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Republic Act
Approved April 14, 2001

Republic Act No. 9107

Philippine Science Heritage Center Act

Philippine Science Heritage Center Act

In plain language

An act establishing the Philippine Science Heritage Center to promote and preserve the nation's science and technology resources, providing it with appropriate funding and governance.

  • Creation of the Philippine Science Heritage Center
  • Powers and functions of the Center
  • Appropriations for the Center and NAST
  • Fee structure for operations
  • Repeal of inconsistent laws
Science
Technology
Heritage
Philippines

Eleventh Congress

REPUBLIC ACT 9107

AN ACT PROMOTING AND PRESERVING THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES OF THE COUNTRY ESTABLISHING FOR THIS PURPOSE THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HERITAGE CENTER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 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 "Philippine Science Heritage Center Act."

Section 2

Declaration of Policy.*- It shall be declared the policy of the State to support and encourage the development of the country's science and technology program, to promote the Philippines' scientific contributions to the world, and to highlight the richness of our heritage in science and technology.

Section 3

Philippine Science Heritage Center.*- There is hereby created a Philippine Science Heritage Center, hereinafter referred to as the "Center", which shall be managed, operated and maintained by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The Center shall be the main repository of the country's contributions, achievements and accomplishments in the field of science and technology.

Section 4

Powers and Functions.*- The Center shall have the following powers and functions:

(a)To document the works, ideas, inventions and products of Filipino scientists, and other accomplishments in the field of science and technology;
(b)To establish a display are for samples of inventions, scientific products, memorabilia, references and library materials;
(c)To produce printed materials to be used by the academe in teaching values education with scientific insights, and which may be used as an alternative source of information for the general public;
(d)To serve as the core network of science museums in the Philippines; and (e) To perform such acts as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 5

Rules and Regulations.*- The NAST, in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology and other government agencies and instrumentalities, shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Act.

Section 6

Appropriations.*- The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the years following its enactment into law, in addition to the amount appropriated for the National Academy of Science and Technology.

Section 7

Fees and Charges.*- The Center may impose fees and other charges sufficient to cover the costs of subsidizing the operation and maintenance of the facilities of the Center.

Section 8

Repealing Clause.*- All laws, decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 9

Separability Clause.*- If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, any part or provision not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 10

Effectivity.*- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved: April 14,2001

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.