TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, REPEALING 
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7722, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution provides promotes the right of all citizens to quality and 
accessibie education. Article XIV, Section 2 (1) specifically provides that, "The State 
shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of 
education reievant to the needs of the people and society."
Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994", 
created the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to pursue the policies of the 
State for education, especially to ensure that state-supported institutions of higher 
learning will gear their programs to national, regional or local development plans, and 
that all institutions of higher learning shall exemplify through their physical and natural 
surroundings the dignity and beauty of, as well as their pride in, the intellectual and 
scholarly life.
In the ensuing years after the passage of R.A. No. 7722, several laws were 
enacted related to higher education, most of which gave additional mandates to CHED 
without creating the necessary structures and systems to properly implement them.


Hence, the need to amend the law to strengthen CHED and enable it to effectively 
fulfill its mandate.
The "Revised Higher Education Act seeks to strengthen CHED by incorporating 
all its mandate^ in one law and to expand its mandate to cover sports development, 
supervision and regulation of higher education programs offered by local universities 
and colleges (LUCs), developing common standards for accrediting agencies, 
internationalization of higher education institutions, establishment of a national 
registry for academic information and mobility, and strengthening quality assurance. 
It creates the necessary offices in CHED that will enable it to fulfill its added mandates 
and the increases the personnel that will ensure their effective and efficient 
implementation.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is highly 
recommended.
NGGQY EJERCITO ESTRADA


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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25 AUG-6 PI :43
S. No.
SENATE
1038
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, REPEALING 
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7722, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the ''Revised Higher
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Education Act.
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall protect, foster, and promote the
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right of ali citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
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ensure that education shall be accessible to all. The State shall likewise ensure and
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protect academic freedom and shall promote its exercise and observance for the
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continuing intellectual growth, the advancement of learning and research, the
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development of responsible and effective leadership, the education of high-level
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professionals, and the enrichment of our historical and cultural heritage.
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State-supported institutions of higher learning shall design their programs to
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support national, regional, and local development plans.
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All institutions of higher learning shall exemplify, through their physical and
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natural surroundings, the dignity and beauty of, as well as their pride in, the
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intellectual and scholarly life.
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(a) Commission en banc refers to the policy-making body of the Commission on
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Higher Education (CHED) composed of the Chairperson and Commissioners
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sitting as a collegial body, which shall exercise the powers and discharge
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the functions mandated under this Act;
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(b)Higher education institution/s (HEI) refers to universities and colleges,
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whether private or public, undertaking operations of higher education
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program/s recognized by the CHED;
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(c) Private HEIs refer to universities and colleges that have been duly
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incorporated, organized, and established in accordance with the provisions
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of Republic Act No. 11232, otherwise known as the "Revised Corporation
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Code of the Philippines";
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(d) Pubiic HEIs refer to state and local universities and colleges established by
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law or ordinance that offer higher educations programs recognized by the
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CHED.
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Sec. 4. Commission on Higher Education. - The Commission on Higher
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Education, hereinafter referred to as the Commission or CHED, created under Republic
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Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994", shall continue
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in the exercise of its powers and functions in accordance with the provisions of this
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Act.
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The Commission shall be independent and separate from the Department of
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Education (DepEd) and attached to the Office of the President for administrative
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purposes only. It shall exercise oversight powers and reasonable supervision over all
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public and private HEIs, degree-granting programs in all public and private post-
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secondary educational institutions, and foreign HEIs, where applicable, except those
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to which the law has given the status of National University, those which are under
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the jurisdiction of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
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as provided under Republic Act No. 11054, otherwise known as the "Organic Law for
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the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao", and those expressly
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removed by Congress from its jurisdiction: Provided, That the passage of this Act shall
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not diminish, reduce, or prejudice the support and funding from the national
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All public HEIs shall remain to be governed by their own charters and existing
laws.
Sec. 5. Composition of the Commission en banc. — The Commission en banc 
shall be composed of five (5) full-time members consisting of the Chairperson and the 
four (4) Commissioners, sitting as a collegial body, and who shall be appointed by the 
President of the Philippines.
