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Republic Act No. 6959
AN
ACT ESTABLISHING PROVINCIAL CENTERS FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN ALL
PROVINCES
OF THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 6959
AN
ACT ESTABLISHING PROVINCIAL CENTERS FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN ALL
PROVINCES
OF THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
Section
1. It is the policy of the State
to accelerate the application and transfer of the benefits of modern
science
and technology, particularly to the rural areas so that the great
majority
or our people, through higher productivity and increased earning power,
improve the quality of their lives.chanrobles virtuallaw libraryred
Sec.
2. In pursuance of the policy
enunciated in the preceding provisions, there is hereby established,
under
the direct supervision of the Department of Science and Technology,
provincial
centers for science and technology in all provinces of the Philippines.
Whenever practicable, such centers shall be established in state
colleges
or universities specializing in science and technology courses,
appropriate
local government units, or private institutions of proven capability in
science and technology.chanrobles virtual law library
Sec.
3. The science and technology
centers are extensions of the thirteen regional offices of the
Department
of Science and Technology. They shall carry out the following
functions:
(a) Identify
the needs and opportunities in science and technology in the
provinces; (b) Implement
Department of Science and Technology programs/projects on the delivery
of science and technology services such as technology demonstration and
transfer, science and technology promotion and information
dissemination,
and such other areas of concern that will benefit the people in the
provinces;
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(c) Develop
institutional linkages with provincial offices of other departments,
local
government units, academe and nongovernmental offices for the effective
implementation of science and technology programs in the
provinces.
Sec.
4. The Secretary of Science and
Technology may, when applicable, designate from existing faculty and
staff
of the university, nominated by the head of the institution, the
personnel
of the center: Provided, however, That he may appoint others who
possess
the necessary professional and/or technical qualifications and aptitude
to work efficiently with the various sectors of the community.chanrobles virtual law library
Sec.
5. The Secretary of Science and
Technology is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the heads
of the colleges or universities designated as centers, which may
include
matters or reporting and payment of honoraria to members of their
faculty
and staff.
Sec.
6. The Department of Science
and Technology, in coordination with other government agencies
concerned,
shall issue rules and regulations to effectively implement the
provisions
of this Act. chanrobles virtuallaw libraryred
Sec.
7. For the initial operation
of the centers, such sum as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be
appropriated from the National Treasury. Thereafter, the sums necessary
for the continuous operation of the centers shall be included in the
annual
appropriations of the Department of Science and Technology.cralaw:red
Sec.
8. All government agencies and
departments shall assist in the implementation of this Act by way of
coordination
with the Department of Science and Technology, technical advise, and
other
forms of assistance. chanrobles virtuallaw libraryred
Sec.
9. This Act shall take effect
upon its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.
Approved:
July 31, 1990
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