Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
''  HouseBi||No.   9023
Introduced by Representative Claude P. Bautista
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  Bill  seeks to  convert  SPAMAST  College  into  Davao  Occidental  State  University
(DOSU) to provide higher education and advanced professional leaning in agriculture, fisheries,
social and natural sciences, and other field of studies greatly needed to keep abreast of development
that will forge the Philippines into becoming a middle-income country and meet the challenges of
globalization.
In the 1987 Constitution is enshrined the importance of education in improving the quality
of lives and in building a citizenry imbued with reverence to the Almighty, love of country, respect
for fellowmen, and care for the environment.
Sections  I and 2 of Article XIV of the  1987 Constitution provides that:
"Section I.  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."
"Section 2.   The State shall..
Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system Of
education relevant to the needs Of people and society."
The burgeoning population of Davao Occidental, with some 59% belonging to a younger
group necessitates the provision of quality education that will equip them for a better future not
only for their families and community in particular, but of the country in general.  Education is the
best weapon to combat ignorance, helplessness, indifference, and vices.   It is not enough that our
youth should be schooled only in the rudiments of elementary subjects like reading and arithmetic.
They  should  be  given  education  above  the  fundamentals  so  they  can  think  critically  and
strategically,  two  important  methods  that  could  propel  our  people  and  country   into  better
understanding on how to cope with the demands of a global environment.
By converting SPAMAST College into a State University, present curricula will be further
strengthened, and as a university,  SPAMAST can be a vehicle towards more advanced knowledge
in   technology,   help   students  to   ably   respond  to   the   problems   posed   by   geopolitics   and


gcoeconomics,  and  contribute  to  the  creation  of  a  more  progressive  environment  for  the
constituencies in the province.  Knowledge of self-governance will stimulate discussion that could
lead to the promotion of values, norms, and culture that could enhance better relationships with
other peoples in and beyond the region. This could aid in the promotion of peace and security.
For the abovementioned reasons, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
"t'HouseBillNo.     9023
Introduced by Representative Claude P. Bautista
AN ACT
CONVERTING TIIE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRI-BUSINESS AND MARINE
ANI)  AQUATIC  SCHOOL  OF  TECHNOLOGY  IN  THE  MUNICIPALITY  0F
MALITA, PROVINCE 0F DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it  enacted by the  Senate  and House Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1                    SECTION  1.  Co#versi.o#.  -The  Southern Philippines Agri-business and Marine
2      and Aquatic school of Technology or SPAMAST in the Municipality of Malita, Province
3      of Davao  Occidental,  is  converted  into  a  state  university  to  be  known  as  the  Davao
4      Occidental state university or DOsu in the Municipality ofMalita.
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6                    SEC.  2.     Gc#er¢/  44l¢"d¢fe.   -  The  DOSU  shall  primarily  provide  advanced
7      instruction   and   professional   training   in   education,    law,   art   and   science,   public
8      administration,  information technology,  accountancy,  business  and  industry,  agriculture,
9      forestry,  maritime  education,  engineering,  nursing  and  health  allied  courses,  and  other
1o      fields  of  study.  It  shall  promote  research,  extension,  income  generating  services,  and
11       production activities and shall provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
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13                    SEC.  3.    Cwrr!.cwJar  OJ7rcrl.J!gr.  -  The  DOSU  shall  offer  short-term  technical-
14      vocational,  undergraduate,  and graduate  courses  in the  fields  of education,  law,  art and
15       science, public administration, information technology, accountancy, business and industry,
16       agriculture,  forestry,  maritime  education,  engineering,  nursing  and health allied  courses,
17      and other degree  courses,  as the Board  of Regents may  deem necessary  to  carry  out  its
18      objectives,  and  those  which  respond  to  the  human  resource  development  needs  of the
19      Province ofDavao occidental  and Region xI.
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21                   SEC.  4.    4dmi.#is/ro/I.o#.   -  The  DOSU  shall  have  the  general  powers  of  a
22       corporation as set forth in the Republic Act No.11232, otherwise known as the "Revised
23      Corporation code of the philippines". The administration of the DOsu and the exercise of
24      its corporate powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the president
25       of the DOSU.
