Relative to Part XIII on Science and Technology and Other Pertinent Provisions of the Integrated Reorganization Plan

November 17, 1972

LETTER OF IMPLEMENTATION NO. 14

RELATIVE TO PART XIII ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE INTEGRATED REORGANIZATION PLAN

 

Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1, dated September 24, 1972. Reorganizing the Executive Branch of the National Government, you are hereby directed to implement Part XIII on Science and Technology and the pertinent provisions of the Integrated Reorganization Plan, hereinafter referred to as the "Plan," prepared by the Commission on Reorganization as follows:

ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

SECTION 1. The organization and functions of the National Science Development Board, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," shall be in accordance with the provisions of Part XIII and other pertinent provisions of the Plan and the details contained in this Letter of Implementation.

SECTION 2. The organization of the Board, graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall consist of the Board of Governors composed of a full-time Chairman who shall have a term of six years; the Secretary of Education and Culture, the President of the University of the Philippines, and a representative from the National Economic Development Authority, as ex-officio members; or three members from the private sector who have demonstrate competence in scientific and technological research and development in the fields of agriculture, industry, technology, education, and community development who shall serve part-time; Office of the Chairman, Planning Service Financial and Management Service, Administrative Service, and Education and Public Affairs Service, as well as the implementing agencies composed of the National Institute of Science and Technology, Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, Philippine Inventors Commission, Forest Products Research and Industries Development Commission, Food and Nutrition Research

[Organization Chart 1. Board of Governors]

Center, Philippine Textile Research Institute, Commission on Volcanology, and National Water and Air Pollution Control Commission.

Attached to the Board are the Philippine Coconut Research Institute, Metals Industry Research and Development Center, Philippine Science High School, National Research Council of the Philippines, Science Foundation of the Philippines, Pesticides Control and Research Center of the Philippine.

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE BOARD PROPER AND AGENCIES

SECTION 3. The Board of Governors, through the office of the Chairman, shall exercise administrative supervision over the National Institute of Science and Technology, Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, Philippine Inventors Commission, Forest Products Research and Industries Development Commission, Food and Nutrition Research Center, Philippine Textile Research Institute, Commission on Volcanology, and National Water and Air Pollution Control Commission. It shall exercise policy and program coordination over the attached agencies, namely: the Philippine Coconut Research Institute, Metals Industry Research and Development Center, Philippine Science High School, National Research Council of the Philippines, Science Foundation of the Philippines, Pesticides Control and Research Committee, and Pollution Research Center of the Philippines.

SECTION 4. The agencies of the Board shall implement policies and programs promulgated by the Board of Governors as they concern these agencies, in addition to the specific functions provided for under the pertinent laws, executive orders, and regulations relating to them.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

SECTION 5. In conformity with the above set of functional relationships, the functions, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the various units of the Board shall be as follows.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

SECTION 6. The functions of the Board of Governors shall be as follows:

1. Formulate policies, plans, and programs for the development and maximum utilization of scientific, engineering, and technological, resources in the solution of the country's problems;

2. Promulgate procedures, rules, and regulations as may be necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the NSDB;

3. Promote and encourage the dissemination of the results of scientific and technological research and the general application thereof;

4. Establish a personnel management program for the technical and scientific personnel of the Board that would allow maximum flexibility, especially with respect to qualifications, transfers, details, assignments, promotions, discipline, and dismissals;

5. Hear and decide cases relating to personnel matters concerning the technical and scientific personnel brought before the Board on appeal from the decision of the agency head;

6. Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the Board proper and its implementing agencies;

7. Submit a detailed report of expenditures to Congress and to the President within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year; and

8. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN

SECTION 7. The Office of the Chairman shall consist of the Chairman, the Executive Director and the persons immediately under them. It shall be responsible for the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations necessary to carry out Board policies and objectives, for exercising supervision over the agencies and offices of the Board.

