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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1778
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1778 -
ESTABLISHING THE DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY BY
MERGING THE DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE; THE SOUTHERN
ILOCOS POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE, THE LA UNION SCHOOL OF ARTS AND
TRADES AND THE LA UNION COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND LIKEWISE INTEGRATING THE
SAPILANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTO THE STATE UNIVERSITY: PROVIDING A
CHAPTER FOR THIS PURPOSE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
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WHEREAS,
the Constitution of the Philippines directs the State to establish and
maintain a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relevant to the goals of national development and further prescribes
that all educational institutions shallm to develop scientific,
technological, and vocational efficiency;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, under Presidential Decree No. 6-A, also known as the
Educational Decree of 1972, promulgated on September 20, 1972, it has
been declared a policy of the government to re-orient the educational
system to be relevant to an accelerated national economic growth and
meaningful social development;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, by merging some institutions the utilization or limited
resources in higher education program can be coordinated and maximized,
and may result in a more effective and rapid development of the
manpower resources in the province of La Union in particular, and of
the region in general; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the state university in the province of
La Union will provide more opportunities in professional and technical
training in the arts, sciences, humanities and technology, and in the
conduct of scientific research and technological studies, and would not
only give change to the students from low-income families, but will
eventually also draw students who otherwise would flock to Manila,
thereby lessening social problems in the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines,
by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby
order and decree:cralaw:red
Section 1. The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State
University is hereby established by merging the Don Mariano Marcos
Memorial State College at Bacnotan, La Union; the Southern Ilocos
Polytechnic State College at Agoo, La Union; and the La Union School of
Arts and Trades and La Union Community College, both at San Fernando,
La Union. The Sapilang Elementary School located inside the campus of
the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State College is likewise integrated
into the State University, hereinafter referred to as the
University. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 2. The present faculty and all other
personnel of the Institutions merged in this Decree are hereby
transferred to the University.
Section 3. The general administration of all assets,
fixed and movable, records and properties of the merged institutions
shall be transferred to the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State
University.
Section 4. The University shall provide advanced
instruction in the arts, agriculture, fishery, engineering and natural
sciences, as well as in other technological and professional fields;
promote research, and engage in extension work.
Section 5. The governing board of the University
shall be a Board of Regents hereinafter referred to as a Board, to be
composed of the Minister of Education and Culture as Chairman, the
President of the University as Vice-Chairman, and the Regional Director
of the National Economic and Development Authority and four (4)
prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their
respective professions or fields of specialization to be appointed by
the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Minister of
Education and Culture, as Members. In the absence of the Minister of
Education and Culture, he may designated his representative to sit in
the meetings of the Board.
Of the four (4) appointed regents, one shall serve for two years; one
for three years; and two for four years. Thereafter, the appointees
shall hold office for a term of four years. In case of permanent
vacancy, the appointee shall hold office for the unexpired term only.
Section 6. A majority of all members of the Board of
Regents holding office at the time of a meeting shall constitute a
quorum, provided the Minister of Education and Culture, or his duly
appointed representative shall be considered in determining a quorum.
All processes against the University shall be served on the President
of the University or his duly authorized representative. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 7. The members of the Board of Regents shall
not received compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and
necessary expenses, on a commutable basis, incurred either in
attendance of meetings of the Board or of other official business
authorized by it.
Section 8. The Board of Regents shall have the
following powers and duties in addition to its general powers of
administration and the exercise of all the powers of a corporation as
provided in Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 otherwise known as the Corporation
Code of the Philippines:cralaw:red
a. To prescribe rules for its own government and to
enact for the government of the University such rules and regulations
not contrary to law, as are consistent with the purpose and function of
the University;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
b. To receive and appropriate such funds as may be
provided for the support of the University;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
c. To import duty-free commodities for educational
purposes as an exemption to existing laws as well as to receive in
trust legacies, gifts, and donation of all kinds and to administer and
the same for the benefit of the University, or any department thereof,
in accordance with the instructions of the donor not contrary to law;
and in default thereof, in such manner as the Board of Regents may in
its discretion determine. All such donations shall be exempt from all
taxes and shall be considered as deductible items from the income tax
of the donors;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
d. To approve the curricula and rules of discipline
drawn by the Academic Council as hereinafter provided.
e. To confer degrees upon successful candidates for
graduation, to confer honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of
intellect, public service, statesmanship or eminence in any fields of
specialization of the University, and to authorize the President of the
University to award certificates for completion of non-degree programs.
f. To appoint, upon the recommendation of the
University President, vice presidents, deans directors, registrars,
heads of departments, professors, and to confirm appointments of other
officials and employees of the University made by the President; to fix
their compensation, and such other duties and condition as may be
promulgated in accordance with the provisions of existing laws; to
removed them for cause in accordance with established civil service
rules and regulations.
g. To establish chairs in the university and to
provide fellowship and scholarship for qualified faculty and
administrative personnel, and scholarship to deserving students.
h. To fix tuition fees and such other necessary
school charges as the Board may deem proper to impose. Such fees and
charges, including their income generated by the university, shall
constitute a special trust fund for the exclusive use of the
university, and provision of existing laws to the contrary
notwithstanding.
i. To authorize the construction or repair of its
buildings, machineries, equipment and other facilities and the purchase
of necessary supplies, materials and equipment, any provision of law to
the contrary notwithstanding; provided, however, that the funds for the
purpose shall come from the authorized appropriation of the University.
j. To acquire lands as may be needed by the
University.
