EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
S. B. NO. 1044
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT MODERNIZING THE CHARTER OF THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE 
UNIVERSITY AND RENAMING THE SAME AS THE FERDINAND E. MARCOS 
STATE UNIVERSITY, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL 
DECREE No. 1279, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Sectionl, Article XIV of the Constitution ensures the protection and promotion 
of the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate 
steps to make such education accessible to all.
This bill seeks firstly to avoid the confusion with a similarly-named SUC in 
nearby La Union, called Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) 
with its numerous campuses and large population. Hence, this Ilocos Norte SUC should 
instead be named after former Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos, rather than his father, the 
Assemblyman, Mariano Marcos.
The high academic standard of the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), 
its graduates consistently topping various licensure examinations, also evinced by its 
pioneering courses such as the first Masters in Renewable Energy Engineering in South 
East Asia, underlie its excellence. However, its forty-one (41) year old charter is no 
longer responsive to the present economic and educational landscape of Ilocandia and 
Ilocano students.
Thus, this bill seeks to revisit PD 1279 with the following salient points:


a. Broaden the University's mandate to reflect its fourfold functions, namely: 
advanced education and training; research and innovation; extension & 
development; resource generation;
b. Include a specific mandate for the promotion of Hokanods\(\ Amianan (Northern 
Luzon) culture;
c. Emphasize MMSU as a research and innovation university;
d. Update the composition and powers of the Board, the powers and duties of the 
President, as well as the Academic and Administrative Councils;
e. Upgrade the qualifications of its staff;
f. Include sections recognizing academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and 
academic excellence; and
g. Recognize student councils/organizations and the institutionalize of student 
publications.
For the abovementioned reasons, the passing of this bill is respectfully sought.
UTiee R. Marcos


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE
S. B. NO. 1044
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT MODERNIZING THE CHARTER OF THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE 
UNIVERSITY AND RENAMING THE SAME AS THE FERDINAND E. MARCOS 
STATE UNIVERSITY, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL 
DECREE No. 1279, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section 1 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"[Section 1. The present Mariano Marcos Memorial College of Science and 
Technology located in Batac, Ilocos Norte and the Northern Luzon State 
College located in Laoag, Ilocos Norte are hereby merged into a state 
university which shall be known as the Mariano Marcos State University, 
hereinafter referred to as the University. The college level courses offered in 
the Ilocos Norte Agricultural College in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Norte 
College of Arts and Trades in Laoag, Ilocos Norte are hereby transferred to 
the University.]
THE MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY IS HEREBY RENAMED 
AS THE FERDINAND E. MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY."
Sec. 2. Section 2 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:


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"[Section 2. The University shall provide advanced instruction in the arts,
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agricultural and natural sciences as well as in technological and professional
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fields.]
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SEC. 2. THE UNIVERSITY SHALL PROVIDE ADVANCED EDUCATION
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AND TRAINING, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, AND EXTENSION
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WORK TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
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REQUIRED FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
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GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS. IT SHALL TAKE A LEADING ROLE IN
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THE ENRICHMENT AND PROMOTION OF ILOKANO AND AMIANAN
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(NORTHERN LUZON) CULTURE AND SCHOLARSHIP.
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THE UNIVERSITY SHALL:
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1. MAINTAIN EXCELLENT ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND INITIATE
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INNOVATIONS 
IN 
TEACHING, 
RESEARCH 
AND 
FACULTY
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DEVELOPMENT IN A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZATIONS AND MAINTAIN
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CENTERS 
OF 
EXCELLENCE 
AND 
DEVELOPMENT 
IN 
SUCH
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DISCIPLINES AND PROFESSIONS;
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2. SERVE AS A RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF
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EXPERTISE AND SPECIALIZATION BY CONDUCTING BASIC AND
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APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTING RESEARCH,
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AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE DISSEMINATION AND APPLICATION
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OF KNOWLEDGE;
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3. RENDER VARIOUS FORMS OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNITY
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SERVICE AS WELL AS SCHOLARLY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO
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THE GOVERNMENT, THE PRIVATE SECTOR, AND THE CIVIL SOCIETY
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WHILE MAINTAINING ITS STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE;
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4. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING INDIVIDUALS
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IMBUED WITH LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP, AND


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CRITICAL AND INNOVATIVE THINKING THROUGH ACADEMIC AND
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NON-ACADEMIC PROGRAMS;
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5. ENGAGE IN PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIONAL AND
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INTERNATIONAL 
SCIENTIFIC 
BODIES, 
NETWORKS 
OF
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UNIVERSITIES, SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
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IN THE PHILIPPINES AND IN THE WORLD;
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6. PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF,
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AND ITS ALUMNI; AND
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7. ENGAGE IN PERMISSIBLE RESOURCE GENERATION ACTIVITIES.
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THE UNIVERSITY SHALL OFFER UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND
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POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES, SOCIAL
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AND NATURAL SCIENCES, EDUCATION, AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY
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AND FISHERIES, HEALTH AND MEDICINE, ENGINEERING AND
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TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, LAW, AND OTHER
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TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL FIELDS, AS WELL AS NON-DEGREE
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COURSES, 
WITHIN 
ITS 
AREAS 
OF 
SPECIALIZATION 
AND
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ACCORDING TO ITS CAPABILITIES, AND AS THE BOARD OF
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REGENTS MAY DEEM NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT ITS OBJECTIVES
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AND IN ORDER TO MEET NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS."
