SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 
1240
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NOV 16 
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Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV
AN ACT UPGRADING THE POSITION OF THE PROVINCIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
OFFICER INTO THE PROVINCIAL SCIENCE DIRECTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND 
TECHNOLOGY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6959, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Our economy has experienced stellar growth in the last six years however this 
growth still remains to be enjoyed by all Filipinos, particularly the poor and those living 
away from urban centers.
Basic technology we often take for granted, such as electricity, water and waste 
management, or access to the Internet, is still significantly lacking in rural areas. There is no 
doubt of the pressing need for technology transfer to these regions.
We must equip Filipinos nationwide with the appropriate skills and technical 
innovations that can aid in the development of their locale. Let's use the power of science 
and technology to uplift the lives of our countrymen.
This bill seeks the improvement of the provincial centers of Science and Technology, 
which is responsible for the development and transfer of technologies to agriculturists, local 
businesses, and educators in rural areas.
By promoting the Provincial Science and Technology Officer to a Provincial Science 
and Technology Director (PSTD), we are bringing the necessary resources and manpower to 
regional science and technology centers so that they may empower local communities with 
technology.
The PSTD would also be responsible for spearheading the policy direction and 
program formulation toward the advancement of science and technology in their respective 
province.
The end goal is to enhance the living standards of, and create sustainable sources of 
livelihood for more and more Filipino families.


In view of the foregoing, the passing of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Senator Paolo Benigno
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"Bam" A. Aquino


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S.B. No.
SENATE
1240
of f i i e j t ' P i r r t a r y
•16 
NOV 16 
P 3 :1 2
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NSv/
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Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV
AN ACT UPGRADING THE POSITION OF THE PROVINCIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
OFFICER INTO THE PROVINCIAL SCIENCE DIRECTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND 
TECHNOLOGY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6959, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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 
Technology Directors Act."
"Provincial Science and
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to fast track the transfer 
of relevant and appropriate technologies and services to the rural areas particularly in the 
enhancement and development of technology based livelihood enterprises in the 
countryside.
Pursuant to this policy, the Provincial Centers of the Department of Science and 
Technology which are the principal instruments of technology transfer and development of 
technology based enterprises of the government in the rural areas are upgraded through 
this Act.
SEC. 3. Provincial S&T Directors. — The position of the Office of the Provincial 
Science and Technology Officers headed by a Senior Science Research Specialist shall be 
upgraded to the rank of Provincial Science and Technology Directors in each province under 
the Department of Science and Technology with a Salary Grade of twenty-seven (27). The 
Provincial Science and Technology Director shall have the following duties and 
responsibilities:
(a) Formulate the Provincial S&T plan, programs, and projects designed to promote 
science ad consciousness among the people in the province;
(b) Implement and monitor the technology promotion and commercialization 
projects under the Small and Medium Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program 
(^ETUP) of the DOST in the provinces;
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(c) Promote the adoption of the appropriate technologies by micro, small and
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medium enterprises (MSMEs) to improve operational efficiency and increase
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productivity and to harness the results of scientific researchers and innovations
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to produce new and competitive products;
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(d) Disseminate S&T related information and R&D results through the conduct of
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trainings;
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(e) Maintain effective liaison with the public and private academic institutions and
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other government agencies engaged in scientific and technological research,
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education, and training;
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(f) Coordinate with LGUs and academic institutions for the promotion of
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scholarship programs aimed to attract the science oriented students to pursue
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basic and applied sciences in order to broaden the S&T manpower-base in the
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province;
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(g) Coordinate with the pubiic and private organizations in the implementation of
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manpower and institutional development programs in the province;
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(h) Act as focal person for the inter-agency meetings, conferences, and other
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coordinative activities in the province;
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(i) Responsible for the over-all supervision of services and operations of the PSTC;
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(j) Ensure that the quality management system is properly implemented and
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maintained in accordance with ISO 9001-2008 standard in all aspects of
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operations of the PSTC; and
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(k) Perform other related functions as may be assigned by higher authorities from
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time to time.
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SEC. 4. Qualifications of the Provincial S&T Director. — The DOST in consultation
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with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Civil Service Commission (CSC)
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shall formulate the necessary qualification standards commensurate to the upgraded
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position of the Provincial Science and Technology Director at Salary Grade twenty-seven
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(27). The current PSTO holding the position for more than 20 years, shail have preference in
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the selection for Provincial Science and Technology Director position.
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SEC. 5. Remuneration and other Benefits of the Provincial Director. —The
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remuneration of the Provincial Science and Technoiogy Director shall be equivalent to that
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of the same Salary Grade twenty-seven (27) in the government service and shall be entitled
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to reimbursable representation and transportation aliowance commensurate to his office
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and other benefits as prescribed by law.
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SEC. 6. Staff of the Provincial Science and Technology Office. — There shall be a
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minimum of six (6) technical staff of the Provincial Science and Technology Office in addition
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to the Provincial Director and in addition of one non-technical officer. The DOST shall


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determine the level of these positions, provided that prescribed qualifications shall be in
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accordance with Civil Service laws and regulations.
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SEC. 7, Appropriations. —The funds necessary for the continuous and effective
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operation of the various offices estabiished under this Act shall be included in the
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appropriations of the Department of Science and Technology in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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All fees and charges collected as a result of S&T services rendered by the PSTOs such
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as, but not limited to, metrological work and calibration services shall be used by the PSTOs
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in the enhancement of their capabilities and in the maintenance of their equipment and
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faciiities.
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SEC. 8. Impiementing Rules and Regulations. — Within sixty (60) days from the
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effectivity of this Act, the Department of Science and Technoiogy, and other relevant
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government agencies, shail promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
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implementation of this Act.
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SEC. 9. Separability Clause. 
— Should any provision herein be deciared
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unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Act.
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SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. — This Act repeals or modifies accordingly pertinent
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provisions of Sections 2, 3, and 4 of Republic Act No. 6959 and any law, decree, order, rule,
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and regulation, executive order, proclamation, or other issuances or parts inconsistent with
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the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 11. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
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in the Officiai Gazette or in any two (2) newspapers of generai circuiation in the Phiiippines.
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Approved,