Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ©
QUEZON CITY ie
19™ Congress
1 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no, 2051

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The 1987 Constitution provides in Article XIV. Section | that: 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

In pursuit of enhanced quality of schooling, improved efficiency, democratization and
increased accountability, this bill otherwise known as the BULAC AN STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM ACT of 2022 seeks to integrate the Bulacan State University main campus in Malolos
City and its extension campuses in Bustos, San Jose del Monte, Bulakan, Hagonoy and San
Rafael. The BSU, which started as a secondary school in 1904 ran by the Americans, has now
progressed into one of the biggest educational institutions in Region III for its achievements. It
has one of the largest enrolments currently at around 45,000 students (202 1) among state colleges
and universities outside of Metro Manila

The university is mandated to provide higher professional, technical training and promote
research, advanced studies, and progressive leadership. It has been identified by the Commission
‘on Higher Education (CHED)as one of the Center for Excellence and Development institutions
in the country and one of the Training Centers nationwide for teachers pursuing education
areas beyond their specialization,

This proposed measure shall empower these campuses to exercise education
decentralization or campus autonomy by giving them budgets and the authority to make
important educational and related financial decisions. Such move will further enhance the trust
and confidence ofits clientele as it continucs its unwavering commitment to pursue excellence
providing quality university education to its students through this integration system

hat the immediate approval of this proposed measure is earnestly

LORNA C, SILVERIO
Representative, 3 District of Bulacan

It is for this reason
sought


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI
QUEZON CITY

19™ Congress
Regular Session

“yo, 2051

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTE!
INTEGRATING ALL ITS CAMPUSES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Section [, Short Title ~ This act shall be known as “Bulacan State University System

Act of 2022".

Section 2, Declaration of Policy - The State shall likewise establish, maintain, and
support a complete, adequate. and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the
people and society. As such. the State embraces the role of modernization programs, laboratory
facilities. Faculty and Non-Academic Personnel. review centers, Graduate School and specialized
diploma short course programs in law. and international programs in developing Bulacan State
University System as a modem, responsive. efficient, and compact with the capability to engage
in conventional and/or unconventional techniques. methodology and strategies in teaching.
thereby producing high quality education, Towards this end, it is the policy of the State to
establish the Bulacan State University System as the regional university in the Province of
Bulacan and geographically adjacent regions.

Section 3. Purpose of the Bulacan State University System. The Bulacan State
University System is intended to establish and integrate a system-wide function where all its
campuses are represented, True to the University pioneering nature. together with the insatiable
growing demand of the society, the University embraces the need for modemizing the system. As
Bulacan State University continues to grow and climb its enrollment, the university system seeks
to provide shared services, set a semi-decentralized system wide academic and administrative
services, promote uniformity in the financial and str ‘agement of the clustering of
campuses, st pro} .. faculty, non-academic personnel. and promote a coordinated
approach in the expansion of university campuses for the continued efficient and effective
delivery of quality, relevant and accessible higher education,

To drive innovation and support quality education in the 21st century, the Bulacan State
University system seeks to build a multi-clustered campus university system to advance strat
plans that will allow each of its campuses to fulfill their distinct university goals and serve the
growing need of each municipality of the province of Bulacan while maintaining the Bula
State University System brand in leading educational pathways anchored with career-focused
programs, competence. and outcome-driven innovations to all its stakeholders.



Section. 4. The University System. There is hereby established a State university in the
Province of Bulacan to be known as the Bulacan State University System, hereinafter referred to
as the System, by integrating the Bulacan State University and all its campuses in Bustos. San
Jose del Monte, Bulakan, Hagonoy, and San Rafael

In pursuit of enhanced quality of schooling, improved efficiency, democratization, and
increased accountability, these campuses shall exercise education decentralization or campus
semi-autonomy by giving them budgets and the authority to make important educational and
related financial decisions.

