- To recognize outstanding achievements in science and technology as well as provide meaningful incentives to those engaged in scientific and technological researches (P.D. 1003-A). - RECOGNITION FUNCTION
- To advise the President and the Cabinet on matters related to science and technology (E. O. 818 - ADVISORY FUNCTION
- To engage in projects and programs designed to recognize outstanding achievements in science and to promote scientific productivity (Executive Order No. 818). - RECOGNITION FUNCTION
- To embark on programs traditionally and internationally expected of an academy of science (Executive Order No. 818 s. 1982)). - SCIENTIFIC LINKAGES FUNCTION
- To manage, operate and maintain the Philippine Science Heritage Center (Republic Act 9107). - PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HERITAGE CENTER
- To manage the Philippine Scientific Career System (E.O. 17 s. 2023) - SCIENTIFIC CAREER SYSTEM
To engage in projects and programs designed to recognize outstanding achievements in science and to promote scientific productivity (E. O. 818 s. 1982)
To embark on programs traditionally and internationally expected of an academy of science (E.O. 818 s. 1982)
To manage, operate and maintain the Philippine Science Heritage Center (R.A. 9107)