IRR of REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12148, August 09, 2025
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12148 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY BY RENAMING IT AS THE PAMPANGA STA…
RULE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. – Promulgation. – Section 27 of Republic Act No. 12148 (R.A. No. 12148) otherwise known as “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY BY RENAMING IT AS THE PAMPANGA STATE UNIVERSITY, EXPANDING ITS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS , AND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”, provides:
“Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Board shall, in consultation with the Commission on Higher Education, formulate rules and regulations to implement its provisions.”
SEC. 2. Title. – These Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) shall be known as the “Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 12148.”
RULE II
LEGAL BASES
SECTION 1. Governing Law. – R.A. No. 12148, which strengthens the Don Honorio Ventura State University by renaming it as the Pampanga State University, among others as titled.
SEC. 2. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Charter. – RA No. 7722, known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,” provides the framework for the governance of both public and private institutions of higher education as well as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions.
SEC. 3. Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997. – RA No. 8292, known as “An Act Providing for the Uniform Composition and Powers of the Governing Boards, the Manner of Appointment and Term of Office of the President of Chartered State Universities and Colleges, and for Other Purposes” grants the Governing Board the power to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and functions of the university, and CMO No. 7, s. 2022 or the “The 2022 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 8292, Amending CHED Memorandum Order No. 03, s. 2001 and other Related Relevant Memoranda and Circulars.”
SEC. 4. Don Honorio Ventura State University-City of San Fernando Campus Act. – R.A. No. 12147, establishing a Regular Campus of the Don Honorio Ventura State University in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.
SEC. 5. Don Honorio Ventura State University-Sto. Tomas, Porac, Lubao, Candaba, Apalit, Mexico, Sta. Rita, Floridablanca, Guagua, and Sasmuan Campuses Act. – R.A. No. 11781 or An Act Converting the Extension Campuses of the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) Located in the Municipalities of Sto. Tomas, Porac, Lubao, Candaba, Apalit, Mexico, Sta. Rita, Floridablanca, Guagua, and Sasmuan, all in the Province of Pampanga, into Regular Campuses of the DHVSU, into Regular Campuses of the DHVSU, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.
RULE III
DEFINITION OF TERMS
SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. – Whenever used in the IRR, the following words or phrases shall mean or refer, thus:
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Act refers to R.A. No. 12148 otherwise known as “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY BY RENAMING, IT AS THE PAMPANGA STATE UNIVERSITY, EXPANDING ITS CURRICULAR OFFERINGS, AND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.”
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Auxiliary Services refers to all kinds of services performed or rendered by the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) other than academic, such as hospital, cafeteria, janitorial, printing press, and other services and facilities that support the curricular offerings of the University.
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Board of Regents (BOR) refers to the highest policy-making body for a Chartered State University.
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Chairperson of the Board refers to the CHED Chairperson or to the CHED Commissioner, duly designated as Regular Chair and Presiding Officer of the Governing Board.
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Co-Chair refers to the President of the Pampanga State Unviersity, duly designated as the regular Vice-Chair and presiding officer in the absence of the Chair.
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Commission on Higher Education (CHED) refers to the government agency that has the power of reasonable supervision and regulation over all higher education institutions (HEIs), public or private, in the Philippines.
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Community Laboratory refers to a community adopted by an SUC as part of its extension program or outreach, where research and civic activities are conducted by its students and faculty.
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Distance Education is a mode of educational delivery, local and foreign, whereby the teacher and the learner are physically separated from each other, and instruction is delivered through appropriate communication technologies using specially designed materials and methods, supported by organizational and administrative arrangements and structures.
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Dual Training System refers to a teaching-learning approach utilizing both the experiences gained by students inside and outside the classrooms, usually through industry immersion, sometime called the in-school, off-school approach.
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Extension Center refers to an entity established within the SUC to mobilize knowledge and technology towards enhancing productivity, generating employment and reducing poverty, including the transfer and/or application of technology/knowledge that contribute to the attainment of the country’s development goal.
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Federation refers to an organization of associations created and registered to pursue common goals beneficial to the interests of the constituent association and members thereof. A federated association is a group of organizations, associations, or other entities that have joined together to form a larger, unified entity while retaining some degree of autonomy. This structure allows for collaboration and collective action on shared goals while maintaining the individual identities and specific interests of the member organizations.
