Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEHNTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by YHVGENY VINCENTE 8. HMANO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to appropriate funds for the operation of the University of Science and
Technology of Southern Philippines (USTSP) - Jasaan Campus. The USTSP-Jasaan Campus
is a vital institution that provides accessible education and contributes to the development of
individuals and communities in the region.
The operation of the USTSP-Jasaan Campus is of utmost importance to ensure the
continuous delivery of quality education and support services to its students. To have its own
legal personality, USTP will be able to secure its own budget for the faculty and staff salaries,
infrastructure   maintenance,   instructional   materials,   research   and   development,   student
services, and other operational expenses necessary for the smooth functioning of the campus.
With this bill we are investing in the future of our students and in the development of
the community and the region as a whole. This educational institution plays a crucial role in
producing  competent graduates  who will  contribute to the  growth and progress  of various
industries and sectors.  The campus will enable to enhance its facilities, expand its programs,
and strengthen its academic offerings. This will ultimately attract more students and provide
them with a conducive leaning environment that will prepare them for their future careers and
endeavors.
Having its own legal personality, we demonstrate our commitment to education, access
to knowledge, and the overall wellbeing of our constituents. Investing in this institution means
investing in the development of our human capital, which is the key to sustainable progress
and prosperity.
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HobsEBILLNo.    8919
Introduced by YEVGENY VINCENTE 8. EMANO
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION 0F THE
UNIVERSITY 0F SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 0F SOUTIIERN
PHILIPPINHS qusTSP) - JASAAN CAMPUS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
1               SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "University of science and Technology of
2       Southern philippines -Jasaan campus Act".
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4              SECTION 2. There are hereby appropriated funds for the operation of the campus of the
5       University of science and Technology ofsouthem philippines (USTSP) in the Municipality of
6      Jasaan,  Province  of  Misanis  Oriental,  to  be  known  as  the  University  of  Science  and
7      Technology of southern philippines -Jasann campus.
8              SECTION 3. The USTSP shall admit students to its Jasaan Campus who may avail of
9      graduate, undergraduate and short-term technical-vocational courses within the university's
10      areas of specialization and according to its capabilities as the Board of Regents may deem
11       necessary to cany out the university's objectives, particularly to respond to the needs of the
12      province andthe entire Regionx.
13              The usTSp is also mandated to undertake research and extension services in the Jasaan
14       Campus, and to provide progressive leadership in these areas.
15              SECTION 4. The USTSP -Jasaan campus shall be headed by a campus Administrator
16      who shall render full-time services and who shall be appointed by the Board of Regents (BOR)
17      upon the recommendation of the search committee and the president, subject to the guidelines,
18       qunlifications and standards set by the BOR.
19              The campus Administrator shall have a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for
20      reappointment to another term: Prow.ded,  That this prow.so notwithstanding, and in order to
21       affect a smooth transition, the incumbent campus Director ofusTP Jasaan, if qualified, shall
22      serve as the first campus administrator ofusTP Jasaan.
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1                    Within six (6) months before the expiration of the term of office  of the  incumbent
2      Campus  administrator  of  USTP  Jasaan,  the  USTP  System  shall  constitute  the  Search
3       Committee for the campus Administrator (SCCA).
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5              SECTION 5. The USTSP -Jasaan campus shall ensure that the minimum requirements
6      for its operation and program offerings have been complied with as duly prescribed by the
7      Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
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9              SECTION 6. In coordination with the USTSP, within a period of one hundred twenty
10      (120) days after the approval of this Act, the USTSP -Jasaan canipus shall accomplish the
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a)   Submit a  five  (5)-year development plan,  including  its  corresponding program
budget to the CHED, for appropriate recommendation to the Department of Budget
and Management.
b)   Undergo a management audit in cooperation with the CHED; and
c)   Accordingly set up its organizational, administrative as well as academic, structure,
including the appointment/designation of University campus key officials.
SECTION 7. The provisions of Republic Act No. 8292, otherwise known as the "Higher
Education Modernization Act of 1997", shall form an integral part of this Act and together
shall serve as the governing charter of the University.
SECTION 8. All the other powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities, and limitations
to state universities and/or its officials under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or
imposed upon the University and/or its officials whenever appropriate.
SECTION  9.  The  amount  necessary  to  carry  out  the  provisions  of this  Act  shall  be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 10. All existing laws, issuances and regulations which are contradictory to the
herein law is hereby deemed repealed and/or amended accordingly.
SECTION  11.  This Act  shall take  effect fifteen  (15)  days after its  publication in the
O#cz.a/ GazeJ/e or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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