Functions of the Chairman

SECTION 7.1. The functions of the Chairman shall be as follows:

1. Advise the President in the promulgation of executive orders, regulations, and decrees relative to matters under the jurisdiction of the Board;

2. Preside over the meetings of the Board of Governors and implement its decision;

3. Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out Board objectives; policies, and functions;

4. Exercise supervision and control over the Board proper and administrative supervision over all of its implementing agencies;

5. Ensure that the policies and programs of all agencies attached to the Board are properly coordinated with its overall policies and programs;

6. Delegate authority for the performance of any function to officers and employees under his direction;

7. Appoint and discipline personnel of the Board subject to approval of the Board of Governors and

8. Perform, such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Executive Director

SECTION 7.2. The functions of the Executive Director shall be as follows:

1. Advise and assist the Chairman in the formulation and implementation of rules and regulations necessary to carry out the objectives and policies of the Board;

2. Exercise immediate supervision over the organizational units of the Board Proper;

3. Oversee all the operational activities of the agencies under the Board for which he shall be responsible to the Chairman;

4. Coordinate the program and projects of the Board and be responsible for its economical, efficient, and effective administration;

5. Serve as deputy to the Chairman in all matters relating to the operations of the Board and

6. Perform, such other functions as may be provided by law.

SECTION 7.3. When the Chairman is unable to perform his duties owing to illness, absence, or other cause, or in case of vacancy in the office, the Executive Director shall temporarily perform the functions of the Chairman, except those in relation to the Board of Governors.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PLANNING SERVICE

SECTION 8. The Planning Service shall be responsible for providing the Board with economical, efficient and effective services relating to planning, programming, and development.

The Service, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart shall have a Planning and, Programming Division, a Project Development and Evaluation Division and a Research and Statistics Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:

Functions of the Planning and Programming Division

SECTION 8.1. The Planning and Programming Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Formulate long-range and annual plans and programs for the Board;

b. Formulate basic policies and guidelines for the preparation of the departmental budget, including those for the detailed allocation

[Organization Chart 2. Planning Service]

of funds for capital outlays, and coordinate with the Budget Division in the preparation of the budget of the Board;

c. Formulate criteria for determining priorities for proposed projects, and accordingly select capital projects for funding and execution including appropriate financing schemes;

d. Undertake such re-programming as necessary in accordance with actual resources made available including the determination of cut-backs and/or projects to be included from unprogrammed to programmed category;

e. Periodically evaluate performance reports, and integrate project implication for aggregative planning;

f. Maintain liaison with the central planning agency and other appropriate economic or planning bodies; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Project Development and Evaluation Division

SECTION 8.2. The Project Development and Evaluation Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Initiate and/or provide for the development of projects by the Board and other research agencies of the government and private sectors in accordance with approved priority areas;

b. Evaluate proposed projects according to technical and economic feasibility and prescribed standards;

c. Undertake major project development activities;

d. Review the progress of projects under implementation against set standards, objectives, and schedules; and

e. Perform such other-functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Research and Statistics Division

SECTION 8.3. The Research and Statistics Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Compile, analyze, and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

b. Assist in the formulation of policy proposals and general economic guidelines;

c. Develop projections, forecasts, and prepare economic reports and reviews based on conducted research;

d. Undertake continuing analysis of economic conditions and trends relating to the sectoral area in which the Board is concerned; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICE

SECTION 9. The Financial and Management Service shall be responsible for providing the Board with staff advice and assistance on budgetary, financial, and management improvement matters.

The Service, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have a Budget Division, and Accounting Division, and a Management Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

[Organization Chart 3. Financial Management Service]

Functions of the Budget Division

SECTION 9.1. The Budget Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop and improve budgetary methods, procedures, and justifications;

b. Provide, subject to budgetary ceilings, fund estimates in support of the Board's operations, plans, and programs;

c. Assist management in the presentation of the Board's budgetary estimates before administrative and legislative bodies;

d. Provide technical assistance to subordinate budget units in the application and utilization of budgetary methods and the budget system;

e. Prepare annual financial work plans;

f. Allocate, in coordination with the Planning Service, available funds to programs on the basis of approved guidelines and priorities;

g. Issue allotment advice in support of the fund requirement for the conduct of the operations under each program;

h. Review performance reports to determine conformance with set standards;

i. Prepare financial reports for management guidance and as required by higher authorities; and

j. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Accounting Division

SECTION 9.2. The Accounting Division shall, have the following functions, among others:

a. Advise management on financial matters;

b. Prepare and submit financial reports to management and other government departments and agencies authorized to receive such reports;

c. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and books of accounts to reflect accurate and current financial information required by existing auditing rules and regulations and by management;

d. Certify to the availability of funds, obligate funds, and issue Treasury Warrant to liquidate obligations;

e. Process requisitions, vouchers, and report of collections and disbursements;

f. Prepare billings to debtors of the Board; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law,

