THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. V1LLA.R; JR. 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trades in the City of 
Ozamiz, Province of Misamis Occidental, into a polytechnic state college to be known 
as the Ozamiz City Polytechnic State College. 
The pararnount objective of this legislative measure is to provide educational 
preparation for occupation between the skilled trades and professions. It is also 
intended to help the poor but deserving students to pursue higher technical and 
vocational courses. 
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In the light of the current restructuring of the economy towards market orientation, 
there is an urgent need to develop a high quality work force that is flexible: one that 
can readily adopt to changing opportunities and emerging technologies. The 
development of a high quality Filipino workforce requires complementary education 
and training strategies and this can be best achieved by converting the existing school 
of arts and trades into a state polytechnic college. This will also help accommodate the 
growing number of enrollees each year. Certainly, the Ozamiz City Polytechnic State 
College will serve as a catalyst in improving the quality of life of the people due to an 
affordable higher education and the upgrading of academic technology of the students 
with the end in view of improving the economic standard of the people. 
The enactment of this bill into law is consistent with the Constitutional mandate to 
establish, maintain and support a complete and adequate system of education 
relevant to the needs of the people and society and suitable to the changing times. 
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M A N U ~ L  
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE OZAMIZ CITY SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TRADES IN OZAMIZ 
CITY, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL INTO A POLYTECHNIC 
STATE COLLEGE TO BE KNOWN AS THE OZAMIZ CITY 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF 
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POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE AND 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled 
SECTION I. Conversion - The Ozamiz City School of Arts sand Trades in 
Ozamiz City, Province of Misamis Occidental, is hereby converted into a Polytechnic 
state college to be known as the Ozamiz City Polytechnic State College. 
SECTION 2. Purposes and Objectives - The Ozamiz City of Polytechnic 
State College, hereinafter referred to as the College, shall primarily provide post high 
school, two and three year technical courses and other short-term vocational and 
technical instruction and training in industrial fields, with emphasis on the 
development of occupational and technical skills. In addition, upon qualification, the 
College may offer four-year degree programs in the technical education and ladderized 
technical courses leading to teacher education and training. 
The College shall also offer such other college courses in the fields of 
engineering, arts and sciences as the College may deem necessary, subject to such 
approval as may be required by the applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 
SECTION 3. Supervision - The supervision of the College shall be transferred 
from the Department of Education (DepEd) to the Commission on Higher Education 
(CHED), with the existing high school to serve as laboratory high school for the teacher 
education and training program. 
SECTION 4. Governing Body; Composition - The governing body of the College 
shall be the Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be 
composed of the following: 
a. Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Chairman; 
b. President of the State University, Vice-chairman; 
c. Chairman: of the Committee on Education, Culture and Arts of the Senate, 
Member; 
d. Chairman of the Committee on Education., Culture and Sports of the House 
of Representatives, Member; 
e. Regional Director of the National Economic Development Authority, Member; 
f. President of the Faculty Associations of the State College, Member; 


g. President of the Student Councils of the students representative elected by 
the student council of the State College, Member; 
h. President of the Alumni Association of the State College, Member; 
i. The two (2) prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their 
profession or fields of specialization of the institution concerned shall be chosen 
from among a list of at least five (5) persons qualified in the Province of Misamis 
Occidental, as recommended by the search committee constituted by the school 
president in consultation with the Chairman of CHED based on the normal 
standards and qualifications for the position, Members. 
SECTION 5. Term of OfJice - The Chairman of the Commission on Higher 
Education, the president of the College, the Education Committees Chairman of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, and the Regional director of the National 
Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall have an ex-officio term of office. 
The presidents of the faculty and alumni associations and the student regent 
shall sit in the Board until the expiration of their term of office in such capacities. 
The two (2) prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years. 
For the purpose of provision of this section, the association of the faculty, 
alumni and the student councils in each branch of the College shall organize 
themselves to form their respective federations, which in turn shall elect their 
federation officials. 
In case of vacancy in the office of the president, the officer in charge of the 
College designated by the Board shall serve for the unexpired term only. 
SECTION 6. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies - The Board shall 
promulgate and implement policies in accordance with declared policies on education 
and other pertinent provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, science 
and technology, arts and culture and sports as well as the policies, standards and 
thrusts of the CHED under R.A. 7722. 
SECTION 7. The Board of Trustees - The College shall have the general powers of 
a corporation set forth in the corporation law. The administration of the State College 
and the exercise of its corporate powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of 
Trustees and the President of the College in so far as authorized by the Board. 
SECTION 8. Powers and Duties - 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 Beard of Directors of a corporation under existing 
laws. 
a. To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to 
carry out the purposes and functions of the College; 
b. To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided, for the support of 
the College in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, to carry out the purposes 
and functions of the College; 
c. To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal 
properties of all kinds and to administer and dispose the same when necessary for the 
benefit of the College and subject to the limitations, directions and instructions of the 
donor, if any. 
Such donations shall be exempt from all taxes and shall be considered as 
deductible items from the income tax of the donor; 