The Chairperson and the Commissioners shall have the following qualifications:
(a) Holders of earned doctorate degrees, defined as Level 8 in the Philippine 
Qualifications Framework (PQF);
(b) Actively engaged in higher education for at least ten (10) years, with at least 
five (5) years of managerial experience;
(c) Must not have been candidates for any elective positions in the national or 
local election immediately preceding their appointment;
(d) Known to possess the highest degree of professionalism and integrity; and,
(e) Have distinguished themselves as authorities in their chosen fields of 
learning as professors, researchers, managers, administrators, professional 
practitioners, or other similar undertakings that can contribute to efficient 
and effective higher education governance.
The members of the Commission shall belong to different academic 
specializations.
Except as provided by law or otherwise herein provided, in no case shall the 
Chairperson or any or all of the Commissioners appoint representatives to act on their 
behalf.
Sec. 6. Term of Office. — The Chairperson and Commissioners shall serve for 
a term of four (4) years, without prejudice to one (1) reappointment.
They shall hold office until their successors shall have been appointed and 
qualified. In case a member of the Commission fails to complete a term, the successor 
shall be appointed by the President for a full four (4) year term without prejudice to 
one (1) reappointment. In case of a re-appointee, time served in an acting or holdover 
capacity shall be counter as part of the new four (4)-year term.
The reappointment of the Chairperson and Commissioners shall be based on 
merit and track record of performance during his or her term of office.


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Sec. 7. Rank and Emoluments. - The Chairperson shall have the equivalent
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rank of a Department Secretary and shall be a regular member of the Cabinet. The
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Commissioners shall have the rank of Undersecretaries. They shall be entitled to
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receive the corresponding compensation and other emoluments and shall be subject
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to the same conditions or disqualifications. Consistent with the provisions of Executive
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Order No. 292, otherwise known as the "Revised Administrative Code of 1987", they
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shall be allowed to receive honoraria and other benefits, subject to existing rules and
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regulations prescribed by the Commission on Audit.
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Sec. 8. Duties and Responsibilities of the Chairperson. — Subject to pertinent
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laws and the policies and rules adopted by the Commission, the Chairperson shall:
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(a) Act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission;
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(b) Act as the Presiding Officer of the Commission en banc,
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(c) Submit to the Office of the President the rules and regulations adopted
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by the Commission which require Presidential attention or action,
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including annual or other periodic reports;
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(d) Direct the Executive Director, the Secretariat, and the Regional Directors
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in the performance or execution of the decisions and policies of the
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Commission en banc,
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(e) Appoint focai persons and representatives of the Commission to advisory
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boards, councils, and similar bodies where the Commission is identified
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by law as an ex officio member; and,
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(f) Subject to the approval of the Commission en banc, appoint advisers
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and cerate advisory bodies to advise and provide support to the office
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of the Chairperson and the Commission as a whole.
