SECTION 1. It shall be the policy of the government to give support and encouragement to science and technology, and to attract scientific and technological specialists into the public service, realizing the contribution that they can make to push with greater vigor the development programs of the country.
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CitationPD 997 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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