RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines 09.AUS 201
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

8081
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Science and technology integrated in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schoo!
isa vital subject for the development of the youth with respect to critical and analytical thinking,

The State should keep abreast with the development of science and technology that should
start from our academic institution. In order to address this, the State must provide infrastructure
projects for the upgrade, maintenance and development of laboratory rooms and facilities in all
public elementary and secondary schools.

In view if the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
8081
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FULLY-EQUIPPED SCIENCE
LABORATORIES IN EVERY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
SCHOOL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Science Laboratory for Basic
Education Act."

SEC. 2. Dectaration of Policy. - \t is hereby declared a policy of the state to give
priority to scientific and technological efforts vital to national development. It has been
proven that industrialization can be achieved if schools adopt modem methods of teaching
science and technology during the early stages of education.

Furthermore, the Constitution provides that the right of teachers to professional
advancement should be enhanced. With this mandate, quality education shall be ensured.

SEC. 3. Objectives. - This Act aims to attain the following objectives within the
period of five (5) years.

1. To improve the quality of science and technology education in the country;

2. To provide basic and advance S&T education in high school, respectively
in preparation for higher education;

3. Yo teach the students the effective use and operation of modern laboratory
equipment and facility related to science and technology, and 4. To train S&T
teachers the use of modern laboratory equipment so that they will be more effective
in demonstrating their uses

SEC. 4. Funding Source. - In addition to the funds to be provided by the Legislature,
this Act shall receive funding support from the following:


a. ‘Iwenty percent (20%) share from the gross proceeds of travel tax
collections over and above the share of the National government therefrom; b.
Twenty percent (20%) share from the net income of the Philippine Games and
Amusement Corporation (PAGCOR) over and above the franchise tax and the
corporate income tax therefrom.

SEC. 5. Incentives. - Incentives shall be given to the following:

a. Tax Incentives shall be given to private entities engaging in S&T
development; b. Private schools who shall import laboratory equipment/facilities
for the exclusive use in their school shall be given a twenty percent (20%) tax
deduction from the total revenue obligations; Private entities engaged in the
manufacture of laboratory equipment needed in public schools shall be given a three
percent (3%) tax incentive/deduction from the importation of raw materials.

SEC. 6. Proposed System. - This Act shall provide the following:

Construction of laboratory buildings; Provide required laboratory equipment and facilities;
Continuous development and updating of standards for facilities Strengthen partnership
between public and private institutions in promoting science and technology. Strengthen
the coordination between the regional Science and Technology Teaching Centers (RSTCs)
and the Department of Education, regional offices in monitoring / utilization of laboratory
equipment; ‘rain math and science teachers the proper use, repair and maintenance of the
laboratory facilities equipment; Create required laboratory technician positions at least for
every elementary and secondary schools for operation, repair and maintenance of the
laboratory equipment (or alternative scheme of maintenance) and facilities; Provide
replacement and assistance of science and technology; The number of laboratory
rooms/facilities per school shall be determined by science and technology experts of DOS'I
and ISMED. The building, plans and design shall be drawn and approved by DOST-SEL

SEC. 7. Disposition of Funds - The Fund shall be utilized for the construction of

school laboratories including equipmenvfacilities and the creation of required positions of
a technician in every public elementary and high schools throughout the country.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Science Education
Institute (SEI) in coordination with the regional offices of DepEd and the RSTCs shall
implement the program. The above-mentioned offices shall also monitor the utilization and
maintenance of the equipment.

SEC. 8. Implementation. - ‘I'he implementation of the activities of this Act shall be
undertaken by SEI in coordination with the RSTCs and DepEd Regional Offices.
The initial implementation of this Act shall be undertaken in every electoral district to be
funded and spearheaded by the Congressman who has jurisdiction of the district therein.


The maximum number of pupils/students in every laboratory class must not exceed fifty
(50) and there must be at least one laboratory room for every forty-five (45) pupils/students

SEC. 9, Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional; the remaining provision not affected thereby shall continue to
be in full force and effect.

SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders or regulations or part thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 11. Effectivity -
completion of its publicati
circulation in the Philippi

is Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general

Approved,

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