Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

2580

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) started as a farm school, the Central Luzon
Agricultural School through Executive Order No. 10 in 1907 with the initial emphasis on the
development of skilled and technician-type graduates to meet the human resource
requirements in the opening and cultivation of rich farmlands. In 1950, by virtue of
Executive Order No. 393, it was converted into the Central Luzon Agricultural College and
later elevated into its current name and status by virtue of Republic Act No. 4067 with the
goals of quality and excellence in training, discovery of new knowledge and proactive
engagement. Unfortunately, having laudable objectives will mean nothing if young and
talented students are unable to gain admission to reputable colleges and universities due to
economic, social and environmental difficulties.

In line with our government's program to improve quality of life in the province through
scientific and technological education, this representation proposes to establish an
extension campus of the Central Luzon State University in the Municipality of Guimba,
Nueva Ecija. The proposed extension campus would pursue academic excellence in the
advanced agricultural, aquacultural, technical, industrial, technological and professional
fields to meet the current and projected needs for trained manpower in a developing
society.

Moreover, the establishment of an extension campus would help in guaranteeing the
accessibility of technology education and provide modern quality education for the students
and populace in the Municipality of Guimba and nearby municipalities.

In light of this, earnest approval and expeditious passage of this bill is sought.

ESTRELLITA “Ging” B. SUANS(NG
1* District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. —2580

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY (CLSU) EXTENSION
CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUIMBA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECA AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Establishment. — There is hereby established in the Municipality of
Guimba, Nueva Ecija, an extension campus of the Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
which shall be known as the Central Luzon State University - Guimba Campus, hereinafter

referred to as the Campus.

SECTION 2. General Mandate. - The Campus shall provide higher and advanced
agricultural, aquacultural, technical, industrial, technological and professional education and
training in the industries and technology, and practical arts leading to diplomas and degrees.
It shall provide progressive leadership in applied research, developmental studies in
agricultural, aquacultural, technical, industrial and technological fields and production using
indigenous materials, effect technology transfer in the countryside; and assist in the

development of small and medium scale industries in identified growth-centers.


SECTION 3. Curricular Offerings. - The Campus shall offer courses within its area of
specialization and according to its capabilities, as the Board of Regents of the CLSU may
deem necessary to carry out the Campus’ objectives, particularly to meet the needs of the

Municipality of Guimba and nearby municipalities.

The baccalaureate and graduate courses shall be offered as soon as the Campus is

ready to offer them.

SECTION 4. Campus Director |. ~ The head of the Campus shall be known as Campus

Director | of CLSU-Guimba Campus. He or she shall be appointed by the chairman of the

Board of Regents of the Central Luzon State University-Science City of Mufioz, subject to the
approval of the Board. He shall not be removed from office except for cause. The power and
duties of the Campus Director |, in addition to those specifically provided for in this Act, shall
be those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of a university.

SECTION 5. Management. ~ The Campus shall be directly managed by the Central
Luzon State University — Science City of Mufioz, with the Board of Regents of CLSU as the
highest policy body.

SECTION 6. Governing Board. ~ The Board of Regents of the Central Luzon State
University ~ Science City of Mufioz shall have, with respect to the CLSU-Guimba Campus, the

following powers and duties:

{a) To fix the site of the Campus in Guimba, Nueva Ecija;

(b) To enact for the government of the Campus such rules and regulations
not contrary to law, as may ne necessary to carry out the purpose and
functions of the Campus;

(c) To receive and appropriate to the ends specified by law such sums as may
be provided by law for the support of the Campus;

(d) To confirm appointments of the Academic Subject Head, Technical
Education Speci
Registrar II, Administrative Officer Il, Cashier, Supply Officer, Librarian |,

, Human Resource Management Officer, Dentist Il,

Bookkeeper, Nurse |, Guidance Councilor, Instructors and other officials

and employees of the University made by the Campus Director |; to fix

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their compensation, hours of service, and other such duties and
conditions as the Board of Regents may promulgate, in accordance with
the provisions of existing laws; to remove them for cause after

investigation and heat

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(e) To approve the curricula and rules and discipline drawn by the
‘Administrative and Academic Councils as hereinafter provided;

(f) To confer degrees upon successful candidates for graduation, to award
honorary degrees upon person in recognition of learning, public service,
statesmanship or eminence in any field of specialization of the Campus
and to authorize the Campus Director to award certificates for
completion on non-degree programs;

(g) To provide fellowships for qualified faculty members and scholarships to
deserving students;

{(h) To fix tuition fees and such other necessary school charges as the Board
of Regents may deem proper to impose. Such fees and charges, including
other income generated by the Campus shall constitute a special trust
fund for the exclusive use of the Campus, any provisions of existing laws
to the contrary notwithstanding;

