Filipino gifted children and 
science-oriented youth. 
e) Center - as used in this Act, refers to the Center for the Gifted 
Children and Science Oriented Youth. 
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SEC. 5. Center for the Gifted Children and Science Oriented Youth. 
A center that will carry out the aforementioned objectives shall be established by 
the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines (U.P.). The Center shall 
perform its functions in coordination with relevant government agencies and the 
private sector. 
The Center for the gifted children and science-oriented youth shall be 
headed by an executive director and such other needed personnel as shall be 
determined by the U.P. Board of Regents. 
SEC. 6. Program Components. In pursuance of the objectives of this 
Act, as embodied in Section 3, the Center, in coordination with relevant 
government agencies and the private sector, shall implement the following 
program components: 
a) Identification and placement of gifted children and science-oriented 
youth. The Center shall ensure proper assessment, identification and 
placement of gifted children and science-oriented youth in appropriate 
educational institutions and assist them in securing proper joblwork 
placement in the country. 
b) Scholarship. The Center shall provide scholarship and other forms of 
assistance for gifted children and science-oriented youth and assist 
them in securing scholarshipslstudy grants in colleges and universities. 
c) Training for teachers and other personnel. The Center shall provide 
continuing training programs for teachers, guidance counselors, 
psychologists, administrators and other personnel to upgrade their 
competence in identifying and nurturing the gifted children and 
science-oriented youth. 
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d) Training of parents on parenting and nurturing of gifted children and 
science-oriented youth. 
Since the home plays a vital role in the 
development of children, the Center shall provide parents training in 
nurturing and counseling of gifted children and science-oriented youth. 
e) Curriculum development. 
The Center shall provide for the 
development of learner-appropriate curriculum and instructional 
materials for gifted children and science-oriented group. 
f) Development of assessment tools. The Center shall provide for the 
development of national assessment tools for the identification of gifted 
children and science-oriented youth as provided in Section 4 of this 
Act. 
g) Accreditation. 
The Center shall accredit schools, institutions or 
agencies providing education programs for the gifted children and 
science-oriented youth except for those which are already recognized 
and accredited by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports 
and the Philippine Science High School System under the Department 
of Education, Culture and Sports and the Philippine Science High 
School System under the Department of Science and Technology. 
to secure grants for their programs. 
The Center shall assist accredited schools/institutions or agencies 
h) Research and development. The Center shall formulate a research 
and development program for gifted children and science-oriented 
youth which will serve as a framework to guide relevant government 
agencies and the private sector. 
The Center shall accept donations, gifts, and grants and lead in 
generating funds to support the research and development programs 
of accredited institutions. 
i) Linkages and networking. The Center shall establish and develop 
internal and external linkages and networks with government and non- 
government organizations, international organizations, and agencies 
involved in providing programs for the gifted children and science- 
oriented youth. 
SEC. 7. Advisory Council. The Center shall have an Advisory Council 
to ensure the effective coordination and implementation of the program 
established under this Act. 
The Advisory Council shall be chaired by the President of the U.P. System 
and co-chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology 
(DOST) and the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) with the 
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following members: 1) Chairman of the National Commission for the Culture and 
the Arts; 2) Executive Director of the Philippine Science High School System; 
3) Director of the Philippine Science High School for the Arts: and 4) two private 
sector representatives from industry and institutions involved in providing 
programs for gifted children and science-oriented youth to be appointed by the 
U.P. Board of Regents. 
SEC. 8. Incentives for Private Individuals andlor Entities. Donations 
to the Center shall be deposited in a trust fund to be used in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act. 
Gifts, bequest in the form of cash, building, land or 
improvements thereon from private entities or individuals in support of programs 
for gifted children and science-oriented youth, as certified by the Center, shall be 
exempt from the donor’s tax: 
Provided, however, that not more than thirty 
percent (30%) of said gifts shall be used by such donee for administration 
purposes. The same donations shall be considered as allowable deductions 
from the gross income of the donor. Said tax exemptions shall be granted in 
accordance with the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, as 
amended. 
SEC. 9. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the implementation 
of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year 
following its enactment into law and thereafter. 
SEC. 10. National Celebration of Giftedness. In recognition of the 
efforts and contributions of the gifted, the President of the Philippines shall 
declare one week each year as National Giftedness Week. 
SEC. 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The University 
of the Philippines in collaboration with DOST and DepEd shall formulate the 
Rules and Regulations to implement this Act. 
SEC. 12. 
Repealing Clause. 
All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations, or portions thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 13. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect on the day following its 
complete publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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