Section 3. Powers and Functions - Administrative Code of 1987

(1) Formulate and adopt a comprehensive National Science and Technology Plan including specific goals, policies, plans, programs and projects based on the recommendation of the Inter-Council Review Board and, upon approval by the President, monitor and coordinate its funding and implementation by all government agencies and instrumentalities;

(2) Promote, assist and where appropriate, undertake scientific and technological research and development in those areas which are determined to be vital to the country's development and offer optimum returns for the resources employed;

(3) Promote the development of indigenous technology and adaptation and innovation of suitable imported technology and in this regard, undertake technology development up to the commercial state, preferably in joint venture with the private sector or with public agencies;

(4) Undertake design and engineering work to complement its research and development functions;

(5) Promote, assist and where appropriate undertake the transfer of the results of scientific and technological research and development, to their end-users;

(6) Promote, assist and where appropriate undertake technological services needed by agriculture, industry, transport and the general public;

(7) Develop and maintain an information system and data-bank on science and technology for use by both the public and private sectors;

(8) Develop and implement, together with other entities concerned, programs for strengthening scientific and technological capabilities in the relevant discipline through manpower training, and through infrastructure and institution building and rationalization, in both the public and private sectors;

(9) Promote public consciousness of science and technology;

(10) Undertake policy research, technology assessment studies, feasibility studies and technical studies; and

(11) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.