Government laws, policies, plans and project pertaining to
science and technology
Science and technology environment
From 1986 to 2016
• President corazon cojuangco aquino highlighted the importance of science and technology in
achieving economic progress. She helped establish the department of science and technology
(DOST) which formulated the science and technology master plan 1991-2000.
• At that time, the philippines aimed to be a newly industrialized country (NIC). Succeeding
presidents have had their fair share of policies geared towards improving the sector.
• President fidel V. Ramos introduced laws on inventors' incentives and science and technology
scholarships while president gloria macapagal arroyo adopted policies focusing on a national
innovation system and promoted technological entrepreneurship under the medium-term
development plan 2004-2010.
Several laws have been enacted by congress since 1958 to the present. They are as follows:
o R.A 2067 — "science act of 1958"- an act to integrate, coordinate and intensify scientific
and technological research and development and to foster invention, to provide funds
therefore and for other purposes.
o R.A. 3589 — an act amending RA 2067 modifying the national science development board,
national institute of science and technology and the philippine atomic energy commission,
extending tax exemption, privileges and grants, requests and donations for scientific
purposes to private educational institutions and for other purposes enacted june 22, 1963.
o R.A. 5207 — an act providing for the licensing and regulation of atomic energy facilities
and materials, establishing the rules of liability for nuclear damage and for other purposes.
This act was approved june 15, 1968, to encourage, promote, and assist the development
and use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes as a means to improve the health and
prosperity of the inhabitants of the philippines and to contribute and accelerate scientific,
technological, agricultural, commercial, and industrial progress.
o Presidential decree no. 49. S. 1972 established the philippine atmospheric, geophysical
and astronomical services (PAGASA). Its function was to provide environmental
protection and to utilize scientific knowledge to ensure the safety of the people.
o Presidential decree no. 334, s. 1973 created the philippine national oil company to
promote industrial and economic development through effective and efficient use of
energy resources.
o R.A. 8749 — the philippine clean air act of 1999 was enacted by congress on june 23, 1999,
to protect and preserve the environment and ensure the sustainable development of its
natural resources.
o R.A. 8792 — an act providing for the recognition and use of electronic commercial and
non-commercial transactions and documents, penalties for unlawful use thereof and for
other purposes passed on june 15, 2000.
o R.A. 9367 - "biofuels act of 2006" - an act to direct the use of biofuels. Establishing for this
purpose the biofuel program, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.
This act was enacted by congress on june 12, 2007, to develop and utilize indigenous and
sustainable sources, clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil.
o R.A. 9513- "the renewable act of 2008" was passed by congress to accelerate the
development of the country's renewable energy resources by providing fiscal and non-
fiscal incentives to private investors and equipment manufacturers/fabricators/suppliers.
o R.A. 10175 - philippine cybercrime prevention act of 2012 passed september 12, 2012. An
act defining cybercrime, providing for the prevention, investigation, suppression and the
imposition of penalties therefore and for other purposes.
o R.A. 10612 - an act expanding the coverage of the science and technology scholarship
program and strengthening the teaching of science and mathematics in secondary schools
and for other purposes.
This act shall be known as the fast-tracked science and technology scholarship act of 2018.
It shall strengthen the country's science and technology education by fast-tracking
graduates in the science, mathematics, and engineering who shall teach in secondary
schools throughout the country towards this end, scholarships shall be provided to finance
the education of talented and deserving students in the third year of college and pursuing
a degree or training in the areas of science and technology and to provide incentives for
them to pursue a career in teaching in high schools in their home regions.
o R.A. 10844 — an act creating the department of information and communication
technology (DICT) which was signed into law on may 23, 2016.
In accordance with the law, the department of information and communications
technology (DICT) shall be the primary policy planning, coordination, implementing, and
administrative entity of the executive branch of the government that will plan, develop,
and promote the national ICT development agenda.
Major science and technology development plans
• Science and technology master plan (STMP).
- This plan was submitted to the president in march 1989 by the presidential task force composed
of the department of science and technology (DOST), department of agriculture (DA), department
of trade industry (DTI), department of transportation and communication (DOTC), as well as the
presidential adviser on public resources and three academic institutions directly involved in S &
T. The development of fifteen (15) leading edges to steer the country toward industrial
development were:
(1) aquaculture and (2) marine fisheries, (3) forestry and (4) natural resources, (5) process
industry, (6) food and (7) feed industry, (8) energy, (9) transportation, (10) construction industry,
(11) information technology, (12) electronics, (13) instrumentation and control, (14) emerging
technologies, (15) pharmaceuticals.
Science and technology agenda for national development (STAND philippines 2000)
• This plan was initiated during the term of president ramos and it embodied the country's
technology development plan in the medium- term, in particular, for the period 1993-1998.
• The STAND identified seven export winners, il domestic needs, three other supporting industries,
and coconut industry as priority investment area.
• The seven identified export winners were computer software, fashion accessories, gifts, toys, and
houseware, marine products, metal fabrications, furniture, and dried fruits.
• The domestic needs included food, housing, health, clothing, transportation, communication,
disaster mitigation, defense, environment, manpower development and energy,
• Because of their linkages with the above sectors, three additional support industries were included
in the list of priority sectors, namely: packaging, chemicals, and metals.
• Lastly, because of its strategic importance, the coconut industry was included in the list.
National science and technology plan (NSTP 2002-2020)
The department of science and technology (DOST), with the mandate of formulating S&T policies,
programs, and projects in support of national development priorities has remained, driven by these
guiding visions stated in the NSTP mainly:
By 2004, S&T shall have contributed significantly to the enhancement of national productivity and
competitiveness and to the solution of pressing problems.
By 2010, the philippines shall have earned niches and become a world class knowledge provider and user
in selected science and technology areas, and shall have developed a vibrant S&T culture.
By 2020, the philippines shall have developed a wide range of globally competitive products and services
which have a high technological content.
The 12 priority areas for S&T development are:
A) agriculture, forestry & natural resources;
B) health and medical services;
C) biotechnology;
D) information and communication technology
E) microelectronics:
F) materials, science and engineering;
G) earth and marine services;
H) fisheries and aquaculture;
I) environment;
J) natural disaster mitigation;
K) energy; and
L) manufacturing and service engineering
