First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO, 4133

Introduced by: Rep. Narciso R. Bravo Jr.

Explanatory Note

More than 60 years ago since its establishment, Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. -
Masbate State University (DEBESMSU) has come a long way. From its former name, Dr.
Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State Collage of Agriculture and Technology, last
January 3, 2019, RA 11171 was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, giving its
present name with the mandate of establishing future satellite campuses all around the
province of Masbate.

The province consists of three (3) major islands: Masbate Mainland, Ticao and
Burias. Currently, the two major islands of Masbate, Masbate Mainland and Ticao has
already an existing DEBESMSU satellite campuses.

In view thereof, this Representation is proposing to establish a Dr. Emilio B.
Espinosa Sr. ~ Masbate State University (DEBESMSU) Campus in the Municipality of
Claveria, Burias, Province of Masbate, to be called as DEBESMSU - Claveria Campus. It
is necessary to establish satellite campuses in the different strategic municipalities of
Masbate, including the municipality of Claveria to provide affordable and quality
education accessible to all Masbatefios.

It is to further realize the mandate of Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987
Constitution that provides that, “the State shall protect and promote the right of every
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.”

With the establishment of additional campuses around Masbate, it will allow the
institution to expand its curricular offerings, expand its leadership influence among
Masbatefios and strengthen its research and extension services.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly requested.

Rey
1* District of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4133
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Rep. Narciso R. Bravo Jr.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DR. EMILIO B. ESPINOSA SR. - MASBATE

STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA,

PROVINCE OF MASBATE, TO BE KNOWN AS “DEBESMSU-CLAVERIA
CAMPUS”, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “DEBESMSU-Claveria Campus Act”.

SECTION 2. There is hereby established a branch of Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. -
Masbate State University in the municipality of Claveria, Province of Masbate, to be
known as DEBESMSU-Claveria Campus.

SECTION 3. The DEBESMSU-Claveria Campus shall offer graduate,
undergraduate and short-term technical-vocational courses within its areas of
specialization and according to its capabilities, as the Board of Regents may deem
necessary to carry out its objectives, particularly to meet the needs of the province and
the entire Bicol Region.

The DEBESMSU-Claveria Campus is also mandated to undertake research and
extension services and to provide progressive leadership in these areas, including the
offering of graduate degrees under the DEBEMSU Open University System.

SECTION 4. The DEBESMSU-Claveria Campus shall be headed by a Campus
Administrator who shall render full-time service. He shall be appointed or designated by
the Board of Regents (BOR) upon the recommendation of the search committee and the
President, subject to the guidelines, qualifications and standards set by the BOR.

SECTION 5. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 6. If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby shall
remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,