Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 4405

Introduced by HONORABLE ANGELO B. PALMONES

EXPLANATORY NOFE

Studies have shown that over the long term economic growth is determined by population and
technological changes. Empirical evidence also shows that technology has positive impacts on
the economy and technological changes can be enhanced and maintained over time through
deliberate and systematic investments in research & development (R&D) and putting in place
appropriate policies and programs.

Science education is one way of fostering and advancing the culture of science among the
population. Such culture encompasses the appreciation of the importance of science and
technology. It is sad to note that science education in the country can not prosper because of lack
of even science education facilities such as laboratories with adcquate instructional equipment in
the public elementary and high schools and even in colleges. The State must build institutions
that promote science and technology. One such institution is a science library

The Science Library that is envisioned to be established is more than the common library where
scientific books and magazines and other publications on science would be found. The
envisioned Library would contain scientific tools and equipment including glass wares needed in
science laboratory exercises in the elementary, high schools as well as in college levels. Schools
that de not have these facilities for the conduct of science classes would be able to borrow or rent
out these pieces of scientific equipment for classroom instruction.

The passage of this Act would promote science education in the provinces where schools often
Jack these kind of laboratory facilities

ANGE: B. PALMONES:
Represeptative, AGIIAM Party List


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILI.No,_ 4405

Introduced by HONORABLE ANGELO B. PALMONES

ANACT
TO ESTABLISH SCIENCE LIBRARIES IN EVERY PROVINCE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Tule - The act shall be known as the “Provincial Science Libraries Act of 2011"

SECTION 2. Statement of policy — The Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall give
priority to education, science and technology, To ensure that this policy is pursued successtully,
the State shall provide facilities to give opportunities to pupils and students to get adequate
education in the sciences.

SECTION 3. Provincial Science Libraries ~ \t is hereby mandated that al! provinces in the
country establish Science Libraries. in addition to scientific publications, such science text books
and journals, the Science Libraries will contain scientific instruments and equipment needed in
the conduct of laboratory exercises and activities. Public and private schools can borrow these
laboratory tools and equipment for the students to conduct laboratory exercise as well as
scientific experiments,

SECTION 4, Funding for the establishment of Provincial Science Libraries — This Act
authorizes the use of the Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF) of member of
Congress to fund fully or in part the Provincial Science Libraries, This Act also authorizes
Provincial Local Government Units (PLGUs) to accept donations for the establishment of
Science Libraries. The Internal Revenue Allotment PLGUs may also be used for the same
purpose. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Fducation
(DepEd) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) are authorized to provide
grants-in-aids to PLGUs for the establishment of Provincial Science Libraries.

SECTION 5. implementing Rules and Regulation - The DIL.G in consultation with the DOST
and DepEd shail be responsible for the formulation of the implementing rules and regulations of


this Act within 180 days from its approval.

SECTION 6 - Separubility clause Wf any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the
remainder, or any provision of this Act not affected thereby shall remain in force and in effect

SECTION 7 - Repeating clause - A)\ laws, executive orders, proclamations, and other

presidential issuances which are inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed, amended or
modified accordingly

SECTION 8 - fffectivity » This Act shall take effect 15 days afler its publication in at least 2
newspapers of national circulation.

Approved