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27                   SEC. 5.   rrfec Board a/Regr#ts. -The governing body of the DOSu shall be the
28      Board  of Regents,  hereinafter  referred  to  as  the  Board,  which  shall  be  chaired  by  the
29       Chairperson  of the  Commission  on  Higher  Education  (CHED)  and  vice-chaired  by  the
30      President of the DOSU, and with the following as members:


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a. Chairperson of the Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education
of the Senate;
b. Chairperson of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education of the House
of Representatives;
c. Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority;
d. Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology;
e. President of the federation of faculty associations of the DOSU;
f. President of the federation of student councils of the DOSU;
9. President of the federation of alumni associations of the DOSU;
h. Representative of the nonteaching or personnel association of the DOSU; and
i.  Two  (2)  prominent  citizens  from  the  private  sector  who  have  distinguished
themselves in their professions or fields of specialization.
The Board shall appoint two (2) prominent citizens who shall be selected from a list
16      of  at   least   five   (5)   qualified   persons   from   the   Province   of  Davao   Occidental,   as
17      recommended  by  a  Search  Committee  constituted  by  the  President  of the  DOSU,  in
18      consultation with the chairperson of the CHED and other members of the Board, based on
19      the standards and qualifications for the position set by the Board.  They  shall serve for a
20      term of two (2) years from the date of appointment.
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22                   The  term  of office  of the  presidents  of the  federation  of faculty  associations,
23       federation of student councils, federation of alumni associations, and the representative of
24      the  nonteaching  personnel  shall  be  coterminous  with  their terms  of office,  as  provided
25       under their respective constitutions and bylaws.
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27                   SEC. 6.  Powers ¢#d D#/I.cs a/f„e Bo¢rd. -The administration of the DOsu and
28      the exercise of its corporate powers are vested in the Board, which shall have the following
29       specific  powers  and  duties  in  addition  to  its  general  powers  of administration  and  the
30      exercise of all the powers granted to the Board of Directors of a corporation under section
31       35ofRepublicActNo.11232:
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33       a.  Promulgate  and  implement policies  in  accordance  with the  declared  State policies  on
34      education, other pertinent provisions of the constitution on education, agriculture, science
35      and technology, and the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act
36      No.  7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994";
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38      b. Approve the curricula, instructional programs, and rules on student discipline drawn by
39      the Administrative and Academic councils, as herein provided;
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41      c. Appoint, upon the recommendation of the president of the DOSU, the vice presidents,
42      chancellors, deans, directors, heads of the campuses, faculty members, and other officials
43       andemployeesoftheDOSU;
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45      d. Fix and adjust the salaries of faculty members, administrative officials, and employees,
46       subject to the provisions of the Revised compensation and position classification system
47      and other pertinent budget and compensation laws governing hours  of service,  and  such
48      other duties and conditions as it may deem proper;   grant them, at its discretion, leaves of
49      absence under such regulations as it may promulgate, any provision of existing law to the
50      contrary notwithstanding; and remove them for cause in accordance with the requirements
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2       e.  Fix  the  tuition  fees  and  other  necessary  school  charges,  such  as  matriculation  fees,
3      graduation fees, and laboratory fees, as the Board may deem proper to impose, after due
4      consultation  with  the  concerned  sectors.  The  fees  and  charges,  including  government
5       subsidies and other income generated by the sus, shall constitute its special trust funds and
6       shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank. All interests that shall
7      accrue therefrom shall form part of the sane funds for the use of the DOSU;
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9                   Any provision of existing law, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding,
10      any income generated by the DOsu from tuition fees and other charges, as well as from the
11      operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the DOsu and may be
12      disbursed by the Board for instruction, research, extension services, and other programs or
13      projects of the DOSU: Prow.dec7,  That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific
14      purposes for which these are collected: ProvJ.c7ed Aowcver,  That if, for reasons beyond its
15       control, the DOSU shall not be able to pursue any project for which the funds have been
16      appropriated  and  allocated  under its  approved program  of expenditures,  the  Board  may
17      authorize the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may be
18      necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives and goals of the DOSU;
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2o      f.  Adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and other school  fees  for greater
21       access  of poor  but  deserving  students  in  accordance  with  Republic  Act  No.   10931,
22       otherwise known as the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act";
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24      g. Establish professorial chalrs in the DOsu and provide fellowships for qualified faculty
25       members, and scholarships to deserving students;
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27      h.  Receive  and  appropriate  sums  as  may  be  provided  for by  law for the  support of the