(i) To import duty-free essential commodities and materials for advanced
educational or technological programs as an exception to existing laws,
provided such commodities or materials are not available locally; and to

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trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal property
of all kinds, to administer the same for the benefit of the Campus or for
aid to any student in accordance with the direction and instructions of
the donor, and in default thereof, in such manner as the Board of Regents
may in its discretion determine. Such donations shall be exempt from all
taxes and shall be considered as deductible items from the income tax of
the donors; and

(j) To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machineries,
equipment and other facilities and the purchase of necessary supplies,

materials, and equipment, any provision of law to the contrary



notwithstanding: provided, however, that the funds for the purpose shall

come from the authorized appropriations of the Campus.

SECTION 7. The CLSU-Guimba Campus Board. ~ There shall be a CLSU-Guimba
Campus Board, composed of the CLSU-Guimba Campus Director as chairman, the regional
director of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as vice-chairman; a representative
of National Economic Development Authority (NEDA); and two (2) prominent citizens who
have distinguished themselves in the professions or fields or specialization of the University,
‘one representing the alumni association of the CLSU-Guimba Campus, the other chosen
from prominent citizens of Nueva Ecija, to be appointed by the Chairman of the Central

Luzon State University ~ Science City of Mufioz Board of Regents, as members.

Until such time that there shall have been organized a Central Luzon State University
= Guimba Campus Alumni Association, the president of the Alumni Association of the
Central Luzon State University — Science City of Mufioz shall also be an ex officio member of
the CLSU-Guimba Campus Board of Regents.

SECTION 8. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies. The functions of the
Central Luzon State University — Guimba Campus Board shall be

a. To prescribe for the administration of the Campus rules and regulations

as are consistent with this Act and the policies laid down by the Central

Luzon State University ~ Science City of Mufioz Board of Regents;

b. To act as citizen's committee to interpret the educational needs of the
region to the Board of Regents; and

¢. To exercise such other functions, powers and duties as the Board of

Regents may prescribe or delegate.

A.quorum of the Central Luzon State University - Guimba Campus Board shall consist
of a majority of all the members holding office at the time the meeting of the Board is
called. All processes against the Central Luzon State University — Guimba Campus Board of

Regents shall be served on the Director or secretary thereof.


SECTION 9. Meetings of the Board. The Board shall regularly convene at least once
every quarter. However, the chairman of the Board may, upon three (3) days prior written

notice, call a special meeting whenever necessary.

‘A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all its members holding office at
the time of the meeting: Provided, however, that the chairman of the Board or the director

of the Campus is among those present in the meeting.

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.

SECTION 10. Administrative Council. — There shall be an Administrative Council of the
Central Luzon State University ~ Guimba Campus consisting of the Director as Chairman, and
the Academic Subject Head, Technical Education Specialist and other officials of equal rank
‘as members, whose duty shall be to i

iplement policies governing the administration,
management, and development planning if the Campus as approved by the Board of
Regents.

SECTION 11. Academic Council. - There shall be an Academic Council of the
University with the Director of the Central Luzon State University - Guimba Campus as

Chairman and all other members of the instructional staff of the Campus as member.

The Academic Council shall have the power to prescribe the curricula and rules and
discipline of the Campus subject to the approval of the Board of Regents. It shall fix the
requirements for admission to the Campus as well as for Regents. The Council shall likewise
have the power to recommend students to be recipients of degrees. Through the Director of
the Central Luzon State University - Guimba Campus or his duly authorized representative,
the Council shall have a disciplinary power over the students of the Campus within the limits

prescribed by the rules of discipline as approved by the Board of Regents.

SECTION 12. Faculty. — No religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of ing

in the appointment of faculty members of the Campus: Provided, however, that, no member

of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect.
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SECTION 13. Scholarship Program/Admission. - The Campus shall provide a
scholarship program and other affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving

students who qualify for admission to the Campus.

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

cultural or community affiliation or ethnic origin.

SECTION 14. Filing of Report. — On or before the fifteenth (15th) 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 Chairman of the CHED, and to both Houses

‘of Congress, a detailed report on the progress, conditions and needs of the Campus.

SECTION 15. Appropriations. - An amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00)
shall be initially appropriated for the Campus from any available source in order to
immediately open the campus. Thereafter, additional amount as may be necessary for the
implementation of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year

following its enactment into law.

SECTION 16. Imposition of Powers. ~ All other powers, functions and privileges,
responsibilities and limitations to state colleges/universities and/or their officials under
existing laws shall be deemed granted to or imposed upon the Campus and/or its officials

whenever appropriate.

SECTION 17. 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.

SECTION 18. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its

publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,