Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City,  Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HchsEBILLNo.9063
Introduced by Representative Christian S. Unabia
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  convert  the  Community  College  of  Gingoog  City
located in Gingoog City, Province of Misamis Oriental, into a state college to be
known as the First Misamis Oriental State College.
Section  1, Article IV of the  1987 Constitution mandates that  "77]e Sfcz/e
shall protect, foster and promote the right Of all citizens t? aifeTdab!e qua!itr.
ed#cczfz.o7?, " and  Section 2  of the  same Article mandates that "777e Sfczfe sfecz//
establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system Of
education relevant to the needs Of the people and the society. "
Republic  Act No.10931,  otherwise known  as the  "U7?I.verscz/ f4ccess  fo
g#cz/zty  rerfz.czry  Edwcczfz.o#  j4cf, "  provides  for  free  higher  education  in  state
universities and colleges to enable Filipino students to have equal opportunity to
quality tertiary education especially those who come from poor families.
In 2015, the Gingoog Science and Technology College was established as
a  community  college through  Sangguniang Panlungsod  Ordinance No.  2015-
283. In the following year, it was changed to Community College of Gingoog
City through Sangguniang Panlungsod Ordinance No. 2016-283. The mission of
the school is to provide comprehensive education program to individuals and to
serve  all  segments  of society through  an  open-access  admissions  policy  that
offers  equal  and  fair treatment to  all  students  and serves  its  community  as  a
Community-based institution of higher education.


Since its establishment in 2015, the Community College of Gingoog City
has  been  funded by  the  local  government  of Gingoog  City.  However,  it has
become difficult for the local government of Gingoog City to sustain its funding
and  address  the  growing  need  of its  people  for  an  available  and  affordable
tertiary education in the locality.
Presently, the Community College of Gingoog City offers three courses:
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship,
and Bachelor of Arts in Economics. If the Community College of Gingoog City
is converted into a state college, it will offer more courses such as Bachelor of
Science in Tourism Management and Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood
Education, among others.
This proposed measure seeks to foster students' success in reaching their
educational objectives and personal growth, and to create a quality, integrated,
sustainable, and productive educational environment. The establishment of First
Misamis Oriental State College will make tertiary education more accessible to
the people not only of Gingoog City but also to the whole Province of Misanis
Oriental. It will provide graduating senior high school students a chance to go to
college and help them prepare for good employment and contribute to nation-
building.
In  view  of the  foregoing,  approval  of this  proposed  bill  is  earnestly
sought.


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City,  Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.  9 06 3
Introduced by Representative Christian S. Unabia
1                                                                      AN ACT
2     CONVERTING  THE  COMMUNITY  COLLEGE  0F  GING00G  CITY
3     LOCATED  IN  THE  CITY  0F  GING00G,  PROVINCE  0F MISAMIS
4     ORIHNTAL,  INTO  A  STATH  cOLLnGE  To  BE  KNowN  As  THE
S      "FIRST        MISAMIS        ORIENTAL        STATE        COLLEGE"        AEND
6     APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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8      Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in
9      Congress assembled:
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11                 SECTION  1.   Co#tJcrsi.o#.  -The community college of Gingoog city
12      located in the city ofGingoog, Province ofMisamis oriental is converted into a
13      state   college   to   be   known   as   the   First  Misamis   Oriental   State   College,
14     hereinafter referred to as the  "Co//ege".
15                 SEC.  2.     Gc"er¢/  M¢#d¢/e.     -The  College  shall  primarily  provide
16      advanced studies  and research, higher professional  and technical  instructions,
17      and training in science and technology and other related sciences.
18                 It shall also undertake research and extension services and development
19     programs,  and  provide  the  necessary  instructional  and research  leadership  in


1      economics,   entrepreneurship,   agribusiness,   early   childhood   education,   and
2     tourism management and other socio-economic development in the province of
3     Misamis oriental and in Region x.
4                SEC. 3.   C#„..c%J¢r oj7re".mgr. -The college shall offer undergraduate
5      courses   in   the   fields   of  economics,   entrepreneurship,   agribusiness,   early
6     childhood education, tourism management, and other degree courses within its
7     areas of specialization as the Board of Trustee may deem necessary to carry out
8      its  objectives,  and  in  order  to  meet  the  needs  of the  Province  of Misamis
9     Oriental and Regionx.
10                 SEC. 4.  ,4dmz.".sfr¢J}.o#. -The College shall have the general powers of
11      a corporation set forth in Republic Act (RA) No.11232, otherwise known as the
\2      "Revised  Corporation  Code  Of the  Philippines".  The  avdrrihilstredion  of  th: Ie
13      College  and the exercise of its corporate powers are vested exclusively in the
14     Board of Trustees and the President of the College, in so far as authorized by
15      theBoard.