28      DOSU, and all other sums in the manner it may, in its discretion, determine to cany out the
29       purposes and functions of the DOSU;
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31       i. Set the policies on admission and graduation of students;
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33      j. Award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of their outstanding contributions in
34      the  fields  of education,  public  service,  arts,  science  and  technology,  sports  and  human
35      kinetics or any field of specialization within the academic competency of the DOSU, and
36      authorize  the  awarding  of  certificates  of  completion  of  nondegree  and  nontraditional
37       courses;
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39       k.  Develop  academic  arrangements  for  institutional  capability  building  with  appropriate
40      institutions and agencies, whether public, private, local or foreign, and appoint experts or
41       specialists   as   consultants,   part-time,   visiting   or   exchange   professors,   scholars   or
42       researchers, as the case may be;
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44      I. Adopt modem and innovative modes of transferring knowledge to allow greater access to
45      education  such as the  use  of information technology,  online programs,  the dual  training
46       system, open distance leaming, and community laboratory;
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48      in. Absorb non-chartered tertiary education institutions within the province of siquijor and
49      Region VII as branches, extension campuses, and external centers, in coordination with the
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1      offer therein programs or courses to carry out the constitutional mandate of providing equal
2       access to educational opportunities;
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4      n.  Authorize an external management audit of the DOSU, to be financed by the CHED,
5      subject  to  the rules  and regulations  of the  Commission on Audit,  and  institute  reforms,
6      including   academic   and   structural   changes,   on   the   basis   of  the   audit   results   and
7      recommendations;
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9      o. Develop consortia and other economic forms of linkages with local government units, as
10      well as public, private, local or foreign institutions and agencies for the futherance of the
11      purposes and objectives of the DOSU;
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13       p. Import economic, technical, and cultural books and publications;
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15      q.   Enter   into  joint   ventures   with   business   industry   for  the   profitable   growth   and
16      management of economic assets, the proceeds of which shall be used for the development
17      and strengthening of the DOSU;
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19      r.   Receive, in trust, all legacies, gifts, and donations of real and personal properties of all
2o      kinds and administer and dispose of the same, when necessary, for the benefit of the DOSU
21      and subject to the limitations, directions, and instructions of the donor, if any;
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23       s.  Extend the term of the  President of the  DOSU beyond the  age  of retirement,  but not
24      beyond the age of seventy (70), based on the guidelines on qualification standards set by
25       the  Board:  Provz.c7ed,  That the  President's  performance  has  been rated  by  the  Board  as
26      outstanding and a unanimous recommendation for such extension has been decided upon
27       by the search committee;
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29      t. Delegate any of its powers and duties to the president and other officials of the DOSU, as
30      it may deem appropriate, so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the DOSU;
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32      u.  Establish policy  guidelines  and procedures  for participative  and transparent  decision-
33       mckingwithintheDOSU;
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35      v.  Where  most  advantageous  to  the  DOSU,  privatize  the  management  of nonacademic
36       services such as health, food, building or grounds or property maintenance, and such other
37       similar activities;
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39      w.  Authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machinery, equipment and other
4o      facilities,  and  the  purchase  and  acquisition  of  real  property,  including  the  necessary
41       supplies, materials, and equipment; and
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43       x.  Promulgate rules and regulations,  as may be necessary,  to caITy out the purposes and
44      functions of the DOSU.
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46                    SEC.  7.   A4lee/I.#gr a/ffoc Board. -The Board shall regularly convene once every
47      three  (3)  months.  The  Chaiaperson  of the  Board  may,  however,  call  a  special  meeting
48      whenever necessary: Provz.dec7,  That members are notified in whting at least three (3) days
49      prior to the conduct of said meeting.
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1                    A quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority of all its members holding office
2       at the time of the meeting:  Provl.c7ed feowever,  That the Chairperson of the Board or the
3      President of the DOsu is anong those present in the meeting.
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5                   In  case  the  Chalaperson  of the  CHED  cannot  attend  a  meeting  of the  Board,  a
6      CHED Commissioner duly designated by chaiaperson of the CHED as representative to the
7       meeting, shall have all the rights and responsibilities of a regular member: Proi#.decJ,  That
8      during the  meeting, the president of the DOSU, as vice chairperson, shall be the presiding
9       officer:  Provz.c7ec7 /wrf¢er,   That  this  provision  notwithstanding,  the  Chairperson  of the
1o      CHED may designate a CHED Commissioner as the regular chairperson of the Board, in
11      which case, the said CHED Commissioner shall act as the presiding officer.
