AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY, SECURITY, AND SAFEGUARDS IN THE PEACEFUL UTILIZATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY IN THE PHILIPPINES. ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE ATOMIC ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

[ REPUBLIC ACT No. 12305 ]

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY, SECURITY, AND SAFEGUARDS IN THE PEACEFUL UTILIZATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY IN THE PHILIPPINES. ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE ATOMIC ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

ARTICLE I
POLICY AND OBJECTIVES

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act."

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the policy of the State to:

The State hereby adopts a policy to ensure that legal frameworks for the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation shall be consistent with the Phihppines international commitments.

Section 3. Objectives. - The objectives of this Act are to:

Section 4. Scope. - This Act shall apply to all regulated facilities and activities as set forth in Section 14 of this Act involving the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation conducted in the territory or under the jurisdiction or control of the Republic of the Philippines, except those excluded from regulatory control by the PhilATOM. This Act shall not apply to the regulations of sources of non-ionizing radiation.

Section 5. Definitions of Terms. - As used in this Act:

ARTICLE II
ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE
ATOMIC ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY

Section 6. Establishment of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority. - The Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority, otherwise known as "PhilATOM", is hereby established as an independent and quasi-judicial body. The PhilATOM shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to exercise regulatory control in accordance with this Act for the peaceful, safe, and secure uses of nuclear energy and radiation sources in the Philippines.

The regulatory functions of aU other government agencies with jurisdiction, functions, and authorities with respect to nuclear energy and radiation sources shall be transferred to the PhilATOM.

Section 7. Director General and Deputy Directors General of the PhilATOM. - The head of the PhilATOM shall be the Director General (DG) who shall be appointed by the President of the Phihppines for a term of five (5) years and shall have a salary grade of thirty-one (SG-31). The DG may be reappointed for successive terms of the same duration.

The DG shall be responsible for the overall management of the PhilATOM and shall exercise supervision of its administrative, technical, and financial operations. The DG shall also have the authority to appoint the personnel of the PhilATOM, subject to applicable civil service laws, rules and regulations.

The DG shall be assisted by four (4) Deputy Directors General (DDGs) who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall have a salary grade of thirty (SG-30): Provided, That for the initial appointments, the one (1) DDG shall serve a term of five (5) years, while the other DDGs shall serve staggered terms of four (4) years, three (3) years, and two (2) years, respectively. Thereafter, all subsequent appointments to the position of DDG shall be for a term of five (5) years; Provided, further. That the DDGs shall be eligible for appointment for successive terms of the same duration.

In case a vacancy occurs before the expiration of the term of office, the appointment to such vacancy shall only be for the unexpired term of the predecessor.

Section 8. Qualifications of the Director General and Deputy Directors General of the PhilATOM. - The Director General and the Deputy Directors General shall be citizens and residents of the Philippines, persons of good moral character, at least thirty-five (35) years of age, and of recognized probity, independence, and competence, and must have distinguished themselves professionally in public, civic, or academic service in any of the following fields: nuclear science, physical sciences, law, engineering, medical or allied medical sciences in the radiation field, with at least seven (7) years of actual and distinguished experience in their respective fields of expertise, discipline, or profession; Provided, That out of the four (4) Deputy Directors General, at least one (1) shall have a degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering.

The DG and DDGs or any of their relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, legitimate or common law, shall be prohibited from holding any interest whatsoever in any of the regulated entities and must, therefore, divest through sale or legal disposition of any and all interests in the same upon assumption of office.

The DG and DDGs shall enjoy security of tenure and shall not be suspended or removed from office except for just cause as specified by law.

Section 9. The PhilATOM Council. - The PhilATOM Council shall be the highest body of the PhilATOM comprised of the DG, as Chairperson, and the DDGs. The Council shall meet regularly at the direction of the Chairperson.

The PhilATOM Council shall constitute a quorum if the majority of the members, including the Chairperson, are present and the majority vote of the members present in a meeting where a quorum is established shall be necessary for the adoption of any rule, ruling, order, resolution, decision or other act of the Council in the exercise of its quasi-judicial and regulatory functions.

Section 10. Powers and Functions of the PhilATOM. - The PhilATOM shall have the following powers and functions:

I. Regulatory functions and responsibilities:

II. Administrative functions and responsibilities:

Section 11. Development of Regulations, Standards, and Guides. - The PhilATOM shall develop and issue regulations, standards, and guides to specify the principles, requirements, and associated criteria upon which its regulatory judgments, decisions, and actions are based; Provided, That these regulations, standards, and guides shall be periodically reviewed and revised by the PhilATOM as necessary to keep them up to date, with due consideration of relevant international safety and security standards, technical standards, good practices, and of relevant experience; Provided, further. That these regulations, standards, and guides shall set forth principles, requirements, and associated criteria commensurate with the radiation risks associated with the facilities and activities, in accordance with a graded approach.