Section 9. The head of the University shall be known
as the President of the University. He shall be appointed for a term of
six (6) years by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation
of the Minister of Education and Culture after consultation with the
members of the Board.
Section 10. The seat of the administration of the Don
Mariano Marcos Memorial State University shall be at the Don Mariano
Marcos Memorial State College at Bacnotan, La Union.
Section 11. The governance of the University shall be
so established allowing certain degree of autonomy for its component
colleges thereby permitting the exercise of initiative and creativeness
in pursuit of immediate goals and objectives.
Section 12. The incumbent heads of the different
institutions to be merged shall continue to serve under the present
respective designations and salary rates until such time when the Board
determines the status and other conditions relating to their positions.
Other officials, faculty members and employees shall likewise continue
in their present assignments and salary rates until such time when a
staffing pattern has been approved by the Board.
Section 13. There shall be an Administrative Council
consisting of the President of the University as Chairman and the
Vice-Presidents, and deans of the different colleges as Members; whose
duty shall be to implement policies of the University governing
personnel, financial management, and development planning as
promulgated by the Board.
Section 14. There shall be an Academic Council of the
University with the President of the University as Chairman and all the
professors of the university as members. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
The Academic Council shall have the power to prescribe the curricula
and rules of discipline of the University subject to the approval of
the Board. It shall fix the requirements for admission to the colleges
as well as for graduation, and the conferring of degrees, subject to
review by the Board. The Council shall likewise have the power to
recommend students to be recipients of degrees. Through the President
of the University, or his duly authorized representative, the Council
shall have disciplinary power over the students of the University
within the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline as approved by
the Board.
Section 15. Members of the faculty of the University
shall be exempt from any civil service examination or regulations as a
requisite to appointment. No religious test shall be applied nor shall
religious opinions or affiliations be a matter of inquiry in the
appointment of faculty members of the University provided that no
member of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular church
or religious sect, or advocate any ideology contrary to Filipino
culture and traditions.
Section 16. There shall be an Advisory Council for
each college of the University to be headed by the college head, and
whose members shall be drawn from the faculty and administrative staff
of the college appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the
President of the University. The Advisory Council shall provide advice
and counsel to the College head in matters concerning the general
affairs of the college.
Section 17. No student shall be denied admission to
the University by reason of age, sex, religion, or political
affiliation. The President, after consultation with Academic Council,
shall issue rules and regulations on the admission, retention, and
non-readmission of students, not contrary, however, to the provision
stated above.
Section 18. The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be
the ex-officio Treasurer of the University. All accounts and expenses
thereof shall be audited by the Commission on Audit through its duly
authorized representative. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 19. Heads of ministries and offices of the
national government and provincial or city/municipal government are
hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon request of the President of
the University, such apparatus, equipment and supplies as may be needed
by the University including the detail of employees for duty therein
when such employees as determined by his agency head can be spared
without serious detriment to the public service. Employees so detailed
shall perform such duty as required under detail and the time so
employed shall be counted as part of their regular official service.
Section 20. The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State
University is hereby authorized to exercise the right of eminent domain
for the acquisition of sites required for its expansion or projects.
Section 21. The Minister of Education and Culture is
hereby directed to take such steps as necessary for the immediate
implementation of this Decree.
Section 22. On or before the fifteenth day of the
second month after the opening of regular classes each year, the Board
shall file with the Office of the President of the Philippines, through
the Minister of Education and Culture, a detailed report setting from
the progress and conditions of the University.
Section 23. In addition to the present
appropriations, national, or local, of the institutions merged and
integrated in this Decree, the sum of TWENTY MILLION PESOS
(P20,000,000.00) is hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out
the purpose of this Decree. Thereafter, funds needed for the
maintenance and continued operation of the University shall be included
in the Annual General Appropriation Act.
Section 24. Presidential Decrees creating the Don
Mariano Marcos Memorial State College, and the Southern Ilocos
Polytechnic State College, including PD 1617 and 1437, and the Republic
Act establishing the La Union School of Arts and Trades and such other
laws, acts, decrees, or executive orders contrary to or inconsistent
with this Decree are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Section 25. This Decree shall take effect the school
year 1981-82.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 15th day of January, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and
eighty-one.
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