Section 5, Curricular Offerings. The University shall primarily provide graduate
programs. higher professional, technical, and special instructions for special purposes and
promote research and extension services, advanced studies and progressive leadership in
environment and natural sciences, accountancy, business and public administration agriculture,
commerce, education, fishery, forestry, engineering and technology , arts and sciences, law,
medicine and allied medicine, architecture, archeology, hotel and tourism, aeronautics, artificial
intelligence and robotics, public administration. technical and other fields as may be relevant,
and as the Board of Regents may deem necessary to carry out its objectives. It shall also offer
opportunity in short-term technical or vocational courses within its areas of specialization to meet
the agro-industrial needs of the nation. in general and the Province of Bulacan in particular. The
University may open new branches/annexes in consortium with other academic institutions, local
or international, as may be deemed necessary, to promote innovations and progress inthe field of
academe and advancement of research subject to applicable memoranda with other institutions.

Section 6. Modernization Programs. ~ Bulacan State University System entails the
development and employment of all available capabilities that can address its areas which were
assessed of the needed modernization improvements: Provided, that the acquisition of equipment
and material of such types and quamtties shall be in accordance with the required development of
capabilities of Bulacan State University System pursuant to its modemization objectives.

Section 7. Improvement of Laboratory Facilities— A well-equipped and modernized
laboratory facilities shall be established at Bulacan State University System who can acquire and
upgrade an appropriate technology and equipment for improved laboratory facilities with
reference to the specific needs of each and every college of Bulacan State University System
Provided, that the acquisition of new equipment and materials for better laboratory facilities,
shall be synchronized with the phase-out of uneconomical and obsolete equipment and materials
systems on the basis of the inventory. Provided further, that the System shall keep a record of
such improvement and submit to the Commission on Audit the report of such. In cases whe
improvement comes from the private fund, it shall be formally entered into the System's records

Section 8. Administration, The University shall have the general powers of a
corporation set forth in Republic Act No. 11232 otherwise known as" An Act Providing for the
Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines". The administration of the University and the
exercise of its corporate powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the
President of the University who must render full- service. The powers and duties of the
President of the University, in addition to those specifically provided under this Act, shall be
those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of similar universities and those delegated
by the Board of Regents.



Section 9. Governing Board. The governing body of the University shall be the Board of
Regents, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be composed of the following:

(a) The chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), chairman:
((b) The president of the University. vice-chairman:
(c) The chairman of the Committee on Higher and Technical of the Senate, or a member
of said committee having the power to vote as his representative, member:
(d) The regional director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
member,
(c) The regional director of the Department of Science and Technology, member;
(1) The president of the federation of faculty associations of the University, member;
(1) The president of the federation of student councils or the student representative
elected by the federation of student councils of the University. member:
(h) The president of the federation of alumni associations of the University, member:
(i) Two (2) prominent citizens who have dist heir professions or
in their specializations, members, and
(j) Chairman of the House Committee of Higher and Technical Education, or any of his,
authorized representative, member

‘The two (2) prominent citizens shall be chosen from among a list of at least five (5)
qualified persons in the Province of Bulacan, as recommended by a search committee constituted
by the University president in consultation with the chairman of CHED based on the normal
tandards and qualifications for the position.

Section 10, Term of Office, The Chairman’President’ Head of faculty and alumni
associations and the Student Regent shall serve in the Board only for the duration of their terms
of office as set forth in their respective constitutions and by laws: Provided, That in the event that
the student representative loses status, either by graduation from the University. dismissal,
transfer to another school, or other causes. a student representative shall be thus elected through
an election conducted for the purpose, Provided further. that in the event that the federation of
faculty associations representative and the federation of alumni associations representative loses
status. either by dismissal, resignation. incapacity. or other causes, a said representative shall be
thus elected through an election conducted for the purpose. For the purpose of the provisions of
this section, the associations of faculty, alumni and student councils in each branch of the
University shall organize themselves to form their respective federations, which in turn shall
elect their federation officials, The two (2) prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2)
years.