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Sec. 9. Powers and Functions of the Commission. — The Commission shall
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exercise the following powers and functions:
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(a)Formuiate a roadmap for Philippine higher education that sets the
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general direction for its development, including the formulation of
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educational policies and standards that ensure the accessibility and
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continuing improvement of tertiary education services, thereby ensuring
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the creation and development of locally responsive, innovative, and
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globally competitive graduates and lifelong learners;


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(b) Engage in active coordination and dialogues with the DepEd and the 
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) with the 
aim of ensuring the consistency of policies, plans, and programs of each 
education subsector for the progressive and coherent development and 
improvement of the entire Philippine education system;
(c) Prepare and implement development plans, policies, priorities, and 
programs on higher education and research consistent with national and 
regional development goals and international human resource 
requirements to address job skills mismatch between education and 
industry requirements;
(d) Broaden access to quality higher education through programs and 
services, particularly for the disadvantaged students, such as but not 
limited to, indigenous peoples, poor and deserving students, and 
students from depressed areas, pursuant to Republic Act No. 10931, or 
the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act", and other 
related laws on student financial assistance;
(e) Direct the development and reform of higher education towards world- 
class standards, harmonization with the Association of Southeast Asian 
Nations (ASEAN) education plan, and international conventions and 
agreements;
(f) Enable the development of non-traditional higher education programs 
and delivery modes, including, but not limited to, flexible learning 
modalities, ladderized education, the Expanded Tertiary Education 
Equivalency and Accreditation Program, and other programs and modes 
of delivery as may be subsequently developed;
(g) Facilitate the development of sports and wellness programs in HEIs to 
produce globally competitive student-athletes, in coordination with the 
Philippine Sports Commission;
(h) Set the minimum standards and guidelines for programs and institutions 
for HEIs as recommended by panels of experts in their respective fields 
and subject to public hearing, and enforce the same;


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(i) Review, monitor and evaluate the curricula and other academic 
programs of HEIs vis-a-vis their performance in various government 
licensure examinations and certifications;
(j) Identify, support, and develop centers of excellence in program areas 
needed for the development of world-class scholarships, including 
provision for faculty academic development in HEIs, nation-building, and 
national development;
(k) Accelerate the establishment of transnational higher education 
programs, the internationalization of higher education in the country, 
and the development of transnational higher education sector, 
consistent with Republic Act No. 11448, otherwise known as the 
"Transnational Higher Education Act";
(l) Exercise quasi-judicial powers in the pursuit of the mandate of the 
Commission;
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Develop and enforce a system of program compliance and impose 
necessary sanctions for cause provided by law and only after due 
process, such as imposition of fines or penalties, downgrading to permit 
status, non-recognition of accreditation, termination by closure or 
phase-out of higher education programs, or cessation of operations of 
HEIs which are not in compliance with the prescribed minimum policies, 
standards and guidelines (PSGs) set by the Commission or international 
conventions, whenever applicable: Provided, That no restraining orders 
or injunctions shall be issued upon Commission actions in the exercise 
of its quasi-judicial functions, except by the appellate courts after proper 
proceedings: Provided, further, That the welfare of students, faculty, 
and employees are given due consideration: Provided, finaiiy. That the 
exercise of quasi-judicial power shall include the Issuance of subpoena, 
summons, and initiation of contempt proceedings against recalcitrant 
parties under this jurisdiction;
(n) Upon consultation with the SUCs, coordinate with the Department of 
Budget and Management (DBM) the issuance of general guidelines on 
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(o) Set standards, policies, and guidelines for the creation of new HEIs as 
well as the conversion or elevation of schools to institutions of higher 
learning;
(p) Develop and implement standards and systems on reclassification, 
promotion, and professional development of personnel in public HEIs, in 
coordination with the DBM and the Civil Service Commission (CSC), and 
in consultation with the Philippine Association of State Universities and 
Colleges (PASUC), the Association of Local Colleges and Universities 
(ALCU), and the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations 
of the Philippines (COCOPEA), or equivalent institutions that may be 
formed in lieu of these organizations;
(q) Support HEIs in the implementation of the PQF for higher education, in 
coordination with the DepEd, TESDA, and other appropriate government 
agencies consistent with Republic Act No. 10968, otherwise known as 
the "PQF Act";
(r) Set guidelines for reasonable increases in tuition and other fees in 
private HEIs: Provided, That the Commission, through its regional 
offices, shall strictly monitor their compliance with the guidelines set for 
this purpose;
(s) Provide directions and common standards for accrediting agencies;
(t) Conduct mediation, conciliation, settlement meeting, or conferences 
between HEIs and students, teachers and staff involving academic 
issues, consistent with the provisions of Repubiic Act No. 9285, or the 
"Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004", and applicable rules and 
regulations;
(u) Administer the Higher Education Development Fund, as described in 
Section 15 hereunder, and based on guidelines to be set by the 
Commission, approve projects funded thereby which will promote the 
development of public and private HEIs;
(v) Chair the governing boards of state universities and colleges, as provided 
by law, and provide recommendations to ensure that the Commission's 
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(w) Establish a national registry for academic information and
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mobility, in conjunction with the Philippine Qualifications Register, and
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other relevant mechanisms for information sharing and dissemination
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locally or internationally, in coordination with other concerned
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government agencies;
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(x) Develop criteria for allocating additional resources such as research and
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program development grants, scholarships, and other similar programs
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from the Higher Education Development Fund of the
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Commission and other sources of funds;
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(y) Authorize the periodic review of the organization, functions, mission, and
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of the Commission in light of social, economic, and
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technological changes, and propose the necessary 
interventions,
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including appropriate legislation; and,
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(z) Promulgate such rules and regulations and exercise such other powers
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and functions as may be necessary to carry out effectively the purpose
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and objectives of this Act and the Commission, with a view to the
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operations and continued enhancement, growth, or
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development of higher education.
