Senate bill seeks to stop brain drain

IN a bid to stop brain drain supposedly being experienced by the country, Sen. Grace Poe has filed a bill that aims to lure back Filipino experts and professionals who had left the Philippines in search of greener pastures to return and share their knowledge and help strengthen the country’s potential growth.

Senate Bill 1324 or the Balik Scientist Act offers benefits, incentives and privileges to returning Filipino experts who are willing to share their expertise and knowledge to spur scientific and technological advancements in the country.