Section 11, Powers of the Board. The Board shall promulgate and implement policies
accordance with the declared policies on education and other pertinent provisions of the
Philippine Constitution on education, science and technology. arts, culture and sports as well as
the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act No, 772

The Board shall have the following specific powers and duties in addition to its general
powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of directors of a
corporatio

der existing laws:

(a) To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to carry out

the purposes and functions of the Universit



(b) Subject to existing laws, to fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges
such as, but not limited to, matriculation fees, graduation fees. and laboratory fees. as the Board
may deem proper to impose afier due consultations with the involved sectors. Such fees and
charges, including government subsidies and other incomes generated by the University, shall
constitute special trust funds and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository
bank. and all interests that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same funds forthe use of
the University. Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary
notwithstanding. any income generated by the University from tuition fees and other charges. as
well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the
University. and may be disbursed by the Board for instruction, research, extension, or other
programs/projects of the University: Provided. That all fidu
specific purposes for which they are collected. If for reasons bey

nd its control, the University
shall not be able to pursue any project for which funds have been appropriated and allocated

ay authorize the use of said funds for
ment

under its approved program of expenditures. the Board n
any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may be necessary and urgent for the atta
of the objectives and goals of the University

(c) To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings machineries, equipment and
other facilities. and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal properties, including
necessary supplies, materials and equipment, Purchases and other transactions entered into by the
University through the Board shall be exempt from all taxes and duties:

(d) To confirm appointments of chancello: wcellors, vice-presidents. deans.
directors. heads of departments, faculty members, and other officials and employees of the
University made by the President of the University:

. vie

(c) To approve the curricula,
administrative and academic coun

institutional programs and rules of discipline drawn by the
ls as herein provided:

(1) To confer degrees upon successful candidates for graduation, to award honorary
degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding contribution in the field of education. public
service, arts, science and technology or in any field of specialization, and to authorize the award
of certificates for completion of non-degree and non-traditional courses:

(g) To fix and adjust the salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and
employees subject to the provisions of the Revised Compensation and Position Classification
System and other pertinent budyet and compensation laws governing hours of service. and such
other duties and conditions as it may deem proper; to grant them. at its discretion, leaves of
absence under such regulations as it may promulgate, any provisions of existing law to the
contrary notwithstanding: and to remove them for cause in accordance with the requirements of
due process of law:

(h) To absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within the Province of Bulacan in
coordination with the CHED and in consultation with the Department of Budget and
Management, and to offer therein needed programs or courses. to promote and carry out equal
access to educational opportunities mandated by the Constitution:

(i) To establish chairs in the University and to provide fellowships for qualified faculty
members and scholarships to deserving students.


(j) To delegate any of its powers and duties provided for hereinabove to the president
andior other officials of the University as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite the
administration of the affairs of the University:

(k) To authorize an extemal management audit of the institution, to be financed by the
CHED and to institute reforms, including academic and structural changes, on the basis of the
audit results and recommendations:

(1) To develop consortia and other forms of linkages including but not limited to
certification courses. short term courses and the like with local government units, institutions and
agencies, both public and private, local and foreign, in furtherance of the purposes and objectives
of the University:

{m) To develop academic arrangements for institution capability building with
appropriate institutions and agencies. public and private, local and foreign. and to appoint
experts’specialists as consultants, or visiting or exchange professors, scholars, researchers. as the
case may be,

(n) To set up the adoption of modem and innovative modes of transmitting knowledge
such as the use of information technology. the dual system. open leaming, community laboratory,
etc.. for the promotion of greater access to higher education

(0) To privatize, where most advantageous to the institution, management and non-
academic services such as health, food. building or grounds or property maintenance and similar
such other activities, and

(p) To extend the term of the president of the University beyond the age of retirement but
not later than the age of seventy (70). whose performance has been unanimously rated as
outstanding and upon unanimous recommendation by the search committee.

