Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. S012
Introduced by R®presentativ® DAVID "Jay+ay" C. SuAREZ
and Repros®mative ANNA MARIE VILLARAZA-SuAREZ
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 17 of Article 11 of the 1987 Constitution establishes the State's policy of prioritizing
education,scienceandtechnology,thearts,culture,andsportstopromotenationalism,patriotism,
social progress, and the holistic development of all individuals.
Republic  Act  No.  9395  transfomed  the  Southern  Luzon  State  university  (SLSU),  a
renowned institution Of higher learning in the Province of Quezon, from a Polytechnic College to a
State  Universfty.  SLSU's  main  campus  is  located  in  the  Municipality  of  Lucban,  Province  of
Quezon.
SLSU  offers  advanced  education,  professional  training,  and  technological  instruction  in
various fields,  including  allied  medicine,  education,  engineering,  agriculture,  fisheries,  forestry,
environmental science, arts and sciences, accountancy, cooperatwe business, entrepreneurship,
andtechnology.Additionally,theuniversityconductsresearch,providesextensionandproduction
services, and demonstrates progressive leadership in its areas of expertise.
TO
extension
well as in
expand  its  capacity  to  provide  exceptional  education,  the  SLSU  has  established
campusesthroughouttheprovince,particularlyinthecitiesofTayabasandLucena,as
the municipalities Of Tiaong, Gumaca, Cafanauan, Infanta, Polilio, and Alabat.
ln  order to  sustain  its  commitment to  high  quality  education,  SLSU  requires  additional
fundingtomeetthegrowingdemandforhighertertiaryeducationintheProvinceofQuezon.These
fundswillbeallocatedtowardstheconstructingthenecessaryinfrastructure,acquiringequipment,
and hiring additional staff.


The bill specifically aims to convert the Southern Luzon State University-Lucena Extension
Campusintoaregularcampus,furtherenhancingtheeducationallandscapeintheCityofLucena,
Province of Quezon.
In  view of the foregoing  circumstances,  the  prompt passage  of this  bill  is  imperative to
enhance the quality of education in the City of Lucena, Province of Quezon.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Cfty
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
8012
Introduced by Represenfativ® DAVID "Jay+ay" C. SUAREZ
and Ropresenfative ANNA  MARIE VILLARAZA- SUAREZ
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Be it passed by the Philippine Senae and House Of Rapres®ntotives in Congress, in
session..
SECTION  1.  Short Title  -This  Act  shan  be  known  as  the  .Southern  Luzon  State
University - Lucena Campus (SLSU- Lucena Campus)" Act.
SEC.  2.  Objecti.yes - The  objective  of this Act  is  to  establish  a  regular campus  of
SouthemLuzonStateuniversity(SLSU)intheCityofLucena.TheSLSU-LucenaCampusshaH
provide  advanced  education,  professional  training,  and  teclinological  instructions  in  various
fields,   including   allied  medicine  and  health  sciences,  education,  engineering,   agriculture.
fisheries,   forestry,   environmental   science,   arts  and   sciences,   accountancy,   cooperative,
businessandentrepreneurship,technology,andotherfieldsofstudy.Furthermore,thecampus
shan  engage  in  research,  extension  services,  produdion,   and  demonstrate  progressive
leadership in its respective areas of expertise.
SEC. 3. Conversl.on. -The extension campus of Southern Luzon State University City
of Lucena shaw  be  converted  into  a  regular campus  Of SLSU,  known  as the SLSu-Lucena
Campus.


SEC. 4. Camp/i.ance with CHED Requf.remonts. - The SLSU-Lucena Campus sha«
complywithawthenecessaryminimumstandardsandrequirementssetbytheCommissionon
Higher Education (CHED) for its operations and program offerings.
SEC. 5. Transfer of Aesees. - The SLSU-Lucena Extension Campus shaw transfer aM
physical  and  personal  assets,  employees,  and  records  to  the  SLSU-Lucena  Campus.  The
positions,  rights, and tenure of the faculty members and staff employed under the applicable
legislation  shaw  be  protected.  Government- owned  parcels of land  cumently  used  by  SLSU-
LucenaExtensionCampusshallbetransferredtotheSLSu-LucenaCampusandbearitsname.
However,shouldthecampusesortheSLSuceasetoexistorbeabolished,oriftheSLSuno
longer  requires  the  aforementioned  parcels  of land,  they  shaw  revert to  the  relevant  Local
Government Unit or the Republic of the Philippines, as applicable.
SEC. 6. Implementing Rul.s and Regulations - The CHED,  in consultation with tlle
stakeholdersandallgovemmentagenciesconcemedshallpromutoatethenecessaryguidelines
andimplementingrulesandregulationsfortheeffectiveimplementationofthisAct.
SEC.7.Appropriations-ThenecessaryfundsfortheimplementationofthisActshaM
be souroed from the annual General Appropriations Act and other funding sources,  including
donations from adopters and other interested parties.
SEC. 8. S.parability Clause - lf any provision Of this Act is declared unconstitutional,
thesameshallnotaffectthevalidityandeifectivityoftheotherprovisionshereof.
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause - AIl laws, decrees, orders,  rules, and regulations or parts
thereofinconsistentwiththeprovisionsofthisActareherebyrepeardormodifiedaccordingly.