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13                    In  case  the  Chairpersons  of  the  Senate  Committee  on  Higher,  Technical  and
14      Vocational Education and the House committee on Higher and Technical Education shall
15      not be able to attend the Board meeting, they may designate their respective representatives
16      who shall have the same rights and responsibilities as regular members of the Board.
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18                    The   members   of  the   Board   shall   serve   without   compensation   other   than
19      reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred,  either for their attendance to
20      the  meetings  of the  Board  or  in  connection  with  other  official  business  authorized  by
21      resolutions of the Board, subject to existing laws and regulations.
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23                    SHC.  8.   rfoc  U#I.vcrsrty Presl.dc#/.  -The DOSU shall be headed by a President
24      who shall be appointed by the Board,  subject to its guidelines on qualification standards,
25      and based on the recommendation of a search committee duly constituted for the purpose
26      of selecting the President. The President of the DOSU shall render full-time service for a
27      term offour (4) years, and may be reappointed to another term.
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29                   Within six (6) months before the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent
30      President  of  the   DOSU,   the   Board   shall   constitute  the   Search  Committee   for  the
31       Presidency.
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33                    The  powers  and  duties  of  the  President  of  the  DOSU,  in  addition  to  those
34      specifically  provided  in  this  Act,  shall  be  those  usually  pertaining  to  the  Office  of the
35       President of universities and those delegated by the Board.
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37                    The salary of the president of the DOSu shall be in accordance with Republic Act
38      No.11466, otherwise known as the "Salary standardization Law of2019", and such other
39      laws aniendatory thereto, which may hereinafter be enacted,  and on the joint circular for
40      state universities and colleges'  leveling instruments, and guidelines of the CHED and the
41       DBM.
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43                    In case of vacancy in the Office of the President by reason of death,  compulsory
44      retirement,  resignation, removal for cause,  or incapacity  of the President to perfom the
45       functions of the office, the Board shall designate an officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the DOSU,
46      pending  the  appointment  of a  new  President:  Prow.c7ec7,  That  the  OIC  shall  serve  only
47       during the unexpired portion of the term.
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49                    The  President  of the  DOSU  shall  be  assisted  by  the  following  officials:  Vice
50      President for Academic Affairs; Vice president for Administration, Planning, and Finance;
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1      by the Board upon the recommendation of the president of the DOsu from a list submitted
2       by the search committee.
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4                  SEC. 9.   rfoe secref¢ry a/!*c DasU. -The Board shall appoint a secretary who
5       shall  serve  as  such  for  both  the  Board  and  the  DOSU  and  shall  keep  all  records  and
6      proceedings of the Board in addition to other duties and responsibilities. The secretary of
7      the  DOSU  shall  serve upon each member of the Board the appropriate notice  of Board
8       meetings.
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10                   SEC.10.   "c rre¢swrer a/£fec DOBU. -The Treasurer of the philippines shall be
11       the ex ojLJcz.a Treasurerofthe DOSU.
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13                    SEC.11.   7lrfee ,4dml.#ts/rofl.tJe cow#cl./. -There shall be an Administrative council
14      consisting  of the  President of the  DOSU,  as  chairperson,  and the  vice-president,  deans,
15      director,  and  other  officials  of equal  rank,  as  members,  whose  duty  is  to  review  and
16      recommend  to  the  Board  such  policies  governing  the  administration,  management,  and
17       development planning of the DOSU.
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19                    SEC.   12.      Zlfoe  Ac¢dcml.c  Cow#cl./.   -  There   shall  be  an  Academic  Council
20      consisting of the President of the DOSU,  as chairperson,  and all academic staff with the
21      rank  of  at  least  an  assistant  professor,  as  members,  which  shall  formulate  academic
22       policies.
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24                     The Academic  Council  shall review and recommend the curricular offerings and
25      rules on student discipline, fix the requirements for the admission of students, as well as for
26      their graduation and conferment of degrees, exercise disciplinary power over the students
27      and  formulate  rules  and  regulations  on  student  discipline,  subject  to  the  review  and
28      approval of the Board through the president of the DOSU.
