Amending Sections 5 And 6 Of Presidential Decree No. 1003-A Creating The National Academy Of Science And Technology

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1557

Membership in the National Academy of Science and Technology (Section 1, 5):
- A Filipino citizen who is in sympathy with the Academy's purposes may become a member.
- Nomination for membership must be made by at least 3 existing members who certify the nominee's qualifications under Section 2.
- Membership must be formally approved by a majority of the Academy's full membership.
- Members shall carry the title "Academician".
- Membership is for life, unless terminated for cause or by voluntary resignation.

Initial Composition and Screening Committee (Section 2, 6):
- The Academy shall initially be composed of scientists nominated by national scientific societies, recognized research institutions, and academic institutions of higher learning.
- A temporary screening committee of 10 members, appointed by the President upon recommendation of the National Science Development Board, shall screen and evaluate the nominees.
- The committee shall be representative of 5 major fields of science: basic and applied biological, physical, mathematical, engineering, and social sciences.
- The committee can confer membership by a favorable vote of at least 8 members.
- The temporary screening committee shall exist for not more than 24 months after the promulgation of this Decree.