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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:

Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

H. no4650

Introduced by Rep. AURELIO "DONG" D, GONZALES, JR

RENAMING OF THE DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE
UNIVERSITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, PROVINCE OF
PAMPANGA AS THE PAMPANGA STATE UNIVERSITY (PamSU), AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9832, ENTITLED “AN ACT
CONVERTING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND
TRADES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA
INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE DON HONORIO
VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITY (DHVTSU) AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR” .

Explanatory Note

The present curricular offerings of DHVTSU, as provided for in Section 3 of R.A
9832, are limited to education, engineering, science and technology, arts and humanities,
computer education and other programs within its areas of specialization and capabilities
This restriction hinders the university in fully attaining its foremost objective of enhancing
access to education by providing affordable but quality instruction and training to the youth
of Pampanga and nearby provinces, especially those from the underprivileged sector of
society.

The successful renaming of the university will bring about the modification of
restrictive provisions of R.A, 9832 and elevate the status of this higher education institution
from a technological into a comprehensive university, Additional courses in the liberal arts,
medical and allied medical fields shall be offered in addition to those specified in Section 3 of
R.A. 9832. Specifically, the following programs which are responsive to the needs of both the
society and industry are envisioned to be integrated with the existing curricular offerings of


BS in Nursing

BS in Pharmacy

BS in Medical Technology

BS in Physical Therapy

AB Political Science

AB Philosophy

AB Mass Communication

BS in Legal Management

9. BS in Criminology

10. Bachelor of Laws

11, BS in Travel Management

12. BS in Culinary Management

13. BS in Interior Design

14. BS in Aeronautical Engineering
15. MS in Engineering Management
16. Doctor in Business Administration
17. Doctor in Business Management

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It is foreseen that advancement into a comprehensive state university will greatly
benefit the people in its service area through upgraded instruction; enhanced access to quality
education; intensified knowledge-generation; modernized facilities and equipment;
intensified social responsibility through extension, manpower and skills development training,
and community outreach services.

It will likewise help the university in realizing its aspiration of nurturing individuals
who will possess the foundations for learning throughout life, the competence to engage in
gainful work and be productive, and the values and abilities to coexist in prolific harmony
with local and global communities. Most importantly, the institution shall contribute
beneficially to the government's essential strategy to fight poverty and foster national
competitiveness by accomplishing its mission of lifting economically and socially
marginalized Filipinos out of indigence,



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Si

enteenth Congress
First Regular Session

uno, ABSO

Introduced by Rep. AURELIO “DONG™ D. Gonzales, Jr

AN ACT

RENAMING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE.
UNIVERSITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, PROVINCE OF
PAMPANGA AS THE PAMPANGA STATE UNIVERSITY (PamSU),
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9832, ENTITLED
“AN ACT CONVERTING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND TRADES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, PROVINCE.
OF PAMPANGA INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE DON
HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITY (DHVTSU)
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR:

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

SECTION 1. The Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University in the
Municipality of Bacolor, Province of Pampanga is hereby renamed as the Pampanga State
University.

SECTION 2. General Mandate. - The University shall primarily provide advanced
instruction and professional training in education, engineering, science and technology, arts
and humanities, computer education, liberal art d other relevant
fields of study. It shall also undertake research, extension services and production activities in
support of the socioeconomic development of Pampanga and provide progressive leadership
in its areas of specialization,

medical, allied medical

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TION 3. Curricular Offerings. - The University shall offer undergraduate and
graduate courses in the fields of education, engineering, science and technology, arts and
humanities, computer education, liberal arts, medical, allied medical and other degree courses
within its areas of specialization and according to its capabilities, as the Board of Regents
may deem necessary to carry out its objectives and in order to meet the needs of the Province
of Pampanga and Region II].



SECTION 4. Powers and Duties of the Board of Regents. -The Board shall have the
following specific powers and duties, in addition to its general powers of administration and
the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of directors of a corporation under existing
laws:

(a) To extend the term of the President of the University beyond the age of retirement but not
beyond the age of seventy (70), whose performance has been unanimously rated by the Board
as outstanding, based on the guidelines, qualifications and/or standards set by the Board, after
unanimous recommendation by the search committee.

SECTION 5. The University President. - The University shall be headed by a
President, who shall render full time service. He/She shall be appointed by the Board, subject
to the guidelines, qualifications and/or standards set by the Board. He/She shall have a term
of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term: Provided, That in
order to effect a smooth transition, the incumbent President of the Don Honorio Ventura
Technological State University, shall automatically serve as the first president of the
Pampanga State Univers

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of Republic Act No. 9832 referring
to the name of Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University are hereby modified
accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in two newspapers of general circulation.