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30                   It shall have disciplinary power over the students of the DOsu and shall formulate
31      rules and regulations on student discipline, subjeet to the approval of the Board.
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33                   SEIC.13.   Academic  Freedom and Institutional Autonomy. -The DOSu  shall
34      enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of
35      Article XIV of the constitution.
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37                     SEC.   14.     7lrfee  F¢cwlfy.  -  No  political  belief,  gender  preference,  cultural  or
38      community affiliation, ethnic origin, nor religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of
39       inquiry   in  the   appointment  of  faculty   members   of  the   DOSU:   Provz.dec7,   That  the
40      appointment shall be subject to the guidelines on qualification standards set by the Board:
41      Provz.ded /wrfrfeer,  That  a  member  of the  faculty  shall  not  criticize,  vouch  for,  recruit
42      members in behalf of, or preach about any particular church or religious sect.
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44                   SEC.15. Hc¢d a/frfee campws. -A campus shall be headed by a campus director
45      who shall render full-time service. The campus director shall be appointed by the Board,
46      upon  the  recommendation  of the  President  of the  DOSU,  subject  to  the  guidelines  on
47       qualification standards set by the Board. The campus Director shall serve a term of two (2)
48      years without reappointment.
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1       students who qualify for admission to the DOSU. No student shall be denied admission to
2      the University by reason of sex, religion, political, cultural or community affiliation, and
3       ethnicorigin.
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5                  SEC. TJ.  Authority to Loan or Transiter of Apparatus, Equipnent or supplies,
6      ¢#d  De/¢!./  a/ Pgrso##c/.  -  The  heads  of  the  bureaus  and  offices  of  the  national
7      government are  authorized to  loan or transfer,  upon the request of the  President  of the
8      DOSU, such apparatus, equipment or supplies as may be needed by the DOsu and to detail
9      employees for duty therein when, in the judgement of the head of the bureau of office, the
10      apparatus, equipment, supplies or service of such employees can be spared without serious
11       detriment  to  public  service.  The  employees  so  detailed  shall  perform  such  duties  as
12      required of them by the president of the DOsu and the time so employed shall be counted
13       as part of their regular service.
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15                    SEC.18.  Assets, £I.¢bJ.Ji./I.es, ¢#d Perso#"e4 -All assets, both real and personal,
16      personnel and records of the  SPAMAST, as well as its liabilities or obligations,  shall be
17      transferred to the  DOSU:  Provz.c7ed,  That the positions,  rights,  and  security  of tenure  of
18      faculty   members   and  personnel  therein  employed  under  existing   laws  prior  to  the
19       conversion into a university shall be respected.
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21                    All parcels of land belonging to the government occupied by the SPAMAST   are
22       declared as property of the DOSU, and titled under its name:  Provr.dec7,  That should the
23      DOSu cease to exist or be abolished or should such aforementioned parcels of land be no
24      longer needed by the DOSU, the same shall revert to the Municipality of Malita or to the
25       Republic of the philippines, as the case may be.
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27                          SEC.   19.      Dwfy   ¢#d   rimc   Eicc#qpfl.o#s.   -   The   importation   of  books   or
28      publications,   which   are   for   economic,   technical-vocational,   scientific,   philosophical,
29       historical, legal or cultural purposes made by the DOSU, upon certification by the CHED,
3o      shall be exempt from customs duties in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No.
31       10863, otherwise known as the "Customs Modernization and Tariff Act".
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33                     All grants, bequests, endowments, donations, and contributions made to and used
34      actually,  directly,  and exclusively  for educational purposes by the  SUS,  shall  be exempt
35      from  donor's  tax  and the  same  shall  be  considered  as  allowable  deductions  from  gross
36      income for purposes of computing the taxable income of the donor in accordance with the
37      provisions of the National Internal Revenue code of 1997, as amended.
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39                       SE:C. 20.   Conapliance with  the CHED Requirements.  -"otwlthstanding the
40      provisions of this Act, the conversion of the SPAMAST to a state university shall become
41      effective  only  upon  the  determination  and  declaration  by  the  CHED,  based  on  the
42      recommendation of a panel of experts constituted for the purpose, that the SPAMAST has
43      complied with the requirements for a university status based on the CHED Memorandum
44       Order No.  46,  series  of 2012  or the  Policy  Standard  to  Enhance  Quality  Assurance  in
45      Philippine  Higher Education  Through  an  Outcomes-Based  and  Typology-Based  Quality
46      Assurance: Provj.c7ed, That the panel may issue such recommendation when the SPAMAST
47      has substantially complied with the requirements for the grant of university status.