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Federation of Alumni Associations refers to the federation of such alumni associations to include all levels of education (e.g., basic, secondary, tertiary, and graduate programs).
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Federation of Faculty Associations refers to such federation of faculty associations registered or accredited faculty federation, comprising of at least thirty percent (30%) of the faculty members of Pampanga State University duly registered or accredited by the Civil Service Commission-Personnel Relations Office (CSC-PRO) and Department of Labor and Employment – Bureau of Labor Relations (DOLE-BLR) for their mutual aid protection. The President of the association or their duly appointed representative will serve as their representative in the BOR.
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Federation of Non-teaching Staff refers to the federated and registered association of Non-Academic Staff of the Pampanga State University comprising of at least thirty percent (30%) of the rank-and-file employees of Pampanga State University in the organizational unit (non-teaching), duly registered or accredited by the Civil Service Commission-Personnel Relations Office (CSC-PRO) and Department of Labor and Employment – Bureau of Labor Relations (DOLE-BLR) for their mutual aid protection. The President of the association or their duly appointed representative will serve as their representative in the BOR.
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Flexible Learning is a pedagogical approach allowing flexibility of time, place and audience learning, but not solely focused on the use of technology. Although it commonly uses the delivery methods of distance education and facilities of education technology, this may vary depending on the levels of technology and the availability of devices, internet connectivity, level of digital literacy, and approaches.
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Information Technology or Learning Management System (LMS) refers to the use of technology in the dissemination of information and delivery methods of instruction and distance education. A platform used by PSU for online learning and teaching activities, such as accessing course materials, submitting assignments, and engaging in online discussion.
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Main Campus (Don Honorio Ventura Campus) refers to the campus where the central or university-wide administration of Pampanga State U conducts its business and where its President mainly holds office.
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Open Distance Learning refers to the merger of the two (2) concepts, that of open learning and distance education. It is a system which combines the methodology of distance education with the philosophy of open and flexible learning.
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Pampanga State U is the conventional shortened name of Pampanga State University.
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Private Sector Representative (PSR) refers to a BOR member who is a prominent citizen from the Province of Pampanga representing the private sector, distinguished in their profession or field of specialization aligned to the mandate of the SUC, and possesses none of the disqualifications under the law of its IRR.
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Regular Campus refers to a campus established by law in a municipality or city within the same province or region where the main campus is located. The definition of Regular Campus by CHED shall be adapted in this IRR.
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Research, Innovation, Training, and Extension Center refers to an entity established within the Pampanga State University to engage in research and development based on its legal mandate, with formal structure, relevant rules and regulations.
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State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) refer to public HEIs in the Philippines established by law with independent and separate Governing Boards.
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Student Affairs Services (SAS) are support programs and services in Pampanga State U which aim to advance the well-being and holistic development of the students. These programs and services aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment that contributes to student’s life and success.
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Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Courses refer to technical-vocational courses as authorized by the TESDA.
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University also herein refers to Pampanga State University.
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Mexico Campus in Brgy. San Juan Mexico, Pampanga;
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Porac Campus in Brgy. Pio, Porac, Pampanga;
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Sto. Tomas Campus in Brgy. San Nicolas, Sto. Tomas, Pampanga;
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Lubao Campus in Brgy. Sta. Catalina, Lubao, Pampanga;
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Candaba Campus in Brgy. Pasig, Candaba, Pampanga;
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Apalit Campus in Brgy. Sitio Tagulod, Apalit, Pampanga;
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San Fernando Campus (Aurelio Gonzales Sr. Campus) in Brgy. Malino, City of San Fernando, Pampanga;
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Floridablanca Campus in Brgy. Sta. Monica, Floridablanca, Pampanga; and
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All other campuses that may be established by the University in a municipality or city in the Province of Pampanga.