The PhilATOM shall establish processes for developing and amending regulations, standards, and guides that include consultation with the public and other interested parties. In developing regulations, standards, and guides with respect to authorizations for nuclear power plants, the PhilATOM shall facilitate harmonization with international safety and security standards set forth by the IAEA and give due consideration to the relevant regulatory requirements from the country of origin of the standard design or reference plant, as appropriate.

Section 12. Transparency and Protection of Information. - Subject to applicable laws and freedom of information, the PhilATOM shah, promote the highest standards of transparency in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The PhilATOM shall, at all times, protect information;

Section 13. Advisory Bodies and Consultants. - The PliilATOM may obtain the advice of experts in the performance of its functions and responsibilities, including the hiring of consultants and technical support organizations and establishing advisory bodies: Provided, That the PhilATOM shall ensure that advice received from external experts or bodies is provided in a manner that avoids any conflict of interest or improper influence on its regulatory decision-making.

ARTICLE III
AUTHORIZATION, INSPECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT

Section 14. Regulated Facilities and Activities. - Without an authorization issued by the PhilATOM, the following facilities and activities shall be prohibited:

Section 15. Prime Responsibility. - The Authorized Party responsible for an activity or facility, or any other person engaging in an activity or managing a facihty, shall:

Section 16. Authorization Process. - Any person who intends to engage in an activity subject to authorization under this Act shall submit a notification to the PhilATOM of its intention to carry out such activity. The applicant shall be required to submit an adequate demonstration of safety and security in support of an application for the authorization of a regulated facility or an activity.

The PhilATOM shall make publicly available in the rules, regulations, standards, and guides, as appropriate, information on the authorization process, including:

The PhilATOM and the applicant shall establish a proposed authorization timeline which shall facilitate predictable project deployment. The timeline for construction authorization shall in no case exceed eighteen (18) months.

Section 17. Additional Requirement for Authorizations of Nuclear Facilities.

Section 18. Protection of Indigenous Rights and Community Participation. - Prior to the approval of any nuclear facility, the project proponent shall secure free, prior, and informed consent (EPIC) from affected indigenous cultural communities/ indigenous peoples (ICCs/lPs) in accordance with Republic Act No. 8371 or "The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997." The proponent shah also conduct meaningful consultations with local government units (LGUs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to ensure inclusive and participatory decision-making.

Section 19. Rejection, Suspension, Modification, Renewal, Revocation or Termination of Authorizations and Cessation of Authorized Facilities and Activities. –

Section 20. Inspection. –

Section 21. Enforcement. –

ARTICLE IV
RADIATION PROTECTION AND SAFETY

Section 22. Radiation Protection. - The PhilATOM shall establish a system of control over radioactive sources and devices in which such sources are incorporated to ensure that they are safely managed and securely protected during their useful lives and at the end of their useful lives, in accordance with the recommendations and guidance of the International Commission on Radiological Protection and implementation of the relevant requirements of the IAEA.

The PhilATOM shall establish dose hmits for persons that may not be exceeded in all regulated facilities and activities. Such dose limits will consider the recommendations of recognized international bodies, including the IAEA.

The PhilATOM shall promulgate appropriate standards and related guidelines to address all issues and concerns related to exposure to ionizing radiation from naturally occurring radioactive materials.

Section 23. Radiation Safety. - The PhilATOM shall:

ARTICLE V
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

Section 24. On-site Emergency Planning and Response. - The PhilATOM shall establish, by regulation or conditions in an authorization, a requirement that arrangements for preparedness and response for on-site nuclear or radiological emergency be prepared and approved for any regulated facility or activity that could necessitate emergency response actions.

The Authorized Party shall be responsible for preparing an on-site emergency plan, and for making arrangements for emergency preparedness and response, including a clear assignment of responsibility for immediate notification of an emergency coordinated with all relevant emergency intervention or response organizations. The on-site emergency plan shall also include measures for accident mitigation and remediation of consequences in coordination with the off-site emergency plan.

In the event of a nuclear or radiological emergency, the Authorized Party shall implement the emergency plan as approved by the PhilATOM. The PhilATOM shall ensure that the Authorized Party is given sufficient authority to promptly take necessary protective actions on the site in response to a nuclear or radiological emergency that could result in off-site consequences.