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Sec. 10. Quasi-Judicial Powers of the Commission. - The Commission shall
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exercise exclusive original jurisdiction over the following:
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(a) Fraud or deceit committed in connection with the application for and
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grant by the Commission of government permits or recognition and
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other incentives and qualifying procedures;
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(b) Failure to comply with conditions or obligations prescribed by the
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Commission as minimum standards in operating academic courses and
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programs;
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(c) Unauthorized operation of a school or course, or any component thereof,
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or any violation of the requirement governing advertisements 
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announcements of educational institutions; and,
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Pursuant to its quasi-judicial powers, the Commission shall have the power and
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authority to:
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(a) Promulgate rules and regulations governing the hearing and disposition
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of cases before it and its regional offices;
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(b)To administer oaths, summon parties to a controversy, issue subpoenas
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requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses, or the production
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of such books, papers, contracts, records, statements of accounts,
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agreements, and other documents as may be material to a just
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determination of the matter under investigation or hearing;
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(c)To hold any person in contempt, directly or indirectly, and impose
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appropriate penalties therefor; and,
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(d)To enjoin any or all acts involving or arising from any case pending
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before it which, if not restrained forthwith, may cause grave or
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irreparable damage.
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The finding of a violation committed by an HEI shall not be taken against its
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students, teachers, and employees who believe in good faith that the HEI acted in
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conformity with the standards and guidelines set by the Commission: Provided,
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however, That upon issuance by the Commission of a notice to the public regarding
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the HEI's noncompliance with policies and standards of the Commission, including the
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sanctions imposed on HEIs, the general public shall be bound thereby, and no
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presumption of good faith shall be enjoyed thereafter by existing or new students,
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faculty, and employees.
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Sec. 11. Secretariat and the Executive Director. - The Commission shall have
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a Secretariat, which shall be headed by an Executive Director. The Commission shall
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fix the Secretariat's staffing pattern, determine the duties, qualifications,
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responsibilities, and functions, as well as the compensation scheme for the positions
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to be created, upon the recommendation of the Executive Director and subject to the
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evaluation and approval of the DBM. It shall also prepare and approve its budget.
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The Executive Director shall have at least five (5) years of administrative or
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technical experience in the areas of policies and standards development,
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management, public or private administration and policy, and human resource
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development, among others. He/she shall have the rank and emoluments of an


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Assistant Secretary. He/she shall be appointed by the President upon the
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recommendation of the Commission en banc.
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Sec. 12. Central Office Operation. - The Commission shall have a central office,
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in accordance with the Revised Administrative Code of 1987 and other pertinent laws
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and issuances, to support the fulfillment of the powers and functions of the
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Commission at the national level. The office shall be headed by a qualified Director
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and Assistant Director, subject to the evaluation and approval by the DBM.
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Sec. 13. Regional Operations. - The Regional Offices of the Commission are
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headed by Regional Directors with the rank and emoluments of Director IV to be
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appointed by the President.