(q)'To delegate any ofits powers and duties provided herein to the President and or other
officials of the University as it may deem appropriate. so as to expedite the administration of the
affairs of the University

(1) To develop mechanisms for the efficient adoption of public-private partnerships (PPP)
in the areas of research, instruction, extension and in the acquisition of facilities and structures of
the University, such as:

(1) Joint curriculum ventures: sandwich programs for students in specialized science and
development curriculum in collaboration with partner industri

technology courses, facul
staff development of the industries to be run by the L
and

iniversity and other such similar projects:

(2) Joint research ventures: outsourcing of the research components of the industries to the
academe's graduate programs; product/service research and similar research endeavors:

(aa) To appoint experts’specialists as consultants, part-time or visiting or exchange
professors, scholars or researchers. as the case may be. particularly focused in
strengthening the general mandate of the University:


(bb) To set up the adoption of modem and innovative modes of transmitting knowledge
such as the use of information technology, the dual training system. open distance
learning. and community laboratory for the promotion of greater access to education: and
(ce) To privatize. where most advantageous to the University, the management of
nonacademic services such as health, food. building or grounds or property maintenance.
and such other similar activities

(dé) To grant productivity bonus to non-regular employees with exemplary performance
in the form of productivity incentives to be sourced for University income. This incentive
shall be subject to the attainment by the department or unit, where the non-regular
employee belongs. performance target subject to the existing guidelinesand policy of the
University

(ce) To establish and implement economic programs in order to improve the quality of
life and general welfare of its employees. regardless of status. resulting to additional
source of income and supplementary benefits upon separation from service. including but
not limited to, establishment of provident fund and the like

(1) To grant academic and research scholarship to deserving employees regardless of
status of employment in the University to be sourced from University income subject to
the existing rules and policies of the University

(gz) _ To grant sabbatical leave, rest/wellness and recreation leave to deserving and
qualified employees regardless of status of employment in the University for purposes of
intensive study or research which has as its outcome increasing the quality and
competency of the employee's future contribution to the University, subject to the
existing rules and policies of the University

(hh) To promote and implement advancement programs in terms of career. health
recreation and the like. funds of which will be sourced form University income.

Section 12. Duties of the Board.

To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided, for the support of the University
in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, to carry out the purposes and functions of the
University,

(a) To import duty-free essential materials and equipment for educational or technological
programs for the exclusive use of the University as an exception to existing laws, provided such
materials and equipment are not available locally:

(b) To receive in trust legacies. gifis and donations of real and personal properties of
kinds and to administer and dispose the same when necessary for the benefit of the Unive
and subject to the limitations. directions and instructions of the donors, if any. Such donations
shall be exempt from the donor's tax and the same shall be considered as allowable deductions
from the gross income of the donor, in accordance with the provisions of the National Internal
Revenue Code, as amended:



(c) To adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees for greater
access t0 qualified poor or underprivileged but deserving students who will pursue law,
medicine, and other post graduate degrees:

(d) To establish branches to be part of the system within the Province of Bulacan, if and
when it becomes essential and necessary where there is no existing school offering similar
programs or courses to promote and carry out equal access to education opportunities as
mandated by the Constitution;

(c) To establish research and extension centers where such will promote the development
of the University; and

(f) To collaborate with other governing boards of State colleges and universities within
the province or region, under the supervision of the CHED and in consultation with the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the restructuring of the University to become
more efficient, relevant. productive and competitive.

Section. 13. Selection and Appointment of the President of the University System,
The succeeding President shall be selected and appointed by the Board, upon the
recommendation of the search committee duly constituted by it, pursuant to Section 13 of this
Act. That in order to effect a smooth transition to a System, the incumbent President of the
Bulacan State University, upon effectivity of this Act, shall serve as the first President of the
System,

Section. 14. The Search Committee for the Presidency. - Within six (6) months before
the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent President of the University, the Board shail
constitute a Search Committee for the Presidency (SCP). The composition of the SCP shall be
determined by the Board, taking into consideration representatives from the academic
community, a private sector representative not in any way connected or associated with the
University, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC)
representative, and a CHED representative

Section. 15. Powers of the Search Committee for the Presidency (SCP). The SCP so
constituted shall recruit and screen applicants to the position of President and may devise its own
procedures for the search. To this end, the SCP shall cause the publication of an open invitation
to qualified persons in a newspaper of general circulation or other forms of communications. The
SCP shall submit the names of all qualified nominees to the Board. The SCP shall furnish the
Board of the procedure it established in conducting the search. The Board shall determine the
minimum qualification standards of the applicant for Presidency.

