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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Caraga Administrative Region (Region XIII), located at the 
northeastern portion of the island of Mindanao, is the newest region in the 
Philippines. It was created through Republic Act No. 7901 on 25 February 
1995. The region has four (4) provinces, namely: Agusan del Norte, Agusan 
del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur; three (3) cities: Butuan, 
Surigao and Bislig; seventy (70) municipalities and 1,346 barangays, with 
Butuan City as the regional center. All these four (4) provinces are included 
in the poorest 44 provinces in the country. 
One of the findings of the 1993 EDCOM Report is that higher 
education in the Philippines is characterized by an “imbalanced distribution 
of state colleges and universities in the country.” True to form, though it has 
four state colleges, the Caraga Region is the only region in the country today 
that has no state university. 
This bill now seeks to convert the Northern Mindanao State Institute 
of Science and Technology (NORMISIST), the Northern Mindanao College of 
Arts, Science and Technology (NMCAST), the Siargao National College of 
Science and Technology (SNCST) into the CARAGA STATE UNIVERSITY 
SYSTEM (CSUS). The NORMISIST in Butuan City shall be the main 
campus, with the NMCAST in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte and SNCST in 
Siargao, Surigao del Norte as the other campuses. 
As a region with one of the highest poverty and subsistence incidence 
in the country (2003 NSCB statistics), there is a need to exert efforts in 
building human resource to guarantee manpower development in Caraga. 
The creation of the CSUS would make available quality and competitive 
learning to its populace thru wider range of course offerings, graduate studies 
and extension research programs. Further, this would address the urgent 
need of supporting effective mechanisms to bring affordable and relevant 
education responsive to the needs of the region and its people. 
For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to support the immediate 
passage of this bill. 
EDGARDdJ. AdGARA 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CARAGA STATE UNlVERSlTY IN THE 
CARAGA REGION BY INTEGRATING THE NORTHERN MINDANAO 
STATE INSTITUTE OF SClENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NORMISIST) 
IN AMPAYON, BUTUAN CITY, THE NORTHERN MINDANAO 
COLLEGE O F  ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NMCAST) IN 
CABADBARAN, AGUSAN DEL NORTE, AND THE SIARGAO 
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SNCST) IN 
DEL CARMEN, SIARGAO, SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND 
APPROPRlATlNG FUNDS THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress duly assembled: 
SECTlON 1. Integration and Conuersion. - The present Northern 
Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology (NORMISIST) in 
Ampayon, Butuan City, the Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science and 
Technology (NMCAST) in Cabadharan, Agusan del Norte, and the Siargao 
National College of Science and Technology (SNCST) in Del Carmen, Siargao, 
Surigao del Norte are hereby integrated and converted into the Caraga State 
University (CSU), hereinafter referred to as the “University.” 
The main campus of the University shall be in Butuan City. 
SEC. 2. General Mandate. 
~ The University shall primarily provide 
advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and 
training in the fields of agriculture and environmental studies, fishery, 
engineering, forestry, industrial technology, education, law, medicine and 
other health related programs, information technology, arts and sciences and 
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other related courses. It shall undertake research and extension services, and 
provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization. 
The University shall offer undergraduate, graduate and short-term 
technical courses within its areas of specialization specifically, but not 
limited to, the fields of agriculture and environmental studies, fishery, 
engineering, forestry, industrial technology, education, law, medicine and 
other health related programs, information technology, arts and sciences and 
other fields as the Board of Regents may deem necessary to carry out its 
objectives, particularly to meet, the needs of the Caraga Region. 
The existing high schoolk shall be transferred to the jurisdiction and 
supervision of the Department of Education: Provided, That the high school/s 
shall be allowed to remain and operate within the campus of the University 
until the existing students shall have completed their high school education; 
Prouided, further, That the University may operate a reasonably-sized 
laboratory school, if it has a College of Education. 
SEC. 3. Powers of the University. - The University shall have the 
general powers of a corporation set forth in Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, as 
amended, otherwise known as the “Corporation Code’ of the Philippines.” The 
administration of the University and the exercise of its corporate powers 
shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents. 
SEC. 4. Governing Body. - The governing board of the University 
shall be the Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred to as the Board, composed 
of the following: 
(a) The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 
chairperson; 
(b) The President of the University, vice chairperson; 
(c) The Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Arts and Culture 
of the Senate, member; 
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(d) The Chairperson of the Committee on Higher and Technical 
Education of the House of Representatives, member; 
(e) The Regional Director of the National Economic and Development 
Authority (NEDA), member; 
(f) The Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology 
(DOST), member; 
(g) The President of the federation of faculty associations of the 
University, member; 
(h) The President of the federation of student councils of the 
University, member; 
(i) The President of the federation of alumni associations of the 
University, member; and 
6 )  Two (2) prominent citizens from the private sector who have 
distinguished themselves in their profession or fields of specialization, 
members. 