16                  SEC.  5.    GotJerm!.#g Body.  -The  governing body of the  college  is the
17     Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred to as the  "BoarcJ," which is composed of
18      the following:
19                 (a)  Chairperson  of the  commission  on  Higher  Education  (CITED),  as
20      Chaiaperson;
21                 (b)      President of the college, as vice-Chairperson;
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1                 (c)      Chairperson of the committee on Education, Arts and culture of
2      thesenate;
3                 (d)      Chairperson of the committee on Higher and Technical Education
4      of the House of Representatives;
5                 (e)      Regional  Director  of the  National  Economic  and  Development
6      Authority;
7                 (f)       Regional Director of the Department ofAgriculture;
8                 (g)      Regional    Director    of   the    Technical    Education    and    Skills
9      Development Authority;
10                 (h)      President of the faculty associations of the college;
11                  (i)       President of the student councils of the college;
12                 ¢)       President of the alumni associations of the college; and
13                 (k)      Two  (2)  prominent  citizens  from  the  private  sector  who  have
14      distinguished  themselves  in  their  profession  or  fields  of  specialization;  as
15      members.
16                 The Board shall appoint the two (2) prominent citizens from a list of five
17     (5) qualified persons in the province of Misamis oriental, as recommended by
18     the search committee to be constituted by the college president, in consultation
19     with the Board, based on the standards and qualifications set by the Board.
20                 The two  (2) prominent citizens  shall  serve  for a term of two  (2) years
21      from the date of appointment.
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\                S;BC. 6.   Promulgation  and Implementation  of policies. -The Bonird
2      shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the provisions of
3      the  Constitution  on  education,  agriculture,  science,  and technology  and  other
4     policies of the  State on education, including policies,  standards and thrusts of
5      the CITED under RA 7722, otherwise known as the  "f7z.gfeer Ed#cczfz.o# £4cf o/
6        1994„.
7                 EEC. 7.   Powers  and Duties  of the Board. -In a,ddindion to.I+s general
8     powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board
9      of directors of a corporation under existing laws, the Board shall exercise the
10      following:
11                  (a)      Approve   the   curricula,   institutiorlal   programs,   and   rules   of
12      discipline  drawn  by  the  administrative  and  the  academic  councils  provided
13      underthisAct;
14                 (b)      Appoint, upon the recommendation of the college president, the
15      vice-presidents, deans, directors, heads of the campuses, faculty members, and
16      other officials and employees of the college;
17                 (c)      Fix  and  adjust  the  salaries  of  faculty  members,  administrative
18      officials and employees, subject to the provisions ofRA 6758, otherwise known
19      as   the   "Revised   Compensation   and   Position   Classification   System,"   as
20     amended, and other pertinent budget and compensation laws governing hours of
21      service and such other duties and conditions as it may deem proper; grant them,
22     at its discretion, leaves of absence under such regulations as it may promulgate,
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I      any provision of existing law to the contrary notwithstanding; and remove them
2      for cause in accordance with the requirements of due process oflaw;
3                 (d)      Fix  the  tuition  and  other  necessary  fees  and  charges,  such  as
4     matriculation fees, graduation fees, and laboratory fees, as the Board may deem
5      proper to  impose,  after due  consultation with the  involved  sectors:  Proi;I.cJecJ,
6     That the fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income
7      generated by the College, which are considered as special trust funds, shall be
8      deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and all interests that
9     shall  accrue  there from  shall  form  part  of the  sane  fund  for the  use  of the
10      College:   P7ioi/I.dec7,  /#rffoer,   That   any  provision   of  existing  laws,   rules   or
11      regulations  to  the  contrary  notwithstanding,  any  income  generated  by  the
12      College  from  the  tuition  fees  and  other  charges,  and  from  the  operation  of
13      auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the college, and may be
14     disbursed by the Board for instruction, research,  extension or other programs
15      and projects of the  College:  Provz.ded, ¢#cz//y,  That all  fiduciary  fees  shall be
16      disbursed for the  specific purposes for which the fiduciary fees are collected:
17      Provz.c7ed, That if for reasons beyond its control, the college shall not be able to
18     pursue  any project  for which the  funds have been appropriated and  allocated
19     under its approved program of expenditures, the Board may authorize the use of
20     the funds for any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may be necessary
21      and urgent for the attairment of the objectives and goals of the college;
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1                 (e)      Adopt  and  implement  a  socialized  scheme  of tuition  and  other