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Chairperson of the Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education of the Senate of the Philippines;
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Chairperson of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education of the House of Representatives;
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Regional Director of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Regional Office III;
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Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office III;
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President of the Federation of Faculty Associations of the Pampanga State University;
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President of the Federation of Student Councils of the Pampanga State University;
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President of the Federation of Alumni Associations of the Pampanga State University;
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President of the Federation of Non-Teaching Personnel Association of the Pampanga State University; and
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Two (2) prominent citizens from the private sector who have distinguished themselves in their profession or fields of specialization.
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To promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared State policies and provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, agriculture, science and technology, as well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”;
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To approve the curricula, instructional programs, and rules on student disciplines drawn by the Administrative and Academic Councils, as herein provided;
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To appoint, upon recommendation of the President of Pampanga State University, the vice presidents, deans, directors, heads of the campuses, faculty members and other officials of the University;
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To prescribe the salaries of faculty members and administrative officials, and employees, subject to the provisions of Republic Act No. 11466, otherwise known as “Salary Standardization Law of 2019,” and other laws amendatory thereto, civil service rules and regulations governing hours of service and such other requirements and conditions, other pertinent laws, rules and regulations;
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To fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, such as matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees, as the Board may deem proper to impose, after due consultation with concerned sectors. The fees and charges including government subsidies and other income generated by the Pampanga State University, shall constitute its funds to be used exclusively in the pursuit of its mandate as a State University, and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank. All interests that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same funds for the use of the University;
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The fees and charges collected by the Pampanga State University, including government subsidies and proceeds from other income sources, as well as interests that would accrue therefrom, shall be retained by the Pampanga State University: Provided, That in no case shall the said income be used for the payment of allowances and other benefits not authorized by law: Provided, further, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purpose for which they were collected;
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Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Board may authorize, for such reasonable and legal purposes for which it deems necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives of the Pampanga State University, the use of: (1) any unexpended balance whose fiduciary character has been ipso facto removed pursuant to the grant of subsidy under Republic Act No. 10931, otherwise known as “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act”; and/or (2) any appropriation for any project of expenditures of the Pampanga State University, for reasons beyond its control, would not be able to pursue: Provided, That funds collected from students for specific purposes shall not be realigned or reprogrammed to other expenditures;
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To adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and other school fees for greater access of poor but deserving students in accordance with Republic Act No. 10931, or the “Universal Access to Quality Education Act”;
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To establish professional chairs in the Pampanga State University and to provide fellowships for qualified faculty members, and academic and athletic scholarships to deserving students;
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To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided by law for the support of the Pampanga State University, and all other sums in the manner it may, in its discretion, determine to carry out the purposes and functions of the University;
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To set the policies on admission and graduation of students;
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To award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of their outstanding contribution in the fields of education, public service, arts, science and technology, sports and human kinetics or any field of specialization within the academic competency of Pampanga State University, and to authorize the awarding of certificates of completion of non-degree and non-traditional courses;
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To establish research and extension centers to promote the development of the University;
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To develop academic arrangements for institutional capability building with appropriate institutions and agencies, whether public, private, and local or foreign, and appoint experts or specialists as consultants, part-time, visiting or exchange professors, scholars or researchers, as the case may be;
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To set up the adoption of modern and innovative modes of transferring knowledge to allow greater access to education such as the use of information technology, the dual training system, open distance learning, and community laboratory;
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To collaborate with the governing bodies of other state universities and colleges within the Province of Pampanga and Central Luzon Region, under the supervision of the CHED and in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in restructuring of the Pampanga State University to make it more efficient, relevant, productive and competitive;
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To establish and absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within the Province of Pampanga as other campuses and extension centers in coordination with the CHED in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and to offer therein programs or courses to carry out the constitutional mandate of providing equal access to educational opportunities;
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To authorize an external management audit of the University, to be financed by the CHED, subject to the rules and regulations of the Commission on Audit (COA); and institute reforms, including academic and structural changes, on the basis of the audit results and recommendations;
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To develop consortia and other economic forms of linkages with local government units (LGUs), institutions, and agencies, both public, private,and local or foreign institutions and agencies for the furtherance of the purpose and objectives of the Pampanga State University;
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To import books or publications, instruments, equipment, and apparatuses for economic, technical-vocational, scientific, medical, philosophical, historical, legal, or cultural purposes;
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To enter into joint ventures with business and industry, after consultation with the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) for the profitable development and management of economic assets, the proceeds from which shall be used for the development and strengthening of the Pampanga State University;
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To receive in trust, legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal properties of the same, when necessary, for the benefit of the Pampanga State University and subject to the limitations, directions and instructions of the donor, if any;
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To extend the term of the President of the Pampanga State University beyond the age of retirement, but not beyond the age of seventy (70) based on the guidelines, qualifications and standards set by the Board of Regents: Provided, that such extension shall be subject to the term limits provided in Section 9f of Republic Act 12148: Provided, further, that the President’s performance has been rated by the Board as outstanding, and a unanimous recommendation for such extension has been decided upon by the Search Committee;
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To delegate any of its powers and duties provided to the President and other officials of the University, as it may deem appropriate, so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the University;
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To establish policy guidelines and procedures for participative and transparent decision-making within the University;
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Where most advantageous to the University, outsource the management of non-academic services such as health, food, building or grounds or property maintenance, and such other similar activities;
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To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machinery, equipment and other facilities, and the purchase and acquisition of real property, including necessary supplies, materials and equipment; and
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To promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the Pampanga State University.