The Board shall appoint the two (2) prominent citizens from a list of at 
least five (5) persons qualified in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and Surigao 
del Norte, as recommended by the search committee constituted by the 
Board. 
The term of office of the president of the federation of faculty 
associations, the president of the federation of student councils and the 
president of the federation of alumni associations shall be co-terminous with 
their term of office, as set forth in their respective constitutions and by-laws. 
The two prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years from the 
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The Chairperson shall supervise the degree programs while the Co- 
Chair shall supervise the non-degree programs. The Chairperson shall be the 
presiding officer of the Board of Trustees. However, in the absence of the 
Chairperson, or upon the request and permission of the Chairperson, the Co- 
Chairperson shall serve as the presiding officer. If and when the Chairperson 
and Co-Chairperson are not available, the Vice-Chairperson shall serve as 
the presiding officer. 
SEC. 5. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies. -The 
Board shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the 
declared state policies on education and other pertinent provisions of the 
Philippine Constitution on education, agriculture, science and technology, as 
well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act 
No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994.” 
SEC. 6. Powers and Duties of the Board. - The Board shall have the 
following specific powers and duties, in addition to its general powers of 
administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of 
directors of a corporation under existing laws: 
(a) To promulgate rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be 
necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the University; 
(b) To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided for the 
support of the University in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, to 
carry out the purposes and functions of the University; 
(d) To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal 
properties of all kinds, to administer and dispose of the same when necessary 
for the benefit of the University, subject to the limitations, directions and 
instructions of the donor. 
Such donations shall be exempt from donor’s tax and the same shall be 
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of the income tax of the donor, in accordance with the provisions of the 
National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended: Provided, That such 
donations shall not be disposed, transferred or sold; 
(e) To fix tuition fees and other necessary school fees and charges such 
as, but not limited to, matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees 
as the Board may deem proper to impose after due consultations with the 
involved sectors. 
Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other 
incomes generated by the University, shall constitute special trust funds and 
shalI be deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and all 
interests that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same funds for the 
use of the University. 
Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary 
notwithstanding, any income generated by the University from tuition fees 
and other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and 
land grants, shall he retained by the University and may be disbursed by the 
Board for instruction, research, extension or other programs and projects of 
the University: Provided, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the 
specific purposes for which they are collected. 
If for reasons beyond its control, the University shall not be able to 
pursue any project for which the funds have been appropriated and allocated 
under its approved program of expenditures, the Board may authorize the 
use of said funds for any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may be 
necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives and goals of the 
University; 
(fj To provide scholarship, subsidy, or a socialized scheme of tuition 
and school fees for greater access to poor but deserving students; 
(8) To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machinery, 
equipment and other facilities, and the purchase and acquisition of real 
property, including necessary supplies, materials and equipment, and to 
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import duty-free economic, technical and cuItural books and/or publications, 
upon certification by the CHED that such imparted books andlor publications 
are for economic, technical, vocational, scientific, philosophical, historical or 
cultural purposes, in accordance with the provisions of the Tariff and 
Customs Code, as amended: Provided, That such commodities or materials 
are not locally available; 
(h) To appoint, upon recommendation of the president of the 
University, vice presidents, deans, directors and heads of campuses, faculty 
members and other officials and employees of the University; 
(i) To fix and adjust salaries of faculty members and administrative 
officials and employees, subject to the provisions of the Revised 
Compensation and Position Classification System and other pertinent budget 
and compensation laws governing hours of service, and such other duties and 
conditions as it may deem proper; to grant them, at its discretion, leaves of 
absence under such regulations as it may promulgate, any provision of 
existing law to the contrary notwithstanding; and to remove them for cause 
in accordance with the requirements of due process of law; 
(i) To approve the curricula, instructional programs and rules of 
discipline drawn by the administrative and academic councils herein 
provided; 
(k) To set policies on admission and graduation of students; 
(1) To award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of their 
outstanding contribution in the fields of education, public service, arts, 
science and technology, agriculture or in any field of specialization within the 
academic competence of the University; and to authorize the awarding of 
certificates of completion of non-degree and non-traditional courses; 
(m) To establish and absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within 
the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte or the Caraga 
Region as branches and centers in coordination with the CHED and in 
consultation with the DBM, and to offer therein programs or courses to 
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promote and carry out equal access to educational opportunities as mandated 