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The Regional Offices of the Commission shall be under the direct control and
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supervision of the Chairperson and shall have the following functions:
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(a) Implement the programs of the Commission in the regional level, as well
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as in highly urbanized cities, which are under their jurisdiction;
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(b) Develop and recommend programs for regional and local-level
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implementation within the policies set by the Commission;
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(c) Facilitate the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary
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Education Act, including disbursement of checks; and,
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(d) Perform such other duties and functions as may be deemed necessary.
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The Regional Director, or his/her duly authorized representative, shall, upon
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invitation by the Board of Regents of a public HEIs, sit as a resource person in the
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board meetings of the concerned public HEI in the region where the Regional Office
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has jurisdiction, to keep the Regional Director attuned and updated on the official
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activities and needs of the concerned public HEI.
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There shall be a legal division in each Regional Office to ensure the effective
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discharge of its quasi-judicial powers and ensure action on legal matters within its
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jurisdiction, with corresponding additional staffing pattern, subject to review and
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approval by the DBM.
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Sec. 14. Provincial Offices. - The Commission shall establish Provincial Offices
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to ensure the implementation of policies and programs across island groups and in
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remote areas. The Provincial Offices shall be headed by Provincial Directors, who shall
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have the rank and emoluments of a Director III. The Provincial Offices shall be under
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the direct control and supervision of their respective Regional Directors and shall have 
the following functions:
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Implement the policies and programs of the Commission in the province 
which is under their respective jurisdiction;
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Review and recommend programs for implementation within their 
localities;
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Provide technical assistance to local government units in the governance 
of LUCs and the implementation of local government-initiated programs 
within their localities;
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Provide assistance in the implementation of the Universal Access to 
Quality Tertiary Education Act, including disbursement of checks for HEIs 
which are under their respective jurisdiction; and,
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Perform such other duties and functions as may be authorized.
Sec. 15. Higher Education Deveiopment Fund. - The Higher Education 
Development Fund established under the Higher Education Act of 1994, hereinafter 
referred to as the Fund, shall be used exclusively to strengthen higher education in all 
regions of the country.
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The government shall continue to contribute to the Fund, as follows:
(1) The equivalent of forty percent (40%) annual share on the total gross 
collections of the travel tax;
(2) The equivalent of thirty percent (30%) share of the annual collections 
from the Professional Registration Fee; and,
(3) The equivalent of one percent (1%) of the gross sales
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Government financing institutions identified and requested by the 
Commission may contribute to the Fund an amount equivalent to not 
less than three percent (3%) but not more than five percent (5%) of 
their unimpaired surplus realized during the immediately preceding year; 
and,
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The Fund shall have a private portion to be raised from donation, gifts, 
and other conveyances, including materials, equipment, properties, and 
services by gratuitous title, which shall be tax-exempt, as provided in 
Section 21 of this Act.
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Fund. - The Fund shall be administered by the Commission. For sound and judicious
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management of the Fund, the Bureau of Treasury under the Department of Finance
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shall be the portfolio manager of the Fund.
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As administrator of the Fund, the Commission shall prepare the necessary
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guidelines for its use, subject to the following conditions:
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(a) No part of the seed capital of the Fund, including earnings thereof, shall
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be used to underwrite overhead expenses for administration;
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(b) Unless otherwise stipulated by the private donor, only earnings of private
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contributions shall be used for administrative expenses;
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(c) The Commission shall appoint and organize a separate Fund Office to be
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headed by a Director and to be composed of units responsible for
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resource mobilization, planning and programs, monitoring and
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evaluation, and finance and administration, among others, subject to
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evaluations and approval of the DBM. Since the Fund comes from
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contributions from government and private sector, the Fund Office shall
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be independent administratively and budgetarily separate from the
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Commission Secretariat; and,
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(d)The Fund shall be utilized equitably according to regions to strengthen
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higher education institutions and support priority programs. In no case
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shall the Fund be utilized for purposes benefitting individuals other than
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those earmarked for developmental purposes under the guidelines set
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by the Commission.