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Not less than thirty-five (35) years old and not more than the mandatory age of retirement, unless under special circumstances at the time of application. This qualification should be read in coherence with CHED Memorandum Order No. 7, series of 2022.
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A Filipino citizen.
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Holder of an earned doctorate degree from a reputable higher education institution.
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With a proven track record as SUC/LUC administrator (e.g. president, vice president, dean, campus administrator, director) or high-level management executive/administrator, whether in public or private sector, for at least five (5) years. The nomenclature of the position, especially in the private sector, may be clarified by BOR as long as the position is high level management.
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Must not been convicted for a crime involving moral turpitude or an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period of exceeding six (6) years, suspended administratively for twelve (12) months, and/or dismissal from service.
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Formal Application Letter addressed to the CHED Chairperson
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Detailed Curriculum Vitae, signed under oath
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Six (6) Certified True Copies of documents in support of the data stated in the Curriculum Vitae
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Proposed Vision, Mission, and Development Goals for the Pampanga State University
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Certificates/Clearances from the following government agencies, obtained not more than one (1) month from the date of filing of application, indicating that the applicant has no pending administrative and/or criminal case:
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Sandiganbayan
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Civil Service Commission (CSC)
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National Bureau of Immigration
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Municipal/Regional Trial Court
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Ombudsman (for government employees)
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Institution/Company where applicant is presently employed
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PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate
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Medical Certificate of Physical Fitness issued by a physician from CHED-recognized accredited health institutions, but not in the same institution where applicant is presently employed
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Results of Neuro-psychiatric examination conducted by a physician from CHED-recognized accredited health institutions, bit not the same institution where the applicant is presently employed
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Duly accomplished CSC Form 212 made under oath
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Professional Competence – 35%;
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Academic Background – 25%;
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Public Forum/Presentation – 25%; and
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Panel Interview – 15%
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SEC. 9. Remuneration. – The salary of the President of the Pampanga State University shall be in accordance with Republic Act No. 11466 or the “Salary Standardization Law of 2019,” and such other laws mandatory thereto, which may hereinafter be enacted, and shall be comparable to that being received by the presidents of similar educational institutions.
The University President shall likewise be entitled to full retirement benefits under existing laws. Furthermore, the President of the University shall be entitled to Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) and such other benefits based on the rates prescribed by the Department of Budget and Management.
RULE XI
THE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTORS, HEADS, AND OTHER UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
SECTION 1. Vice Presidents. – The Vice President of the University shall be assisted by an Executive Vice President, a Vice President for Academic Affairs, a Vice President for Administration and Finance, a Vice President for Research, Innovation, Training, and Extension, and a Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, who shall be all appointed or designated by the BOR upon the recommendation of the President, in accordance with the minimum qualification standards set by the BOR.
SEC. 2. Deans and Directors. – In accordance with the minimum qualification standards by the BOR, the different Colleges such as College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Studies, College of Computing Studies, College of Education, College of Engineering and Architecture, College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, College of Industrial Technology, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Laboratory High School, School of Law, Graduate School, and other Colleges that will be created, shall be headed by a Dean or Principal, as the case may be, to be assisted by an Associate Dean or Assistant Principal, as the case may be, if necessary.
