Section 6Sec./Art. 6

General Benefits, Incentives, and Privileges. - All Balik Scientists under the short-term, medium-term or long-term engagements shall be eligible for the following general benefits, incentives, and privileges:

(a) Exemption form the licensing or permitting requirements of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC); Provided, That the DOST shall submit to the PRC the list of Balik Scientists with the corresponding duration of awarded engagement;

(b) Accident and medical insurance covering the duration of the engagement awarded by the DOST;

(c) Reimbursement of expenses for excess baggage allowance related to scientific project activities;

(d) Exemption from renouncing their oath of allegiance to the country where they took the oath, unless the Balik Scientist after the service decides to repatriate and retain the government position, as applicable;

(e) Tax and duty exemption in the donation of equipment, instruments, and materials to the DOST: Provided, That the DOST shall bear the freight and storage expenses related to the importation and transportation of the donated equipment instruments, and materials; and

(f) Tax and duty exemption in the importation of professional equipment, instruments, and materials of the Balik Scientists.