d. To fix tuition fees and other necessary tuition fees and other necessary 
school 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 income 
generated by the College, shall constitute special trust funds and shall be deposited in 
any authorized government depository bank, and all interest that shall accrue 
therefrom shall form part of the same fund for the use of the College. 
Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary 
notwithstanding, any income generated by the College from tuition fees and other 
charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be 
retained by the College, and may be disbursed by the Board for instruction, research, 
extension, or other programs/projects of the College. Provided, that all fiduciary fees 
shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which they are collected. 
If for reasons beyond its control, the College shall not be able to pursue any 
project for which funds have been appropriated and allocated under its approved 
program of expenditures, the Board may authorize the use of the said funds for any 
reasonable purpose which for any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may 
necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives and goals of the College. 
e. To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, equipment, and other 
facilities and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal properties, including 
necessary supplies, materials and equipment. Purchases and other transactions 
entered into by the College through the Board shall be exempt from all taxes and 
duties; 
f. To appoint upon the recommendation of the president of the College, 
vice-presidents, deans, directors, heads of departments, faculty members and other 
officials and employees; 
g. To fix and adjust salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and 
employees subject to the provisions of the revised Compensation and Classification 
System and other pertinent budget and compensation laws governing the hours of 
service, and such other duties and conditions as it may deem proper, to grant them, 
as it discretion, leaves of absence under existing law to the contrary notwithstanding 
and to remove them for cause in accordance with the requirements of due process of 
law; 
h. To approve the curricula, institutional programs and rules of discipline 
drawn by the administrative and academic councils herein provided; 
i. To set policies on admission and graduation of students; 
j. To award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding 
contributions in the fields of education, public service, arts, science and technology, or 
in any field of specialization within the academic competence of the College, and to 
authorize the awarding of certificates for completion of non-degree and non-traditional 
courses; 
k. To absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within the Province of Misamis 
Occidental in coordination with the CI-IED and in consultation with the Department 
of Budget and Management (DBM), and to offer therein needed programs or courses to 
promote and carry out equal access to educational opportunities mandated by the 
Constitution; 
1. To establish research and extension centers where such will promote the 
development of the College; 


m. To establish chairs in the College and to provide fellowship for qualified 
faculty members and scholarships to deserving students; 
n. To delegate any of its powers and duties provided for herein above to the 
president and/or officials of the College as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite 
the administration of the affairs of the College; 
0. To authorize an external management audit of the institution, to be financed 
by the CHED and to institute reforms, including academic and structural changes, on 
the basis of audit results and recommendations; 
p. To collaborate with other governing boards of the state colleges and 
universities within the province or region, under the supervision of the Commission on 
Higher Education and in consultation with the department of Budget and 
Management, the restructuring of the College to become more efficient, relevant, 
productive and competitive; 
q. To enter into joint ventures with business and industry for profitable 
development and management of the economic assets of the University, the proceeds 
from which to be used for the development and strengthening of the College; 
r. To develop consortia and other forms of linkages with local government units, 
institutions and agencies, both public and private, local and foreign, in furtherance of 
the purposes and objectives of the College; 
s. To develop academic arrangements for institution capability building with 
appropriate institutions and agencies, public and private, local and foreign, in 
furtherance of the purposes and objectives of the College; 
t. To set the adoption of modern and innovative modes of transmitting 
knowledge such as the use of information technology, the dual system, open learning, 
community laboratory, etc., for the promotion of greater access to higher education; 
u. 
To 
establish 
policy 
guidelines 
and procedures 
for 
participative 
decision-making and transparency within the College; 
v. To privatize, where most advantageous to the institution, management and 
non-academic services such as health, food, building or grounds or property 
maintenance and such other similar activities; and 
w. To extend the teen of the President of the College beyond the age of 
retirement but not later than the age of seventy (70), whose performance has been 
unanimously rated as outstanding and upon unanimous recommendation by the 
search committee. 
SECTION 9. Meetings; Quorum - The Board of Trustees shall regularly convene 
at least one every quarter. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees may call a special 
meeting whenever necessary. Provided, That, members are notified in writing at least 
three (3) days prior to said meeting. 
A majority of all members holding office shall constitute a quorum for board 
meetings; Provided That, the Chairman of the CHED, who is the Chairman of the 
Board or the president of the College is among those present in the meeting. 
In the absence of the Chairman of the CHED, a Commissioner of the CHED, 
duly designated by him, shall represent him in the meeting. Provided, however, That 
during these meetings, the President of the College as vice-chairman shall be the 
presiding officer. Provided, further, That this proviso notwithstanding, the Chairman 
of the CHED is hereby authorized top designate a CI-TED Commissioner shall act as 
the presiding officer. 


The members of the Board 
reimbursed for necessary expenses 
shall not receive 
incurred in their 
compensation but shall be 
attendance of meeting or in 
connection with their official business authorized by resolution of the Board. 
SECTION 10. The Administration - The administration of the College shall 
be vested in the President of the College who shall render full service. He shall be 
appointed by the Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of a duly constituted 
search committee. He shall a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for 
reappointment 
for 
another term. 
Provided, 
however, 
That this provision 
notwithstanding, in order to effect a smooth transition to a University, CHED shall 
to appoint an Officer-in-Charge, pending the appointment of the first president of the 
University. 
In case of vacancy in the office of the president as mentioned in the immediately 
preceding paragraph, his successor shall hold office for the unexpired term. 
The powers and duties of the President of the College, in addition to those 
specifically provided in this Act, shall be those equally pertaining to the office of the 
president of similar College. 
The salary of the President of the College shall be in accordance with the 
Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and shall be comparable to 
that being received by the Presidents of similar educational institutions of like 
enrollment and standing. 
SECTION 1 1. Administrative Council - There shall be an administrative council 
consisting of the president of the College as Chairman, the vice-president(s), deans, 
directors and other officials of equal rank whose duty is to implement the policies 
governing the administration, management and development of the College, as 
approved by the Board. 
SECTION 12. Academic Council - There shall be an academic council with the 
president of the College, as chairman, and all the members of the instructional staff 
with the rank of not lower than assistant professor, as members. 
The academic council shall have the power to prescribe curricular offerings 
subject to the approval of the Board. It shall fx the requirements for the admission to 
the College, as well as for graduation and conferring of degrees, subject to the review 
and/or approval by the Board through the president of the College. It shall also have 
disciplinary powers over the students through the president within the limits 
prescribed by the rules of discipline, as approved by the Board. 
SECTION 13. Secretary of the College - There shall be Secretary of the College 
who shall be appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the president of the 
College. He shall also be the Secretary of the Board and shall keep such records of the 
College as may be determined by the Board. 
SECTION 14. The Treasurer ofthe Philippines - The Treasurer of the Philippines 
shall be the ex-officio treasurer of the College. 
SECTION 15. Admission - No student shall be denied admission to the State 
College, by a reason of sex, nationality, religion, or political affiliation. 
SECTION 16. Academic Freedom - Pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article 
XIV of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, the College shall enjoy 
academic freedom. 
SECTION 1 7. Appointment of Officer-in-Charge - The appointment of the Officer 
in Charge of the College pending the appointment of the President by the Board upon 
its composition shall be made by the CHED. 


SECTION 18. Filing ofReport - 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 CHED 
and to both Houses of Congress a detailed report on the progress, conditions and the 
needs of the University. 
SECTION 19. Transfer of Assets Liabilities, Personnel, Records - All 
assets, fixed and movable, personnel and records of the Ozarniz City School of Arts 
and Trades, are hereby transferred to the College. Provided, That, the positions, rights 
and security of tenure of personnel therein employed under the existing laws prior to 
absorption by the College are not impaired. Provided, further, That the incumbents of 
the positions shall remain in the same status until otherwise provided for the Board. 
All parcels of land belonging to the government occupied by the Ozamis City 
School of Arts and Trades, are hereby declared the Property of the College and shall be 
titled under that name. Provided, furthermore, That should the College failed to exist 
or be abolished or such parcels of land aforementioned be no longer needed by the 
College, the same shall revert to the local government units concerned. 
SECTION 20. Commission on Audit - All accounts and expenses of the College 
shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly authorized representative. 
SECTION 21. Authority to Loan or Transfer Equipment - The heads of the 
bureaus and offices of the National Government are hereby authorized to loan or 
transfer, upon request of the President of the College, such apparatus, equipment or 
supplies as may be needed by the College and to detail employees for duty therein 
wherein the judgment of the bureau or office, such apparatus, equipment or supplies 
of such employees can be spared without the serious detriment to the public service. 
Employees so detailed shall perform such duties as required of them by the President 
of the College, and the time so employed shall be counted as part of their regular 
service. 
SECTION 22. Funding - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of 
this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Ozamiz City 
School of Arts and Trades. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the 
continued operation and maintenance of the College shall be included in the Annual 
General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 23. Repealing Clause - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
rules and regulations contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 24. Separability Clause - IJ for any reason any part of provision of 
this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not 
affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
SECTION 25. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon approval. 
Approved,