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Sec. 3. Section 3 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"[Section 3. The governing board of the University shall be the Board of
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Regents to be composed of the Secretary of Education and Cuiture as
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Chairman, the President of the University as Vice-Chairman, and a
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representative of the National Economic Development Authority and six (6)
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prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their respective
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professions or fields of specialization to be appointed by the President of the
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Philippines upon recommendation of the Secretary of Education and Culture,


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as Members. In the absence of the Secretary of Education and Culture, he 
may designate his representative to sit in the meetings of the board.
Of the first group of six (6) appointive regents, two shall serve for two years: 
two for three years; and two for four years. Thereafter, the appointee shall 
hold office for a term of four years. In case of permanent vacancy, the 
appointee shall hold office for the unexpired term only.]
SEC. 3. COMPOSITION. -
A) THE GOVERNING BODY OF STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES 
SHALL BE THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR UNIVERSITIES AND THE 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR COLLEGES WHICH SHALL BE COMPOSED 
OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION 
(CHED) AS THE CHAIRMAN;
( II)  PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE AS THE VICE 
CHAIRMAN;
( III)  CHAIRMEN OF THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES ON 
EDUCATION AND CULTURE;
(IV ) 
REGIONAL 
DIRECTOR 
OF 
THE 
NATIONAL 
ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA) WHERE THE MAIN CAMPUS OF 
THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IS LOCATED;
(V) REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND 
TECHNOLOGY (DOST);
(VI) PRESIDENT OF THE FACULTY ASSOCIATION;


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(V II) PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL OR THE 
STUDENT 
REPRESENTATIVE 
ELECTED 
BY 
THE 
STUDENT 
COUNCIL: PROVIDED, THAT IN THE ABSENCE OF A STUDENT 
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTED BY 
THE STUDENT COUNCIL, THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE SHALL 
SCHEDULE ONE (1) WEEK FOR THE CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION OF A 
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE;
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PRESIDENT OF THE 
ALUMNI 
ASSOCIATION 
OF THE 
INSTITUTION CONCERNED;
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PRESIDENT 
OF THE 
ASSOCIATION 
OF 
NON-TEACHING 
PERSONNEL;
(X) TWO (2) PROMINENT CITIZENS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED 
THEMSELVES 
IN 
THEIR 
PROFESSIONS 
OR 
FIELDS 
OF 
SPECIALIZATION CHOSEN FROM AMONG LISTS OF AT LEAST FIVE 
(5) PERSONS QUALIFIED IN THE CITY OR THE PROVINCE WHERE 
THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SEARCH 
COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED BY THE PRESIDENT CONSULTATION 
WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHED BASED ON THE NORMAL 
STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. THE 
FACULTY AND THE STUDENT COUNCIL SHALL BE REPRESENTED BY 
THEIR 
RESPECTIVE 
FEDERATIONS 
IN 
MULTI- 
CAMPUS 
UNIVERSITIES 
AND 
COLLEGES. 
THE 
PRIVATE 
SECTOR 
REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF 
REGENTS/TRUSTEES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF A DULY 
CONSTITUTED SEARCH COMMITTEE.
B) TERM OF OFFICE -  THE PRESIDENT OF THE FACULTY AND 
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SHALL SIT IN THE BOARD UNTIL EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM OF 
OFFICE IN SUCH CAPACITIES.
THE PROMINENT CITIZENS SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) 
YEARS.
Sec. 4. Section 4 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"[Section 4. A quorum of the Board of Regents shall consist of a majority of 
all the members holding office at the time of the meeting. All processes 
against the University shall be served on the President of the University or 
his duly authorized representative.]
SEC. 4. MEETINGS; QUORUM. -  THE BOARD OF REGENTS SHALL 
REGULARLY CONVENE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY QUARTER. THE 
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS MAY CALL A SPECIAL 
MEETING WHENEVER NECESSARY: PROVIDED, THAT MEMBERS 
ARE NOTIFIED IN WRITING AT LEAST THREE (3) WORKING DAYS 
PRIOR TO SAID MEETING.
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MAJORITY 
OF 
ALL 
MEMBERS 
HOLDING 
OFFICE 
SHALL 
CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS: PROVIDED, THAT 
THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE CHED WHO IS THE CHAIRPERSON OF 
THE BOARD OR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE 
IS AMONG THOSE PRESENT IN THE MEETING. IN THE ABSENCE OF 
THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE CHED, A COMMISSIONER OF THE CHED, 
DULY DESIGNED BY THE FORMER, SHALL REPRESENT HIM IN THE 
MEETING, 
AND 
SHALL 
HAVE 
ALL 
THE 
RIGHTS 
AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
OF 
A 
REGULAR 
MEMBER: 
PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT IN THE SAID MEETING, THE PRESIDENT OF THE 
UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE AS VICE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE THE 
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NOTWITHSTANDING, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHED IS HEREBY 
AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE A CHED COMMISSIONER AS THE 
REGULAR CHAIR TO THE BOARD OF A PARTICULAR UNIVERSITY 
OR COLLEGE, IN WHICH CASE SAID CHED COMMISSIONER SHALL 
ACT AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER."
Sec. 5. Section 5 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"[Section 5. The members of the Board of Regents shall not receive 
compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses 
incurred either is attendance of meetings of the Board or of other official 
business authorized by the board.]
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS SHALL SERVE 
WITHOUT COMPENSATION, BUT THEY SHALL BE REIMBURSED FOR 
THE NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THEIR ATTENDANCE OF 
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OR IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR 
OFFICIAL BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION OF THE 
BOARD."
