Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _ 5952

Introduced by: Representative Florencio Gabriel G. Noel

AN ACT INTEGRATING THE PINTUYAN NATIONAL VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Southern Leyte which is located in the Eastern Visayas region is
composed of one (1) city and eighteen (18) municipalities, and four (4)
municipalities are situated in the Panaon Island. Panlaon Island is in aremote area
which is in great need of an educational institution that can cater tertiary
education to its constituents. At present, there is no educational institution which
provides tertiary education in Panlaon Island out of the twelve (12) colleges and
universities in Southern Leyte. The colleges and universities in Southern Leyte
are demographically situated in the center of the province, thus, the cost of
education increases considering that students need to travel, which in effect, adds
financial burden to the students.

In line with the need to establish a tertiary education in the Panaon Island, this
bill seeks to convert the Pintuyan National Vocational High School (PNVHS)
into a college institution and to integrate it as one of the external campuses of
Southern Leyte State University (SLSU), to be known as the SLSU — Pintuyan
Campus.


Additionally, Section 2 of R.A. No. 10931 asserts the emergence of establishing a
college, to wit:

““x x x Quality education is an alienable right of all Filipinos and it is the
policy of the state to protect and promote the rights of all students to quality
education at all levels. Therefore, the State shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.”

The act of integrating the PNVHS into the SLSU shall promote expansion of the
University’s services and facilities as well as encourage development of
undergraduate and graduate courses to accommodate the growing number of
students interested in taking up tertiary education. In return, this act shall benefit the
whole province of Southern Leyte with more competent and capable employees, as
well as improved economic status through better job and job opportunities.

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

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FLORENCIO GABRIEL G. NOEL
An Waray Party-list Representative


‘Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 5052
Introduced by: Representative Florencio Gabriel G. Noel

AN ACT INTEGRATING THE PINTUYAN NATIONAL VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Pintuyan National Vocational High School located in the
Municipality of Pintuyan, Province of Southern Leyte is hereby integrated into
the Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) system and shall be known as the
SLSU — Pintuyan Campus.

SEC 2. The SLSU — Pintuyan Campus shall offer undergraduate and graduate
courses within its areas of specialization and according to its capabilities, as the
Board of Regents of SLSU may deem necessary to carry out its objectives and in
order to meet the needs of the Province of Southern Leyte.

SEC 3. The amount necessary to carry out the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Southern Leyte
State University, except the sums needed to continue the operations of the
existing colleges and high schools. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for the continued operation and maintenance of the Southern Leyte State
University — Pintuyan Campus shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.


SEC 4. 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.

SEC 5. 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.

SEC 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,