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Pos Ofice af the Presiden af the Hhilippines 7 | Alulucaiang EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 128 REORGANIZING "THE NATIONAL SCLENCE att + UINOLOGY AUIORLTY RECALLING that the reorganization af the poverament 19 mandated expressly fm artlele 11, Scction 1 [a], oud ArLicle Lit of the feewdeg Constitutions HAVING IN MIND that, “pursuant to Executive Order tio, 5 (1986), it Is éirected that necessary and proper changes in the organizational and funetional Structures of the government, its agencies and Sustrumentalities, be elfected in order to prouote efficiency and effectivences tn the delivery of pubile services; AFFIRMING | that it 1s necessary to reorganize the National Technology Authority in order to make {t more effective sctentific and technological needs of the country; Science and aud responsive to the NOW, TUEREFORE, 1, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Uhilippiues, by virtue of the powers vested in me ty the’sovereign will of and the Freedom Constitution, do hereby order : the Filipino people Serer Pee ee ees cxrclltive Order alll otieruigcye faeiay the Neorganization Act of the National Science and lechuwlopy Authority, see een hegeuatlzation. the Hattonal Setence and Technology Authority 4 wenn Reorganized, structurally and {unetionally, hereinal tes cetera © Authority, tn accordance with the provisions of this Executive Ordece SEC. 3. Declaration of Policy, 1t shall be the policy of the State Lo: la] Support and encourage local scientific and technological efforts that address ational and local problens aud positively contribute to yi Satfonal developments {v} Promote the development of local capabitity tn sete to achieve techuologteal nelf-rel vital to national development; Hee and Lechnalusy we Tin selected areas that are fe] Support and encourage public and private sector partnership atmed at accelerating self-reliance in the seletted area rrS—s—t—r—r—“C™iNCiCCitsstCCCssstsSN and Pereira gee a beouloc ule stcccscat yg Inceacivtaiandity aigtace: ars peerter LS, BrEvate sector to take Incrensig respouskbility ad “e Sreater role in the coutry“s research and development ettorcs, Sec. 4. Handate, the Avthority shall provide central direction, jeadership, and “coordination of scientific and technological efforts and sconeate nat the results therefrom ace geared and utilized Im accas of mented econome and sociel benefits for the people. The Authority shall formulate aud inplement polsetes + Programs sud - Page 2 - Negavptopment of science and technology and Cor the promotion of ghnolpgical activities for both the public and private uzetthar the results of scientific aud technological activities and nd Functions. To accomplish its mandate, the Authority i powers and functions : {a] Formulate and adopt a conpreliensive National Science and ‘tecinolopy Plan Aneluding specific goals, policies, plans, programe and Projects based on the recommendation of the lnter-Counel] Keview Voard and, upon approval by the President, monttor aud coordinate ite funding and tnplementation’ by ali yovernmeut agencies and instrumentalities; (v] Promote, assist, and where appropriate, undertake actentifie and technological research and developuent tn those areas which are determined to be vital to the country’s development and. ofice “optimum returns for the reeourdés: employed; ° "" [e] “Promote the development of indigenous technolony and adaptation and va fanovation of ‘suitable imported technology, and in this regard, undertake technolony development up to the commercial stare, ; bt preferably in joint venture with the private sector or with public agencies; [a] Undertake design and engineering work to complement its research aud development functions; le] Promote, assfet and uliere appropriate undertake the transfer el the results of octeutifte and techuological research and development, ts thetr end-users ie UC) Promote, nosist and bere appro tate. undertake Lechnotoptea! services uceded by agriculturc, Industry, “transport, aud the jeweal publics [g] Develop and maintain an information system and databank on selence and technology for use by both the public and private sectors; {h] Develop and implement, together wlth other entitles concerned, Programs for strengthening sclentifie and technological capabilities in “the relevant disciplines through manpower training, and. through infrastructure and inetitution butldiag and rationaltzatien, in both the public and private sectors; (1] Promote public consclousness in science and technology; ~ 13] Undertake poliey research, technology assessment