The major programs and functions of University such as, but not limited to, Planning and Development Office, Office of the Physical Plant and Facilities, Office of the GAD Focal Point System, Office for International Partnership and Programs, Procurement Management Office, Public Relations and Industry Linkages Office, Administrative Services Office, Finance Management Services Office, Property and Supply Management Office, Occupational Safety and Health Office, Office of Auxiliary Services, Office of the University Registrar, Library Services Office, Quality Management System Office, Knowledge Management and Innovation Office, Management Information Systems Office, Data Privacy Office, Research Management Office, Training Services Office, Extension Services Office, Culture and the Arts Office, Sports Development Office, National Service Training Program Office, Admissions, Counselling and Testing Office, Office of Student Affairs, and Office of Student Welfare and Formation, shall each be headed by a Director, designated in accordance with the minimum qualification standards sets by the BOR. The nomenclature for such offices may be modified from time to time to be accommodate changes and developments.
This is without prejudice however, to the authority of the President, the Academic and the Administrative Councils to recommend the creation/abolition of offices as they may deem necessary, subject to the approval of the BOR.
The University President, upon the approval of the BOR, shall issue an appropriate special order or memorandum to effect the designation for Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Heads, and other officials of the University. He/She may likewise designate Officers-in-Charge, subject to the rules and regulations set by the BOR and in accordance with the guidelines set by CHED.
SEC. 3. Duties and Responsibilities. – The University President shall prescribe the duties and responsibilities and oversee the performance of the Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Heads, Chairpersons and other officials in accordance with the provisions of the University Code approved by the BOR and such other existing laws, rules, and regulations.
SEC. 4. Entitlement of Representation and Transportation Allowance and Honorarium. – The Vice Presidents, Deans, with the minimum number of required programs, and Directors may be entitled to monthly Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) in accordance with the provision of DBM Circulars, rules and regulations: Provided, that Directors and other officials who are not covered by the DBM Circulars, rules and regulations may be granted reasonable honorarium as the University President may prescribe and as duly approved by the Board of Regents, subject to the availability of funds and the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations: Provided further, that the amount necessary to support the grant of RATA and honoraria may be charged from appropriate funds of the University, subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 5. Secretary of the University. – The Board shall appoint a Secretary, who shall serve as such for both the Board and the University and who shall keep a record and proceedings of the Board in addition to other duties and responsibilities. The Secretary of the University shall serve upon each member of the Board the appropriate notice of the Board meetings.
SEC. 6. The Treasurer of the University. – The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be the ex-officio treasurer of the University.
RULE XII
THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
SECTION 1. Composition, Powers and Duties. – There shall be an Administrative Council consisting of the President of the University, as Chairperson, and the Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and other officials of equal rank, as members, whose duty is to review and recommend to the Board policies governing the administration, management and development planning of the University.
The Board and the University Secretary may serve as the Secretary of the Administrative Council. He/She shall keep all records and proceedings of the Administrative Council, serve upon each member of the Administrative Council the appropriate notice of meetings, and discharge such other duties and responsibilities as the Administrative Council and/or University may determine.
SEC. 2. Meetings and Quorum. – The University President shall fix the schedule and venue of every meeting of the Administrative Council. A quorum for any meeting of the Council shall consist of a majority of the members. A majority of such quorum may decide on any question at the meeting, except those matters that require the affirmative vote of a greater proportion as prescribed by relevant laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 3. Internal Rules of Procedure. – The Administrative Council shall be constituted by the University President. The duly constituted Council may formulate and promulgate internal rules of procedure to ensure proper and orderly conduct of its business and meetings.
RULE XIII
THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL
SECTION 1. Composition, Powers and Duties. – There shall be an Academic Council to be composed of the President of the University, who shall act as the Chairperson, and all academic staff with the rank of at least Assistant Professor, as members.
The Academic Council shall have the power to review and recommend the curricular offerings and rules of discipline of the University, subject to the approval of the Board. It shall fix the requirements for the admission of students, as well as for their graduation and conferment of degrees, subject to the review and approval of the Board through the President of the University.