2      school  fees  for greater access  to  education  of poor but  deserving  students  in
3      accordance  with  RA   10931,  otherwise  known  as  the   "I/7zz.verscz/  .4cce"  fo
4      Quality Tertiary Education Act".,
5                 (I)       Establish professional chairs in the college and provide local and
6     intemational  fellowships to  qualified  faculty  members who  have rendered  at
7      least three (3) years of service to the college;
8                 (g)      Receive  and  appropriate  all  sums  as  may  be  provided  for  the
9     support of the college in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, to cany
]°      out the purposes and functions of the college;
I I                  (h)      Set the policies on admission and graduation of students;
12                 (i)       Award  honorary  degrees  upon  persons  in  recognition  of  their
13      outstanding    contribution    in    the    fields    of   economics,    entrepreneurship,
14      agribusiness, early childhood education, and tourism management or any field
15      of specialization within the academic competence of the college, and authorize
16     the  awarding  of certificates  of completion  of non-degree  and  non-traditional
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courses;
18                 ¢)       Establish applied research and extension that support the goals and
19      objectives of the college;
20                 (k)      Develop    academic    arrangements    for    institutional    capability
21      building with appropriate institutions and agencies, public and private, and local
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1      and foreign, and appoint experts or specialists as consultants, part-time, visiting
2      or exchange professors, scholars or researchers, as the case may be;
3                 (1)       Adopt modem  and  irmovative  modes  of transmitting  knowledge,
4      including the use of information technology, dual training system, open distance
5      leaming,   community   laboratory,   and   competency-based   training,   for   the
6     promotion  of greater  access  to professional  and technological  education  and
7      skills development;
8                 (in)     Coordinate with CIHD, TESDA and other governing boards of the
9      state  universities  and  colleges,  consult  with  the  Department  of Budget  and
10     Management  (DBM),  and  work  towards  the  restructuring  of the  College  to
11      make it more efficient, relevant, productive and competitive;
12                 (n)      Absorb  non-chartered tertiary  institutions  within  the  province  of
13      Misamis  Oriental  as  branches  and  extension  centers,  in  coordination  with
14     CIHD,  and in consultation with the DBM,  and offer programs or courses to
15     promote and cany out equal access to educational opportunities, as mandated by
16      the constitution;
17                 (o)      Authorize an external management audit of the college, subject to
18      the  rules  and  regulations  of the  Commission  on  Audit  and  institute  reforms,
19      including academic and structural changes, on the basis of the audit results and
20      recommendations;
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1                 a)      Develop  consortia  and  other  forms  of  linkages  with  the  local
2      government units, institutions and agencies, both public and private, local and
3      foreign, in the furtherance of the purpose and objectives of the college;
4                 (q)      Import economic, technical and cultural books or publications;
5                 (r)       Enter  into  joint   ventures   with  business   and   industry   for  the
6     profitable development and management of the assets of the college and use the
7     proceeds for the development and strengthening of the college;
8                 (s)       Receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal
9     properties of all kinds and administer or dispose of the same when necessary for
10     the benefit of the college, subject to the limitations, directions and instructions
]]      ofthedonor, if any;
12                 (t)       Authorize  the  construction  or repair  of its  buildings,  machinery,
13      equipment  and  other  facilities,  and  the  purchase  or  acquisition  of real  and
14     personal properties, including necessary supplies, materials and equipment;
15                 (u)      Extend the term of the president of the college beyond the age of
16     retirement,  but not beyond the  age  of seventy  (70),  based  on the  guidelines,
17      qualifications  and  standards  set by  the  Board:  Provz.dec7,  That the  president's
18     performance has been rated by the Board as outstanding, and after unanimous
19      recommendation by the search committee;
20                 (v)      Delegate  any  of its powers  and  duties to the president  and other
21      officials  of the  College,  as  it  may  deem  appropriate,  so  as  to  expedite  the
22     administration of the affairs of the college;
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1                 (w)     Establish   policy   guidelines   and   procedures   for   participative
2      decision-making and transparency within the college;
3                 (x)      Privatize the management ofnon-academic services such as health,
4     food,  building  or  grounds  or  property  maintenance,  and  such  other  similar
5      activities if advantageous to the college; and
6                 (y)      Promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out
7     the purposes and functions of the college.