studies, feasibility studies and technical studics ~ Page 3 ~ G.' Structural ox, antzation. The authoriry, comprising the Offices of S pieeetotrceneral, ‘and Deputy aid Assistant Ditectorenteaciny, neat constet ach hehiSexvices, Inter-counclt Review board. Sece gs Planning Councils, A nd fegtonal Ort ices: a rector-General. ‘the authority and Fesponsibility for the the, mandate of the Authority and for the scharge of its powers shall be veoled in a Director-General, and shalt be appointed by and shall have superviston and control of the Authority, except the rrrr—i—‘—“™iNC—C—C“C(“‘”EC*C*ié;zéstézN he xercise ‘supervision only, SOD gee g, of tit Director-General, The Office of the pirector= Genorai “shall of Ue DireetorGenernt nnd hin. tnmediece pELeet SEC. 9. Deputy Directo The Direetor-Coneral mball be aneteed Poe e ange, (ada abenueyaUleceLoctcuciarwl erro raca ii ce Mreatdent jen the for mendation of the Director-General, ome for reneureh any development, one for regional operations and one for scientific and technical Deputy Directors-General shall have supervision oven the 1 Tespective functional areas of responsibility, The stitute under their : Sas 10. Aselstant Directors-Ceneral.. The Director-General shall alco be qretgted, by three (3) Assistant Directors-ceneral, who shale be appointed Ly the President upon the recommendation of the Director-General. SEC. 11. serv The Services of the Authority shall consist of the following : fa] Planning and Eveiuation Service, which shall be Fespousitie tor Providing the Authority with efficient and elfectinn services relating to planning, programs and project. monitoring and development; : , Hioaneial and tanagement Service, hich shall be Fesponsible Lor Seger apeeauenon cya uiltuiget tleiantVandjceiaettce car qgeqei oe and asetstance on budgetary, finanelal, and management matters; ‘ co No [e] Administrative and Legal Service, whieh shalt be responsible fur Providing the Authority with efficient aud effecrion services improvement FENURB te personnel, information, records, suppiica, equipment Seliection, disbursanent, security and custodial work, aad ott legal matters, ti Revgey AMEeEGSounctL Review Yoard. there ts hereby created an Inter Council Review “Board, composed of the Hintsters oc there designated Leputy gintsters who are members of the sectoral planning councile under the following Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, and eholl be chaired by the Director- General of Science and ‘Tectnolony. the ain function of the board shall be to review the plans .of the Sectoral planning councils aud the tational Science nnd Technology Plan and, in ges ais Gold be cectstedi ty, viet Pimmaiin amigivatee rae Service. uy = Page 4 = Ebon boa GSEC;Vil3.rrSectoral Planning Councils, ‘here shall be five (5) sectoral npangicounciis,.as Follows = REE ei Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development, Raforudadustry and energy and mineral resources; aU prowhe ws. bles eetatpp toe Couriehl for Health Research aud Development, for health; BER EAR TE : viPh{lippine Council for Agrieusture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research’ and Development, for agriculture and forestry resource Philippine Council for Aquatic and Narine Research and Vevelopment, for aquatic and marine resource ces fel PRULippine Council Lor Advanced Scieuce and ‘Technology Research and Developnent,’ for advanced science and technology. | Each of the councils shall be responsible, in their. respective sectors, for the formulation of strategles, policies, plans, prograns and projects for science and technology development; Cor programaing and allocation of government and external funds for research and development; for monitoring of research and development projects; and for the genecation of external Lunds. Bach council shall have a secretariat which shall be headed by Executive Director who “shall be appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Director-General, SHC. 14, Philippine Council for Industry. and Energy Research and Development. The Philippine Council for Industry and Lnetry Research and Developnent, presently existing, 1s hereby reorganized, which shall be under the adminletrative supervision of the Authority, and shall consist of the Director-General as Chairman and eight (i) members, as follows : Moister of ‘Trade and ladustry, Minister of Transportation and Communications, Ninistar of Puble Works and ilighways or their designated Leputy Ministers, and Executive Digector of the Council Secretariat, and Cour (4) representatives of the peluate, sector in the field of industry snd energy, who are chief executive