Section. 16. Appointment Papers. ~ After the Board shall have selected and appointed
the new President, the appointment papers shall be signed by the Chairperson in charge of the
system.

Section. 17. Term of Office. ~ ‘The President of the University System shall have an
initial term of four (4) years, xxx. Provided, that in case of reappointment, the first serving
President shall be eligible for such reappointment. Provided further, that upon reaching the
mandatory age of retirement of seventy (70) years old, the re-appointed President shall relinquish
the post for smooth transition of the next President.



Section. 18. Vacancy in the Office of the President, ~ In case of vacancy by reason of
death, transfer. resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of the incumbent President to
perform the functions of the office, the CHED Chairperson or the CHED Commissioner, as
Chairperson of the Board, shall, within fifteen (15) days from the occurrence of such vacancy,
designate an Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for the Office of the President (OP), subject to the majority
decision of the Board.

Section. 19. Salary of the President. ~ The salary of the President of the University
including allowances and benefits shall be determined by the Board and shall be comparable to
that being received by the Presidents of similar educational institutions.

Section 20. Powers of the President, The powers and duties of the president of the
University, in addition to those specifically provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining
to the office of the president of similar universities. The salary of the president of the University
shall be in accordance with the Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and
shall be comparable to that being received by similar educational institutions of like enrolment
and standing,

The powers and responsibilities of the President as chief executive of the University are as
follows:

(a) To provide leadership for the University. to preserve and protect its academic integrity
and ensure the observance and implementation of the policies laid down by the Board of
Regents;

(b) To exercise within the framework of university policies primary authority and
responsibility over the following areas: development planning and resource allocations, grants;
endowments and fund raising; extemal relations and public affairs; and university policies
relating to regional developmental programs, curricula and matters affecting the rights,
privileges, responsibilities and welfare of the university constituency;

(c) To formulate integrated and comprehensive plans for the university including
academic, research, extension, physical development and fiscal plans;

(d) To coordinate the activities and programs ofthe University with the other component
units and institutions, appraise their performance in relation to goals and recommend appropriate
action to the Board of Regents;

(e) To appoint officers, faculty members and other employees in the University subject to
Section 8 of this Act and to cause designation of qualified personnel as chancellors, vice-
chancellors, deans, directors, heads of departments/offices, or officers-in-charge of the units
therein in all existing campuses and future campuses;

(£)To appoint, transfer or promote personnel of the University as herein below provided;
fix their work schedules; grant leaves of absence; approve their special detail, additional
assignments, additional compensational resignation and retirement in accordance with the
policies approved by the Board of Regents,

(g) To set up a machinery for the review of all disciplinary actions appealable to the
office of the president and for the consideration of petitions for redress of grievances,


(h) To submit to the Board of Regents the courses of study and academic programs, rules
of discipline and awards of degrees and diplomas as recommended by the university council

(i) To award fellowships, assistance and scholarships to students, faculty members and
other personnel in accordance with the policies prescribed by the Board of Regents:

(j) To plan. prepare and implement a university program for the training and education of
adult citizens and out-of-school youths.

(k) To negotiate and obtain grants for specific projects, gifts and donations of real or
personal property of all kinds subject to the confirmation of the Board of Regents. and to
administer the same for the benefit of the University. its units, departments, or students in
accordance with the directions and instructions of the donor, and in default thereof,
manner as the board of regents may. in its discretion, determine:

such

(1) To maintain links with other academic and research institutions to ensure fruitful
academic and technical interchange and maximize the use of human and physical resources:

(in) To prepare for approval of the Board of Regents the annual budget of the University;

(n) To submit to the Board of Regents annual reports on the operati
and such other reports as the latter may require under this Act: and

n of the University,

(0) To exercise such other powers and discharge such other responsibilities as may be
delegated to him by the Board of Regents: Provided, that he shall institute a system for the
efficient discharge of his administrative responsibilities.