Functions of the Management Division

SECTION 9.3. The Management Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop plan and program objectives relative to management improvement in the Board;

b. Examine the administrative organization of the Board and make recommendations for improvement;

c. Maintain and update the Board's organization and other manuals;

d. Undertake regular management surveys of organizational structure, manpower, and operations; study special problems as assigned review existing methods, procedures, and systems and make recommendations for improvement;

e. Develop new and improved management systems; exercise staff supervision over the implementation of such improvements and provide training in the use of the system;

f. Develop staffing standards and manpower requirements for the Board;

g. Review internal control systems for safeguarding money and property to ascertain weaknesses and deficiencies requiring correction; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

SECTION 10. The Administrative Service shall be responsible for providing the Board with economical, efficient, and effective services relating to personnel, legal assistance, records supplies, equipment, collection, disbursements, security, and custodial work.

The Service, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have a Personnel Division, a firm Legal Division, and a General Services Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

Functions of the Personnel Division

SECTION 10.1. The Personnel Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Advise management on personnel policy and administration;

b. Develop and administer a personnel program which shall include selection and placement, classification and pay, career and employee development, performance rating, employee relations, and welfare services;

c. Act on all matters concerning attendance, leaves of absence, appointments, promotions, transfers, and other personnel transactions;

d. Conduct training programs in the Board;

e. Provide medical services pursuant to the provisions of R.A. No. 1054;

[Organization Chart 4. Administrative Service]

f. Maintain personnel records and statistics; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Legal Division

SECTION 10.2. The Legal Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide legal advice to fee Board of Governor, the Chairman, the Executive Director, and the agencies of the Board;

b. Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of the Board;

c. Prepare contracts and instruments to which the Board is a party and interpret provisions of contracts covering work performed for the Board by private entities;

d. Conduct administrative investigation, including the review of administrative charges against employees of the Board;

e. Assist in the promulgation of rules governing the activities of the Board;

f. Prepare comments on proposed legislation concerning the Board;

g. Assist the Solicitor General in court litigation in which the Board is involved; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the General Services Division

SECTION 10.3. The General Services Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide policy guidance on the maintenance and disposition of records and on the procurement and storage of supplies in accordance with government prescribed standards;

b. File and maintain necessary records and establish a records disposition program for the Board;

c. Provider mail transportation, custodial, and general utility services for the Board;

d. Procure, store, and distribute supplies and equipment of the Board, and conduct periodic inventories of the same;

e. Provide and coordinate messengerial and duplicating services;

f. Receive, collect, and deposit cash, prepare payrolls and process vouchers for payment of the Board's obligations;

g. Prepare plans, designs, and specifications for the construction of NSDB buildings;

h. Provide maintenance services for buildings and grounds; and

i. Perform such other functions as may be/provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SERVICE

SECTION 11. The Education and Public Affairs Service shall be responsible for developing and supervising the Board-assisted scientific manpower development and scholarship projects, undertaking national and international liaison and scientific, cooperating programs with research organizations and institutions, and implementing a program of dissemination of scientific Information.

The Service, as graphically depicted in the following organization charts shall have a Division of Information, a Division of International Relations, and a Division of Education and Training with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

Functions of the Division of Information

SECTION 11.1. The Division of Information shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop programs to have the policies, plans, and activities of the Board properly understood by the public;

b. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Board;

c. Coordinate with the Department of Public Information;

d. Undertake a nation-wide promotion and dissemination of research results for public consumption; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

[Organization Chart 5. Education and Public Affairs Service]

Functions of the Division of International Relations

SECTION 11.2. The Division of International Relations shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop and carry out a program aimed at expanding institutional relationship with foreign scientific organizations, including governments, private entities, and similar institutes involved in international cooperates in science research and development;

b. Assist in strengthening representations of the Board and agencies with interest in foreign technical cooperation, particularly in matter of satisfying procedural and related requirements;

c. Provide support to bilateral and multi-lateral arrangements for scientific cooperation in aid of national and/or Regional development programs;

d. Promote the exchange of scientific information and personnel, including other critical resources, in furtherance of closer international and regional cooperation; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Division of Education and Training

