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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
H6usEBILLNo.     9121
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO ''DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.
AN ACT
ESTAILISHING "E DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,
EXPANDING ITS CuRRICULAR OFFERINGS, PRESCRIBING POWERS OF ITS
GOVEIENING BOARD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks to establish  the  Don  Honorio Ventura  State  Universfty  (DHVSU)
as  a  Universfty  System,  to  be  known  as  the  Don  Honorio  Ventura  State  Universfty
System.
The Commission on  Higher and Technical  Education (CHED) defines  university
system as "an organized academic entity composed of separate but correlated units, at
least  one  Of  which  has  university  level  status.  A  single  board  responsible  for  the
formulation  of  system-wide  policies  and  programs  governs  a  Universfty  System.  The
System  shall   have  the  general   powers  Of  a  corporation  set  forth   in  the   Revised
Corporation  Law. A Universfty System  must have a cleariy defined organization that is
8:};V::;::¥n?E#.Iybytheboardandbyasetofofficers,bothsystem-wideandforeach
The  Don  Honorio Ventura  State  Universfty  is  a  state-funded  universfty,  with  its
main campus located in the Municipalfty of Bacolor,  Province of Pampanga.  Its regular
campuses  are  situated  in  the  municipalities  of Apalit, Candaba, Porac, Mexico, Santo
Tomas and Lubac+all  in  the  Province  Of  Pampanga. The  Universfty  is  headed  by  a
Universfty   President,   with   the   Board   Of   Regents   as   its   governing   body.   Campus
directors serve as heads or administrator of the DHVSU campuses.
To provide accessible and qualfty education to the citizenry at all levels pursuant
to  Section  1,  Article XIV  of the  1987  Constitution,  DHVSU  has  been  continuously  and
consistently strengthened  by sienificant  pieces of legislation:  first  by  R.A.  9832,  which
granted  its Technological State  Universfty status, fallowed  by R.A.11169 which further
elevated it into a State University-level enabling it to expand its ourricular offchngs, and
R.A.11781 which converted Dllvsu's extension campuses into regular campuses.
DHVSU  is  one  of the  premier educational  institutions  in  Central  Luzon,  and  is
home to a number of excellent graduates who became board topnotchers in the fields of
Psychology,  Architecture  and  Engineering.  These  achievements  are  testament to the
excellent qualfty of education and instruction provided by University.
I CHED Memorandum Order No. 08 Series of 2003


With the  increasing  challenges of modem education,  there is a  need  to further
consolidate  and  strengthen  the  synergy  of  DHVSU   and   its  campuses,   hence,   its
conversion  to  a  University  System  will  greatly  enhance  the  University's  delivery  of
quality education,  and in turn, support the socioeconomic development of the Province
of Pampanga and Central Luzon.
In view of foregoing, the approval of this measure is immediately sought.


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
\'"HoUsEBiLLNo.9121
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO ''DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,
EXPANDING ITS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS, PRESCRIBING POWERS OF ITS
GOVERNING BOARD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  Of  Representatives  Of  the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled-.
Section  1. Unr.vers/.fy System.  -The  Don  Honorio  Ventura  State  University  (DHVSU)
located  in  the  Municipality  of  Bacolor,  with  campuses  in  the  Municipalities  of  Mexico,
Porac,  Sto.  Tomas,  Lubao,  Candaba  and Apalit,  all  in the  Province of Pampanga,  as
well  as  the  other  campuses  that will  be  created  prior to  the  effectivity  of this Act,  is
hereby established  as a  university system,  hereinafter referred to as  DHVSU  System.
Its main campus shall be located in the municipality Of Bacolor, Province of Pampanga.
Section  2.   Genera/ Mandate.  - The  DHVSU  System shall  primarily provide advance
instruction and professional training  in education, engineering, science and technology,
arts and humanities,  information and communication technology education,  liberal arts,
medical,   health-related   programs,   and   other  relevant  fields  of  study.   It   shall   also
undertake    research,    extension    services,    and    production    activities   and    provide
progressive  leadership  in  its  areas  of  specialization  in  support  of the  socioeconomic
development of the Province of Pampanga and Region Ill.