Sec. 6. Section 6 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"[Section 6. The Board of Regents shall have the following powers and duties 
in addition to its general powers of administration and the exercise of all the 
powers of a corporation as provided in Section Thirteen of Act Numbered 
Fourteen Hundred Fifty-Nine as amended otherwise known as the Corporation 
Law;
(a) To prescribe rules for its own government and to enact for the government 
of the University such rules and regulations not contrary to law, as may be 
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(b) To receive and appropriate to the ends specified by law such sums as may 
be provided for the support of the University;
(c) To import duty-free commodities for educational purposes as an exception 
to existing laws as well as to receive in trust legacies, gifts, and donations of 
real and personal property of all kinds, to administer the same for the benefit 
of the University, or the department thereof, or for aid to any student in 
accordance with the directions and instructions of the donor, and in default 
thereof, in such manner as the Board of Regents may in its discretion 
determine. All such donations shall be exempt from all taxes and shall be 
considered as deductible items from the income tax of the donors.
(d) To approve the curricula and rules of discipline drawn by the College 
Councils as hereinafter provided;
(e) To confer degrees upon successful candidates for graduation, to award 
honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of learning, public service, 
statesmanship or eminence in any field of specialization of the University, and 
to authorize the President of the University to award certificates for completion 
of non-degree programs;
(f) To appoint, on recommendation of the President of the University, 
provosts, vice-presidents, deans, directors, registrars, heads of departments, 
professors, and other officials and employees of the University; to fix their 
compensation, hours of service, and such other duties and conditions as it 
may 
promulgate, 
any 
provisions 
of existing 
laws to 
the 
contrary 
notwithstanding; to remove them for cause after an investigation and 
hearing;
(g) To establish chairs in the University and to provide fellowship for qualified 
faculty members and other scholarships to deserving students;


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(h) To fix tuition fees, matriculation fees, graduation fees, laboratory fees, 
and such special fees and charges as it may deem proper to impose. Such 
fees and charges, including other income generated by the University, shall 
constitute a special trust fund for the exclusive use of the University, any 
provision of existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding;
(i) To authorize the University to undertake the construction and/or repair of 
its building, machinery, and equipment and other facilities, any provision of 
law or executive order to the contrary notwithstanding provided that the funds 
for the purpose shall come from its appropriation.]"
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SEC. 6. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. -  THE
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GOVERNING BOARD SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS AND
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DUTIES 
IN 
ADDITION 
TO 
ITS 
GENERAL 
POWERS 
OF
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ADMINISTRATION AND THE EXERCISE OF ALL THE POWERS
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GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A CORPORATION
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UNDER SECTION 36 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 68, OTHERWISE
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KNOWN AS THE "CORPORATION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES":
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(A) TO ENACT RULES AND REGULATIONS NOT CONTRARY TO LAW
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AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND
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FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE;
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(B) TO RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE ALL SUMS, AS MAY BE
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PROVIDED, FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IN
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THE MANNER IT MAY DETERMINE, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO CARRY
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OUT THE PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OR
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COLLEGE;
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(C) TO RECEIVE IN TRUST LEGACIES, GIFTS AND DONATIONS OF
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REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTIES OF ALL KINDS, TO ADMINISTER
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THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS,
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DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS OF THE DONORS, IF ANY. SUCH
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DONATIONS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ALL TAXES AND SHALL BE
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CONSIDERED AS DEDUCTIBLE ITEMS FROM THE INCOME TAX OF
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THE 
DONOR: 
PROVIDED, 
HOWEVER, 
THAT 
THE 
RIGHTS,
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PRIVILEGES AND EXEMPTIONS EXTENDED BY THIS ACT SHALL
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LIKEWISE BE EXTENDED TO NON-STOCK, NON-PROFIT PRIVATE
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UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES: PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT THE
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SAME PRIVILEGES SHALL ALSO BE EXTENDED TO CITY COLLEGES
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AND 
UNIVERSITIES 
WITH 
THE 
APPROVAL 
OF 
THE 
LOCAL
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GOVERNMENT TO CITY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH THE
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APPROVAL OF THE 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT CONCERNED AND IN
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COORDINATION WITH THE CHED;
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(D) TO FIX THE TUITION FEES AND OTHER NECESSARY SCHOOL
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CHARGES, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED MATRICULATION FEES,
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GRADUATION FEES AND LABORATORY FEES, AS THEIR RESPECTIVE
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BOARDS 
MAY 
DEEM 
PROPER 
TO 
IMPOSE 
AFTER 
DUE
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CONSULTATIONS WITH THE INVOLVED SECTORS.
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SUCH FEES AND CHARGES, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES
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AND OTHER INCOME GENERATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE,
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SHALL CONSTITUTE AS A SPECIAL TRUST FUND AND SHALL BE
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DEPOSITED IN ANY AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
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BANK, AND ALL INTERESTS SHALL ACCRUE THEREFROM SHALL
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PART OF THE SAME FUND FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY OR
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COLLEGE: PROVIDED, THAT INCOME DERIVED FROM UNIVERSITY
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HOSPITALS 
SHALL 
BE 
EXCLUSIVELY 
EARMARKED 
FOR 
THE
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OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE HOSPITALS.
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ANY PROVISION OF EXISTING LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS TO
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THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, ANY INCOME GENERATED BY
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THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE FROM TUITION FEES AND OTHER


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CHARGES, AS WELL AS FROM THE OPERATION OF AUXILIARY
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SERVICES AND LAND GRANTS, SHALL BE RETAINED BY THE
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UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE, AND MAY BE DISBURSED BY THE BOARD
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OF 
REGENTS/TRUSTEES 
FOR 
INSTRUCTION, 
RESEARCH,
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EXTENSION, OR OTHER PROGRAMS/PROJECTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
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OR COLLEGE: PROVIDED, THAT ALL FIDUCIARY FEES SHALL BE
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DISBURSED FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THEY ARE
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COLLECTED.