SECTION 11.3. The Division of Education and Training shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Formulate and recommend a comprehensive program on scientific manpower and scholarship;

b. Collaborate with the Department of Education and Culture and other educational associations in the upgrading of the science education program;

c. Conduct studies and make recommendations to upgrade and improve the utilization of currently available scientific and technological manpower; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SECTION 12. The National Institute of Science and Technology shall continue to undertake scientific technological research and development programs except food and nutrition research; conduct analyses and test; for establishing suitable standards of products; document and disseminate; research findings and perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Institute, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart shall discharge the above functions through its existing divisions, namely; Scientific Instrumentation Division, Division of Documentation, Tests and Standards Laboratories, Agricultural Research Center, Industrial Research Center, Biological Research Center, and Medical Research Center. It shall also have a Planning and Programming Division and an Administrative Division, with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

Functions of the Planning and Programming Division

SECTION 12.1. The Planning and Programming Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Formulate long-range and annual plans and programs for the Institute, including basic policies, guidelines, and criteria for the

[Organization Chart 6. National Institute of Science and Technology]

preparation and determination of priorities for its budget;

b. Initiate and/or provide support for the development of the Institute's projects in accordance with approved priority areas;

c. Evaluate project proposals of the different units of the Institute;

d. Compile, analyze, and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

e. Evaluate periodically performance reports;

f. Develop and improve budgetary methods, procedures, and justifications;

g. Provide, subject to budgetary ceilings, fund estimates in support of the Institute's operations, plans, and programs; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 12.2. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Handle personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, and separations;

b. Handle financial transactions and maintain accounting records and books of accounts, prepare and submit financial statements and reports and certify to the availability of funds and/or allotment and to the correctness of vouchers, journals, bills, and other financial reports;

c. Handle cash receipts and disbursements;

d. File and maintain necessary records and documents;

e. Procure, store, and distribute supplies, materials, and equipment;

f. Handle the legal matters and problems affecting the Institute;

g. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Institute;

h. Provide clerical, security-guarding, janitorial, messengerial, and transportation services; and

i. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION

SECTION 13. The Philippine Atomic Energy Commission shall continue to promote the peaceful uses of atomic energy through (a) research and development activities, (b) regulation of the use of atomic energy to safeguard public health and safety, (c) training and education of local scientists and technologists in the nuclear field (d) promotion and dissemination of nuclear scientific techniques and information, and (e) participation in international conferences and meetings on nuclear matters. It shall also perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Commissions as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall discharge the above-functions through its existing divisions, namely; Training Plans and Policies Division, Research and Development Division, and Philippine Atomic Research Center. It shall also have a Planning and Programming Division and an Administrative Division with corresponding duties

[Organization Chart 7. Philippine Atomic Energy Commission]

and responsibilities, as follows:

Functions of the Planning and Programming Division

SECTION 13.1. The Planning and Programming Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Formulate long-range and annual plans and programs for the Commission, including basic policies, guidelines, and criteria for the preparation and determination of priorities for its budget;

b. Initiate and/or provide support for the development of the Commission's projects in accordance with approved priority areas;

c. Evaluate project proposals of the different units of the Commission;

d. Compile, analyze, and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

e. Evaluate periodically performance reports;

f. Develop and improve budgetary methods, procedures, and justifications;

g. Provide, subject to budgetary ceilings, fund estimates in support of the Commission's operations, plans, and programs, and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 13.2. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Handle personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, and separations;

b. Handle financial transactions and maintain accounting records and books of accounts, prepare and submit financial, statements and reports, and certify to the availability of funds and/or allotment and to the correctness of vouchers, journals, bills, and other financial reports;

c. Handle cash receipts and disbursements;

d. File and maintain necessary records and documents;

e. Procure, store, and distribute supplies, materials, and equipment;

f. Handle the legal matters and problems affecting the Commission;

g. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Commission;

h. Provide clerical, security guarding, janitorial messengerial, and transportation services; and

i. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE INVENTORS COMMISSION

SECTION 14. The Philippine Inventors Commission shall continue to provide technical, legal, and financial assistance to inventors in order to promote and encourage inventiveness and creativeness among our people; establish and maintain a public research laboratory and experimental stations where authorized inventors and researchers may perfect or test approved inventions and researches; publish and disseminate information about inventions and researches and perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Commission, as depicted in the following organization chart, shall discharge the above functions through the existing divisions, namely; Patent Examination Division, Evaluation and Marketing Division, Research and Development Division, and Legal Division. It shall also have an Administrative Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 14.1. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Handle personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, and separations;

b. Prepare and assist in the execution and control of the budget;

c. Handle financial transactions and maintain accounting records and books of accounts, prepare and submit financial statements and reports, and certify to the availability

