FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 1121{"".'''' , p.-
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The alarming rise in the country's crime rate 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 professional experts 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 
tech'1ical services and advanced medical facilities for the detection and investigation of 
crimes. 
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. 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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JUL 12 f18 :'3 
SENATE 
Senate Bill NO". 11'21'''' 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN 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: 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Forensic Science Institute 
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Act." 
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SECTION 2. Creation and Objective of the Institute. - There is hereby created a 
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Forensic Science Institute in the University of the Philippines System with the following 
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objectives: 
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(a) To promote research and development in the various fields of forensic 
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science and advance the search for truth; 
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(b) To enhance the competence and capabilities of existing laboratories in the 
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country and prepare them for accreditation; 
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(c) To develop a corps of professionals and prepare them for a career in forensic 
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science; and 
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(d) To train and upgrade the technical, scientific and management skills of 
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personnel presently involved in forensic science so as to improve the 
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administration of justice. 
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SECTION 3. Delegation of Authority to the Board of Regents. - The Board of 
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Regents of the University of the Philippines System is hereby authorized to establish 
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the Forensic Science Institute under the direct supervision of the Office of the President 
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of the University, which shall have a faculty and staff with expertise in the disciplines of 
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biology, chemistry, law, medicine, molecular biology, social sciences, statistics and 
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other pertinent disciplines, who may be drawn within the Syst~m or outside. 
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SECTION 4. 
Functions of the institute. - The Forensic Science Institute will· 
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have the following functions: 
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(a) To provide competent scientific and advance medical and technical services 
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for the detection and investigation of crimes. 
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(b) To maintain a network of modern laboratories for the development and 
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adoption of analytical methods and procedures related to forensic evidence; 
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(C) To offer degree and non-degree programs to students inclined towards the 
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various areas of forensic science; 
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(d) To undertake research in all fields of forensic science; and 
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(e) To provide continuing education on modern scientific methods and 
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instrumentation and on validation of forensic evidence to technicians and 
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personnel of existing laboratories, medical centers, 
and educational 
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institutions. 
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SECTION 5. Implementing Authority. - The Board of Regents of the University 
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of the Philippines System is hereby mandated to formulate implementing guidelines to 
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carry out the provisions of this Act and to take appropriate steps to ensure that the 
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establishment of the Forensic Science institute shall aim at the speedy realization of the 
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objectives and at the execution of the powers and functions stated above. Towards this 
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end, the Board shall determine the structure, composition, and size of the Institute's 
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faculty and staff. 
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SECTION 6. 
Appropriations. - The amount of Three Hundred Million Pesos 
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(P300,OOO,OOO) is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not 
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otherWise appropriated to carry out the objectives and provisions of this Act from its 
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effectivity until the next fiscal year. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to 
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carry out the provisions of the Act shall be included in the subsequent annual General 
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Appropriations Act under the University of the Philippines System. 
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SECTION 7. 
Repealing Clause. 
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All laws, rules and regulations, or part 
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thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amend or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved, 
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