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IF, FOR REASON BEYOND ITS CONTROL, THE UNIVERSITY OR
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COLLEGE SHALL NOT BE ABLE TO PURSUE ANY PROJECT FOR WHICH
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FUNDS HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATED AND ALLOCATED UNDER ITS
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APPROVED 
PROGRAM 
OF 
EXPENDITURES, 
THE 
BOARD 
OF
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REGENTS/TRUSTEES MAY AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SAID FUNDS FOR
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ANY REASONABLE PURPOSE WHICH, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY BE
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NECESSARY 
AND 
URGENT 
FOR 
THE 
ATTAINMENT OF THE
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OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY;
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(E) TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A SOCIALIZED SCHEME OF TUITION
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AND SCHOOL FEES FOR GREATER ACCESS TO POOR BUT DESERVING
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STUDENTS;
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(F) TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR OF ITS
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BUILDINGS, MACHINERIES, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER FACILITIES
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AS WELL AS THE PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF REAL AND
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PERSONAL 
PROPERTIES, 
INCLUDING 
NECESSARY 
SUPPLIES,
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MATERIALS 
AND 
EQUIPMENT. 
PURCHASES 
AND 
OTHER
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TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO BY THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE
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THROUGH THE BOARD OF REGENTS/TRUSTEES SHALL BE EXEMPT
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FROM ALL TAXES AND DUTIES;
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(G) TO APPOINT, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT
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OF THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE, VICE PRESIDENTS, DEANS,
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DIRECTORS, HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, FACULTY MEMBERS AND
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OTHER OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES;
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TO 
DRAW 
UP 
A 
POSITION 
CLASSIFICATION 
AND
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COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ITS FACULTY AND STAFF, AND, ANY LAW
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TO THE CONTRARY NOTHWITHSTANDING, TO FIX AND ADJUST
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SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF THE FACULTY MEMBERS AND OTHER
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EMPLOYEES;
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(I) TO FIX AND ADJUST SALARIES OF FACULTY MEMBERS AND
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO THE
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PROVISIONS 
OF 
THE 
REVISED 
COMPENSATION 
AND
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CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND OTHER PERTINENT BUDGET AND
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COMPENSATION LAWS GOVERNING HOURS OF SERVICE, AND SUCH
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OTHER DUTIES AND CONDITIONS AS IT MAY DEEM PROPER; TO
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GRANT, AT ITS DISCRETION, LEAVE OF ABSENCES UNDER SUCH
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REGULATIONS AS IT MAY PROMULGATE, ANY PROVISIONS OF
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EXISTING LAW TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING; AND TO
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REMOVE 
THEM 
FOR 
CAUSE 
IN 
ACCORDANCE 
WITH 
THE
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REQUIREMENTS OF DUE PROCESS OF LAW;
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(J) TO APPROVE THE CURRICULA, INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS AND
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RULES OF DISCIPLINE DRAWN BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND
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ACADEMIC COUNCILS AS HEREIN PROVIDED;
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(K) TO SET POLICES ON ADMISSION AND GRADUATION OF
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STUDENTS;
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TO 
AWARD 
HONORARY 
DEGREES 
UPON 
PERSONS 
IN
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RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION IN THE FIELD OF
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EDUCATION, PUBLIC SERVICE, ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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OR IN ANY FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION WITHIN THE ACADEMIC
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COMPETENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE AND TO AUTHORIZE
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THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF NON-DEGREE
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SHALL NOT BE CONFERRED IN CONSIDERATION OF ANY PAYMENT,
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GIFT OR OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION AND TO AUTHORIZE
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THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF NON-DEGREE
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AND NON-TRADITIONAL COURSES;
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(M) TO ABSORB 
NON-CHARTERED TERTIARY 
INSTITUTIONS
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WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE PROVINCES IN COORDINATION WITH
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THE CHED AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
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BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, AND TO OFFER THEREIN NEEDED
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PROGRAMS OR COURSES, TO PROMOTE AND CARRY OUT EQUAL
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ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES MANDATED BY THE
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CONSTITUTION;
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(N) TO ESTABLISH RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTERS IN THE
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UNIVERSITY;
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(O) TO ESTABLISH PROFESSIONAL CHAIRS IN THE UNIVERSITY OR
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COLLEGE AND TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIPS FOR QUALIFIED FACULTY