[Organization Chart 8. Philippine Inventors Commission]

of funds and/or allotment and to the correctness of vouchers, journals, bills, and other financial reports;

d. Handle cash receipts and disbursements;

e. File and maintain necessary records and documents;

f. Procure, store, and distribute supplies, materials, and equipment;

h. n Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Commission;

i. Provide clerical, security guarding, janitorial, messengerial, and transportation services; and

j. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

SECTION 15. The Forest Products Research and Industries Development Commission shall continue to conduct research on wood and wood products and develop such practices and processes to increase the utility, value, quality, and serviceability of wood and other wood products establish and operate research centers and pilot plants in any suitable part of the Philippines; assist industries using forest products in their technological development to increase their, usefulness, efficiency, and productivity: train technicians for industries using forest products: disseminate information on research results; and perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Commission, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall discharge the above functions through the Forest Products Research and Industries Development Council as the policy-formulating body and through its existing Institutes, namely: Forest Products Research Institute and Forest Products Industries Development Institute with their technical divisions. It shall also have a Planning and Programming Division and an Administrative Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:

Functions of the Planning and Programming Division

SECTION 15.1. The Planning and Programming Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Formulate long-range and annual plans and programs for the Commission, including basic policies, guidelines and criteria for the preparation and

[Organization Chart 9. Forest Products Research and Industries Development Commission]

determination of priorities for its budget;

b. Initiate and/or provide support for the development of the Commission's projects in accordance with approved priority areas;

c. Evaluate project proposals of the different units of the Commission;

d. Compile, analyze, and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

e. Evaluate periodically performance reports;

f. Develop and improve budgetary methods, procedures, and justifications;

g. Provide, subject to budgetary ceilings, estimates in support of the Commission's operations, plans, and programs; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 15.2. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Handle personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, and separations;

b. Handle financial transactions and maintain accounting records and books of accounts, prepare and submit financial statements and reports, and certify to the availability of funds and/or allotment and to the correctness of vouchers, journals, bills, and other financial reports;

c. Handle cash receipts and disbursements;

d. File and maintain necessary records and documents;

e. Procure, store, and distribute supplies, materials, and equipment;

f. Handle the legal matters and problems affecting the Commission;

g. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Commission;

h. Provide clerical, security guarding, janitorial, messengerial, and transportation services; and

i. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH CENTER

SECTION 16. The Food and Nutrition Research Center shall continue to undertake research in the basic and applied sciences of food and nutrition, including food analysis, processing of unconventional foods, and food enrichment undertake surveys to define problems of nutrition and to examine factors underlying food patterns; formulate, implement and evaluate food and nutrition programs; and perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Center, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall discharge the above functions through its existing divisions, namely: Medical and Applied Nutrition Division, Nutrition Surveys Division, Nutrition Research Laboratory, and Food Research Laboratory. It shall also have an Administrative Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 16.1. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

[Organization Chart 10. Food and Nutrition Research Center]

a. Handle personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, and separations;

b. Prepare and assist in the execution and control of the budget;

c. Handle financial transactions and maintain accounting records and books of accounts, prepare and submit financial statements and reports, and certify to the availability of funds and/or allotment and to the correctness of vouchers, journals, bills, and other financial reports;

d. Handle cash receipts and disbursements;

e. File and maintain necessary records and documents;

f. Procure, store, and distribute supplies materials and equipment;

g. Handle the legal matters and problems affecting the Center;

h. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement, the information program of the Center;

i. Provide clerical, security guarding, janitorial, messengerial, and transportation services; and

j. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

SECTION 17. The Philippine Textile Research Institute shall undertake a comprehensive program of textile research and development and directly undertake and/or assist in undertaking research and development, projects and studies for the promotion of the local textile industries.