Section  3. Cwm.cu/ar Often.ngs.  - The  DHVSU  System  shall  primarily  offer technical-
vocational, undergraduate and graduate courses in the fields of education, engineering,
science   and   technology,    arts   and    humanities,    information   and   communications
technology, liberal  arts,  legal  management,  law,  medicine  and  allied  sciences,  health-
related courses, entrepreneurial programs, creative industries, travel management, and
other relevant courses within its areas of specialization and based on its capabilities, as
the Board of Regents may deem necessary to carry out its objectives, in order to meet
the  needs  of  the  Province  of  Pampanga  and  Region  Ill: Provided, That  no  degree
program shall  be offered without the approval of the Commission on  Higher Education
before the same shall be approved by the Board.
The  DHVSU  System  may  open  new  branches  or extension  campuses  in  consortium
with other academic institutions as it may deem necessary, to improve access to quality
education,  promote innovation and progress in the academe, and advance its research
capabilities, subject to applicable arrangements with other institutions.
Section 4. Adm/'n/.sfrafi'on.  - The  DHVSU  System shall  have the general  powers of a
corporation  set  forth  in  Republic  Act  No.11232,  otherwise  known  as  the  "Revised
Corporation Code of the Philippines." The administration of the DHVSU System and the
exercise of its corporate powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and
the President of the DHVSU System.


Section 5. Govern/.ng Board. - The governing body of the DHVSU System shall be the
Board of Regents,  hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall  be chaired and co-
chaired  by  the  Chairperson   of  the  Commission  on   Higher  Education   (CHED)  and
the President of the DHVSU System, respectively, and with the following, as members:
a)  Chairperson  of the  Committee on  Higher,  Technical  and  Vocational  Education
of the Senate;
b)  Chairperson  of the  Committee  on  Higher  and  Technical  Education  of the
House  of Representatives;
c)  Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority;
d)  Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology;
e)  President of the federation of faculty associations of the DHVSU System;
f)   President of the federation of student councils of the DHVSU System;
g)  President of the federation of alumni associations of the DHVSU System;
h)  Representative of the non-teaching or personnel association of the DHVSU
System; and
i)   Two (2) prominent citizens from the private sector who have distinguished
themselves in their professions or fields of specialization.
The Board shall appoint two (2) prominent citizens who shall be selected from a  list
of at least five (5) qualified persons from the Province of Pampanga, as recommended by
a search committee constituted by the  President of the DHVSU System,  in consultation
with  the Chairperson  of the  CHED  and  other  members  of the  Board,  based  on  the
guidelines  on qualification standards for the position set by the Board. They shall serve
for a term of two (2) years from the date of appointment.
The President of the federation of faculty associations, the President of the federation
of  student  councils,  the  President  of  the  federation  of  alumni  associations,  and  the
Representative  of  the  non-teaching  personnel  shall  serve  contemporaneously  in  the
Board  and   their  terms   of  office   as   provided   under  their   respective   associations'
constitutions and bylaws.
In  case of vacancy among  appointive  positions  in  the  Board,  the vacancy shall  be
filled  by  the  Board  following  guidelines  set  by  it,  and  the  appointee  shall  hold  office
only for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section  6.  Powers and Dufi.es of the  Board.  -  In  addition  to  its  general  powers  of
administration  and  the   powers  granted  to  the  board   of  directors  of  a  corporation
under existing law, the Board shall have the following specific powers and duties:
a)   Promulgate  and  implement  policies  in  accordance  with  the  declared  State
policies   on   education,   other   pertinent   provisions   of  the   Constitution   on
education,  agriculture,  science  and  technology,  and  the  policies,  standards
and thrusts of the  CHED  under Republic Act No.  7722,  otherwise  known  as
the "Higher Education Act of 1994";
b)  Approve the curricula,  instructional  programs,  and  rules on student discipline
drawn  by the Administrative and Academic Councils as herein provided;


c)  Appoint,  upon  the  recommendation  of the  President of the  DHVSU  System,
the  vice  presidents,  chancellors,  deans,  directors,  heads  of the  campuses,
faculty members, and other officials and employees of the DHVSU System;
d)   Fix  and  adjust  the  salaries  of faculty  members,  administrative  officials  and
employees,  subject  to  the   provisions  of  the   Revised   Compensation   and
Position  Classification  System  and other pertinent budget and compensation
laws governing  hours  of service,  and  such  other  duties  and  conditions  as  it
may deem proper;  grant them, at its discretion, leaves of absence under such
regulations   as   it   may   promulgate,   any   provision   of  existing   law   to   the
contrary  notwithstanding;  and  remove  them  for  cause  in  accordance  with
the requirements of due process of law;
e)  Hear   and   decide   administrative   cases   or   matters   brought   before   it   on
appeal  from  the Office of the President involving DHVSU System officials and
employees, in accordance with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Rules on
Administrative Cases;
f)    Fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, such as matriculation
fees, graduation  fees  and  laboratory fees,  as  the  Board  may  deem  proper
