Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 236 _

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AUDREY KAY T. ZUBIRI

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE SATELLITE CAMPUSES OF THE BUKIDNON STATE
UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF TALAKAG, BAUNGON,
LIBONA, MALITBOG, IMPASUGONG, CABANGLASAN, SAN FERNANDO,
QUEZON, KITAOTAO, DAMULOG, KADINGILAN, AND KALILANGAN IN THE
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ALUBIJID,
TALISAYAN AND MEDINA IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL ALL IN
NORTHERN MINDANAO, INTO REGULAR CAMPUSES OF THE BUKIDNON
STATE UNIVERSITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Having access to quality higher education is essential for inclusive and sustainable
development, particularly in underserved regions where educational opportunities are often
limited. It is one of the most transformative means of equalizing the playing field in our world,
creating more opportunities for individuals to maximize their potential and knowledge

necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

The satellite campuses of Bukidnon State University (BukSU) have been instrumental
in bringing higher education closer to communities in the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis
Oriental. These campuses, located in the municipalities of Talakag, Baungon, Libona,
Malitbog, Impasugong, Cabanglasan, San Fernando, Quezon, Kitaotao, Damulog, Kadingilan,
and Kalilangan in Bukidnon, as well as in Alubijid, Talisayan, and Medina in Misamis
Oriental, have shown remarkable academic growth and strong community engagement
However, despite their good performance, these campuses still face significant challenges due

to their limited institutional autonomy and resource allocation.


Converting these satellite campuses into regular, fully-fledged campuses of Bukidnon
State University would significantly enhance their operational autonomy. This transformation
would empower local administrators to make decisions tailored to the unique academic,
cultural, and economic needs of their communities, and allow for more effective management
of budgets, curriculum, and institutional development. Moreover, this move would ensure that
cach campus receives direct funding from the government, which would be critical for
necessary infrastructure improvements, faculty development, and the expansion of student

services.

The proposed conversion of these satellite campuses aligns with the constitutional
mandate of the State under Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution to protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education and to take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all. By empowering these campuses, we are not only investing in

education but also in the future of Northern Mindanao, creating opportunities for growth in

various sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and technology which can ultimately uplift the

local economies.

The transformation of these campuses is a crucial step toward ensuring that the benefits

of higher education reach every comer of our nation, leaving no one behind.

In light of these considerations, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought

to support the continued progress of Bukidnon State University and the communities it serves.

AUDREY KAY T. ZUBIRI
Representative, 3” District of Bukidnon


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

236

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AUDREY KAY T. ZUBIRI

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE SATELLITE CAMPUSES OF THE BUKIDNON STATE
UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF TALAKAG, BAUNGON,
LIBONA, MALITBOG, IMPASUGONG, CABANGLASAN, SAN FERNANDO,
QUEZON, KITAOTAO, DAMULOG, KADINGILAN, AND KALILANGAN IN THE
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ALUBIJID,
TALISAYAN AND MEDINA IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL ALL IN
NORTHERN MINDANAO, INTO REGULAR CAMPUSES OF THE BUKIDNON
STATE UNIVERSITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of the Bukidnon State University Satellite Campuses into

Regular Campuses. - The Bukidnon State University (BUKSU) Satellite Campuses located in
the Municipalities of Talakag, Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Impasugong, Cabanglasan, San
Fernando, Quezon, Kitaotao, Damulog, Kadingilan, and Kalilangan in the Province of
Bukidnon and in the Municipalities of Alubijid, Talisayan and Medina in the Province of
Misamis Oriental all in Northern Mindanao are hereby converted into regular campuses of the
Bukidnon State University (BukSU) to be known respectively as BukSU-Talakag Campus,
BukSU-Baungon Campus, BukSU-Libona Campus, BukSU Malitbog Campus, BukSU-
Impasugong Campus, BukSU-Cabanglasan Campus, BukSU-San Fernando Campus, BukSU-
Quezon Campus, BukSU-Kitaotao Campus, BukSU-Damulog Campus, BukSU-Kadingilan
Campus, BukSU-Kalilangan Campus, BukSU-Alubijid Campus. BukSU Talisayan Campus,
and BukSU-Medina Campus,


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SEC. 2. General Mandate. - The campuses created in Section | hereof shall primarily
provide undergraduate and graduate courses, and short-term technical vocational programs,
within their areas of competency and specialization, pursuant to the mandate of the BukSU,
and according to their capabilities as the Board of Regents, hereinafter referred to as the BOR,
may deem necessary to respond to the human resources and development needs of the
Province of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Region X. The campuses are also mandated to

undertake research and extension services, and to provide progressive leadership in their area.

SEC. 3. Administration of Campuses. — The University President shall have overall
supervision and management over the campuses created in Section 1, Each campus shall be
headed by a Campus Director who shall render full-time service and who shall be appointed
or designated by the BOR, upon the recommendation of the University President, subject to

the guidelines on qualifications and standards set by the BOR.

Subject to the usual government accounting and budgeting rules and regulations, the
Campus Director is hereby authorized to cause the construction or repair of buildings,
machinery, equipment and other facilities and the purchase and acquisition of real property,

including necessary supplies, materials and equipment.

SEC. 4. Compliance with CHED Requirements - The BukSU shall ensure that the
minimum requirements of the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) for the operation of

the campuses, including those related to its course offerings, arc fully complied with.

SEC. 5. Personnel, Land and Other Real Properties - All assets, real and personnel,
and records of the BukSU Satellite Campuses, as well its liabilities or obligations, shall be
transferred to the BukSU. The positions, rights and security of tenure of faculty members and
personnel therein employed under existing laws prior to the conversion into regular campuses

shall be respected,

All parcels of and belongings to the government occupied by the campuses enumerated
in Section 1 shall be transferred to the BukSU: Provided, That should the campuses or BukSU
cease to exist or be abolished or should such aforementioned parcels of land be no longer
needed by the BukSU, the same shall revert to the local government unit concemed or to the
Republic of the Philippines, as the case may be.


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SEC. 6. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
‘Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act: Provided, That the local government
units of the municipalities of Talakag, Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Impasugong, Cabanglasan,
San Fernando, Quezon, Kitaotao, Damulog, Kadingilan, and Kalilangan in the province of
Bukidnon and the municipalities of Alubijid, Talisayan and Medina in the province of Misamis
Oriental shall provide the same assistance until such time that the amount necessary for the
continued operation and maintenance of the campuses shall be included in the Annual

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. Suppletory Application. - The provisions of Republic Act No. $292, otherwise
known as the "Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997", and Republic Act No. 9456,
otherwise known as the "Act Converting Bukidnon State College in the City of Malaybalay,
Province of Bukidnon into a State University to be known as Bukidnon State University, and
Appropriating Funds Therefor”, shall form as integral part of this Act.

SEC. 8. Parity Clause. — All other powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities and
limitations to state colleges and universities and/or its officials under existing laws shall be
deemed granted to or imposed upon the campuses in Section | hereof and/or its officials,

whenever appropriate.

SEC. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the
effectivity of this Act, the Board, in consultation with CHED, shall determine the

implementing rules and regulations to fully implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 10. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall

remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 11. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified

accordingly.

SEC. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.


Approved,