Section 3July 31, 1990, Sec./Art. 3

The science and technology centers are extensions of the thirteen regional offices of the Department of Science and Technology. They shall carry out the following functions:

(a) Identify the needs and opportunities in science and technology in the provinces;

(b) Implement Department of Science and Technology programs/projects on the delivery of science and technology services such as technology demonstration and transfer, science and technology promotion and information dissemination, and such other areas of concern that will benefit the people in the provinces; and

(c) Develop institutional linkages with provincial offices of other departments, local government units, academe and nongovernmental offices for the effective implementation of science and technology programs in the provinces.