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MEMBERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS;
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(P) TO DELEGATE ANY OF ITS POWERS AND DUTIES PROVIDED FOR
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HEREINABOVE TO THE PRESIDENT AND/OR OTHER OFFICIALS OF
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THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE AS IT MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE SO
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AS TO EXPEDITE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE
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UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE;
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(Q) TO AUTHORIZE AN EXTERNAL MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE
24 
INSTITUTION, TO BE FINANCED BY THE CHED AND TO INSTITUTE
25 
REFORMS, INCLUDING ACADEMIC AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES, ON
26 
THE BASIS OF THE AUDIT RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS;
27 
(R) TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS OF SUCS
28 
WITHIN THE PROVINCE OR THE REGION, UNDER THE SUPERVISION
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1 
OF THE CHED AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
2 
BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, THE RESTRUCTURING OF SAID
3 
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO BECOME MORE EFFICIENT,
4 
RELEVANT, PRODUCTIVE, AND COMPETITIVE;
5 
(S) TO ENTER INTO JOINT VENTURES WITH BUSINESS AND
6 
INDUSTRY 
FOR 
THE 
PROFITABLE 
DEVELOPMENT 
AND
7 
MANAGEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC ASSETS OF THE COLLEGE OR
8 
INSTITUTION, THE PROCEEDS FROM WHICH TO BE USED FOR THE
9 
DEVELOPMENT AND 
STRENGTHENING 
OF THE 
COLLEGE 
OR
10 
UNIVERSITY;
11 
(T) TO DEVELOP CONSORTIA AND OTHER FORMS OF LINKAGES
12 
WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES,
13 
BOTH 
PUBLIC 
AND 
PRIVATE, 
LOCAL AND 
FOREIGN, 
IN
14 
FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE
15 
INSTITUTION;
16 
(U) TO DEVELOP ACADEMIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR INSTITUTION
17 
CAPABILITY BUILDING WITH APPROPRIATE INSTITUTIONS AND
18 
AGENCIES, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN, AND TO
19 
APPOINT EXPERTS/SPECIALISTS AS CONSULTANTS, OR VISITING
20 
OR EXCHANGE PROFESSORS, SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS, AS THE
21 
CASE MAY BE;
22 
(V) TO SET UP THE ADOPTION OF MODERN AND INNOVATIVE
23 
MODES OF TRANSMITTING KNOWLEDGE SUCH AS THE USE OF
24 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THE DUAL SYSTEM, OPEN LEARNING,
25 
COMMUNITY LABORATORY, 
ETC., 
FOR THE 
PROMOTION 
OF
26 
GREATER ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION;
27 
(W) TO ESTABLISH POLICY GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR
28 
PARTICIPATIVE DECISION-MAKING AND TRANSPARENCY WITHIN
29 
THE INSTITUTION;
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1 
(X) TO 
PRIVATIZE, WHERE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE
2 
INSTITUTION, MANAGEMENT AND NON-ACADEMIC SERVICES SUCH
3 
AS HEALTH, FOOD, BUILDING OR GROUNDS OR PROPERTY
4 
MAINTENANCE AND SIMILAR SUCH OTHER OBJECTIVES;
5 
(Y) TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE OR
6 
UNIVERSITY BEYOND THE AGE OF RETIREMENT BUT NOT LATER
7 
THAN THE AGE OF SEVENTY (70), WHOSE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN
8 
UNANIMOUSLY RATED AS OUTSTANDING AND UPON UNANIMOUS
9 
RECOMMENDATION 
BY 
THE 
SEARCH 
COMMITTEE 
FOR 
THE
10 
PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY; AND
11 
(Z) TO EXTEND, WITH THEIR CONSENT, THE TENURE OF FACULTY
12 
MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
BEYOND THE COMPULSORY
13 
RETIREMENT AGE, ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE
14 
CONTRARY NOTHWITHSTANDING, ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE
15 
UNITS 
UPON 
ENDORSEMENT 
OF 
THE 
PRESIDENT 
OF 
THE
16 
UNIVERSITY, 
WHENEVER THEIR SERVICES ARE 
ESPECIALLY
17 
NEEDED: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NO EXTENSION OF TENURE
18 
SHALL BE MADE BEYOND THE AGE OF SEVENTY (70)."
19 
Sec, 7. Section 7 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20 
"Sec. 7. No student shall be denied admission to the University by reason
21 
SOLELY 
of age, 
sex, 
nationality, 
[religion] 
RELIGIOUS BELIEF,
22 
ECONOMIC STATUS, ETHNICITY, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, or political
23 
OPINION OR affiliation.
24
25 
THE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND
26 
STATE. IT SHALL GUARANTEE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND SHALL NOT
27 
DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION.
15


1 
THE UNIVERSITY SHALL PROVIDE A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND
2 
OTHER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS TO ASSIST POOR BUT
3 
DESERVING STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO THE
4 
UNIVERSITY."
6
7
8 
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 
21 
22
23
24
25
26
27
28 
29
Sec. 8. Section 8 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 8. [The head of the University shall be known as the President of the 
University. He shall be appointed for a term of six (6) years by the President 
of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Secretary of Education and 
Culture after consultation with the members of the board.
The powers and duties of the President of the University in addition to those 
specifically provided for in this Decree, shall be those usually pertaining to the 
office of the president of a university.]
THE 
ADMINISTRATION. 
-  
THE 
ADMINISTRATION 
OF 
THE 
UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE SHALL BE VESTED IN THE PRESIDENT OF 
THE UNIVERSITY WHO SHALL RENDER FULL-TIME SERVICE. HE 
SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS, UPON THE 
RECOMMENDATION OF A DULY CONSTITUTED SEARCH COMMITTEE. 
HE SHALL HAVE A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS AND SHALL BE 
ELIGIBLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT FOR ANOTHER TERM: PROVIDED, 
THAT THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TERMS 
OF THE INCUMBENTS.
THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A VICE PRESIDENT FOR 
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD 
UPON THE FORMER'S RECOMMENDATION WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO 
THE APPOINTMENT OF MORE THAN ONE VICE PRESIDENT WHEN SO 
WARRANTED.
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1 
IN CASE OF VACANCY BY REASON OF DEATH, RESIGNATION,
2 
REMOVAL FOR CAUSE OR INCAPACITY OF THE PRESIDENT TO
3 
PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF HIS OFFICE, THE BOARD SHALL HAVE
4 
THE AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE AN OFFICER-IN-CHARGE PENDING
5 
THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW PRESIDENT.
6
7 
IN CASE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AS
8 
MENTIONED IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH, HIS
9 
SUCCESSORS SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM."
10
SECTION 9 OF PD 1279 IS HEREBY DELETED.