(p) To institute actions in order to protect the interest of the University

(q) To identity. determine, designate and establish existing or future campus as flagship
campus for specialized courses offered by the University

(x) To formulate. plan, develop, and/or improve policies to promote and implement
fairness to the use and conservation of the environment and its natural resources for the benefit of
existing and future generation of the people of Bulacan to finally give life to widely accepted

international principle of intergenerational equity upon prior confirmation of the Board of
Regents.

Section 21. Manner of Conducting Official Meetings, ‘Ihe Board of Regents shall
regularly convene at least once every quarter, The chairman of the Board of Regents may call a
special meeting whenever ry: Provided, that members are notified in writing at least three
(3) days prior to said meeting. A majority of all members holding office shall consist a quorum
for board meetings: Provided, that, the chairman of the Board. or the president of the University
is among those present in the meeting. In the absence of the chairman of the CHED. a
commissioner of the CHED. duly designated by him, shall represent him in the
meeting: Provided, however. That during this meeting, the president of the University as vice-
chairman shall be the presiding officer: Provided, further, That this proviso notwithstanding, the
chairman of the CHED is hereby authorized to designate a CHED commissioner as the regular



chair of the Board of Trustees, in which case said CHED commissioner shall act as the presiding
officer.

The members of the Board shall not receive compensation but shall be reimbursed for
necessary expenses incurred in their attendance of meetings or in connection with their official
business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to pertinent exist

Meeting of the Board may be conducted through remote communication or other
alternative modes of communication. other than in person, through which, members may
participate in and vote virtually. Participation in such a meeting constitutes presence in person
and be sufficient to constitute a quo

Section 22, Faculty and Non-Academic Training, Development and Improved
Benefits The development of a self-reliant and credible strateyic faculty and non-academic
personnel along the concept of reconfiguration of the faculty and non-academic personnel benefit
structure of Bulacan State University System shall be ensured through the undertaking of reforms
in their recruitment. train ployment and management.

Section 23. Establishment of Review Centers For courses offered which require a
state board or bar examinations, Bulacan State University may establish a review center to bring
the necessary board/bar examination preparations and marked with excellence and convenience.

Section 24, Establishment of Graduate School and Diploma Specialized Short-
Course in Law - To cater the educational needs of lawyers who shall take further post-graduate
studies in law such as Master in Law and Doctor of Civil Law, including students who shall
pursue specialized short-course in law, Bulacan State University System. upon the prior approval
of the Legal Education Board (LEB) may establish a Graduate School in Law and a diploma
specialized short-course in law which shall be attached in its College of Law.

Section 25. Integration of Existing PPAs - The implementation of existing
computerization and internet connectivity programs of the Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public
Places project of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and
other relevant programs, projects. and activities (PPAs) shall be integrated in charged against the
individual appropriations of the member agencies under the annual the Public School and SUC
Modemization Plan

Section 26, Administrative Council and its Powers. There shall be an administrative
council consisting of the President of the University as chairman, chancellors. viee-chancellors
vice-president(s). deans, directors, and other officials of equal rank, whose duty is to implement
the policies governing the administration, management, and development planning of the
University as approved by the Board.

Section 27. Acader Council and its Powers. There shall be an academic council
with the President of the University as chairman and all members of the instructional staff with
the rank of not lower than assistant professor as members. The academic council shal! have the
power to prescribe curricular offerings subject to the approval of the Board. It shall fi the
requirements for admission to the University as well as for graduation and the conferring of
degrees’ subject to review and/or approval by the Board through the President of the
University. It shall also have disciplinary powers over the students through the President within
the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline as approved by the Board.



Section 28, Executive Council and its Powers. There shall be an executive council with
the President of the University as chairman and executive vice president. vice presidents, and
chancellors as members. The academic council shall have the power to prescribe and/or
recommends policy changes to the President. The Executive Council is responsible for the
development and delivery of master plans and the strategic plan. The President shall be the
cer for the Executive Council and the President (or designee) will preside overthe
which shall meet not less than once a month

convening of
Executive Coun

Section 29. Board Secretary. ‘There shall be a secretary of the University who shall be
appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President of the University. He shall also
be the secretary of the Board and shall keep such records of the University as may be determined
by the Board.