It shall have disciplinary power over the students of the University and shall formulate academic policies, rules and regulations on discipline, subject to the approval of the Board.
The Academic Council shall have a Secretary to be designated by the University President among the personnel of the University. The duly designated Secretary shall keep all records and proceedings of the Academic Council, serve upon each member of the Academic Council the appropriate notice of meetings, and discharge such other duties and responsibilities as the Academic Council/University may determine.
SEC. 2. Meetings and Quorum. – The University President shall fix the schedule and venue of every meeting of the Academic Council. A quorum for any meeting of the council shall consist of a majority of the members. A majority of such quorum may decide on any question at the meetings, except those matters that require the affirmative vote of a greater proportion as prescribed by relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
SEC. 3. Internal Rules of Procedure. – The Academic Council shall be constituted by the University President. The duly constituted Council may formulate and promulgate internal rules of procedures to ensure proper and orderly conduct of its business and meetings.
SECTION 4. Campus Directors. – The campuses of the Pampanga State University shall each be headed by a Campus Director who shall serve as the head or administrator of the campus and shall render full-time service for a term of two (2) years and may be reappointed to another term. The Campus Director shall be appointed or designated by the Board, upon the recommendation of the Search Committee and/or the Pampanga State University President, subject to the qualifications, guidelines, and standards set by the Board: Provided, that upon the effectivity of this Act, the incumbent Campus Directors of the existing campuses of the Pampanga State University shall continue to serve as such.
RULE XIV
THE FACULTY
SECTION 1. Composition. – The body of Professors, Instructors, and Lecturers of each college or school shall constitute the faculty. The members of the faculty shall include the following: University Professors, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and Instructors.
SEC. 2. Qualifications. – All appointments of the faculty shall be made strictly on the basis of merit and fitness and/or based on their qualifications and competence to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and shall be subject to the guidelines, qualifications and/or standards set by the covered by appropriate Civil Service laws and rules. CHED and DBM Circulars, and the University Charter.
SEC. 3. Prohibitions in the Selection of Faculty. – No political belief, gender preference, cultural or community affiliation, ethnic origin, and religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in the appointment of faculty members of the University: Provided, that the appointment shall be subject to the guidelines, qualifications and standards set by the Board: Provided, further, that a member of the faculty shall not criticize, vouch for, recruit members in behalf of, preach about any particular church or religious sect.
SEC. 4. Appointment, Compensation, and Other Benefits of Faculty Members. – The recruitment and other personnel actions for faculty shall be in accordance with the relevant CSC laws and rules on appointment and other personnel actions. Recruitment shall be limited to those who meet the minimum requirements prescribed for the rank.
Faculty members of the University shall be entitled to compensation and other benefits prescribed under existing laws, rules, and regulations. They may also be entitled to honoraria for overload services for their actual involvement in research, extension, resource generation and other related programs, projects, or activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations as authorized by the University President and the BOR.
RULE XV
THE EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL
SECTION 1. Composition. – The Education Support Personnel of Pampanga State University are officials and employees, regardless of the nature of employment, or those holding teaching-related or non-teaching positions, engaged in rendering professional and/or other services to the University, including but not limited to teaching assistants, registrars, librarians, doctors, nurses, counselors, associates, guidance counselors, psychologists, clerks, and the rest of the professional, administrative, technical, and general staff who provide support to learners, students, teaching personnel, and generally the University.
SEC. 2. Qualification. – All appointments of the Education Support Personnel shall be made strictly on the basis of merit and fitness and/or based on their qualifications and competence to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and shall be subject to the guidelines, qualifications and/or standards set by the Board, if any. The selection, appointment, and employment of such personnel shall be covered by appropriate Civil Service laws and rules, labor rules, whenever applicable, and governing rules and circulars.
SEC. 3. Prohibitions in the Selection of Education Support Personnel. – No political belief, gender preference, cultural or community affiliation, ethnic origin, and religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in the appointment Education Support Personnel of the University: Provided, that the appointment shall be subject to the guidelines, qualifications and standards set by the Board: Provided, further, that no personnel shall criticize, vouch for, recruit members in behalf of, preach about any particular church or religious sect.
