Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6658 _

House Bill No:

Introduced by Hon. Sol Aragones

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Philippine Constitution Section 1, Article XIV prvides that, “[t]he State
shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

Furthermore, Section 11 of Presidential Decree No. 1341 (Charter Creating the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines) states that “[iJt shall be the concern of the
University to disperse its programs in the countryside through a system of regional branches.”

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Calauan campus located in the
third district of Laguna has been in operation for eight years now under a Memorandum of
‘Agreement (MOA). Under the MOA, the local government of Calauan shall fund all
expenses for its operations.

With the passage of this legislative measure, expenses for the operation of the
university shall be charged to the National Government thru the General Appropriations Act

(GAA) which in return will lessen the expenditures of the local government unit concerned.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

“HON. EAT cones

Representative, Third District of Laguna


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6658

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Sol Aragones

AN ACT ESTABLISHING POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-
CALAUAN CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAN, LAGUNA TO BE
KNOWN AS “PUP —- CALAUAN CAMPUS” APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the “PUP - Calauan Campus Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
provide accessible, quality and affordable education to all. PUP system, since it was created

proves the same.

SECTION 3. PUP - Calauan Campus. — The PUP - Calauan Campus shall offer
graduate, undergraduate and short term technical courses within the areas of specialization
and according to its capabilities, as the Board of Regents may deem necessary to carry out its
objectives, particularly in order to meet the needs of the province and the region. The
University Campus is also mandated to undertake research and extension services and
provide progressive leadership in these areas, and offer post graduate degrees under the Open

University System.

SECTION 4. General Powers and Administration. ~The University shall have the
general powers of corporation set forth in the Corporation Law. The administration of the
University and the exercise of its powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents

of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.


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SECTION 5. Scholarship and Admission Program. ~ The University Campus shall
provide a scholarship program and other affirmative action programs to assist poor but
deserving students to qualify for admission to the University.

No student shall be denied admission to the University Campus by reason of sex,

religion, cultural or community affiliation or ethnic origin.

SECTION 6. Academic Freedom. — The University Campus shall enjoy academic
freedom. University Campus faculties, staff and students’ religious belief shall be respected
at all times.

SECTION 7. Seiting-up Requirements. — In coordination with the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines, within a period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the
approval of this Act, the PUP - Calauan Campus shall accomplish the following:

(1) submit a five (5) year development plan, including its corresponding program
budget to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), for appropriate
recommendation to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM);

(2) undergo a management audit in cooperation with the CHED;

(3) set up its organizational, administrative as well as academic structure, including

the appointment and designation of University Campus key officials.

SECTION 8. Reportorial Requirement. ~ On or before the fifteenth of the second
month after the opening of the regular class each year, the Board shall file with both Houses
of Congress a detailed report on the progress, conditions, and needs of the PUP - Calauan

Campus.

SECTION 9. Governing Charter. — The provisions of Republic Act No. 8292,
otherwise known as the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997” shall form an
integral part of this Act and together shall serve as the governing charter of the University.


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SECTION 10. Powers and Functions of Officials. — All other powers, functions,

privileges, responsibilities, and limitations to state universities and/or its officials under
existing laws shall be deemed granted to or imposed upon the University and/or its officials

whenever appropriate.

SECTION 11. Appropriation. ~ The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of
this Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued
operation and maintenance of the PUP - Calauan Campus shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION 13. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,