Section 30, The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be the ex officio treasurer of the
University

Section 31. Miscellaneous Provisions. No religious opinion or affiliation shall be a
inatter of inquiry in the appointment of faculty members of the University: provided, however,
that no member of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect.

No student qualified to be admitted in the chosen course shall be denied admission to the
University by reason of sex. ethnic consideration, nationality. religion, or political affiliation,

The University shall enjoy academic freedom.

non Audit

Allaccounts and expenses of the University shall be audited by the Commis
or its duly authorized representative.

The heads of bureaus and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to
Joan or transfer. upon request of the President of the University. such apparatus. equipment or
supplies as may be needed by the University and to detail employees for duty therein when in the
judgment of the head of the bureau or office, such apparatus. equipment, supplies. or services of
such employees can be spared without serious detriment to the public service

ty to-accept the affiliation and/or integration
within its operation of any existing national schools whose program can contribute largely and
effectively to the attainment of its objectives: provided. however, that. in case of integration, the
Commission on Higher Education is hereby authorized to determine and approve the specific
existing national schools that are to be integrated as part of the Bulacan State University
System. In this particular case, it is understood that all funds. properties and other assets, as well
as obligations of the integrated schools shall be transferred to the University

It shall bea continuing policy of the Univer

Section 32. Tax Exemptions. Th
contrary notwithstanding:

provisions of any general or special law to the

(a) All grants, bequests, endowments. donations and contributions made to the University
to be used actually. directly and exclusively by the University shall be exempt from donor's tax
and the same shall be allowed as allowable deduction from the gross income of the donor for
purposes of computing the taxable income of the donor in accordance with the provisions of the



NIRC of 1997, as amended. Valuation of assistance other than money shall be based on the
acquisition cost of the property. Such valuation shall take into consideration the depreciation
value of the property in case the property has been used:

(b) Importation of economic, technical, vocational, scientific, philosophical, historical
and cultural books, supplies and materials duly certified by the Board, including scientific and
educational computer and software equipment, shall be exempt from customs duties in
accordance with the provisions of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended:

(c) The educational services rendered by the University shall be exempt from value-added
tax in accordance with the NIRC of 1997, as amended;

(d) All revenues and assets of the University used for educational purpose or in support
thereof shall be exempt from all taxes and duties: and

(e) All academic awards shall be exempt from taxes.

Section 33, Assets and Linbilities. All the assets. fixed and movable, records and
personnel of the Bulacan State University and its campuses in Bustos, San Jose del Monte.
Bulakan, Hagonoy, and San Rafael. as well as liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to
the University: provided, however, that the positions, rights, and security of tenure of personnel
therein employed under existing laws prior to absorption by the University are not impaired
provided, further, that the incumbent of the positions shall remain in the same status until
otherwise provided for by the Board, All parcels of land belonging to the government occupied
by the Bulacan State University are hereby declared to be the property of the Bulacan State
University System and shall be titled under that name: provided, finally. that should the
University cease to exist or be abolished or should such parcels of land aforementioned be no
longer needed by the University, the same shall revert to the Province of Bulacan,

Section 34. Appropriation, The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the balance of the current year’s appropriations of the Bulacan State
University System after deducting the amount needed to continue the operations of the existing
high school. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its operation and maintenance skall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 35. Annual Report. On or before the fifieenth (15th) day of the second (2nd)
month after the opening of regular classes each year, the President of the University shall file
with the Office of the President of the Philippines. through the Office of the CHED Chairperson
or the CHED Commissioner serving as Chairperson of the Board, and with the Senate and House
of Representatives of the Congress of the Philippines, through the Senate Committee on
Education, Arts and Culture and the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, a
detailed report on the progress, condition and needs of the University

Section 36. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions
hereof.

Section 37. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.


Section 38. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,