RA 12290 Section 5

Creation of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines.

Section 5

SEC. 5. Creation of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines. - The Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) is hereby created and shall be an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for purposes of policy and program coordination to ensure alignment in national policies and priorities. The VIP shall serve as the lead convener for research and development in the field of virology, encompassing all kinds of viruses and other pathogens in plants, animals, and humans. It shall be a venue for scientists, researchers, government agencies, research institutes, and other organizations in the Philippines and abroad to work collaboratively in studying viruses and other pathogens of agricultural, industrial, clinical, and environmental importance.

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