Republic of the Philippines
Sixteenth Congress of the Philippines
Second Regular Session

2014 Sy
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

5216

HOUSE BILL NO.__

Introduced by Rep. Josephine Y. Ramirez- Sato
andRep. Julieta R. Cortuna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, of the Philippine Constitution states that, the State shall protect and promote
the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to
make stich education accessible to all.

This constitutional mandate enshrine in the Presidential Decree No. 141, a charter creating
the Polytechnic University of Philippines (formerly known as Philippine College of
Commerce).

Section 14 of the Presidential Decree No. 1341 provides that it shall be the concern of the
university (the PUP) to disperse its programs in the countryside through a system of regional
branches.

In the Municipality of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, the Polytechnic University of the
Philippines have established their campus since August 2010 through a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between parties. To date, it is in four (4) years of operations.

‘The MOA states that the academic matters were solelythe responsibility of the PUP, to be run
according to PUP academic system and standards, The establishment of the campus
includes the identification of location, buildingsconstruction, salary and wages of the
professors and no teaching staff, miscellaneous and other operating expenses shall be borne
by the Municipality of Sablayan.

Since its operation in 2010, PUP's positiveimpact to the economic activities in the
Municipality of Sablayan and the province of Occidental Mindoro has been widely
provenandrecognized.

Inspite of this impact and very noble mission to provide quality and affordable education to
Mindorefios and youth from nearby provinces, the expenses for this purpose also increases
annually, which may hamper other programs and basic services of the Municipality of
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro which also needs to be attended to.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is hereby earnestly sought.

JOS) RA ii Z- SATO


Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING POLYTECHNIQ’ UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-
SABLAYAN CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SABLAYAN, OCCIDENTAL
MINDORO TO BE KNOWN AS/PUP- SABLAYAN CAMPUS” APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR QTHER PURPOSES.

CO- AUTHORS



Republic of the Philippines
Sixteenth Congress of the Philippines
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

5216

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Josephine Y. Ramirez- Sato
and Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-
SABLAYAN CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SABLAYAN, OCCIDENTAL
MINDORO TO BE KNOWN AS “PUP- SABLAYAN CAMPUS” APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE:

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representativ
assembled;

of the Philippines in Congress

SECTION 1.This Act shall be known as the “PUP- SablayanCampus Act”

SECTION 2, It is hereby declared by State to provide accessible, quality and affordable
education to all. PUP System, since it was created proves the same.

SECTION 3. The PUP SablayanCampus shall offer graduate, undergraduate and short- term
technical courses within the areas of specialization and according to its capabilities, as the
Board of Regents may deem necessary to carry out its objectives, particular in order to meet
the needs of the province and the region.The University Campus is also mandated to
undertake research and extension services, and provides progressive leadership in these
areas, includes the offering of post graduate degrees under the Open University System,

SECTION 3.The University shall have the general powers of a corporation set forth in the
Corporation Law. The administration of the University and the exercise of its powers shall be
vested exclusively in the Board of Regents of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

SECTION 4.The University Campus shall provide a scholarship program and other
affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students to qualify for admission to
the University.

No student shall be denied admission to the Univer
cultural or community affiliation or ethnic origin.

Campus by reason of sex, religion,

SECTION 5. The University Campus shalll enjoy academic freedom.

University Campus faculties, staff and students religious belief shall be respected at all times.

SECTION 6. On or before the fifteenth of the second month after the opening of the regular
classes each year, the Board shall file with both Houses of Congress a detailed report on the
progress, conditions and needs of the PUP Sablayan Campus.



SECTION 7. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the current year's appropriations of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
‘Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of
the PUP shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 8.1 coordination with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, within a
period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the approval of this Act, the PUP Sablayan

Campus shall accomplish the following:

(a)Submit a five (5) year development plan, including its corresponding. program
budget, to the CHED, for appropriate recommendation to the DBM;

(b)Undergo a management audit in cooperation with the CHED;

well as academic,
ampus key officials;

(Accordingly set up its organizational, administratis
structure, including the appointment/ designation of Univers

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SECTION 9. 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 Universit

SECTION 10. All 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 11. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations contrary
to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

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TION 12. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,