Section 25. National Plan for Off-site Nuclear or Radiological Emergencies. - A national plan shall be established to protect the public in a nuclear or radiological emergency declared as a consequence of an incident within or outside the territory and jurisdiction of the State: Provided, That this national emergency plan shall be integrated in the operational framework of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC): Provided, further. That the plan shall be maintained and approved by the head of the lead agency in charge of overseeing the national response organization.

In preparing the national emergency plan and in the event of an emergency, the PhilATOM shall advise the government and relevant response organizations, and shall provide expert services for radiation monitoring and risk assessment for actual and expected future radiation risks in accordance with its assigned responsibilities. 'I'he National Emergency Plan shall be integrated with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) to ensure a coordinated, effective response to nuclear incidents.

Nuclear or radiological emergency response training, drills and exercises, involving authorized parties and response organizations, shall be carried out regularly to contribute to an effective emergency response. The training, drills and exercises shall cover a full range of postulated emergencies, including emergencies with transboundary consequences.

Section 26. Transboundary Emergencies. - In the event of a nuclear or radiological emergency that poses a risk that radioactive contamination could spread beyond the boundaries of the Philippines, the PhilATOM shall immediately notify the IAEA and the relevant authorities of any State which is or may be physically affected by a release that could be of radiological significance for that State.

The PhilATOM shall serve as the point of contact for providing any information or assistance regarding nuclear or radiological emergencies under the terms of relevant international instruments to which the Philippines is a party.

ARTICLE VI
NUCLEAR SECURITY

Section 27. Regulation of Physical Protection. - The PhilATOM shall establish requirements for the categorization of nuclear material and the physical protection, including cyhersecurity, of nuclear material, in the use, storage, and transport and of nuclear facilities based on a graded approach to:

The requirements established by the PhilATOM shall include:

During international transport of nuclear material or other radioactive material, including within the territory of the Philippines, and on board a ship or aircraft under its jurisdiction and engaged in transport to or from the Philippines, physical protection measures shall be applied to different categories of nuclear material in accordance with the relevant international instruments to which the Philippines is a party.

The export, import, or transit of nuclear material or other radioactive material from, to, or within the Philippines shall not be authorized unless the Philippines has received assurances that such material shall be protected during transport in accordance with the relevant international instruments to which the Philippines is a party.

The PhilATOM shall coordinate with other relevant Government security authorities in connection with the requirements for the physical protection of any nuclear material or other radioactive material, including a regular conduct of a national threat assessment to evaluate the vulnerabilities of the countrys nuclear security, adoption of a nuclear detection architecture, adoption of a human development program in nuclear security, periodic reviews of national legislation on nuclear security and recommend amendments as necessary, review and recommend adherence to international legal instruments for nuclear security, and design a program for promotion of a nuclear security culture among relevant competent authorities and authorized parties.

Section 28. Responsibilities of the Authorized Party on Physical Protection. -

Section 29. International Cooperation and Assistance. - The PhilATOM shall serve as the point of contact for matters related to physical protection under the terms of relevant international instruments to which the Philippines is a party, including with respect to cooperation and assistance arrangements with other States and international organizations.

In the event of theft, robbery, or other unlawful taking, credible threat of unlawful taking, or loss of nuclear or other radioactive material, the PhilATOM shall take appropriate steps as soon as possible to inform other States or international organizations that may be affected of the circumstances of the incident in accordance with the relevant international instruments to which the Philippines is a party.

The PhilATOM shall be the central authority in the Philippines responsible for coordinating the recovery and response in the event of any theft, robbery or other unlawful taking, or loss of nuclear material or radioactive material.

Section 30. Protection of Confidential Information. - No person shall disclose confidential information relating to the physical protection of nuclear material or nuclear facilities.

A person who discloses confidential information relating to the physical protection of nuclear material or other radioactive material or associated facilities shall be liable for violation under Section 48 of this Act.

Section 31. Protection of SDAs. - Computer-based systems used for physical protection, nuclear safety, and nuclear material accountancy and control shall he protected against compromise, such as cyber-attack, manipulation or falsification, consistent with the design basis threat (DBT).

The PhilATOM, in consultation with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), shall develop and maintain a national computer security strategy as part of its nuclear security regime.

Section 32. Unauthorized Handling of Radioactive/Nuclear Material and. Devices. –

Section 33. Offenses Relating to Nuclear and Radiation Facilities. –

Section 34. Jurisdiction. - The Philippines shall have jurisdiction over the offenses set forth in this Act, as follows:

Section 35. Extradition. - The offenses set forth in this Article shall be considered as extraditable offenses pursuant to any extradition treaty between the Republic of the Philippines and any State that is a party to the relevant international instrument.

ARTICLE VII
SAFEGUARDS AGREEMENTS AND PROTOCOLS THERETO

Section 36. Application of Safeguards. - The PhilATOM shall;

The PhilATOM shall allow designated inspectors of the IAEA to enter and remain in the territoi-y of the Philippines for the purpose of carrying out their safeguards functions in accordance with the Safeguards Agreements without the need to obtain visas.

The PhilATOM shall ensure timely detection of diversion of nuclear material from peaceful purposes.

Section 37. Domestic Safeguards Inspections. - Domestic safeguards inspectors and designated inspectors of the IAEA shall have access to any location or nuclear facility as provided for under the Safeguards Agreements, with a view to conducting the verification activities authorized by the Safeguards Agreements.

All agencies of the Government and all authorized parties shall allow the PhilATOM and the IAEA to carry out any measures the PhilATOM or the IAEA considers necessary or appropriate for achieving compliance with the undertakings of the Philippines in the Safeguards Agreements. All agencies of the Government and all authorized parties shall cooperate fully with the PhilATOM and the IAEA in the application of safeguards measures, including by:

Section 38. System of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material. - The PhilATOM shall establish and maintain a system for the accounting for and control of nuclear material in the Philippines, which shall include;

Section 39. Responsibilities of Authorized Parties. - Authorized parties possessing, using, handling, or processing nuclear material subject to the Safeguards Agreements shall;

Section 40. Information Requirements under the Protocol Additional to the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement. - Any person intending to carry out research and development activities related to the nuclear fuel cycle, as defined in the Safeguards Agreements, shall provide to the PhilATOM information on such activities prior to their commencement.

An Authorized Party performing activities subject to the Safeguards Agreements shall submit to the PhilATOM the information and data necessary for compliance by the Philippines with the undertakings by the Philippines arising from the Safeguards Agreements.

ARTICLE VIII
TRANSPORT. IMPORT, AND EXPORT CONTROLS

Section 41. Transport of Radioactive Material. - The PhilATOM shall establish requirements for the transport of radioactive material to, from, and within the jurisdiction of the Philippines.

The requirements adopted pursuant to this section shall:

Section 42. Export and Import of Nuclear or Other Radioactive Material. - The PhilATOM shall establish regulatory requirements and relevant guides for the export and import of nuclear and radioactive materials which require licenses to ensure, among others, the following:

Section 43. Coordination with Other Government Authorities. - The PhilATOM shall coordinate with the Department of Trade and Industry-Strategic Trade Management Office (DTI-STMO) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and border authorities of the Philippines in accordance with the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, for the review and approval of export authorizations of nuclear materials.

A coordination mechanism between the PhilATOM and the DTI-STMO on export and import controls shall be established: Provided, That the requirements for the import, export, and transit of controlled items to, from, and within the territory of the Philippines shall ensure:

Provided, further. That the criteria for the granting of an authorization or license to export nuclear related items or nuclear related dual-use items identified by the PhilATOM as being subject to control shall ensure that:

ARTICLE IX
RADIOACTIVE WASTE AND SPENT FUEL

Section 44. Requirements for Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel Management. - The PhilATOM shall promulgate safety and security regulations for the protection of people and the environment from adverse impacts of radioactive waste and spent fuel management activities.

To ensure the effective oversight of radioactive waste management and spent fuel activities, the PhilATOM shall establish;

Section 45. General Principles Applying to Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management. - At all stages in the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel in the Philippines, the following principles shall be applied by all persons and entities, including governmental bodies;

Section 46. Implementation of Radioactive Waste Disposal Plans. - The disposal of low and intermediate level radioactive waste shall be considered in above or below grade near surface disposal facilities. The locations for this disposal shall be designated by the DENR, in accordance with established safety requirements and environmental standards.

The disposal of high-level radioactive waste shall be by deep geological repository until such time that the repository is filled with its maximum capacity and is sealed with finality. The repository shall be managed in such manner as determined by the PhilATOM.

Section 47. National Policy and Strategy. –

ARTICLE X
OFFENSES, PENALTIES, AND APPEALS

Section 48. Criminal Offenses and Penalties. - The following shall constitute criminal offense and their corresponding penalties:

The PhilATOM may, motu proprio or upon the initiative of any interested person, file a verified complaint for any of the acts complained hereof.

Section 49. Administrative Offense and. Appeals of Regulatory Decisions. - The PhilATOM shall establish a range of penalties, both administrative and civil, to be imposed in cases of non-compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements or the terms and conditions of an authorization.

Administrative penalties imposed by the PhilATOM may include notice of violation, fine, suspension, modification, cease and desist order, or revocation of an authorization.