to  impose,  after  due consultation   with   the   concerned   sectors.   The fees
and   charges,   including    government subsidies and  other income generated
by the  DHVSU  System,  shall  constitute  its  special  trust funds,  and  shall  be
deposited  in  any  authorized  government  depository  bank.  All  interests that
shall  accrue therefrom  shall  form  part  of the  same funds for the  use  of the
DHVSU System;
Any provision of existing law, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding,
any  income  generated  by  the  DHVSU  System  from  tuition  fees  and  other
charges,  as  well  as from the operation of auxiliary services and  land grants,
shall  be retained  by the  DHVSU  System and  may be disbursed by the Board
for instruction,  research, extension services or other programs or  projects  of
the  DHVSU  System:  Provi.ded,  That all fiduciary fees  shall  be  disbursed  for
the  specific  purposes  for  which  these  are  collected:   Provi.ded,   however,
That  if,  for  reasons beyond  its control, the  DHVSU System shall  not be able
to   pursue   any   project  for  which   the  funds  have  been  appropriated  and
allocated   under   its   approved   program   of   expenditures,  the   Board   may
authorize  the  use  of  said  funds  for  any  reasonable  purpose  which,  in  its
discretion,   may   be   necessary   and    urgent   for   the   attainment   of   the
objectives  and  goals of the  DHVSu System;
g)  Adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and other school fees for
greater access of poor but deserving students in accordance with Republic Act
No.   10931,  otherwise  known  as  the  "Universal  Access  to  Quality  Tertiary
Education Act";
h)   Establish  professorial  chairs  in  the  DHVSU  System  and  provide fellowships
for qualified faculty members, and scholarships to deserving students;
i)    Receive and appropriate sums as may be provided for by law for the support
of  the  DHVSU   System,   and  all  other  sums  in  the  manner  it  may,   in   its
discretion, determine to cany out the purposes and functions of the  DHVSU
System;
j)    Set the policies on admission and graduation of students;
k)   Establish research and extension centers to promote the development of the


DHVSU System;
I)    Award  honorary  degrees  upon  persons  in  recognition  of  their  outstanding
contributions  on  the  fields  of  education,   public  service,  arts,  science  and
technology, sports and human kinetics or any field of specialization within the
academic competency of the DHVSU System, and authorize the awarding of
certificates of completion of non-degree and nontraditional courses;
in) Develop   academic   arrangements   for   institutional   capability   building   with
appropriate institutions and agencies, whether public,  private, local or foreign,
and   appoint   experts   or   specialists   as   consultants,   part-time,   visiting   or
exchange professors, scholars or researchers, as the case may be;
n)  Adopt  modern   and   innovative  modes  of  transmitting  knowledge  to  allow
greater access to education such as the use of information technology, online
programs,  the  dual  training  system,  open  distance  leaming,  and  community
laboratory;
o)  Absorb  non-chartered  tertiary  institutions  within  the  province  of  Pampanga
and Region Ill as branches, extension or external centers, in coordination with
the   CHED    and    in    consultation   with    the    Department   of   Budget   and
Management  (DBM),  and  offer therein  programs  or courses to carry out the
constitutional mandate of providing equal access to educational opportunities;
p)  Authorize  and  extemal   management  audit  of  the   DHVSU  System,  to  be
financed  by  CHED,  subject  to  rules  and  regulations  of the  Commission  on
Audit   (COA),   and    institute   reforms,    including   academic   and   structural
changes, on the basis of the audit results and recommendations;
q)  Create,   organize,   reorganize,   merge   or   abolish   regular   and   extensions
campuses, colleges, institutes, and other academic and administrative units of
the DHVSU System;
r)   Develop   consortia    and    other   economic   forms    of   linkages   with    local
government   units   (LGUs),   as   well   as   public,   private,   local   or   foreign
institutions and agencies for the furtherance of the purposes and objectives of
the DHVSU System;
s)   Import economic, technical and cultural books and publications;
t)    Enter into joint ventures  with  the  business  industry for the  profitable  growth
and management Of economic assets the proceeds of which shall be used for
the development and strengthening of the DHVSU System;
u)  Receive,  in  trust,  legacies,  gifts  and  donations  of real  property and  personal
properties   of  all   kinds   and   administer  and   dispose   of  the   same,   when
necessary, for the benefit of the DHVSU System and subject to the limitations,
directions and instructions of the donor, if any;
v)   Delegate  any of its  powers and  duties to the  President and  other officials  of
the  DHVSU  System,  as  it  may  deem  appropriate,  so  as  to  expedite  the
administration of the affairs of the DHVSU System;
w)  Establish    policy    guidelines    and    procedures    for    the    participative    and
transparent decision-making within the DHVSU System;
x)   Where most advantageous to the DHVSU System, privatize the management


of  non-academic  services  such  as  health,  food,   buildings  or  grounds  or
property maintenance, and such other similar activities;
y)   Authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machinery, equipment and
other facilities, and the purchase and acquisition of real property, including the
necessary supplies, materials, and equipment; and
z)   Promulgate  rules  and  regulations,  as  may  be  necessary,  to  carry  out  the
purposes and functions of the DHVSU System.