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Sec. 17. Technical Panels. - The Commission shall reconstitute or organize
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technical panels for different disciplines and academic program areas, which shall
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include representatives from PASUC, COCOPEA, and ALCU, or equivalent institutions
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that may be formed in lieu of these organizations, as well as representatives from the
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industry. They shall assist the Commission in setting standards and evaluating
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academic programs for regulatory and development purposes. The technical panels
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are composed of individuals highly recognized in their fields of expertise and who shall
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be tasked with the formulation of roadmaps for the development of disciplinal and
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degree programs, which shall be in line with the roadmap for Philippine higher
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education; review, revise, and update PSGs based on the policy direction set by the
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Commission; and serve as resource persons of the Commission in its various activities.
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The technical panels shall serve as advisory or recommendatory bodies for a
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specific discipline or related program and whose recommendations are subject to the
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approval of the Commission en banc.
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Sec. 18. Guarantee of Academic Freedom. - Nothing in this Act shall be
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construed as limiting the academic freedom of HEIs. In particular, no abridgement of
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curricular freedom of the HEIs shall be made except for:
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(a) Minimum unit requirements for specific academic programs;
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(b) General education distribution requirements as may be determined by
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the Commission; and,
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(c) Specific professional subjects as may be stipulated by various licensing
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entities.
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not be imposed upon private HEIs.
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Public and private HEIs must comply with the mandatory minimum institutional
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and program standards set by the Commission en banc.
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Sec. 19. Guarantee of Religious Freedom. — No higher education student,
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faculty, or other members of the academic community shall be prohibited from
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exercising their right to religious freedom in the HEI or any of its campuses.
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Sec. 20. Incentives for Accreditation. — The Commission shall provide
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incentives to public and private HEIs whose proposed programs are accredited or
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whose needs are for accreditation purposes.
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Sec. 21. Tax Exemptions. - kny donation, contribution, bequest, endowment,
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and grant which may be made to the Commission shall constitute as an allowable
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deduction from the income of the donor for income tax purposes and shall be exempt
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from donor's tax, subject to such conditions as provided under the National Internal
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Revenue Code, as amended.
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including, but not limited to, the grants provided under the Universal Access to Quality
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Tertiary Education Act, shall be excluded from gross income.
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Sec. 22. Authority. - The Commission shall exercise such authority as may be
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deemed necessary within its premises or areas of operation to effectively carry out its
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powers and functions and attain its objectives: Provided, That the Commission may
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seek the assistance of other government agencies for the proper implementation of
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this Act.
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Sec. 23. Periodic Review. - The Commission shall undertake a periodic
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assessment of its accomplishment and review and update the roadmap of Philippine
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Higher Education every ten (10) years. The updated roadmap shall be submitted to
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Congress and the Office of the President for the formulation of new policies necessary
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for the continuous modernization of higher education.
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Sec. 24. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the implementation of
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this Act shall be charged to the current year's appropriations of the Commission on
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Higher Education. Thereafter, such amount necessary for the continued
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implementation of this Act shall included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 25. Transitory Provisions. - Upon the effectivity of this Act, the incumbent
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Chairperson and Commissioners of the Commission shall serve as the Chairperson and
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Commissioners, respectively, without the need of new appointments, subject to the
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following conditions:
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(a) The incumbent Chairperson and Commissioners serving their first terms
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upon the passage of this Act shall be deemed reappointed to serve a full
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term as provided under this Act, but shall not be qualified for
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reappointment; and,
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(b)The incumbent Chairperson and Commissioners serving their second terms
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upon the passage of this Act shall continue to serve only the remaining
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duration of the term they are currently serving and shall not be eligible for
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reappointment.
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The incumbent Executive Director shall likewise serve as such without the need
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for a new appointment.
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All officers and personnel of the Commission shall continue to perform their
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duties and responsibilities and receive their corresponding salaries and benefits. The
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approval of this Act shall not cause any demotion in rank or diminution of salary,
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benefits, and other privileges of the incumbent personnel of the Commission.
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Sec. 26. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise
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affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
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Sec. 27. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the
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"Higher Education Act of 1994", is hereby repealed. All laws, presidential decrees,
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executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with
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the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 28. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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