by the Constitution: 
(n) To establish research and extension centers of the University where 
such will promote the development of the latter; 
(0) To provide local and international fellowships to qualified faculty 
members; 
(9) To authorize an external management audit of the University, to he 
financed by the CHED, subject to the Commission on Audit rules and 
regulations; and to institute reforms, including academic and structural 
changes, on the basis of the audit results and recommendations; 
(r) To collaborate with other governing boards of the state colleges and 
universities within the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte 
or the Caraga Region, under the supervision of the CHED and in consultation 
with the DBM, and work towards the restructuring of the University to 
become more efficient, relevant, productive and competitive; 
(s) To enter into joint ventures with business and industry for the 
profitable development and management of the economic assets of the 
University, the proceeds of which shall be used for the development and 
strengthening of the University; 
(t) To develop consortia and other economic forms of linkages with the 
local government units, institutions and agencies, both public and private, 
local and foreign, in the furtherance of the purpose and objectives of the 
University; 
(u) To develop academic arrangements for institutional capability 
building with appropriate institutions and agencies, public and private, local 
and foreign, and to appoint expertdspecialists as consultants, part-time or 
visiting or exchange professors, scholars or researchers, as the case may be; 
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(v) To set up the adoption of modem and innovative modes of 
transmitting knowledge such as the use of information technology, the dual 
system, open learning or distance education and community laboratory for 
the promotion of greater access to education; 
(w) To establish policy guidelines and procedures for participative 
decision-making and transparency within the University; 
(x) To privatize, where most advantageous to the University, the 
management of non-academic services such as health, food, building or 
grounds or property maintenance and such other similar activities; and 
(y) To extend the term of the president of the University beyond the 
age of retirement, but not beyond the age of seventy (70), whose performance 
has been unanimously rated by the governing board as outstanding based on 
the guidelines, qualifications and/or standards set by the Board, after 
unanimous recommendation by the search committee. 
SEC. 7. Meetings of the Board. - The Board shall regularly convene 
at least once every quarter. However, the Chairperson of the Board may call 
a special meeting whenever necessary provided that members are notified in 
writing at least three (3) days prior to the said meeting. 
A majority of all members holding office shall consist a quorum for 
board meetings: Provided, That either the Chairperson of the Board, Co- 
Chairperson, or the Vice-Chairperson is among those present in the meeting. 
In the absence of the chairperson of the CHED, a commissioner of the 
CHED, duly designated by himlher, shall represent him/her in the meeting 
with all the rights and responsibilities of a regular member: Provided, 
houeuer, That during this meeting, the president of the University as vice 
chairperson shall be the presiding officer: Prouicled, further, Notwithstanding 
this proviso, the chairperson of the CHED i s  hereby authorized to designate a 
CHED commissioner as the regular chair of the Board, in which case said 
CHED commissioner shall act as the presiding officer. 
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In case the chairpersons of the Congressional Committees on 
Education shall not be able to attend the Board meeting, they may duly 
designate their respective representatives to attend the said meeting, who 
shall have the same rights and responsibilities as a regular member of the 
Board. 
The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be 
entitled to reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, 
either in their attendance to meetings of the Board or in connection with 
other official business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to 
existing laws and regulations. 
SEC. 8. The University President. -The University shall be headed 
by a Ppresident who shall render full-time service. Helshe shall be appointed 
by the Board, subject to the guidelines, qualifications and lor standards set by 
the Board, upon recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. 
He/she shall have a term of four years and shall be eligible for reappointment 
for another term: Prouided, That in order to effect a smooth transition to a 
state university, the incumbent president of the NORMISIST shall serve as 
officer-in-charge of the University, pending the appointment of the first 
president of the Caraga State University. 
Within six (6) months before the expiration of the term of office of the 
incumbent president of the Caraga State University, the Board shall 
constitute the Search Committee for the Presidency (SCP). 
In case of vacancy in the office of the president by reason of death, 
compulsory retirement, resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of the 
president to perform the functions of hidher office, the Board shall have the 
authority to designate an officer-in-charge of the University, pending the 
appointment of a new president. 
In case of vacancy in the office of the president as mentioned in the 
immediately preceding paragraph, hidher successor or the officer-in-charge 
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The powers and duties of the president of the University, in addition to 
those specifically provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the 
office of the president of similar universities, and those delegated by the 
Board. 
The salary of the president of the University shall be in accordance 
with the Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and shall 
he comparable to that being received by the presidents of similar educational 
institutions. 
The president of the University shall be assisted by a vice president for 
academic affairs and a vice president for administration who shall be 
appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the president. 
SEC. 9. Administrative Council. - There shall be an administrative 
council consisting of the president of the University as chairperson, vice 
president/s, deans, directors and other officials of equal rank as members, 
whose duty is to review and recommend to the Board, policies governing the 
administration, management and development planning of the University. 
