Section 13Sec./Art. 13

Philippine Space Council. -A Philippine Space Council (PSC) is hereby created as the principal advisory body for the coordination and integration of policies, programs and resources affecting space S&T applications.

(a) The PSC shall be composed of the following:

(1) President of the Philippines Chairperson;

(2) Secretary of Science and Technology Vice Chairperson;

(3) Secretary of National Defense Vice Chairperson;

(4) Chair of Senate Committee on Science and Technology Member;

(5) Chair of House Committee on Science and Technology Member;

(6) Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority Member;

(7) Secretary of Finance Member;

(8) Secretary of Foreign Affairs Member;

(9) Secretary of Agriculture Member;

(10) Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Member;

(11) Secretary of Trade and Industry Member; and

(12) Secretary of Information and Communications Technology Member.

The President may designate the Executive Secretary to preside over the meetings of the PSC in the Presidents absence.

(b) Functions of the PSC. -The PSC shall have the following functions:

(1) Recommend and approve the implementation of Philippine space policies in accordance with international conventions;

(2) Ensure appropriate allocation of resources in support to the mandates of the PhilSA; and

(3) Approve strategic directions and decisions for the implementation of the PhilSA.

(c) Secretariat to the PSC. -The Director General of the PhilSA shall serve as Head Secretariat to the PSC together with the support staff of the PhilSA.