The Institute as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall discharge the above functions through its existing divisions, namely; Technical Assistance Division, Research and Development Division, and Processing, Consultancy, and Training Divisions. Provided, That the Board of Governors, upon recommendation of the Director of the Institute, may subsequently modify the foregoing functional divisions as may be necessary and: Provided, further, That the Institute may also have a

[Organization Chart 11. Philippine Textile Research Institute]

Planning and Programming Division and an Administrative Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:

Functions of the Planning and Programming Division

SECTION 17.1. The Planning and Programming Division shall have, the following functions, among others:

a. Formulate long-range and annual plans and programs for the Institute, including basic policies, guidelines, and criteria for the preparation and determination of priorities for its budget;

b. Initiate and/or provide support for the development of the Institute's projects in accordance with approved priority areas;

c. Evaluate project proposals of the different units of the Institute;

d. Compile, analyze, and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

e. Evaluate periodically performance reports;

f. Develop and improve budgetary methods, procedures, and justifications;

g. provide, subject to budgetary ceilings, fund estimates in support of the Institute's operations, plans, and programs; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 17.2. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Handle personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, and separations;

b. Handle financial transactions and maintain accounting records and books of accounts, prepare and submit financial statements and reports, and certify to the availability of funds and/or allotment and to the correctness of vouchers, journals, bills, and other financial reports;

c. Handle cash receipts and disbursements;

d. File and maintain necessary records and documents;

e. Procure, store, and distribute supplies, materials, and equipment;

f. Handle the legal, matters and problems affecting the Institute;

g. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Institute;

h. Provide clerical, security guarding, janitorial, messengerial, and transportation services; and

i. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON VOLCANOLOGY

SECTION 18. The Commission on Volcanology shall continue to investigate and conduct studies of all active volcano and to establish the necessary facilities to predict the eruptions; formulate in advance detailed plans for action and relief in the event of any volcanic eruption; conduct researches and demonstrate the technical feasibility of utilizing volcanic products; establish and operate research centers; study and recommend ways and means by which devastated areas can be speedily rehabilitated; and perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

In addition, the Commission shall also undertake geothermal research and development projects.

The Commission, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have an Administrative Division, a Volcanology Division, a Geothermal Division, and a Field and Disaster Mitigation Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 18.1. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Handle personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, and separations;

b. Prepare and assist in the execution and control of the budget;

c. Handle financial transactions and maintain accounting records and books of accounts, prepare and submit financial statements and reports, and certify to the availability of funds and/or allotment and to the correctness

[Organization Chart 12. Commission on Volcanology]

of vouchers, journals, bills, and other financial reports;

d. Handle cash receipts and disbursements;

e. File and maintain necessary records and documents;

f. Procure, store, and distribute supplies, materials, and equipment;

g. Handle the legal matters and problems affecting the Commission;

h. Provide clerical, security guarding, janitorial, messengerial, and transportation services; and

i. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Volcanology Division

SECTION 18.2. The Volcanology Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Study the eruptive history, past behavior and nature of activity of individual Philippine volcanoes;

b. Undertake researches on volcanic rocks and gases for prediction and possible economic utilization purposes;

c. Devise appropriate surveillance techniques for each volcano;

d. Evaluate daily observations such as thermal, seismic, tilt and tide measurements received from field stations;

e. Conduct periodic, magnetic, gravimetric, seismic and geological investigations of each volcanic area under surveillance;

f. Correlate, and assess foreign developments and progress in the field of volcanology for adoption to local situations;

g. Study and recommend ways and means by which large areas devastated; by volcanic activity can be speedily rehabilitated;

h. In times of eruptions, to complement the field personnel in evaluating the course and progress of the activity;

i. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Geothermal Division

SECTION 18.3. The Geothermal Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Catalog and prepare adequate maps showing the thermal areas of the Philippines with geothermal potentials;

b. Conduct at its own initiative, or upon request of the National Power Corporation or other entities, preliminary surveys, experiments, and research investigation on possible industrial and other uses of geothermal energy;

c. Undertake studies such as geological, geophysical, geochemical and thermal investigations, should preliminary findings indicate potentials of commercial importance, and undertake exploratory drilling to further probe the potential of the particular field;

d. Conduct studies to determine the extent and nature of the reservoir and its potential, and recommend measures for the; efficient exploitation, as well as conservation, of geothermal resources in the country;

e. Subsequently prepare plans for installation of a geothermal power pilot plant in the area investigated;

f. Perform such tests as may be necessary to determine the nature, volume, and character of the steam available from exploratory drill holes of the area;

g. Compile and cause to put into usable form the gathered data from such studies for the use of NPC or any other agency that will undertake the commercial development of the particular field; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Field and Disaster Mitigation Division

