Who We Are

The National Research Council of the Philippines was created on December 8, 1933 by virtue of ACT 4120, to

• Promote and support the fundamental or basic research for the continuing improvement of the research capability of individual or group scientists;
• Foster linkages with local and international scientific organizations for enhanced cooperation in the development and sharing of scientific information;
• Provide advice on problems and issues of national interests;
• Promote the scientific and technological culture to all sectors of the society.