Civil monetary penalties in the form of fines shall be assessed by the PhilATOM for each violation identified which shall not be less than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) but not more than One hundred million pesos (P100,000,000); lJrouided, That in cases of repeated acts of non-compliance or violation hereof, an additional fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) hut not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) shall be imposed for each day of continuing violation.

The Court of Appeals shall have the power of judicial review over any final order or decision of the PhilATOM.

ARTICLE XI
FINAL PROVISIONS

Section 50. Liability and Financial Security in the Event of a Nuclear Accident. - The Sections of Part VII, Liability for Nuclear Damage, of the Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968 shall continue to apply in accordance with international nuclear liability instruments to which the Philippines is a party.

Section 51. Existing Authorizations and Regulatory Issuances. - Licenses and authorizations issued by the PNRI and Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA-CDRRHR) shall remain in force until superseded by regulations, standards, and orders issued by the PhilATOM.

Section 52. Transition Period. - The transfer of functions, assets, funds, equipment, properties, transactions, and personnel of the affected agencies, and the formulation of the internal organic structure, staffing pattern, and operating system of the PhilATOM shall be completed within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act; Provided, That until new appointments and new staffing pattern shall have been issued, the existing personnel of all subsumed entities shall continue to assume their posts on holdover capacities.

A Transition Committee is hereby created which shall be composed of the Director of the PNRI, the Director of the FDA-CDRRHR, and the Director General of FDA.

The Transition Committee shall facilitate the complete and full operation of the PhilATOM which shall not be later than one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act. It shall likewise promulgate the Transition Plan necessary to effectively implement the smooth and orderly transfer to the PhilATOM of the subsumed agencies.

The PhilATOM, in consultation with the Transition Committee and the DBM, shall create the staffing pattern within one hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act. The PhilATOM shall draw up its organizational structure with the necessary qualification requirements and standards in accordance with the civil service law, rules, and regulations for evaluation and approval of the DBM. All regulatory functions, including all powers, duties, records, files, equipment, assets, and funds of the PNRI are hereby transferred to the PhilATOM.

All regulatory functions regarding the use of devices generating ionizing radiation of the Radiation Regulation Division of the FDA-CDRRHR are hereby transferred to the PhilATOM including all powers, functions, duties, records, files, equipment, assets, and funds. There shall be no demotion in ranks and positions, and no diminution in salaries, benefits, allowances, and emoluments of all PNRI and FDA-CDRRHR personnel to be transferred to the PhilATOM.

Qualified employees of the PhilATOM and its attached units shall be covered by Republic Act No. 8439 or the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and other Science and Technology Personnel in Government.

Section 53. Enhancement of Technical Competence. - The PhilATOM shall establish rigorous training programs for its staff for the purpose of enhancing the technical competence of the agency to adequately perform its duties and functions.

Section 54. PhilATOM Headquarters. - An area under the administration of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) within the Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga and Tarlac, may be leased exclusively for the PhilATOM based on the terms and conditions agreed upon by the BCDA and the PhilATOM, in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations; Provided, That the PhilATOM shall establish additional offices in strategic areas as it may deem necessary; Provided, further. That the boundaries and technical descriptions of these land areas shall be determined by an actual and joint group survey.

Section 55. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC). - There shall be created a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC) to oversee the implementation of this Act and to review the accomplishments and the utilization of income of the PhilATOM.

The JCOC shall be composed of five (5) members each from the Senate and the House of Representatives, including the Chairpersons of the Committee on Science and Technology, Committee on Health and Demography, and the Committee on Finance of the Senate, and two (2) members to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and the Chairpersons of the Special Committee on Nuclear Energy, the Committee on Health, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and two (2) members to be appointed by the Speaker; Provided, That one (1) member from each chamber shall come from the minority. The secretariat of the JCOC shall be drawn from the existing personnel of the committees comprising the JCOC.

Section 56. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current years appropriation of the department/agencies concerned, subject to the existing accounting and auditing laws, rules, and regulations. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

Section 57. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the effectivity of this Act, the PhilATOM shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 58. Period of Commencement. - Notwithstanding Section 52 of this Act, the period therein shall commence only after the PhilATOM Council shall have been duly constituted.

Section 59. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder hereof not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 60. Repealing Clause. - The pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 2067 or the "Science Act of 1958", as amended; Republic Act No. 5207 or the "Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968", as amended; Republic Act No. 9711 or the "Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009"; and Executive Order No. 128, Series of 1987, on Reorganizing the National Science and Technology Authority, are hereby repealed.

All other laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, proclamations, administrative rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act arc hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 61. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2899 and House Bill No. 9293, was passed by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives on June 11, 2025.

Approved: SEP 18 2025

(SGD.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.
President of the Philippines