Section  7.  Mee£I'ngs  Of the  Board.  -  The  Board  shall  regularly  convene  once  every
three  (3)  months.  The  Chairperson  of the  Board  may,  however,  call  a  special  meeting
whenever necessary: Prow.ted, That members are  notified  in writing  at  least three  (3)
days prior to the conduct of said meeting.
A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all  its members holding office at the
time  of  the  meeting: Provt.ded,   however, That  the  Chairperson  of  the  Board  or  the
President of the DHVSU System is among those present in the meeting.
In  case  the  CHED  Chairperson   cannot  attend   a   meeting  of  the   Board,   a  CHED
Commissioner  duly  designated  by  the  CHED  Chairperson  as  representative  to  the
meeting, shall have all the rights and responsibilities of regular member: Prov/.ded, That
during the meeting, the President of the DHVSU System, as Vice Chairperson, shall be
the    presiding    officer: Provf.ted, further, That    this    provision    notwithstanding,    the
Chairperson of the CHED is hereby authorized to designate a CHED Commissioner as
the regular Chairperson of the Board, in which case, the said CHED Commissioner shall
act as the presiding officer.
In case the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational
Education  and  the  House  Committee  on  Higher  and  Technical  Education  will  not  be
able to attend the  Board  meeting,  they may designate their respective representatives
to attend the meeting, who shall have the same rights and responsibilities as the regular
members of the Board.
The  members  of  the  Board  shall  not  receive  any  salary,   but  shall   be  entitled  to
reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either for their attendance
to the meetings of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by
resolutions of the Board, subject to existing laws and regulations.
Section  8.  DHVSU System Pros/.dent.   -   The  DHVSU  System shall  be  headed  by a
President who shall be appointed by the Board subject to its guidelines on qualifications
and   standards,   and   based   on   the   recommendation   of  a   search   committee   duly
constituted  for the  purpose  of selecting  the  President.  The  DHVSU  System  President
shall render full-time service, serve a term of four (4) years, and may be reappointed to
another term: Prov/.ded, That  this  provision  shall  not  adversely  affect  the  term  of the
incumbent President.
Within  six  (6)  months  before  the  expiration  of  the  term  of  office  of  the  incumbent
President of the  DHVSu System, the Board shall constitute the Search Committee for
the Presidency.
The  powers  and  duties  of the  President  of the  DHVSU  System,  in  addition  to  those
specifically  provided  in  this  Act,  shall  be  those  usually  pertaining  to the  Office  of the
President of similar universities and those delegated by the Board.
The salary of the President of the DHVSU System shall be in accordance with Republic
Act No.  11466, otherwise known as the "Salary Standardization Law of 2019," and such


other  laws  amendatory  thereto,   which   may  hereinafter  be   enacted   and   shall   be
comparable to that being received by the presidents of similar educational institutions.
In  case  of a  vacancy  in  the  Office  of the  President  by  reason  of death,  compulsory
retirement, resignation, removal for cause, or incapacity of the President to perform the
functions  of the  office,  the  Board  shall  designate  an  Ofricer-in-Charge  of the  DHVSU
System,  pending  the  appointment  of  a  new  President: Provt.ded, That  the  Officer-in-
Charge shall serve only during the unexpired portion of the term.