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49                    The  following  operational  requirements  for  a  university,  as  established  by  the
5o      CHED, shall be compliedwith:
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1                    a.  Employment  of  full-time,  permanent  faculty  members  who  possess  relevant
2       degrees  in  their  areas  of  specialization,  as  required  by  the  CHED,  and  shall  have
3       participated  in  research  and  development  activities  in  their  respective  disciplines,  as
4      evidenced by refereed publications and other scholarly outputs;
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6                    b. Offering of a comprehensive range of degree programs in all levels, from basic
7      postsecondary to doctorate programs;
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9                    c. Conduct of viable research programs in specific disciplinal and multidisciplinary
10      areas  of  study  that  produce  new  knowledge,  as  evidenced  by  refereed  publications,
11       citations, inventions, and patents, among others;
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13                    d.  Establishment  of comprehensive  leaming  resources  and  support  structures,  to
14      include libraries, practicum laboratories, relevant educational resources, and linkages with
15      relevant  disciplinal  and  professional  sectors,  so  as  to  allow  students  to  explore  basic,
16      advance, and even cutting-edge knowledge in a wide range of disciplines or professions;
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18                    e. Maintenance of linkages and affiliation with other research institutions in various
19      parts of the world to  ensure that the  research activities  of the  DOSU  are  functioning  at
20      cunent global standards; and
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22                    f. Conduct of outreach activities to allow the students, faculty, and research staff to
23       apply the new knowledge they generate to address specific social development problems.
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25                   The CHED, through its regional office, shall regularly provide technical assistance
26      to the DOsu and monitor its compliance with the requirements of the CHED.
27
28                   The SPAMAST shall retain its status prior to the effectivity of this Act until it is
29      able to comply with the requirements provided herein.
30
31                   SE:C. 21. Development plan and organizational structure. -WThin one ir:imdred
32       twenty (120) days after the approval of this Act, the DOSu shall accomplish the following:
33
34      a) Submit a five (5)-year development plan, including its corresponding program budget to
35      thecHEDandtheDBM;
36
37      b)   Submit  the  revised   Land  Use   Development  and   Infrastructure   Plan   (LUDIP)   in
38       accordance with Republic Act No.11396, otherwise known as the "SUCs LUDIP Act";
39
40      c) Undergo a management audit in cooperation with the CHED; and
41
42      d)  Set up  its  organizational,  administrative  as  well  as  academic  structure,  including the
43      designation of the key officials and other administrative personnel of the DOSU.
44
45                   SEC. 22.   Fi.JI.#g a/Rcporf.  -On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the second
46       (2nd) month after the opening of regular classes each year, the Board shall file a detailed
47      report on its compliance with the requirements for a university status with the office of the
48      President of the philippines and both Houses of congress, through the chaixperson of the
49       CHED.
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1                   SEC. 23.  Approprl.¢/I.o#s. -The anount necessary to cany out the provisions of
2      this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA)
3
4                    The municipality  of Malita shall provide the  sane  assistance to the  SPAMAST,
5      until such time that the amount necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of
6      the DOSu shall be included inthe annual GAA.
7
8                   SEC.  24.   Swpp/efory 4pp/!.co/i.o#.  -The provisions of Republic Act No.   8292,
9      otherwise known as the "Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997", shall form part of
10       this Act.
11
12                   SE:C. 2S.  Implenenting Rules  and Regulations.  -WENm sirty  (60) days of the
13      approval  of this  Act,  the  Board  shall,  in  consultation  with  the  CHED,  issue  rules  and
14       regulations to implement its provisions.
15
16                   SEC. 26.  Scp¢rob#rty cJ¢usci -If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act
17      is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected are in
18       full force and effect.
19
20                    SEC.  27.    jRcpc¢/j.#g  CJ¢use.   -  All  other  laws,  presidential  decrees,  executive
21      orders, and rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
22       are amended, repealed, or modified accordingly.
23
24                    SEC.  28.    EJLorecfz.vtry.   -This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its
25       publication in the o#c].cr/ Gc}zeffe or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,