officers of their respective companies in the field of {ndustry or enerny er Ste acknouledged leaders in their professions to bé appointed by the President, fn their personal capacity, upon recommendation of the Director-General, each of whom shall be for a term of two (2) years; provided, however, that the tenure of the members first appointed by the President shall be as follows two (2) for one (1) year and two (2) for two (2) yen ng fixed in thelr respective appointments, ‘the members shall serve asd continue to hold ot Ltes until their respective successors shell have been duly appointed and quali lied. Appointment to any vacancy Ln the Gonnet! shall be by the President and shal] only be for the unexpired portLon of the Leri of the predecessor. SEC, 15. Philippine Council for Agriculture and Forestry Research and Development, The Philippine Cousell Tor Agriculture wud Forestry Research ‘nid Develorment’ ia hereby. erented, which hall be unler the In strative pupervielon of the Authorfty, and shaJ} connist of the bireetor-General u Chairman and eight (8) mewbere, an follows: Minister of Agelculture and Fool, Minister of Natural Resources or thelr designated Deputy Niuisters, Chaucellor of the University of the Plilippiucs at Los lanos, Aduwinistrater of the fag tty, who are chief executive officers Of their respective companies in the send of aeticulture or forestry ‘os are acknowledged leaders {n thete Professions to be appointed by the President, tn thelr personat capactty, upon (2) younat ton of the Director-General, esch of whom shall be for a te (2) years; provided, however, that the Cee OF the members first appointed by (ie President shall ve as follows: one (1) for one a (2) years, as fixed tn their BPCE crane eoLbemen tess viliateebareteasii serve and Continue to hold office until there Successors shall ‘have “ppointed and qualified. Appointnent te any vacancy in the Counetl shall b the grteetdént “and shall only be forthe tnexpired portion of the term of the Predecessor, *. Research and bevelopnent. the opment, “presently existing, te hereby reorghni, ‘mlutsteative supervision of | the Authority, and shall consist of the pirector-General as Chairman and etgnt (8) Breet ap ollommcm taster ofJucer tye ifs designated veputy Minister, Chancellor of the University of tie Philippines Wealth Services Center, Executive Director of the National Nutet fton Council, Executive Director of the Counet1 Secretariat and four (4) caciearntatives of the private sector tn te {leld of health, who are chief executice Officers of their respective companies in the field of health or are hepletsed Leaders in their professions on be fete nrsaiora el President sm tnteiaregereeenst capacity, upon recommendation of the (Director-General, eich of whon shat be for a term of Provided, however, that the tenure of the members {Irst appointed by the (ggeidene shall be as follows : two (2) fee one (1) year and two (2) for tus (2) years, a8 fixed tn thelr respecting fppolntments. The wembers shall sores and continue to hold office until there Successors sill have been duly “ppointed and qualified. Appointment to any vacancy in the Council shal! he by the President and shall only be for the unexpired portion of the term of the Predecessor, SEC. 17, - Philippine Counet) for Natine Research a Development. The PII tpp: he” Council for Aqu iarive Research and pevelopaent 46 hereby created, which chant ie under the adaintsteative Care gebG Of the Authority, and shail consiae of the Director-General as qiaizmon, ! and eight (#) members am follows, Mntstér of Agetcul ture aad Food, Mofster of Natural Resources or their designated Deputy Ministers, Executive Director of the Council Secretariat, two (2) representatives from the acadenie/ see eng stett tution and three (3) representations fron the private sector who “ate chief executive officers of this Fespective conpantes In the field ot CORTE Toop nr matinod cesearell or devel amar eiecie rs acknowledged leaders of their professions to be appointed by the frestdent, Lu thee personal capacity, Rea eae epee cou old Wicd Ol vec tdes canara marae ht whom shall be for a perm of two (2) yearas provided, however, that the terms of the wembers tirse qpbotuted by the President shall be ag follower tee (2) for one (1) year and fhe other three (3) for two (2) yenta is fixed Ln thelr tespective Gppotntnente. The mombors shall serve and conti awe to hold office untt] their Successors shall have been duly appointed ond fualtfied. Appointment to any Unenpived wor tt® Councld shali be by the President aaa shall only be for the Unexpited portion of the tera of the predecesace ~ Page 6 - pecs 18. flutdppine Council for Advanced Science and Technology and Development, The Patlippine Gecuelt for Advanced Science and Te: weerareh and “Development is hereby created, which shall be under tb administrative supervision of the Authority and’ shat: consist of the bireetor= General a6 Ghairnon and edght (8) members, as follows, Mnloter of Education, peeure and Sports or his destynated Leputy Minister, President ot the Gatversity of the Philippines System; two (2) representatives from the Feld of cdeecrig 20d four (4) representatives {com the private sect tn the Peeetget, Mivanced sctence research, all of whom ehetl te appointed by the Geernee petite) petsoacl capacity Bian ceceseeay ee ef the Director~ General, reach of'vhon shall be for a term of two (2) seace, spnata tg yitgtstutes. The Lnstitutes of the authority are the fol Loving Filiprte wed qeigelaEecters Induscrial ‘Technology, bese hace Institutes Foraay preg eegueae Research Institute; Food and Nutel con tenes Insts tute Tone teuee ees esearch: and Development Tosti tute; Thiliepine mace Research Institute; Advanced Science aad nolony Institute; Scleuce Eduention AppLieation ans eee, tt) Teehmolory “Information. Institates Application and Promotion tnatl tute, and Techuolory SF the gu eguaettad, Technology Development Justitute. there ts hereby created the Industrial Technolony Development Tnstitute, wileh shall have — Uv following functions : (el “Undertake appited researeh and devesopuent to develop teehnolontes and techwological — {novations in the field og An trial wanufacturiug, mineral processing, and euergys {0] Undertake the tronster of research results @lrectly to end-users or Preferably via Linkage units of other goveronent ayenctes; fe] Undertake technical services, such as but uot limited to, standards, snelytical and calibration services mandated by lav or ot needed, by industry; . (Q), “Conduct tratuing and provide technical advisory and consultancy “TW services to industry clientele and end-users, deat untttute shall be headed ty » Director, who shall be appointed by the preeagent upon’ the recommendation of the Director-General and seen assieted ee—s—S——C—CsCSsS shall have the following divisions : ] Chemicals and Hinerals Division; '] Food Processing Division; ] Fuels and Energy Division 1 } 1 Materlal Science Division; McrobLology and Genetics Diviston; Electronies and Process Control Division; } Environmental Division; 8 9 0. J Rugal Technology Diviston; ] Economics Division; Hees { C 10} Standards and Testing bivieton, 7 ~ Page 7 - Sek tnees toe eeuBive Nuclear Resencch Lngtitute. The PlLJippine tincloae Research Institute, formeriy the Pullipplne Atomle Tierpy Commlscton, £8 hevety toorganized and shail have the tollowing functions + la) Conduct research and development on the application of radiation and muclear materials, processes and techniques in ayrleulluce, food, health, nutrition ond medicine and in industrial or eemmeecn | enterprises; Ib] Undertake the transfer of research results to end-users, Ane Luding * tdebniesl extension and traiuing services; lc] Operate and matntafn nuciear research venctors and other radiation facilities; Id] bicense and: reguinte activities relative to produetton, transfer, aud utilization of wuclear and radioactive substances, the Institute shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Tresident upon the reconmendation of the Director-cenetal and sill be ancisieg by ‘one oF nore Deputy Directors, as may be necessary. The Institute shart ha the following divisions: U1] Atonte Research Divisions 2 [2], Nuclear Services ‘and Training Diviston; ‘joe (1 Nuclear Regulations, Licensing, ond Safeguards Division. SEC, 22. Food Nutrition Research Institute. Ihe Food Nutrition Nesearch Institute, presently existing, is liereby reorganized and hall have the following functions + la] Undertake research that defines the citizenty“s uutritional status, vith reference partieularly to the malnutrLtion problem, ts cquses and effects, and identify alternative solutions to them} Ub] Develop and recomend poitcy options, strategies, progres and “4 projects, which address the malnutrition problem for inpleneneatinn “* by, the appropriate ageucies; a Ie] Dissentnate research findings end recomendations to the relevant end-users. Tho Institute shall be headed by a Director, who hall be appotnted by the President upon the recomiendatton of the Mrector-Geveral and shell be amie by one or wore Deputy birectors, as may he neenscary. The Institute shall hace the following divisions + {1} Nutrition Standard aud Nonngement Diviston; {2} Blo-Nedical Nutrition Division: {3} Nutrition Intervention Modelling and Assessment Division; [4] Conmuntcation and Dissemination Services bivision, SEC, 23. Forest Products Research and Developnent Institute. the Forest Products Research and Development Inotitute, presently existing, 1s herehy reorganized and chall have the following functions + = Page & - [a] ‘conduct applied research and development in secondary and tertiary Processing for the forest-based industry to genctate information and technology which can improve the utiltiy value of wood and other forest products; (b] Undertake the tronsfer of completed researches directly to the end . veers or via Linkage units of other government ayencies; (e] Undertake technical services and provide traluing progranis, The Institute shail be headed by a Director, who shal! WPresident upon tho recommendation of the Director: jerassisted by one or more Deputy Directors, as may be m he appointed by the eneral, and shail ke ary. The Institute 3 [1] Housing Naterials Diviston; “" *[2] Furniture, Wares and Packaging Diviston; 13] Paper and’ chemical Products Division. SEC. 24. Philippine Textile Research Institute, ‘The PhilLppine Textile Research Institute, presently existing, te hereby reorganized and chal) have the following functLona: fa] Conduct appiied research and development for the textile Industry : sector; . {b] Undertake the transfer of completed researches to end-users or via ukage units of other government agencies; “\'[e] Undertake technical services and provide training programs. The Institute shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed ty the President-upon recommendation of the Director-General and shall be assisted by one or more Deputy Directors, as may be necessary, and shall have’ the following divisions: “1] Research and Development Division; [2] Technical Services Division, o SEG. 25. Advanced Science and Yechnology Institute. There ts herely . created the Advanced Science and Technology institute, which shall have the following functions [a] Undertake long-term researches to strengthen aud modernize seleuce and technology infrastructure; {b] Conduct research and development work in the advanced fields of studies Locluding biotechnolory and meruelectronies; le} “Complement the overall endeavour in the scientific {eld wlth Antonsive activities in the computer and Luformatton techuolepies. The Institute shall be headed by a Director, who shall Le appointed by the : - Page 9 - President, upon the reconmendation of the Directer-ci by one or more Deputy Directors, vs may be necessary. eral and shall be aneisted SEC, 26. Scfence Education Institute. ‘here is hereby created Education Institute, which shall have the following functions + the Science la] Undertake science education and training; [b] Admiaister scholarships, avards and grants; [c] Undertake science and technology manpower development; [d} , Formulate plans and establish programs and projects for the promotion 48nd development of science and technology education and tralutag in coordination uith the Malstry of Education, Culture and Sports, and fother Anstitutions of learning tn the Cleld of science and technology.” The Institute shall be headed by a Lirector, who shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Uirector-General and shall be assisted by one or nore Deputy Directors, as may be necessary. The Institute shall have the following divisions : [1] Scholarship ond Training Division [2] Science and Technology Nanpower Assessment Divislor and [3] Sctence and Techuology Education biviston. SEC. 27. Scfence and Technology information Institute. There is hereby created the Scfence gud Technology formation institute wikeh shall have the following functions + la] Establish a science aud techiology databank ond iLbeary; {b} Digsemiuate science aud technology information; and fe] Undertrke training on scfence and technology information, “"the Institute shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appolnted by the President upon the recommendation of the Uirector-Gelral and shall be assisted by one or more Deputy Directors, as say be necessary. SEC, 28. ‘Technology Application and Promotion Institute. There is hereby created the Technology Application and Promotion Institute CIAPL) whose primary Fesponsibility 1s to serve as the tmplementing arm of the Authority tu Promoting the comerctalization of technologies nud in marketing the services of the other operating units in the Authority; for such purpose Lt shall have the ‘following functions: [aJ Undertake contract research, particularly somi~commercial sta tothe pilot plant and (b] Provide technteal consultancy including engluceriug design services patenting and Licensing services a ot = Page 10 - le) Provide grante projects. nd/er venture-finaneing Lor new and/or emerging The Institute shall be headed by 9 Director who shall in appotuted by the Preaident vpon tho reconmendation of the Director-General sand shall he sled by one or more Deputy Directors ne muy be heceusnry, SEC. 29. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysteal ond Astronomical Services Administration. The vhilippine Atmosplieric, Geophysical and fstroroutect Services “Administration,” ‘presently extsting, 1s hereby reorganized und shell have;the following functions: Buteeincetcnet Prahelaltadntain a nationwide network pertaining to observation and RA WLS, forecasting of weather and other climatological conditions affecting PES wattonal safety, welfare aud economy; Undertake activities relative to observation, collection, asresameut ite and” processing of atmospheric and allied data for the benefit. of ae vies" agriculture, commerce aud industry; c le] Engage in ‘studies of geophysical and astronoivleal _ phenonena essential to the sefety and welfare of the people; | (d] Undertake researches on the siructure, development and notion of typhoons and formulate measures for thelr moderation; and ‘1 le] Hatntain effective itnkoges with sclentifte organizations here . abroad, and promote exchange of scientific Luforuatlen os cooperation among personnel engaged iu atmospheric, and astronomical studies, and and geophysical The Institute shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the President upon reconmendation of the Director-General and shall be assisted ly one or more Deputy Directors as may be necessary. a SEC. 30. Philippine Institute of Volcanology ond Seismology. ihe Philippine Institute of Voleanvlony aid Sefsnolony, ptescntly existing, tn horepy reorganized and slali have the following Luuetions: la] Predict the occurrences of voleante eruptions and their geotectonic phenowens; 3 {b] Determine how eruptions and earthquakes shill occur and, also likely ‘areas to be affected; earthquakes and fc] Exploit the positive aspects of volcanoes and volcanic terrain in furtherance of the socfo-cconomic development efforts of the government {d] Generate sufficient data for forecasting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes; le} Formulate appropriate disaster-preparedness plans; and {f] Mitigate hazards of volcante activities though appropriate — = bags 11 - detection, forecast, and warning systems. Ghe Aistitute shall be headed by a Director who shall he appoluted hy the {resident upon the recommendation of the Uirector-General and shell he assisted by one or more Deputy Directors as may te necessary. Sec. 31, Regtonal Offices. the Authority 1s hereby authorized to establish, operate and maintain a Regional Office, whenever appropriate, in Lc GoM OF the administrative regions of the country, to be headed. bya Regional jie, Ditector who shall report to, and subject to the supervision of, the—Deputy apirector-General for Regional Operations, A Regional Office shall hevey Moe dministeative region, the following functions + Inplement Lave, rules, regulations, policies, plan projects of the Authority; > Programs and Provide efficient and effective service to the people; {e] Coordinate with regional offices of other minfatetes, offices and agencies in the administrative region; [4] Coordinate with local government unite; and le] Perform such other functions as*aay be provided Ly law, . sees ete iutbgrbty Offices in Other Countefes. The Authority may a © have ouch offices and representatives In other counirtes 4m places chee. Prenonee ie cocstderod necesuary, subject to the approval of the President. ice each of then. SEC, 33. Attached Apeuetes, The following ngencion shall be attached to the Authority: la] Philippine National sctence Society, (Cormerly tational Research Council of the Philippines}, in connection with Section 35° [b} berdof; SI Netiouelsheedearea: Geieee: 4 Technoloxy; and {c] Philippine Science Wiigh School. 2 SEC. 34. Transfer of Agencies to the Authority. The following agencies are hereby transferred as follows + (a] The Hetale Industry Research and Development Genter from the Mintstey of irade and Industry, to the Authority, as a separate unit sad attached thereto; provided, however, it 1s subject to a memorandum of qireenent which defines: the relationship between the Ninistry, of Einde and Industry ond the tietals Industry Research and Development ao Genter and the wanner by which equipment and resources are aecencai, : The

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