SECTION 18.4. The Field and Disaster Mitigation Division shall have the following functions, among others.

a. Formulate in advance detailed plans for act and relief in the event of the eruption of any volcano, and recommend such emergency measures as may be necessary to protect life and property in areas which may be affected by volcanic eruptions, including the declaration of certain areas as closed to human habitation or subject to regulation;

b. Evaluate danger possibilities of volcanic activity and recommend precautionary measures n to be followed in areas close to active volcanoes including the delimitation of danger zones and places of evacuation;

c. Maintain and operate volcanological field stations and other installations of the Commission; and perform necessary daily observations and other surveillance work;

d. Transmit such seismic, tilt, temperature, and visual observations to the Central Office for proper evaluation and action;

e. During eruptions/conduct as frequently as required proper observations-needed for an understanding of the course of the activity;

f. Conduct surveys on volcanic areas that may be developed into points of attraction for tourists in collaboration with the proper tourist agency of the government;

g. Collaborate with the National Disaster Coordinating Center during volcanic eruption or related emergencies, and furnish technical information and services to the Philippine National Red Cross and other relief organizations, mass media, and the general public; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION

SECTION 19. The National Water and Air Pollution Control Commission shall continue to maintain reasonable stand of purity of the waters and air; conduct studies on new methods and equipment for the control of air pollutants or treatment of domestic and industrial wastes; conduct surveys and investigations to determine if pollution exists and recommend installation of pollution control devices; and perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Commission, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall discharge the above functions through its existing divisions supervised by the Office of the Executive Officer, namely: Administrative Division, Legal Division, Research and Development Division, Air Pollution Control Division, and Water Pollution Control Division.

FUNCTIONS OF THE ATTACHED AGENCIES

SECTION 20. The agencies attached to the Board for and program coordination shall continue to perform their present functions in accordance with the respective laws or charters creating them, except for the Pesticide Control and Research Committee and the Pollution Research Center of the Philippines, whose existence shall be in accordance with Paragraph 4, Article I, Chapter I, Part of the Plan.

TRANSITORY MEASURES

SECTION 21. In conformity with the foregoing organization and functional statements, you are hereby directed to with the assistance of the Budget Commission, the Civil Service Commission, and the Presidential Commission

[Organization Chart 13. National Water and Air Pollution Control Commission]

on Reorganization and submit within ninety days from the promulgation of Presidential Decree No. 1 for the approval of the Presidents the supplementary details relative to the Staffing Pattern for the Board, the Staffing Pattern, that shall be developed for purpose of this installation shall, insofar as practicable, be in accordance with the criteria specified in Paragraph 5, Article 1, Chapter I, Part XXIII on General Provisions of the Plan.

SECTION 22. Upon the approval of the Staffing Pattern, referred to above, appointments will be made of the personnel to fill the positions authorized in said Staffing Pattern.

SECTION 23. All appointments to technical or scientific positions that shall be authorized under the Staffing Pattern referred to above shall, in general, be in accordance with qualification standards and salary ranges for each position duly approved by the Board of Governors.

Technical or scientific positions pertain to positions at the supervisory and senior levels, the duties and responsibilities of which are directly involved in substantive or scientific functions and operations and the qualification standards for which require at least a college degree or higher.

SECTION 24. All appointments to non-technical or non-scientific positions that shall be authorized in said Staffing Pattern shall, in general, be in accordance with the merit requirements of the Civil Service Law and rules and duly approved qualification standards for each positions. Provided, That in the case of new position titles, qualification standards therefor shall be developed by the Board, subject to approval by the President upon recommendation of the Civil Service Commissions Provided, further, That consideration for employment of non-technical or non-scientific personnel other than those of the agencies, and office affected by this implementation shall be made only after the personnel of such reorganized entities shall have been considered: Provided, finally, That personnel actions pertaining to nontechnical or non-scientific positions which need to be taken as a result of the establishment of the said Staffing Pattern shall be in accordance with applicable Civil Service Law and Rules.

