Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representative Christian S. Unabia 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the satellite campus of the Bukidnon State 
University (BukSU) located in the Municipality of Talisayan, Province of 
Misamis Oriental into a regular campus of the Bukidnon State University to be 
known as the “Bukidnon State University – Talisayan” or BukSU – Talisayan. 
Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that, “The 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 2 (1), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides 
that, “The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, 
and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and 
society.” 
The Bukidnon State University has several satellite campuses in the 
municipalities of Talisayan, Alubijid, Medina, and Sugbongcogon, all in the 
Province of Misamis Oriental.  These satellite campuses of the Bukidnon State 
University have provided quality education to students coming from the 
different areas of Northern Mindanao but the management and operation of the 
satellite campuses have been very challenging and a difficult task due to its 
wide coverage. 
Thus, the conversion of the satellite campus in Talisayan into a regular 
campus will be beneficial to the Bukidnon State University and the residents of 
Talisayan and neighboring municipalities.  Establishing the Bukidnon State 
University – Talisayan will foster faculty and staff development, increase access 
to education, enhance academic offerings, including research and development, 
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strengthen institutional capacity, facilitate regional development and economic 
growth, and encourage greater community engagement. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
CHRISTIAN S. UNABIA 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representative Christian S. Unabia 
AN ACT 
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CONVERTING THE SATELLITE CAMPUS OF THE BUKIDNON 
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STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TALISAYAN, 
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PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, INTO A REGULAR CAMPUS 
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OF THE BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE 
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BUKIDNON 
STATE 
UNIVERISTY–TALISAYAN 
AND 
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APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
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Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1.  The Bukidnon State University (BukSU) Satellite Campus 
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in the Municipality of Talisayan, Province of Misamis Oriental is hereby 
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converted into a regular campus of the Bukidnon State University to be known 
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as the “Bukidnon State University – Talisayan” or BukSU – Talisayan. 
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SEC. 2.  The BukSU – Talisayan shall primarily provide short-term 
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technical-vocational programs and undergraduate and graduate courses within 
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its areas of competency and specialization, pursuant to the mandate of the 
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BukSU, and according to its capabilities as the Board of Regents of the 
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Bukidnon State University, hereinafter referred to as the Board, may deem 
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necessary to respond to the human resources and development needs of the 
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Province of Misamis Oriental and Region X.  It shall also undertake research 
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and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in these areas. 
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SEC. 3.  The University President of the Bukidnon State University shall 
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have overall supervision and management over the BukSU – Talisayan.  The 
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campus shall be headed by a Campus Director who shall render full – time 
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service and who shall be appointed or designated by the Board, upon the 
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recommendation of the University President, subject to the guidelines on 
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qualifications and standards set by the Board.  
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Subject to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing laws, rules and 
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regulations, the Campus Director is authorized to disburse funds for minor 
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repair of buildings, machinery, equipment, and other facilities, including the 
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procurement of necessary office supplies and materials.  The procurement of 
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any real property, machinery or equipment considered as capital outlays must be 
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approved by the University President. 
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SEC. 4.  The BukSU shall ensure that the minimum requirements of the 
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Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the operation of the BukSU – 
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Talisayan, are fully complied with, including those related to its course 
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offerings. 
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SEC. 5.  All assets, real and personal, personnel and records of the 
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BukSU Satellite Campus in Talisayan, as well its liabilities or obligations, shall 
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be transferred to the BukSU – Talisayan.  
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All parcels of land belonging to the government occupied by the campus 
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shall be transferred to the BukSU – Talisayan.  If the campus or BukSU – 
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Talisayan ceased to exist or abolished, or if the parcels of land were no longer 
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needed by the BukSU – Talisayan, the same shall revert to the local government 
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unit concerned or to the Republic of the Philippines, as the case may be. 
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SEC. 6.  The amount necessary to carry out the initial operation of 
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BukSU – Talisayan shall be charged against the current appropriations of 
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Bukidnon State University.  Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the 
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continued operation of BukSU – Talisayan shall be included in the General 
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Appropriations Act (GAA). 
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The local government unit of the Municipality of Talisayan, Misamis 
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Oriental may provide assistance until such time that the amount necessary for 
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the continued operation and maintenance of the BukSU – Talisayan shall be 
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included in the annual GAA.  
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SEC. 7.  Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Board 
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shall, in consultation with CHED, promulgate the necessary rules and 
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regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.  
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SEC. 8.  All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and 
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regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are 
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repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 9.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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