Law expanding Philippine Science HS system signed – BusinessWorld Online
PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law the Expanded Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act to strengthen its governance and management.
Republic Act No. 12310, signed on Oct. 3, aims to enhance the holistic development of students, faculty, and staff by fostering international collaboration and expanding access to scholarships for gifted learners in science and mathematics.
The measure also emphasized equal scholarship opportunities for students with exceptional aptitude in science and mathematics, ensuring that talent — not economic status — determines access to quality education.
It mandates the PSHS System to streamline its scholarship mechanisms and outreach programs to identify and support promising students nationwide.
The system’s enhanced participation in research partnerships and innovation ecosystems is expected to bolster the country’s human capital and competitiveness in emerging industries. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana