Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

6338

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Marissa Lourdes M. Andaya

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Since its establishment in 1918, the Central Bicol State University of
Agriculture (CBSUA), then known as Camarines Sur Agricultural School, has
continued to be the pioneer university in the Bicol Region that has produced highly-
skilled graduates specializing in agriculture. It has played an important role in
nation-building by providing the youth with advanced instruction and research in
agriculture and allied technological sciences.

For more than a century, CBSUA has persisted in producing technically
competent graduates. It has been unwavering in its commitment to develop and
deliver technological advancement that aimed to spur productivity in both rural and
urban communities and has been resolute in promoting agro-industrial development.

To continue achieving its mission and in order to train more youth in the field
of agriculture, environment and technological development, there is a need to
expand the University.

The establishment of an extension campus in the Municipality of Del Gallego
will strengthen the University’s mandate as it gears to produce world-class
agricultural manpower and become a leading institution in agriculture education,
research, and development not only in the Bicol Region, but in the entire country as
well.

Immediate passage of this measure is earestly requested.

MARISSA LOURDES M: ANDAYA


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 6338

Introduced by Representative Marissa Lourdes M. Andaya

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAMPUS OF THE CENTRAL BICOL STATE
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE (CBSUA) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DEL
GALLEGO, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR, TO BE KNOWN AS CBSUA-DEL
GALLEGO CAMPUS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “CBSUA-Del Gallego Campus Act.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby established a campus of the Central Bicol State University
of Agriculture, hereinafter referred to as the University, in the Municipality of Del
Gallego, Province of Camarines Sur, to be known as the CBSUA-Del Gallego
Campus.

SEC. 3. The CBSUA-Del Gallego Campus shall primarily provide short-term,
technical-vocational, undergraduate, and graduate courses within its areas of
competency and specialization pursuant to its mandate, and according to its
capabilities as the Board of Regents, hereinafter referred to as the Board, may deem
necessary to respond to the human resources development needs of the Province of
Camarines Sur and of the Bicol Region.

The CBSUA-Del Gallego Campus is also mandated to undertake research and
extension services, and to provide progressive leadership in these areas, including
the offering of graduate degrees.

SEC. 4. The CBSUA-Del Gallego Campus shall be headed by a Campus
Administrator who shall render full-time service and shall be appointed or designated
by the Board upon the recommendation of the Search Committee and the President


of the University. Such appointment or designation shall be subject to the guidelines,
qualifications and standards set by the Board.

Sec. 5. The establishment of the CBSUA-Del Gallego Campus shall ensure that the
minimum requirements for its operation and program offerings have been complied
with, as duly prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Sec. 6. 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.

Sec. 7. All other powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities, and limitations to
state universities and its officials under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or
imposed upon the University and its officials, whenever appropriate.

Sec. 8. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 9. 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 force
and effect.

Sec. 10. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent
with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 11 This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,