Non-technical or non-scientific positions pertaining to: (a) positions at the "junior or journeyman level," the duties and responsibilities of which are directly involved in substantive or scientific functions and operations, and the qualification standards for which require a college degree or lower and with no experience requirements; (b) positions, the duties and responsibilities of which are involved in providing administrative or auxiliary and supportive services; or (c) positions which involve clerical, laboring, or general utility work.

SECTION 25. No original appointments to positions, except confidential positions, in the Staffing Pattern shall be made until all employees in the agencies affected who meet the qualification standards approved by the Board of Governors pursuant to Sec. 23 hereof (in the case of technical or scientific positions) or as duly approved pursuant to Sec. 24 hereof (in the case of non-technical or non-scientific positions) shall have been absorbed to appropriate positions available. You shall furnish Civil Service Commission a certified list of all employees holding non-technical or non-scientific positions as a result of the implementation of the organizations.

SECTION 26. The position titles that shall be used in the Staffing Pattern for non-technical or non-scientific positions shall be tentative for purposes of initial appointments to positions provided therein. The position titles shall be subject to final determination allocation to appropriate classes, and salary ranges by WAPCO, upon conduct of the usual audit of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the positions.

SECTION 27. All initial appointments to positions in the Staffing Pattern shall be at the authorized or actual salaries of the incumbents appointed to the positions, whichever is higher. In the reallocation of appropriations authorized to be made under Section 30 of this Letter of Implementation, an adequate lump-sum amount shall be provided to take care where the actual salary of the appointees is more that the rate authorized.

SECTION 28. Salary increases as may result from appointments to non-technical or non-scientific positions in Staffing Pattern to be proposed shall be effective only after final determination and allocation of said positions by the WAPCO pursuant to Section 26 of this Letter of Implementation.

SECTION 29. The selection and initial appointment of personnel for positions, except technical and scientific in the Staffing Pattern shall, be made with the assistance of a Committee to be composed of a representative each the Board Proper, Civil Service Commission, and Budget Commission; Provided, that in the consideration of persons to fill positions authorized for the agency or company units in the Board, a representative of the Agency or comparable unit involved shall sit and participate in deliberations of the committee.

REALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SECTION 30. You are likewise directed to cause the preparation, in collaboration with the Budget Commission of the details of the Reallocation of Appropriations necessary to put into effect the implementation as prescribed by this Letter of Implementation in accordance to Paragraph 4, Article I, Chapter I, Part XXIII of the Plan. Pursuant to Paragraph 15, Article II, Chapter I, Part of the Plan, the reallocation of available appropriations for the Board having sole authority to determine the details of expenditures within the approved budgetary ceilings were required.

TIMING OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

SECTION 31. You are hereby directed to effect the orderly scheduling of transfers, changes and other transitional actions required by the Plan and this Letter of Implementations: Provided, That all such actions shall be completed within the period prescribed in Paragraph 14; Article I, Chapter I, Part XXIII of the Plan reckoned from the date of issuance of Presidential Decree No. 1. In the interim, each entity affected shall continue to perform its functions until such time as you shall order change or cessation and each officer and employee shall continue to perform his duties and to exercise his authority until such time as you order otherwise but not beyond the termination of the transition period prescribed above.

SECTION 32. In the process of the selection of personnel to fill positions in the Staffing Pattern mentioned above, you are authorized to make the necessary changes in the personnel structure of the Board subjects the approval of the Office of the President, to correct inequities that in your opinion may have resulted from the preparation thereof: Provided, That any adjustment or adjustments that shall be made pursuant hereto shall not result in an increase in the total appropriations for personal services authorized for the Board.

SECTION 33. You are hereby finally directed to note and call the attention of the President to such provisions of Part XIII of the Plan or portions thereof which are inoperable under present conditions in view of Proclamation Order No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972 and which should be suspended until such time as their activation shall be possible.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 17th day of November in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Two.

 

n Note from the Publisher: Copied verbatim from the official document. Irregular alphabetical sequence.

n Note from the Publisher: Written as "me" in the official document.