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Republic of the Philippines Date, 93 AUG 2016

Congress of the Philippines i.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TME:_G0) PX

Quezon City BV: Gully

ISTRATION. UNIT:
INDEX SERVICE

SEVEN

NTH CONGRES:
t Regular Session

2498

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes the establishment of the University of the Philippines in
Zamboanga purposely to accommodate more students especially those coming from
Western Mindanao area. The creation of UP Zamboanga will directly benefit the students
residing in Western Mindanao including the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
(ARMM).

At present, the University of the Philippines System is composed of seven
constituent universities located in 12 campuses throughout the country. However, only
one of these 12 campuses can be found in Mindanao where some of the poorer provinces
are located. Readily apparent is the unequal opportunity to deserving students who are
residing in Mindanao to enter the country's premier national university

It worth noting that the University of the Philippines in Mindanao which was
established through RA 7889 in 1995 is the only UP campus in Mindanao. Located in
Davao City, it offers diverse programs such as liberal arts, architecture, applied
mathematics, agri-business, anthropology, theater arts, computer science and others.
True to its mandate, UP in Mindanao serves students who come mostly from Mindanao,

Distinguished as the leader in higher education, the University of the Philippines
has produced outstanding students who excel in their respective fields such as but not
limited to government leaders, academicians, lawyers, businessmen and the like. It is
high time that a University of the Philippines in Zamboanga should be created to provide
opportunity and access for those students in Western Mindanao who have been longing
for educational excellence from the premier university and as guaranteed by the
Constitution.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly sought

MANUEL JOSE

Representative, 2 Distrfcg, Zfyhboanga City


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2493

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
IN ZAMBOANGA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SEC. 1. This Act shall be known as the “University of the Philippines in
‘Zamboanga Act”.

SEC. 2. The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines is hereby
authorized to carry out the establishment of an autonomous campus of the University of
the Philippines in Zamboanga City, hereinafter referred to as UP Zamboanga.

SEC. 3. The campus of UP-Zamboanga shall be located in Zamboanga City to be
specified by the City Government in an area not exceeding 400 hectares to be set aside
by a proclamation of the President of the Philippines. The campus shall be utilized
exclusively for educational purposes and for such other activities related to research and
training activities of UP Zamboanga

SEC. 4, The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines shall have full
authority to determine the instruction, research, extension programs, schedule of
preparatory work and initial operations, organizational structure, qualifications and
number of academic and other personnel, enrollment and other matters related to the
administration and operation of UP Zamboanga; Provided, That the academic program
shall put on science, technology and agricultural education; Provided, further, That the
medical education program shall adopt a community relevant step-ladder approach with
the view of encouraging graduates to serve Mindanao.

SEC. 5. The University of the Philippines in Zamboanga shall provide a special
scholarship program and other affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving
Muslims and other members of cultural communities to qualify for admission to the
University.


No student shall be denied admission to UP Zamboanga by reason of sex,
religion, cultural or community affiliation or ethnic origin.

SEC. 6. The University of the Philippines in Zamboanga shall network and
coordinate with other state universities and colleges (SUCs) in such areas which shall
contribute to the development of Mindanao.

SEC. 7. The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines shall submit a
report to the President of the Philippines, Congress and the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) on the actions that the University has taken pursuant hereto within
six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 8. The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (PhP 50,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated from the savings of the Office of the President as initial operating expenses
of UP Zamboanga, Thereafter, such additional amount as may be necessary for the
effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

EC. 9. If for any reason, any part or provision of this Act shall be declared as
unconstitutional or invalid, such parts or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in
full force and effect

SEC. 10. All laws, decrees, orders, proclamation, rules and regulations, or parts
thereof, which are inconsistent with any of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 11. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
(2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,