Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 1935

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE
PHILIPPINES (“TUP") EXTENSION CAMPUS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN, CAMARINES SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Technological University of the Philippines (‘TUP") in the City of
Manila was created under Presidential Decree No. 1518 with the objective of
providing higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological and
professional education and training in the industries, technology and practical
arts. Despite its laudable goals, there is still limited access to the TUP. This is
particularly true in Camarines Sur where economic and social conditions make it
difficult for talented young students to gain admission to reputable colleges and
universities.

Consistent with our government's program of improving the quality of life
in the province through scientific and technological education, we are proposing
the establishment of the extension campus in the Municipality of Libmanan,
Camarines Sur. The proposed extension Campus would aim to be a catalyst in
the pursuit of academic excellence in the advanced vocational, technical,
industrial, technological and professional fields to meet the current and projected
needs for trained manpower in a developing society.

Moreover, the establishment of an extension campus would help in
guaranteeing the accessibility of technology education and provide equal


opportunity to modern quality education for the students and populace in the
Camarines Sur and nearby localities

We therefore urge our colleagues to work with us for the passage of this

Bill
DIOSDADO MAGAPAGAL ARROYO oe ee ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Second District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1935

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE
PHILIPPINES (“TUP”) EXTENSION CAMPUS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN, CAMARINES SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment. - There is hereby established in the
Municipality of Libmanan, Camarines Sur, an extension campus of the
Technological University of the Philippines (“TUP") which shall be known as the
Technological University of the Philippines - Libmanan Campus, hereinafter
referred to as the Campus.

SECTION 2. General Mandate. — The Campus shall provide higher and
advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological and_ professional
education and training in the industries and technology, and practical arts leading
to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. It shall provide progressive leadership in
applied research, developmental studies in technical, industrial and technological
fields and production using indigenous materials, effect technology transfer in the
countryside; and assist in the development of small and medium scale industries
in identified growth-centers

SECTION 3. Curricular Offerings. - The Campus shall offer courses along
entrepreneurial education, two or three technician courses and other skills
oriented courses within its areas of specialization and according to its
capabilities, as the Board of Regents of the TUP may deem necessary to carry


out the Campus’ objectives, particularly to meet the needs of the Province of
Camarines Sur and the Bicol region.

The baccalaureate and graduate courses shall be offered as soon as the
Campus is ready to offer them.

SECTION 4. Campus Director |. - The head of the Campus shall be
known as Campus Director | of T.U.P. Libmanan Campus. He or she shall be
appointed by the chairman of the Board of Regents of the Technological
University of the Philippines-Manila, subject to the approval of the Board, He
shall not be removed from office except for cause. The power and duties of the
Campus Director |, in addition to those specifically provided for in this Act, shall
be those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of a university.

SECTION 5. Management. — The Campus shall be directly managed by
the Technological University of the Philippines - Manila, with the Board of
Regents of TUP as the highest policy body.

SECTION 6. Goveming Board. - The Board of Regents of the
Technological University of the Philippines-Manila shall have, with respect to the
T.U.P-Libmanan Campus, the following powers and duties:

(a) _ To fix the site of the Campus in Libmanan, Camarines Sur;

(b) To enact for the government of the Campus such rules and
regulations not contrary to law, as may be necessary to carry
out the purpose and functions of the Campus;

(c) To receive and appropriate to the ends specified by law such
sums as may be provided by law for the support of the
Campus;

(d) To confirm appointments of the Academic Subject Head,
Technical Education Specialist, Human Resource
Management Officer, Dentist Il, Registrar II, Administrative
Officer Il, Cashier, Supply Officer, Librarian 1, Bookkeeper,
Nurse |, Guidance Counselor, Instructors and other officials
and employees of the University made by the Campus
Director |; to fix their compensation, hours of service, and
such other duties and conditions as the Board of Regents
may promulgate, in accordance with the provisions of
existing laws; to remove them for cause after investigation
and hearing;


(€) To approve the curricula and rules and discipline drawn by
the Administrative and Academic Councils as hereinafter
provided;

() To confer degrees upon successful candidates for
graduation, to award honorary degrees upon persons in
Tecognition of leaming, public service, statesmanship or
eminence in any field of specialization of the Campus and to
authorize the Campus Director to award certificates for
completion on non-degree programs;

(g) To provide fellowships for qualified faculty members and
scholarships to deserving students;

(h) _ To fix tuition fees and such other necessary school charges
as the Board of Regents may deem proper to impose. Such
fees and charges, including other incomes generated by the
Campus shall constitute a special trust fund for the exclusive
use of the Campus, any provisions of existing laws to the
contrary notwithstanding:

10) To import duty-free essential commodities and materials for
advanced educational or technological programs as an
exception to existing laws, provided such commodities or
materials are not available locally; and 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
Campus 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. Such donations shall be exempt from
all taxes and shall be considered as deductible items from
the income tax of the donors.; and

() To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings,
machineries, equipment and other facilities and the purchase
of necessary supplies, materials, and equipment, any
provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding: provided,
however, that the funds for the purpose shall come from the
authorized appropriation of the Campus.

