Section 2. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8439 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 8. Non-DOST S & T Personnel.— S & T personnel not employed by the Department, who are involved in STA may avail of the benefits under this Act upon certification of the Head of them agency that they are involved in research and development or other scientific and technological activities: Provided, That the Heads of agencies shall abide by the guidelines promulgated by DOST for the certification of non-DOST personnel involved with research and development or scientific and technological activities and their entitlement to benefits provided in this Act.