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M I S S I O N:
The Philippine Science High School, operating under one System of governance and management, provides scholarships to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics. The PSHS offers an education that is humanistic in spirit, global in perspective and patriotic in orientation. It is based on a curriculum that emphasizes science and mathematics and the development of well-rounded individuals. The PSHS prepares its students for careers in S&T and contributes to nation building by helping the country attain a critical mass of professional and leaders in S&T. The mission statement perfectly complements the Vision. It captures all the processes in the attainment of the vision. At the same time, it describes the school system as it actually/legally operates and encompasses the mandate as provided in the Constitution.

V I S I O N: 
The Philippine Science High School SCHOLAR, nurtured by competent faculty and staff, has a scientific mind and a passion for excellence, is dedicated to the service of country and committed to the pursuit of truth. Constitutional Mandate Science and Technology are essential for national development and progress. The State shall give priority to science and technology, education, training, and services. (Section 10, Articl e XIV, C onstitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 1987) PSHS Mandate To offer on a free scholarship basis a secondary course with special emphasis on subjects pertaining to end in view of preparing its students for a science career. (Section 2, Republic Act 3661) Integrate the existing PSHS campuses into one system of governance and management. Ensure uniformity in quality standards and systematize operations of schools under the PSHS System. Rationalize the establishment of science high schools (as defined in this Act) Establish only 1 PSHS campus in each administrative region The PSHS System was created by virtue of Republic Act 8496 entitled "An Act to Establish the Philippine Science High School System and Providing Funds Therefor." Through congressional initiative, RA 9036 entitled "An Act Strengthening the Governance and Defining the Scope of the Philippine Science High School System, Amending for the Purpose of RA 8496" was signed into law by President Gloria M. Arroyo on March 12, 2001.The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9036 were approved by the PSHS System Board of Trustees on September 28, 2001. Among the provisions of RA 9036 is a statement of policy that there will be only one PSHS campus in each of the administrative regions of the country as a means to equitably distribute opportunities for quality education at the secondary level (PSHS System Annual Report, 2001, Page 4)