SEC. 10. Academic Council. - There shall be an academic council 
with the president of the University as chairperson and all members of the 
academic staff with the rank of not lower than assistant professor as 
members. 
The academic council shall have the power to review and recommend 
the curricular offerings and rules of discipline of the University, subject to 
the approval of the Board. It shall fix the requirements for the admission of 
students, as well as for their graduation and conferment of degrees, subject to 
review and/or approval by the Board through the president of the University. 
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SEC. 11. Secretary. -The Board shall appoint a Secretary, who shall 
serve as such for both the Board and the University, and shall keep all 
records and proceedings of the Board. He /she shall serve upon each member 
of the Board the appropriate notice of the Board’s meetings. 
SEC. 12. Treasurer. - The Treasurer of the Philippines shall he the ex 
officio treasurer o f  the University. 
SEC. 13. Faculty. - No political beliefs, gender preference, cultural or 
community affiliation or ethnic origin, religious opinion or affiliation shall be 
a manner of inquiry in the appointment of faculty members of the University: 
Provided, That said appointment shall be subject to the guidelines, 
qualifications andlor standards set by the Board: Prouided, further, That no 
member of the faculty shall teach for or against my particular church or 
religious sect. 
SEC. 14. Admission and Scholarships. -No student shall be denied 
admission to the University by reason of gender, nationality, religion, 
cultural, or community affiliation or ethnic origin, or political affiliation. 
The University shall provide a scholarship program and other 
subsidies to assist poor but deserving students who qualify for admission to 
the university. 
SEC. 15. Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy. - The 
University shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy, 
pursuant to Paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Constitution of the 
Republic of the Philippines. 
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bureaus and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to loan 
or transfer, upon request of the president of the University, such apparatus, 
equipment or supplies as may be needed by the University, and to detail 
employees for duty therein when, in the judgment of the head of bureau or 
office, such apparatus, equipment, supplies or services of such employees can 
be spared without serious detriment to the public service. 
The employees so detailed shall perform such duties as required of 
them by the president of the University and the time so employed shall be 
counted as part of their regular services. 
SEC. 17. Assets, Liabilities and Personnel. - All assets, real and 
personal, personnel and records of the Northern Mindanao State Institute of 
Science and Technology; the Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science and 
Technology; and the. Siargao National College of Science and Technology, as 
well as liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to the University: 
Provided, That the positions, rights and security of tenure of faculty members 
and personnel therein employed under existing laws shall be respected. 
All parcels of land belonging to the government and occupied by the 
Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology; the Northern 
Mindanao College of Arts, Science and Technology; and the Siargao National 
College of Science k d Technology are hereby declared to be property of the 
Caraga State University and shall be titled under that name: Provided, 
further, That should the University cease to exist or be abolished or should 
such parcels of land aforementioned be no longer needed by the University, 
the same shall revert to the national government. 
SEC. 
18. Appropriations. -The amount necessary 
for the 
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year’s 
appropriations of the Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and 
Technology, the Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science and Technology, 
and the Siargao National College of Science and Technology, except the sums 
needed to continue the operations of the existing high school/s. Thereafter, 
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such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance 
of the Caraga State University shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
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Development 
Plan, 
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Audit, 
Organizational/ AdministratiudAcademic Structure. - Within the 
period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the approval of this Act, the 
University shall accomplish the following: 
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recommendation to the Department of Budget and Management; 
(b)] Undergo a management audit in cooperation with the CHED; and 
(c) Accordingly set up its organizational, administrative as well as 
academic structure, including the appointment of the University key officials. 
SEC. 20. Filing of Report. - On or before the fifteenth (15”) day of the 
second month after the opening of the regular classes each year, the Board 
shall file with the Office of the President of the Philippines, through the 
chairperson of the CHED, and to both Houses of Congress, a detailed report 
on the progress, conditions and needs of the University. 
SEC. 21. Suppletory Application. - The provisions of Republic Act 
No. 8292, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 
1997, shall be an integral part of this Act and shall serve as part of the 
governing charter of the University. 
SEC. 22. Parity Clause. - All other powers, functions and privileges, 
responsibilities and limitations to state universities and/or their officials 
under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or imposed upon the 
University and/or its officials whenever appropriate. 
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SEC. 23. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety 
(90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Board, in consultation with the 
CHED, shall formulate the guidelines to fully implement the provisions of 
this Act. 
SEC. 24. Separability Clause - If, for any reason, any part or 
provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining 
parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 25. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, 
executive orders, rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 26. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its full publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes first. 
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