8                 SEC.  8. A4lee".#gr a/ £fee Board.   -The Board  shall regularly convene
9     once every quarter. However, the chairperson of the Board may, upon three (3)
]°      days'   prior  written  notice,   call   a  maximum  of  two  (2)   special  meetings
11      whenevernecessary.
12                 A  quorum  of the  Board  shall  consist  of a majority  of all  its  members
13      holding office at the time of the meeting: Provz.ded, That the chairperson of the
14     Board or the president of the college is present in the meeting.
15                 In the absence of the CHED chairperson, a commissioner of the CIIED
16      duly  designated  by  the  CRED  Chairperson  as  representative  in  the  meeting,
17      shall  have  all  the  rights  and  responsibilities  of a  regular  member:  P7~ovz.dec7,
18      That during the meeting,  the College President,  as Vice-Chairperson,  shall be
19      the  Presiding  Officer:  Provz.dec7, /wrffoer,  That this  provision notwithstanding,
20     the  Chairperson  of the  CIHD  is  hereby  authorized  to  designate  a  CIHD
21      Commissioner  as  the  regular  chairperson  of the  Board,  in  which  case  said
22      CI-IED Commissioner shall act as the presiding officer.
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1                 In  case  the  Chairpersons  of  the  House  and   Senate  Committees  on
2     Education  shall  not be  able  to  attend the Board meeting,  they may designate
3      their respective representatives to attend the  said meeting, who  shall have the
4      same rights and responsibilities as a regular member of the Board.
5                 The  members  of the  Board  shall  not  receive  any  salary,  but  shall  be
6     entitled  to  reimbursements  for  actual  and  necessary  expenses  incurred  in
7      attending the meetings of the Board or in connection with other offlcial business
8      authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to existing laws and regulations.
9                 SEC. 9.  Co//egg prcsi.de#/. -The college shall be headed by a president
10      who shall render full-time service. The college president shall be appointed by
11      the Board, upon the recommendation of the duly constituted search committee.
12                  The college president shall serve for a term offour (4) years and shall be
13      eligible for reappointment for another term: Proi;z.\dec7,  That in order to affect a
14     smooth  transition  to  College,  the  incumbent  President  of  the  Community
15      College of Gingoog City shall  act as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) pending the
16      appointment of the first college president. Within six (6) months from the date
17      of approval of this Act, the Board shall constitute the search committee for the
18      College president.
19                 In  case  of vacancy  in the  office  of the  College President by reason of
20     death,  compulsory retirement,  resignation,  removal  for cause  or incapacity of
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21      the  College  President to  perform the  functions  of the  office,  the Board  shall
22     designate  an OIC  of the College, pending the  appointment of a new College
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1      President. The OIC or new college president shall serve only for the unexpired
2     portion of the term.
3                 The  powers  and  duties  of the  College  President,  in  addition  to  those
4      specifically provided in this Act, are those usually pertaining to the office of the
5      College president of similar colleges, and those delegated by the Board.
6                 The salary of the college president shall be in accordance with RA 6758,
7      oubemiise known  as  thie  "Compensation  and  Position  Classification  Act  Of
8      j989, "  as  amended,  and  other pertinent  budget  and  compensation  laws,  and
9      shall  be  comparable  to  the   salaries  received  by  the  presidents  of  similar
10      educational institutions.
11                  The college president shall be assisted by a vice-President for Academic
12     Affairs and Vice-President for Administration, who  shall be appointed by the
13      Board upon recommendation of the college president.
14                  SEC.10.    Adml.#|.str¢!I.tte  co%i®c..J.  -There  shall  be  an  administrative
15      council consisting of the president of the college, as chairperson, and the vice-
16     presidents, deans, directors and other officials of equal rank, as members, whose
17      duty is to implement the policies governing the administration, management and
18      development plan of the college as approved by the Board.
19                  SEC.11.    £4c¢dcm7.c  Cow#cz./.  -There  shall  be  an  academic  council
20      composed of the College President, who shall  act as Chairperson,  and all the
21      academic staff with the rank of not lower than assistant professor, as members.
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1                 The academic council shall have the power to review and recommend the
2      curricular  offerings  and  rules  of  discipline  of  the  College,  subject  to  the
3      approval  of the  Board.    It  shall  fix  the  requirements  for  the  admission  of
4      students, as well as for their graduation and conferment of degrees,  subject to
5     review and approval by the Board through the College President.   It shall have
6     the   disciplinary  power   over  students  of  the  College   and  shall   formulate
7      academic  policies   and  rules   and  regulations  on   discipline,   subject  to  the
8      approval of the Board.