The   President  of  the   DHVSU   System  shall   be  assisted   by  a  Vice   President  for
Academic   Affairs,   a   Vice   President   for  Administration,   and   a   Vice   President   for
Research,  Development and  Extension, who shall all  be appointed  by the  Board  upon
the recommendation of the President of the DHVSU System.
Section 9.   The Secrefary of the DHVSU System. - The Board shall appoint a Secretary
who shall serve as such for both the Board and the DHVSu System and shall keep all
records  and  proceedings  of  meetings  of  the  Board.  The  Secretary  of  the  DHVSU
System  shall  serve  upon  each  member of the  Board  the  appropriate  notice  of board
meetings.
Section  10.  The  Treasurer of the DHVSU System.  -The Treasurer of the  Philippines
shall be the ex offic/.o Treasurer of the DHVSU System.
Section   11.  777e  Admi.n/'sfra£/.ve  Cot7nc/./.   -There  shall   be  an  Administrative  Council
consisting   of  the   President  of  the   DHVSU   System   as  chairperson,   and  the  vice
presidents,  deans,  directors  and  other  officials  of  equal  rank  as  members,  that  shall
review and  recommend to the  Board  the  policies that shall  govern  the  administration,
management and development planning of the DHVSU System.
Section  12.  The Academ/.c Counc/./.  -There shall  be an Academic Council,  which shall
formulate  academic  policies.   It  shall  be  composed  of  the  President  of  the  DHVSU
System, who shall act as chairperson, and all academic staff with the rank of at least an
assistant professor, as members.
The Academic  Council  shall  have the  power to  review and  recommend  the  curricular
offerings  and  mules  of  discipline,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Board.  It  shall  fix  the
requirements  for  the   admission  of  students,   as  well   as  for  their  graduation   and
conferment  of  degrees,  subject  to  review  and  approval  by  the  Board  through  the
President of the  DHVSU  System.  It shall  exercise  disciplinary  power over students  of
the DHVSU System and shall formulate academic policies and rules and regulations on
discipline, subject to the approval of the Board.
Section   13. Heads  of  DHVSu  System   Campuses.   -The  Campus   Directors  shall
respectively serve  as  heads  or administrator of the  DHVSU  System's  campuses  and
render full-time service.
They  shall  be  appointed  or  designated  by  the  Board,  upon  recommendation  of  the
search  committee  and  the  President,   subject  to  the  guidelines,   qualifications  and
standards   set   by  the   Board: Prov/.ded, That,   upon   the   effectivity  of  this   Act,   the
incumbent Campus Directors of the existing campuses of the DHVSU shall continue to
serve as such.
Section   14. Facu#y.   -No  political  belief,  gender  preference,  cultural  or  community
affiliation or ethnic origin, and religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in
the   appointment  of  faculty   members   of  the   DHVSU   System: Provt.ded,   That  said
appointment shall  be subject to the guidelines,  qualifications and  standards set by the


Board: Prov/.bed,  further, That no  member of the faculty shall teach for or against any
particular church or religious sect.
Section 15. Academ/.c Freedom and /nsf/.fuf/.ona/ Autonomy. -The DHVSU System shall
enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5
of Article XIV of the Constitution.
Section 16. Soho/arch/.p Programs and Admt'ssi`on.  -The DHVSU System shall provide
a   scholarship   program   and   other   affirmative   action   programs   to   assist   poor   but
deserving students who qualify for admission to the DHVSU System.
No  student  shall  be  denied  admission  to  the  DHVSU  System  by  reason  of  gender,
religion, cultural or community affiliation or ethnic origin.
Sediion 11. Authorfty to Loan or Transfer Apparatus, Equipment, Supplies and Detail Of
Persome/.  -The  heads  of  the  bureaus  and  offices  of  the  national  government  are
hereby authorized to loan or transfer,  upon the request of the President of the  DHVSU
System,  such  apparatus,  equipment  or  supplies  as  may  be  needed  by  the  DHVSU
System, and to detail employees for duty therein when,  in the judgment of the head of
bureau  or office,  such  apparatus,  equipment,  supplies or services  of such  employees
can be spared without serious detriment to public service.
The  employees  so  detailed  shall  perform  such  duties  as  required  of  them  by  the
President of the DHVSU System and the time so employed shall be counted as part of
their regular service.
