SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 
2848 
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JUN 23 P 4 :51 
Introduced by SENATOR SONNY M. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
EXTENDING THE SERVICES OF A SCIENTIST WHO IS DUE FOR COMPULSORY 
RETIREMENT FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8439, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR 
SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
PERSONNEL IN GOVERNMENT 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Filipino scientists and innovators have been lauded and recognized here and abroad for 
their significant contributions on medical, food development, climate change and 
disaster research, to name a few. Some have received awards for helping advance the 
cause of science while serving society at the same time. 
To harness the expertise of Filipino scientists for a longer period of time, this proposed 
bill seeks to raise their retirement age from 60 to 65 years, amending for this purpose 
Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8439, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for 
Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and Other Science and Technology Personnel in 
Government. The proposed measure would extend the services of scientists who are 
due for compulsory retirement for a maximum period of five years provided that their 
research project is within the priority research development programs of the Department 
of Science and Technology, and if the scientist is still mentally and physically fit to 
complete the project. 
Given the knowledge, ideas, skills and leadership capabilities that senior scientists have 
acquired over the years, they are. better fit to lead productive research groups and serve 
as mentors to students and young scientists. By raising their retirement age, we are not 
only allowing them to satisfactorily finish their research projects for the benefit of the 
country, we are also giving them the opportunity to teach and share their expertise to 
help shape the future of their respective scientific fields. 
SGlNAAun..-I<NGARA 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
) 
) 
) 
SENATE 
S. B. No. 2848 
Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA 
AN ACT 
'15 
JUN 23 P 4 :51 
EXTENDING THE SERVICES OF A SCIENTIST WHO IS DUE FOR COMPULSORY 
RETIREMENT FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8439, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR 
SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
PERSONNEL IN GOVERNMENT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8439 is hereby amended by adding a new 
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paragraph that shall read as follows: 
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"THE SERVICES OF A SCIENTIST WHO IS DUE FOR COMPULSORY RETIREMENT 
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MAY BE EXTENDED FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS: PROVIDED, THAT 
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THE RESEARCH PROJECT IS WITHIN THE PRIORITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
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PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST) AND IS 
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IDENTIFIED AS STRATEGIC TO THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS CERTIFIED BY THE 
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DOST SECRETARY; PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE SCIENTIST IS STILL MENTALLY 
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AND PHYSICALLY FIT TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT THE 
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REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SERVICES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CIVIL 
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SERVICE COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL AT LEAST THREE (3) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 
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DATE OF THE COMPULSORY RETIREMENT OF THE SCIENTIST. 
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SERVICES RENDERED DURING THE PERIOD OF EXTENSION SHALL BE 
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CREDITED AS PART OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE. SUCH EXTENSION SHALL ENTITLE 
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THE EMPLOYEE TO LEAVE CREDITS AND OTHER BENEFITS." 
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SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars and 
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memoranda inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the 
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Official Gazette or in newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,