11 
[Section 9. The incumbent presidents of the institutions of higher learning
12 
integrated in this Decree shall continue to serve as Provost of their respective
13 
college or unit until such time as the term of office and other conditions of
14 
service of Provost as well as other officials and employees of the University
15 
shall have been determined by the Board of Regents.]
16 
Sec. 9. Section 10 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17 
"Sec. [10] 9. There shall be an Administrative Council consisting of the
18 
President of the University as Chairman and the vice-presidents, DEANS,
19 
DIRECTORS AND OTHER OFFICIALS OF EQUAL RANK [and provosts]
20 
as Members, AND whose duty [shall be to prepare and promulgate general
21 
policies of the university governing personnel, financial management, and
22 
development planning, subject to the approval of the Board of Regents.] IS
23 
TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS
24 
POLICIES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND
25 
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OF THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE FOR
26 
APPROPRIATE ACTION."
27
28 
SEC. 10. ACADEMIC COUNCIL. -  THERE SHALL BE AN ACADEMIC COUNCIL
29 
WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY AS CHAIRPERSON AND ALL
17


1 
MEMBERS OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF WITH THE RANK OF NOT LOWER
2 
THAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AS MEMBERS.
3 
THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO REVIEW AND
4 
RECOMMEND THE CURRICULAR OFFERINGS AND RULES OF DISCIPLINE OF
5 
THE UNIVERSITY SUBJECT FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF
6 
REGENTS. IT SHALL FIX THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMISSION OF
7 
STUDENTS AS WELL AS FOR GRADUATION AND THE CONFERMENT OF
8 
DEGREES SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF
9 
REGENTS THROUGH THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
10 
SECTION 11 OF PD 1279 IS HEREBY DELETED.
11 
"[Section 11. There shall be a College Council in each college or unit of the
12 
University with the Provost as Chairman and all the faculty of the college as
13 
members. The body of instructors, assistant professors, associate professors,
14 
and professors of each college shall constitute the faculty of the college.
15
16 
The College Council shall have the power to prescribe the curricula and rules
17 
of discipline of the college or unit of the University subject to the approval of
18 
the Board of Regents. It shall fix the requirements for admission to the college
19 
or unit as well as for graduation and the conferring of degrees subject to
20 
review of the Board of Regents. The Council alone shall have the power to
21 
recommend students or others to be recipients of degrees. Through the
22 
President of the University or its duly authorized committee, the Council shall
23 
have disciplinary power over the students of the College or unit of the
24 
University within the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline as approved
25 
by the Board of Regents.]
26 
SEC. 11. THE UNIVERSITY SHALL ENJOY ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND
27 
INSTITUTIONAL AUTONOMY, PURSUANT TO PAR. 2, SECTION 5, ARTICLE
28 
XIV OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
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1
9
SEC. 12. THE UNIVERSITY HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN AND 
ENHANCE ITS HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS 
FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION, AND PUBLIC 
SERVICE.
5 
SEC. 
13. 
THE 
UNIVERSITY 
SHALL 
DEVELOP 
NICHE 
CENTERS 
IN
6 
AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, RENEWABLE
7 
ENERGY, AND ILOKANO CULTURE, AS WELL AS OTHER FIELDS WITHIN ITS
8 
FIELF OF EXPERTISE.
9 
SEC. 14. THERE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
10 
PARK THAT 
WILL 
BE 
MANDATED 
WITH 
TECHNOLOGY 
BUSINESS
11 
INCUBATION, AND MAINTAINING STRONG ACADEME-INDUSTRY LINKAGE,
12 
AMONG OTHERS.
13 
SEC. 15. THERE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED A UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNCIL
14 
AND STUDENT COUNCILS FOR EVERY COLLEGE AND DEGREE-GRANTING
15 
INSTITUTE, A COLLEGE OR INSTITUTE STUDENT COUNCIL, AND A GENERAL
16 
ASSEMBLY OF ALL STUDENT COUNCILS.
17 
THE STUDENT COUNCIL SHALL BE COMPOSED OF ELECTED STUDENTS OF A
18 
DEFINITE ACADEMIC UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. EACH MEMBER OF THE
19 
STUDENT COUNCIL SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WITHOUT
20 
PREJUDICE TO REELECTION.
21 
THE STUDENT COUNCIL SHALL SERVE AS THE PRIMARY STUDENT BODY
22 
THAT SHALL ADVANCE THE INTERESTS, WELFARE, AND ASPIRATIONS OF
23 
THE STUDENTS.
24 
SUBJECT TO DUE AND COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTATION WITH THE
25 
STUDENTS, THERE SHALL BE A STUDENT PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED IN
26 
EVERY ACADEMIC UNIT AND COLLEGE TO BE FUNDED BY STUDENT FEES.
27 
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND AUTONOMY IN ALL MATTERS OF
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1 
EDITORIAL AND FISCAL POLICY SHALL BE GUARANTEED ESPECIALLY IN
2 
THE SELECTION OF ITS EDITORS AND STAFF.
3 
SEC. 16. LAND GRANTS AND REAL PROPERTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY; LAND
4 
DEVELOPMENT. -  THE STATE SHALL SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY THROUGH
5 
LAND GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND USE OF OTHER REAL PROPERTIES.
6 
INCOME DERIVED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL LAND GRANTS AND
7 
REAL PROPERTIES SHALL BE USED TO FURTHER THE END OF THE
8 
UNIVERSITY, AS MAY BE DECIDED BY THE BOARD.
9 
SUCH PARCELS OF LAND CEDED BY LAW, DECREE OR PRESIDENTIAL
10 
ISSUANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY ARE HEREBY DECLARED TO BE RESERVED
11 
FOR THE PURPOSES INTENDED. THE ABSOLUTE OWNERSHIP OF THE
12 
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OVER THESE LANDHOLDINGS, INCLUDING THOSE
13 
COVERED BY ORIGINAL AND TRANSFER CERTIFICATES OF TITLE IN THE
14 
NAME OF FERDINAND E MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THEIR FUTURE
15 
DERIVATIVES, IS HEREBY CONFIRMED. WHERE THE ISSUANCE OF PROPER
16 
CERTIFICATES OF TITLE IS YET PENDING FOR THESE LANDHOLDINGS, THE
17 
APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT OFFICE SHALL EXPEDITE THE REGISTRATION
18 
REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE SAID TITLES
19 
HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND COMPLIED WITH.
20 
THE UNIVERSITY SHALL HAVE ABSOLUTE OWNERSHIP OVER THESE
21 
LANDHOLDINGS, 
INCLUDING 
THOSE 
COVERED 
BY ORIGINAL AND
22 
TRANSFER CERTIFICATES OF TITLE IN THE NAME OF THE UNIVERSITY.
23 
THE 
BOARD 
MAY 
PLAN, 
DESIGN, 
APPROVE AND/OR CAUSE THE
24 
IMPLEMENTATION OF LAND LEASES: PROVIDED, THAT SUCH MECHANISMS
25 
AND ARRANGEMENTS SHALL SUSTAIN AND PROTECT THE EINVIRONMENT
26 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, AND BE EXCLUSIVE OF THE ACEDEMIC CORE
27 
ZONE OF THE CAMPUSES OF THE UNIVERSITY: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT
28 
SUCH MECHANISMS AND ARRANGEMENTS SHALL NOT CONFLICT WITH
29 
THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY.
20


1 
THE 
BOARD 
MAY 
APPROVE 
THE 
IMPLEMENTATION 
OF 
JOINT
2 
VENTURES: PROVIDED, THAT IN THE EVENT REAL PROPERTIES OF THE
3 
UNIVERSITY ARE INVOLVED, ONLY THE INCOME DERIVED BY THE
4 
UNIVERSITY FROM THE USE OF THE REAL PROPERTIES SHALL BE THE
5 
SUBJECT OF ITS PARTICIPATION OR OBLIGATION IN THE JOINT
6 
VENTURES: PROVIDED, EURTHER, THAT 
NO JOINT VENTURE 
SHALL
7 
RESULT IN THE ALIENATION OF THE REAL PROPERTIES OF THE
8 
UNIVERSITY; AND
9 
ANY PLAN TO GENERATE REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES FROM LAND
10 
GRANTS AND OTHER REAL PROPERTIES ENTRUSTED TO THE UNIVERSITY
11 
SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ACADEMIC MISSION AND ORIENTATION
12 
OF THE UNIVERSITY AS WELL AS PROTECT IT FROM UNDUE INFLUENCE
13 
AND CONTROL OF COMMERCIAL INTERESTS: PROVIDED, THAT SUCH
14 
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS OR MECHANISMS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE
15 
BOARD SUBJECT TO A TRANSPARENT AND DEMOCRATIC PROCESS OF
16 
CONSULTATION 
WITH 
THE 
CONSTITUENTS 
OF 
THE
17 
UNIVERSITY: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT FUNDS GENERATED FROM SUCH
18 
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS OR MECHANISMS SHALL NOT BE MEANT TO
19 
REPLACE, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
20 
PROVIDED 
BY 
THE 
NATIONAL 
GOVERNMENT TO 
THE 
NATIONAL
21 
UNIVERSITY.
22 
SEC. 17. TAX EXEMPTIONS. -- 
ALL REVENUES AND ASSETS OF THE
23 
UNIVERSITY USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR IN SUPPORT
24 
THEREOF SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ALL TAXES AND DUTIES. GIFTS AND
25 
DONATIONS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTIES OF ALL KINDS SHALL
26 
BE EXEMPT FROM THE DONORS TAX AND THE SAME SHALL BE
27 
CONSIDERED AS ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS FROM THE GROSS INCOME OF
28 
THE DONOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL
29 
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED: PROVIDED, THAT THE
30 
ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS SHALL BE EQUIVALENT TO 50 PERCENT OF THE
31 
VALUE OF SUCH DONATION. VALUATION OF ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN
21


1 
MONEY SHALL BE BASED ON THE ACQUISITION COST OF THE PROPERTY.
2 
SUCH VALUATION SHALL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE DEPRECIATED
3 
VALUE OF PROPERTY IN CASE SAID PROPERTY HAS BEEN USED; (D) THE
4 
UNIVERSITY 
SHALL 
ONLY 
PAY 
0%  
VALUE-ADDED 
TAX 
FOR 
ALL
5 
TRANSACTIONS SUBJECT TO THIS TAX; AND (E) ALL ACADEMIC AWARDS
6 
SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM TAXES.
7 
Sec. 18. Section 12 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
8 
"Section 12. Members of the faculty of the University shall be exempt from any
9 
civil service examination or regulation as a requisite to appointment. THE
10 
PROVISIONS 
OF 
EXISTING 
LAW 
TO 
THE 
CONTRARY
11 
NOTWITHSTANDING, 
LICENSING 
REQUIREMENTS 
FOR
12 
PROFESSIONAL 
REGULATORY 
BOARDS 
SHALL 
NOT 
AFFECT
13 
APPOINTMENTS TO FACULTY POSITIONS. No religious test shall be
14 
applied nor shall the religious opinions or affiliations be a matter of inquiry in
15 
the appointment of faculty members of the University provided that no member
16 
of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect."