Section 18. Assets, li.ab/.//.r/.es and Persome/.  -All assets, real and personal, personnel
and records of the DHVSU, as well as liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to
the DHVSU System: Provt.ded, That the positions, rights and security of tenure of faculty
members  and  personnel therein  employed  under existing  laws  prior to  the  integration
into  a  university  system  shall  be  respected: Provt.ded,  further, That  the  incumbents
occupying the positions shall  remain in the same status until otherwise provided for by
the Board: Prov/.ded,  #na//y, That the DHVSU System shall also accordingly upgrade or
increase its human resources component as may be deemed appropriate by the Board.
All  parcels  of  land  belonging  to  the  government  occupied  by  the  DHVSU  and  all  its
campuses are hereby declared to be the property of the  DHVSU System, and shall be
titled under that name: Provt.ded, That should the DHVSU System cease to exist or be
abolished  or should  such  aforementioned  parcels of land  be  no longer needed  by the
DHVSU  System, the same shall revert to the concerned  LGU or to the Republic of the
Philippines, as the case may be.
Section  19. Tar  Exempt/.on  on  /mporfaf/.or}  and  Donafi.ons.  -The  importation  by  the
DHVSU System of economic, technical and cultural books or publications, which are for
economic,  technical, vocational,  scientific,  philosophical,  historical  or cultural  purposes,
shall,   upon   certification   by   the   CHED   shall   be   exempt   from   customs   duties   in
accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Republic Act  No.t  10863,  otherwise  known  as  the
"Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)".
AIl  grants,  bequests,  endowments,  donations  and  contributions  made  to  and  used
actually, directly and exclusively for educational purposes  by the DHVSU System,  shall
be exempt from donor's tax and the same shall be allowed as allowable deduction from
the  gross  income  of the  donor for  purposes  of computing  the  taxable  income  Of the
donor,  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  National  Internal  Revenue  Code  of
1997, as amended.


Section 20. Transitory Provision. -Upon the effectivity of this Act,  all employees of the
DHVSU shall be retained in their present positions.
Sedi\on 21. Development plan,  Management Audit, and Organizational, Administrative
and Academ7.c Sfrucfure.  -Within a period of one  hundred twenty (120)  days after the
approval of this Act, the DHVSU System shall accomplish the following:
(a)  Submit  a  five  (5)-year development  plan,  including  its  program  and  budget to  the
CHED for recommendation to the DBM;
(b)  Set  up  its  organizational,   administrative,  and  academic  structure,   including  the
appointment of key officials of the DHVSU System; and
(c) Undergo a management audit in coordination with the CHED.
Section 22. F/.//.ng of Report.  -On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the second (2nd)
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  Chairperson  of the  CHED,  and
with both Houses of Congress, a detailed report on the progress, conditions and needs
of the DHVSU System.
Section   23. Supp/efory  App/i.cafi.on.   -The   provisions   of   Republic   Act   No.   8292,
otherwise  known  as  the  "Higher  Education  Modernization  Act  of  1997',  shall  be  an
integral  part of this Act and shall  serve as part of the governing charter of the  DHVSU
System.
Section  24, Pan.fy C/ause.  - All  other powers,  functions and  privileges,  responsibilities
and  limitations  to  state  universities  and  their  officials  under  existing  laws  shall  be
deemed  granted  to  or  imposed  upon  the  DHVSU  System  and  its  officials,  whenever
appropriate.
Section 25. Approprjafi.ons.  - The amount necessary to cany out the provisions of this
Act   shall   be   charged   against   the   current   year's   appropriations   of  the   DHVSU.
Thereafter,   such   sums   as   may   be   necessary   for  the   continued   operation   and
maintenance   of   the   DHVSU   System   shall   be   included   in   the   annual   General
Appropriations Act.
Sedi\on  Z6. Implementing  Rules  and  Regulations.  -W.itJh.\n  siixty  (60)  days  from  the
effectivity of this Act, the Board, in consultation with the CHED, shall formulate the rules
and regulations to fully implement the provisions of this Act.
Section 27. Separabi./i.fy C/aLise.  - lf, 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.
Section 28. Repea/f.ng C/ause.  -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  29. Effect/.v/.fy.   -This  Act  shall   become  effective  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its
publication in the Offlc/.a/ Gazeffe or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,