SEC. 4. Appointment, Compensation and Other Benefits. – The recruitment and other personnel actions for Education Support Personnel shall be in accordance with the relevant CSC laws and rules on appointment and other personnel actions. Recruitment shall be limited to those who meet the minimum requirements prescribed for the rank.
The Education Support Personnel of the University shall likewise be entitled to compensation and other benefits prescribed under existing laws, rules, and regulations. They may also be entitled to compensation for overtime services for their actual involvement in research, extension, resource generation and other related programs, projects, or activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations as authorized by the University President and the BOR.
RULE XVI
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. Academic Freedom. – The Pampanga State University shall enjoy academic freedom pursuant to Paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Constitution.
SEC. 2. Scholarships, Financial Assistance Programs and Admission. – The University shall provide financial assistance and other affirmative action programs to assist financially challenged students who qualify for admission to the University. No student shall be denied admission to the University on the basis of sex, gender preference, religion, political, cultural, or community affiliation, or ethic origin.
Likewise, as far as practicable, the University shall provide scholarship programs to its faculty and non-teaching staff subject to applicable rules.
SEC. 3. Authority to Loan or Transfer Apparatus/Equipment/Supplies and Detail of Personnel. – Upon the request of the President of PSU, the heads of the bureaus and offices of the national government may loan or transfer, such apparatus, equipment, or supplies as may be needed by the University, and to detail employees for duty therein when, in the judgement of the head of bureau or office, the apparatus, equipment, supplies, or services of such employees can be spared without serious detriment to public service.
The employees so detailed shall perform such duties as required of them by the President of the University, and the time so employed shall be counted as part of their regular service.
SEC. 4. Assets, Liabilities and Personnel. – All assets, both real and personal, personnel and records of the Pampanga State University, as well as its liabilities or obligations, shall remain under the name of PSU: Provided, that the positions, rights, and security of tenure of faculty members and personnel therein employed under existing laws shall remain in the same status until otherwise provided for by the Board: Provided, finally, that the Pampanga State University shall also include an upgrade or increase in its human resource component as may be deemed appropriate by the BOR.
All parcels of land belonging to the government occupied by the Pampanga State University and all its campuses are hereby declared the property of the Pampanga State University, ad shall titled under its name: Provided, that should the Pampanga State University cease to exist or be abolished or should such aforementioned parcels of land be no longer needed by the University, the same shall revert to concerned LGU or to the Republic of the Philippines, as the case may be.
The BOR is authorized to create a Committee to facilitate the implementation of this provision.
SEC. 5. Duty and Tax Exemptions. – The importation by the Pampanga State University of economic, scientific, technical, and cultural books and publications, which are for economic, technical-vocational, scientific, philosophical, historical or cultural purpose, shall upon certification by the CHED and TESDA, be exempt from customs duties in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the “Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.”
All grant, bequests, endowment, donations, and contributions made to and used actually, directly, and exclusively for educational purposes by the Pampanga State University, shall be exempt from donor’s tax and the same shall be considered as allowable deductions from gross income for purposes of computing the taxable income of the donor in accordance with the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.
SEC. 6. Development Plan, Management Audit, and Organizational, Administrative, and Academic Structure. – Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the approval of this Act, the Pampanga State University shall accomplish the following:
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Submit five (5)-year development plan, including its program budget to the CHED for recommendation to the DBM;
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Submit the revised Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) in accordance with Republic Act No. 11396, otherwise known as the “SUCs Land Use Development Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) Act”;
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Set up its organizational, administrative, and academic structure, including the appointment of key officials of the Pampanga State University; and
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Undergo a management audit in coordination with the CHED.
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APPROVED BY THE PAMPANGA STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF REGENTS THROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 67, SERIES OF 2025
DURING ITS MEETING HELD ON 09 AUGUST 2025
AT OCRDRAIII CONFERENCE ROOM, 4TH FLOOR,
CHED CENTRAL OFFICE, DILIMAN,
QUEZON CITY
Attested by:
(SGD.) RAINIE B. CANLAS, DIT
Acting Board Secretary V
(SGD.) ENRIQUE G. BAKING, Ed. D.
University President
