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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._6972

Introduced by Hon. Bernadette “BH” Herrera-Dy

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To further insulate the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from partisan political
Pressures that come with the reappointment process yet give the CHED Chairman and
Commissioners ample time to effect substantial impact on higher education development in the
country, this bill seeks to limit the term of office of these officials to a single term of five years
without reappointment.

Their term of office in Republic Act 7722 (Higher Education Act of 1994) is four years.
This bill lengthens that to five years, which the author believes is sufficient time for the
appointees to accomplish their objectives for the country while working at CHED.

This bill draws lessons from current and previous experiences of the CHED involving the
reappointment of the CHED Chairman and Commissioners. Reappointment can become a
motivation to grant political favors or give in to political demands from various sectors. This bill
removes that motivation, so that the CHED officials can focus on work, on their mission at
CHED.

fadette “BH” Hgfrera-Dy
Representative, Bagong Henerasyon Party-list


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6972
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Hon. Bernadette “BH” Herrera-Dy

AN ACT
SETTING A FIXED, SINGLE TERM LIMIT TO THE TERM OF OFFICE
OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAIRMAN AND
COMMISSIONERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “CHED Term Limit
Act of 2018”.

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall protect, foster and
promote the right of all citizens to affordable quality education at all levels and
shall take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to all. The
State shall likewise ensure and protect academic freedom and shall promote its
exercise and observance for the continuing intellectual growth, the advancement of
learning and research, the development of responsible and effective leadership, the
education of high-level and middle-level professionals, and the enrichment of our
historical and cultural heritage.

State-supported institutions of higher learning shall gear their programs to
national, regional or local development plans. Finally, all institutions of higher
learning shall exemplify through their physical and natural surroundings the
dignity and beauty of, as well as their pride in, the intellectual and scholarly life.

Section 3. Term of office. Se 5 of Republic Act 7722, otherwise known
as the Higher Education Act of 1994, is hereby amended as follows:



SEC. 5. Term of Office. — The President shall appoint the full-time chairman
and the commissioners for a fixed, single term of office of FIVE YEARS,
without reappointment.

Upon the effectivity of this law, the incumbent chairman and commissioners
shall be allowed to sit as such until the end of their terms as provided under
RA 7722.

The commissioners shall hold office until their successors shall have been
appointed and qualified. Should a member of the Commission fail to
complete his term, his successor shall be appointed by the President of the
Philippines but only for the unexpired portion of the term.

Section 4. Separability. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, and administrative
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the online version of the Official Gazette or in two (2)

newspapers of general circulation or with established internet website presence.

Approved.