SECTION 7. The T.U.P - Libmanan Campus Board. — There shall be a
T.U.P. - Libmanan Campus Board, composed of the T.U.P. - Libmanan Campus
Director as chairman; the regional director of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), as vice-chairman; a representative of National Economic
Development Authority; and two (2) prominent citizens who have distinguished


themselves in the professions or fields or specialization of the University, one
representing the alumni association of the T.U.P. - Libmanan Campus, the other
chosen from prominent citizens of Camarines Sur, to be appointed by the
Chairman of the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila Board of
Regents, as members.

Until such time that there shall have been organized a Technological
University of the Philippines - Libmanan Campus Alumni Association, the
president of the Alumni Association of the Technological University of the
Philippines - Manila shall also be an ex officio member of the T.U.P. - Libmanan
Campus Board of Regents.

SECTION 8. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies. —- The

functions of the Technological University of the Philippines - Libmanan Campus
Board shall be:

a. To prescribe for the administration of the Campus rules and
regulations as are consistent with this Act and the policies
laid down by the Technological University of the Philippines -
Manila Board of Regents;

b. To act as citizens’ committee to interpret the educational
needs of the region to the Board of Regents; and

ie: To exercise such other functions, powers and duties as the
Board of Regents may prescribe or delegate.

A quorum of the Technological University of the Philippines - Libmanan
Campus Board shall consist of a majority of all the members holding office at the
time the meeting of the Board is called. All processes against the Technological
University of the Philippines - Libmanan Campus Board of Regents shall be
served on the Director or secretary thereof.

SECTION 9. Meetings of the Board. ~ The Board shall regularly convene
at least once every quarter. However, the chairman of the Board may, upon three
(3) days prior written notice, call a special meeting whenever necessary.

‘A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all its members holding
office at the time of the meeting: Provided, however, that the chairman of the
Board or the director of the Campus is among those present in the meeting.

The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be
entitled to reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in
their attendance to meetings of the Board or in connection with other official
business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to existing laws and
regulations.


SECTION 10. Administrative Council. — There shall be an Administrative
Council of the Technological University of the Philippines - Libmanan Campus
consisting of the Director as Chairman, and the Academic Subject Head,
Technical Education Specialist and other officials of equal rank as members,
whose duty shall be to implement policies governing the administration,
management, and development planning of the Campus as approved by the
Board of Regents.

SECTION 11. Academic Council. - There shall be an Academic Council
of the University with the Director of the Technological University of the
Philippines - Libmanan Campus as Chairman and all other Members of the
instructional staff of the Campus as members.

The Academic Council shall have the power to prescribe the curricula and
tules and discipline of the Campus subject to the approval of the Board of
Regents. It shall fix the requirements for admission to the Campus as well as for
graduation and the conferring of degrees, subject to review of the Board of
Regents. The Council shall likewise have the power to recommend students to
be recipients of degrees. Through the Director of the Technological University of
the Philippines - Libmanan Campus or his duly authorized representative, the
Council shall have a disciplinary power over the students of the Campus within
the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline as approved by the Board of
Regents.

SECTION 12. Faculty. — No religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter
of inquiry in the appointment of faculty members of the Campus: Provided,
however, that, no member of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular
church or religious sect.

SECTION 13. Scholarship Program/Admission. - The Campus shall
provide a scholarship program and other affirmative action programs to assist
poor but deserving students who qualify for admission to the Campus.

No student shall be denied admission to the Campus by reason of sex,
religion, cultural or community affiliation or ethnic origin

SECTION 14. Filing of Report. - On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of
the second month after the opening of the regular classes each year, the Board
shall file with the Office of the President of the Philippines, through the Chairman
of the CHED, and to both Houses of Congress, a detailed report on the progress,
conditions and needs of the Campus.

SECTION 15. Appropriations. — An amount of Fifty Million Pesos
(P50,000,000.00) shall be initially appropriated for the Campus from any


available source in order to immediately open the campus. Thereafter, additional
amount as may be necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included
in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law.

SECTION 16. Imposition of Powers. — All other powers, functions and
privileges, responsibilities and limitations to state colleges/universities and/or
their officials under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or imposed upon
the Campus and/or its officials whenever appropriate.

SECTION 17. Repealing Clause. — 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 18. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
from its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,