9                 SEC.12.   Co//cge sccre/¢ry. -The Board shall appoint a secretary, who
10      shall serve as Secretary for both the Board and the College, and shall keep all
11      records   and   proceedings   of  the   Board   in   addition   to   other   duties   and
12     responsibilities.   The secretary shall serve upon each member of the Board the
13      appropriate notice of the Board meetings.
14                 SEC.13.  Co#ege Treaswrer. -The Treasurer of the philippines is the Ex
15      QLfcz.o Treasurer of the college.
16                 SEC.14.   F¢cwtry.  -No political  belief,  gender preference,  cultural  or
17      community affiliation or ethnic origin, and religious opinion or affiliation shall
18     be a matter of inquiry in the appointment of faculty members of the College:
19     Provz.dec7, That the appointment shall be subject to the guidelines, qualifications
20      and  standards  set  by  the  Board:  Provz.c7ec7, /%7'Zfoer,  That  no  member  of the
21      faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect.
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\                 EEC. L5.   Admission and Scholarship Program. -No srfudeat shall be
2      denied   admission   to   the   College   by   reason   of  sex,   religion,   cultural   or
3      community affiliation, or ethnic origin.
4                 The   College   shall   provide   scholarship   and   other  affimative   action
5     programs to assist the poor but deserving students who qualify for admission to
6     thecollege.
7                 f5EC.  L6.     Academic  Freedom  and  Institutional  Autonomy.  ~  The
8      College shall enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy, pursuant to
9     paragraph 2, Section 5 Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution.
10                 SEC.17.  4wffoorz.fy a/gotJer#me#/ ¢ge#cz.es. -The heads of the bureaus
11      and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to loan or transfer,
12      upon the request of the College President, apparatus, equipment or supplies as
13      may be needed by the College, and detail employees for duty therein when, in
14     the judgment of the head of bureau or office, the apparatus, equipment, supplies
15      or services of such employees may be spared without serious detriment to the
16      public service.  The detailed employees shall perform such duties as required of
17      them by the  College President,  and the time  so employed shall be counted as
18      part of their regular service.
19                  EEC.  +8.     Assets,  Liabilities   and  Personnel.  -  AIL  a;ssets,  reall  and
20     personal,  personnel  and records  of the  Community College  of Gingoog  City,
21      and its liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to the college: Provz.c7ec7,
22     That  the  positions,  rights,  and  security  of tenure  of  faculty  members  and
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1      persomel employed in the community college of Gingoog city under existing
21aws prior to its conversion into a college shall be respected: Provz.dec7,  /#rffeer,
3      That the college shall also accordingly upgrade or increase its human resource
4      component.
5                 All  parcels   of  land  belonging  to   the  goverrment  occupied  by  the
6     Community college of Gingoog city are hereby declared to be the property of
7      the  College  and  shall  be  titled under its name:  Provz.dec7,  That  if the  College
8      cease to exist or abolished or the parcels of land are no longer needed, the title
9     to said parcels of land shall be transferred to the local government of Gingoog
10      City, Province ofMisamis oriental.
11                  SEC.19.  „¢#d¢rory Req%i.remera/a. -Within one hundred twenty (120)
12      days after the approval of this Act, the college shall:
13                  (a)       Submit   a   five   (5)   -   year   development   plan,    including   its
14     corresponding     program     budget     to     the     CIHD,     for     corresponding
15      recommendation to the DBM;
16                 (b)      Undergo a management audit in cooperation with the CRED; and
17                 (c)       Set  up  its  organizational,  administrative,  and  academic  structure,
18      including the appointment of the college key officials.
19                 SEC. 20.  Compliance with CHED Requirements. -Notw.rthstandir\g the
20     provisions of this Act, the conversion of community College of Gingoog City
21      into  a  state  college  shall  become  effective  only  upon  the  determination  and
22     declaration by the CRED, based on the recommendation of a panel of experts it
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I      shall  constitute  for  the  purpose,  that  the  institution  has  complied  with  the
2     requirements for a state college status based on CHED Memorandum order No.
3      46, Series of2012, Policy-Standard to Enhance Quality Assurance in philippine
4     Higher Education  Through  an  Outcomes-Based  and  Typology-Based  Quality
5      Assurance: Provz.dec7, That the panel may issue such recommendation when the
6     institution  has  substantially  complied with the  requirements  for the  grant  of
7      status as astate college.
