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

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3030

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE NIKO RAUL S.J. DAZA

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, in its Article 26, clearly states
that “everyone has the right to education.”

This right is not merely aspirational—it is essential. As the UNESCO emphasi
2015, the full enjoyment of education is the bedrock of sustainable development. Education
unlocks human potential, uplifts communities, and, for many families, becomes the bridge out
of poverty.

The Philippines, recognizing this immutable truth, has enshrined educ: our very
Constitution, Article XIV, Section | of the supreme law of the land declares: “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.”

It is in this spirit that this measure seeks to establish a satellite campus of the
University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) in the municipality of San Antonio, At present,
the UEP Main Campus is located in Catarman, the capital of Northern Samar—around 40
kilometers away from the island town of San Antonio. The creation of this new campus will
not only bring quality education closer to San Antonio’s youth but will also generate jobs,
stimulate local enterprise, and invigorate the island’s economy, long separated from the
provincial mainland by the Dalupirit Pass.

To ensure relevance and cost efficiency, each UEP satellite campus will specialize in
select academic fields that address the unique needs and challenges of the province, the region,
and the emerging realities of the new normal, For the San Antonio campus, the following
program concentrations are envisioned:

1. Mechanical and Transportation Engineering — with courses covering port
development, energy and electricity systems (including renewable sources), heavy
equipment operations, and industrial and transportation technologies.

2. Environmental Science and Engineering — offering studies in climate mitigation and
resilience, disaster management, biodiversity conservation, GIS mapping, flood
control, food security, forestry, and natural resource stewardship.



3. Fisheries and Marine Resources Management — focusing on aquaculture, aquatic
technologies, food processing, and mangrove rehabilitation to sustain San Antonio’s
coastal and marine wealth.

4. Tourism, Eco-tourism, and Hospitality ~ equipping students with skills in tourism
development, hotel and restaurant management, marketing, communications, language
proficiency, and heritage promotion.

The proposed UEP-San Antonio Campus is expected to open its doors to around 200
local freshmen students annually, with the goal of expanding intake in the coming years. In
time, the campus could attract students from neighboring municipalities and provinces, as its
programs mature and gain recognition.

Beyond academics, this campus represents a larger vision—a future where education
catalyzes food security, environmental resilience, and energy sustainability for Northern
Samar.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

NIKO RAUL S.J. DAZA
Representative, 1* District of Northern Samar


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

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3030

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE NIKO RAUL S.J. DAZA.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES SATELLITE
CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ANTONIO IN NORTHERN SAMAR,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “University of Eastern

ines San Antonio Satellite Campus Act.”

Section 2. Establishment. ~There is hereby established satellite campuses of the University of

Eastern Philippines (UEP) in the Municipality of San Antonio, Northern Samar.

Section 3. General Mandate. - The UEP-San Antonio Satellite Campus (UEP-San Antonio)
shall primarily provide short-term, technical-vocational, undergraduate, and graduate courses
within its areas of competency and specialization, pursuant to the mandate of the University,
and according to their capabilities as the Board of Regents, hereinafter referred to as the Board,
may deem necessary for the accomplishment of the objectives of the University, and those
which respond to the human resources development needs of the Province of Northern Samar

and Region VIII

‘The UEP-San Antonio Satellite Campus is also mandated to undertake research and

‘extension services.


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The establishment of the UEP-San Antonio Satellite Campus shall ensure that the
minimum requirements for their operation and program offerings have been complied with as
duly prescribed by CHED.

Section 4. Course and Curricular Offerings and Training Programs, - The UEP San Antonio
Satellite Campus shall offer tertiary education and training courses in accordance with the
thrust of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) and current offerings of UEP. To
ensure cost-efficiency and in consideration of the requirements and potential of the San
Antonio municipality and its neighboring municipalities and islands, the region, and the whole
country, the UEP-San Antonio Satellite Campus shall focus on particular programs or
specializations, as approved by the BOR.

Section 5. Administration. ~ The UEP-San Antonio Satellite Campus shall be headed by
Campus Directors who shall render full-time service and shall be appointed or designated by
the Board, upon the recommendation of the search committee and the President of the
University. Such appointment or designation shall be subject to the guidelines, qualifications

and standards set by the Board.

Section 6. Transfer of Assets and real properties. — All assets, real and personal, and records
of the UEP-San Antonio Satellite Campus, as well as liabilities or obligations, shall be

transferred to the University

lll parcels of land belonging to the government occupied by the UEP-San Antonio
Satellite Campus shall be declared to be the property of the University and shall be titled under
its name: Provided, That should the University cease to exist or be abolished, or should such
aforementioned parcels of land be no longer needed by the University, the same shall revert to

the concerned local government units or to the Republic of the Philippines, as the case may be.

Section 7. Integration of RA 8292 ~ The provisions of Republic Act No. 8292. otherwise
known as the "Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997", shall form part of this Act, and

together, shall serve as the governing charter of the University.


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Section 8. Grant of powers ~ All other powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities, and
limitations under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or imposed upon the University and

its officials, whenever appropriate.

Section 9. Development Plan, Infrastructure Development Plan, Management Audit, and
Organization, Administrative, and Academic structure. — Within a period of sixty (60) days
after the approval of this Act, the UEP-SASC shall accomplish the following:

(a) Submit a five (5)-year development plan, including its corresponding program
budget to CHED, for appropriate recommendation the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM);

(b) Submit an infrastructure development plan including a corresponding site
development plan to CHED, for appropriate recommendation to DBM;

(c) Undergo a management audit in cooperation with CHED; and

(d) Certify that the course offerings and training programs are fully aligned with the

minimum standards set forth by law and needs of the host municipality and adjacent

areas served, and in the context of emerging technologies and intent of PQF and

ASEAN framework for tertiary education; and

(©) Accordingly set up its organizational, administrative, financial, and academic

structures, including the appointment/designation of the key campus officials.

Section 10. Authority to Loan or Transfer Lands, Apparatus, Equipment, Supplies, and
Vehicles. — The heads of the bureaus and offices of the national government, and the heads of
local government units (LGUs) are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon request of the
University President, such lands, apparatus, equipment, supplies, and vehicles as may be
needed by the UEP-SASC when, in the judgement of the heads of said bureaus, offices, or
LGUs, such lands, apparatus, equipment, supplies, and vehicles can be spared without serious

detriment to public service.

Section 11. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 12. 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.


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Section 13. 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

Section 14, Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,