17 
Sec. 19. Section 13 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
18 
"Section 13. There shall be an Advisory Council for each college or unit of the
19 
University to be headed by the [Provost] DEAN of the college or unit. The
20 
Advisory Council shall provide advice and counsel to the [Provost] DEAN in
21 
matters of general policy concerning the affairs of the college or unit of the
22 
University.
23
24 
[The present members of the Board of Regents or Board of Trustees of the
25 
present institutions of higher learning integrated in this Decree shall continue
26 
to serve as members of the Advisory Council of their respective institution,
27 
except the Chairman of the Board of Regents or Board of Trustees, for a term
28 
of four (4) years. Thereafter, the members of the Advisory Council of each
22


1 
college or unit of the University shall be appointed by the Board of Regents
2 
upon recommendation of the President of the University.]"
3
4 
SEC. 
20. 
THE 
GOVERNANCE 
OF THE 
UNIVERSITY SHALL 
BE 
SO
5 
ESTABLISHED ALLOWING CERTAIN DEGREE OF AUTONOMY FOR ITS
6 
COMPONENT COLLEGES, THEREBY PERMITTING THE 
EXERCISE OF
7 
INITIATIVE AND CREATIVENESS IN PURSUIT OF IMMEDIATE GOALS AND
8 
OBJECTIVES.
9 
Sec. 21. Section 14 of PD 1279 is hereby renumbered as follows:
10 
Section [14] 21. The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be ex officio treasurer of
11 
the University. All accounts and expenses thereof shall be audited by the
12 
Commission on Audit or its duly authorized representative.
13 
SECTION 15 OF PD 1279 IS HEREBY DELETED.
14 
[Section 15. All personnel, assets, records and appropriations of the institutions of
15 
higher learning integrated in this Decree are hereby transferred to the University
16 
except the appropriation of Ilocos Norte College of Agriculture and Ilocos Norte College
17 
of Arts and Trades which shall be maintained.]
18 
Sec. 22. Section 16 of PD 1279 is hereby renumbered as follows:
19 
Section [16] 22. Heads of bureaus and offices of the national government and
20 
provincial or city governments in Region I are hereby authorized to loan or transfer,
21 
upon request of the President of the University, such apparatus, equipment and
22 
supplies as may be needed by the University and to detail employees for duty therein
23 
when in the judgment of the head of the bureau or office, such employees can be
24 
spared without serious detriment to the public service. Employees so detailed shall
25 
perform such duty as required under detail and the time so employed shall be counted
26 
as part of their regular official service.
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1 
SECTION 17 OF PD 1279 IS HEREBY DELETED.
2 
[Section 17. The Secretary of Education and Culture is hereby directed to take such
3 
steps as are necessary for the immediate implementation of this Decree. For this
4 
purpose, he is hereby authorized to create a technical committee to advice the Board
5 
of Regents of the University toward the proper establishment, development, and
6 
expansion of the programs of the University.]
7 
Sec. 23. Section 18 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
8 
"Section 18. On or before the fifteenth day of the second month after the
9 
opening of regular classes each year, the Board of Regents shall file with the
10 
Office of the President of the Philippines through the [Secretary of Education
11 
and Culture] COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, a detailed report
12 
setting forth the progress, conditions and needs of the University."
13 
SECTION 19 OF PD 1279 IS HEREBY DELETED.
14 
[Section 19. In addition to the present appropriations of the institution of higher
15 
learning integrated in this Decree, the sum of Ten million pesos (PHP10,000,000.00)
16 
is hereby appropriated out of the funds of the National Treasury not otherwise
17 
appropriated to carry out the purposes of this Decree. Thereafter, funds needed for
18 
the maintenance and continued operation of the University shall be included in the
19 
Annual Appropriation Act.]
20
21 
SEC. 24. THE AMOUNT NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
22 
THIS ACT SHALL BE CHARGED AGAINST THE LUMP SUM APPROPRIATION
23 
OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND OTHER INTERNAL FUNDS OF THE
24 
UNIVERSITY. 
THEREAFTER, 
SUCH 
LUMP 
SUM 
REPRESENTING 
THE
25 
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE CONTINUED
26 
GROVITTH, GROWTH, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY
27 
SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
28 
(GAA).
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5
6
7
8 
9
10
16
17
18 
19
THE 
UNIVERISTY 
MAY 
USE 
UNEXPEDED 
BALANCES 
IN 
APPROPRIATION FOR PURPOSES THAT HE BOARD DETERMINES.
ANY
IN ADDITION, AN INITIAL APPROPRIATION OF PHP 250 MILLION SHALL 
BE ALLOCATED FOR THE UNIVERSITY TO SET UP ITS NICHE CENTERS AND 
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK FOR CAPITAL BUILDUP, EQUIPMENT, 
AND HIRING OF QUALIFIED PERSONNEL THEREAFTER, EACH CENTER 
SHALL BE PROVIDED ANNUAL FUNDING OF PHP 5 MILLION, WITHOUT 
PREJUDICE TO POSSIBLE INCREASE UPON APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF 
REGENTS, WHICH SHALL LIKEWISE BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GAA.
11 
Sec. 27. Section 20 of PD 1279 is hereby renumbered as follows:
12 
Section [20] 27. Presidential Decree Nos. 945, 944 and 614, such other laws, acts
13 
decrees, or executive orders contrary to or inconsistent with this Decree are hereby
14 
repealed or amended accordingly.
15 
Sec. 28. Section 21 of PD 1279 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section [21] 28. This Decree shall take effect immediately.
[Done in the City of Manila, this 6th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, 
nineteen hundred and seventy-eight.]"
Approved,
25