8                 The following operational requirements for the college, as established by
9     the CIHD, shall be complied with:
]°                 (a)      Possess   full-time   permanent   faculty   members   who   have   the
11      relevant degrees as required by the CITED and experience in the subject areas
12      theyhandle;
13                 (b)      Offer  degree  programs  characterized  by  a  core  curriculum  that
14      holistically      develops      thinking,      problem      solving,      decision-making,
"      communication,  technical,  and  social  skills  in  line  with  the  mission  of the
16       College;
17                 (c)      Possess    leaming   resources    and    support    structures   that   are
18      appropriate for developing knowledge and skills in the specific natural science,
19      social science, humanities, and professional disciplines offered by the College,
20      including laboratories, books andjoumals, among others;
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I                 (d)      Maintain links with the community that ensure the development of
2     relevant academic and extension programs and the application of their leaning
3      outcomes; and
4                 (e)      Conduct    outreach    programs    involving    students    in    social-
5      development   oriented   experiences   that   allow   them   to   contextualize   their
6     knowledge within actual social and human experiences.
7                 The CIHD, through its regional office, shall regularly provide technical
8      assistance to the  institution and monitor compliance with the requirements  of
9      the commission.
10                 After five  (5) years  of operation,  the  college  shall  be  evaluated by the
11      CIHD to  determine  its  compliance  with the  requirements  for a  state  college
12      classification   according   to   the   horizontal   typology   of  higher   education
13       institutions.
14                 Moreover,   the   College   shall   undergo  the   institutional   sustainability
15      assessment process to ensure that an internal quality assurance system has been
16      established leading to sustainable offering of quality programs and services.
17                 SEC. 21.  A###¢/ Repor£. -Cia or before the fifteenth day of the second
18      month after the opening of the regular classes each year, the Board shall  file
19     with the Office of the President of the Philippines, through the Chairperson of
20     the CHED, and with both Houses of congress, a detailed report on the progress,
21      condition and needs of the college.
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1                  SEC. 22.   rimc E]cemp/I.o#. -The importation of economic, technical and
2      cultural  books  or publications,  which  are  for economic,  technical  vocational,
3      scientific,  philosophical,  historical  or  cultural  purposes  made  by the  College,
4     upon  certification  by  the  CIHD,  shall  be  exempt  from  customs  duties  in
5      accordance with the provisions ofRA 10863, otherwise known as the  "Cctsfoms
6      A4locJer7H.zc}£z.o72  cI77cZ  rarz# 4cf  /Cur4J ".    All  grants,  bequests,  endowments,
7      donations and contributions made to the College to be used actually,  directly
8      and exclusively by the College are exempt from donor's tax and the same are
9      authorized  as  allowable  deductions  from  the  gross  income  of the  donor  for
10     purposes of computing the taxable income of the donor in accordance with the
11      provisions of the National Intemal Revenue code, as amended.
12                 SEC.  23.    £4pprapri.a/I.o#s.  -  The  amount  necessary  to  carry  out  the
13      provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the
14      Community  College   of  Gingoog  City.   Thereafter,   such  sums   as  may  be
15      necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the College shall be
16      included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
17                 The  City  of Gingoog  may  provide  additional  funding  to  the  Misamis
18      Oriental  State  College  until  such  time  that  its  full  funding  requirement  is
19      included inthe annual GAA.
20                 SEC.   24.     Swjzp/c/Dry  4zpJJ.co/I.o#.   -  The  provisions   of  RA   8292,
21      chhorw.ise ]rmown as thf3  ``Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, "  she,Il
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I      be an integral part of this Act and shall serve as part of the governing charter of
2      thecollege.
3                 S;EC;. 25. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -W.Tlhiln sjlrty (60n days
4     from the effectivity of this Act, the Board shall, in consultation with the CIHD,
5      formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation
6      ofthisAct.
7                 SEC.  26.   Sep¢r¢bz./rty cJ¢wsc.  -If any part or provision of this Act is
8      declared  invalid  or  unconstitutional,  the  remaining  parts  or  provisions  not
9     affected shall remain in full force and effect.
10                 SEC. 27.   Repeo/;.#g CJ¢wse.  -Alllaws, presidential decrees, executive
11      orders, rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of
12      this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
13                 SEC. 28.   E/Tec/I.tJrty. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
14      its publication in the oj7j7}cz.CIJ Gczze#e or in a newspaper of general publication.
15                  Approved,
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