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BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG. 281BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 281 - AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ANTIQUE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TRADES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
SIBALOM, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, INTO THE POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE OF
ANTIQUE
Section 1. The present Antique School of Arts and Trades in
the Municipality of Sibalom, Province of Antique, is hereby converted
into the Polytechnic State College of Antique, hereinafter referred to
in this Act as the College which shall offer courses leading to the
titles of Associate in Business Education, Associate in Commerce,
four-year courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Home Technology, Bachelor of
Science in Agricultural Education, Bachelor of Science in Education,
Bachelor of Science in Business Education, Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Arts, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education, Bachelor
of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Bachelor of Science in
Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, and five-year courses
leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Agriculture, Master of
Science in Agricultural Education, and Master of Arts in Education.
Sec. 2. The College shall primarily provide
higher technological, professional and vocational instruction and
training in science, agricultural and industrial fields, as well as
short-term technical or vocational courses. It shall promote research,
advanced studies and progressive leadership in its areas of
specialization.
Sec. 3. In addition to its present
curricular offerings, the College shall offer undergraduate and
graduate courses in the fields of science, agriculture and industry as
the Board of Trustees may deem necessary.
Sec. 4. No student shall be denied
admission, to the College by reason of sex, ethnic considerations, or
religious belief or affiliation.
Sec. 5. The head of the College shall be
known as the President of the Polytechnic State College of Antique. He
shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon
recommendation of the Board of Trustees. His salary shall be fixed by
the Board of Trustees and shall be comparable to that being received by
president of similar educational institutions of like enrollment and
standing, subject to existing budget laws on honoraria and allowances.
The powers and duties of the President of the College, in addition to
those specifically provided for in this Act, shall be those usually
pertaining to the office of the president of a college.
Sec. 6. The College shall be governed by a
Board of Trustees which shall composed of the Minister of Education and
Culture as chairman, the President of the Polytechnic State College of
Antique, and five (5) prominent citizens of the Province of Antique to
be appointed by the President of the Philippines as
members.
Of the five appointed members one shall be a representative for
science, one for agriculture, two for arts and trades, and one for
technology: Provided, That at least one of the five appointed members
shall be an alumnus of the former Antique School of Arts and Trades and
at least another one shall be a member of the Parents-Teacher
Association of the College. Of the first group appointed, the President
of the Philippines shall designate one to serve for one year; one to
serve for two years; one to serve for three years; one to serve for
four years; and one to serve for five years. Thereafter, persons
appointed to succeed such members shall hold office for a term of five
years and until their successors who should be experts in the same
field shall have been appointed and qualified. In case of permanent
vacancy, the position shall be filled by appointment by the President
of the Philippines. Such appointee shall hold office for the unexpired
term only.
When the Minister of Education and Culture is unable to perform his
duties as Chairman of the Board due to illness, absence or other cause,
or in case of a vacancy in the office, the Deputy Minister of Education
and Culture shall temporarily perform the functions of the Chairman of
the said Board. The Chairman may assign qualified officials to
represent him with full authority in the Board.
Sec. 7. A quorum of the Board of Trustees
shall consist of a majority of all the members holding office at the
time a meeting is called. All processes against the Board of Trustees
shall be served on the President or Secretary thereof.
Sec. 8. The members of the Board of
Trustees shall be entitled to an allowance of one hundred pesos per
meeting actually attended but not more than three hundred pesos a
month: Provided, That they shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary
expenses incurred either in attendance upon meetings of the Board or
upon their official business authorized by resolution of the Board,
subject to existing budget laws on honoraria and allowances.
Sec. 9. The Board of Trustees 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 Section Thirty-six of Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, otherwise
known as the Corporation Code of the Philippines.
(a) To receive and appropriate for the purposes
specified by law such sums as may be provided for the support of the
College;
(b) To confer degrees upon successful candidates for
graduation of the College. It may also confer honorary degrees upon
persons in recognition of learning, statesmanship or eminence in any of
the fields of specialization of the College, or in recognition of
public service: Provided, That such degrees shall not be conferred in
consideration of or to reciprocate some personal favor;
(c) To authorize the President of the College to
award proficiency certificate or diplomas to students who have
completed non-degree courses;
(d) To appoint, on recommendation of the President of
the College, a vice-president, deans, directors, secretary of the
College, registrar, heads of departments, professors, instructors,
lecturers and other officials and employees of the College, to fix
their compensation subject to Presidential Decree No. 985 and other
pertinent budget and compensation laws, hours of service, and such
other duties and conditions as it may deem proper, to grant to them at
its discretion, leave of absence under such regulations as it may
promulgate, any provisions of existing law to the contrary
notwithstanding; to remove them for cause after an investigation and
hearing; to establish Chairs in the College, and to provide for the
maintenance or endowment of such Chairs as may be necessary;
(e) To approve the curricula and rules of discipline
drawn by the College Council as hereinafter provided;
(f) To provide fellowships for qualified faculty
members and scholarships to deserving students;
(g) To prescribe rules for its own government and to
enact for the government of the College such rules and regulations, not
contrary to law, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and
functions of the College;
(h) To receive in trust legacies, gifts, and
donations of real and personal property of all kinds, to administer the
same for the benefit of the College, or the departments thereof, or for
aid to any student or students, in accordance with the directions and
instructions of the donor, and in default thereof, in such manner as
the Board of Trustees may in its discretion determine. All such
donations shall be exempt from all taxes and to be considered as
deductible items from the income tax of donors; and
(j) To authorize the establishment of other branches
of the College and to designate as its branches other schools of
secondary level within the Province of Antique: Provided, That the
funds for the purpose shall come from its appropriation.
Sec. 10. On or before the fifteenth day of the
second month after the opening of regular classes each year, the Board
of Trustees shall file with the Office of the President of the
Philippines a detailed report, setting forth the progress, conditions
and needs of the College.
Sec. 11. There shall be a College Council
consisting of the President of the College and all members of the
faculty with the rank of professors. The Council shall have the power
to prescribe the curricula and rules of discipline, subject to approval
of the Board of Trustees. It shall fix the requirements for admission
to the College, as well as for graduation and the conferring of degrees
subject to review by the Board of Trustees. The Council alone shall
have the power to recommend students or others to be recipients of
degrees. Through the President of the College or its duly authorized
committee, the Council shall have disciplinary power over the students
within the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline.
Sec. 12. The body of instruction and professors of
the College shall constitute the faculty of the College.
The faculty shall be covered by the appropriate civil service rules and
regulations.
Sec. 13. No member of the faculty of the College
shall attempt directly or indirectly, under penalty of dismissal by the
Board of Trustees, to influence students or any person in the College
towards any ideology, political or otherwise, which preaches the
overthrow of the government through violence or subversion.
Sec. 14. There shall be a Secretary of the College
who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of
the President of the College. He shall also be the Secretary of the
Board and shall keep such records of the College as may be determined
by the Board of Trustees.
Sec. 15. The treasurer of the Philippines shall be
ex officio treasurer of the College and all accounts and expenses
thereof shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly
authorized representatives.
Sec. 16. Heads of bureaus and offices of the
National Government are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon
request of the President of the College, such apparatus, equipment,
supplies or the services of such employees as can be spared without
serious detriment to the public service. Employees so detailed shall
perform such duty required under such detail and the time so employed
shall be counted as part of their regular official service.
Sec. 17. All assets including the present
appropriation of the Antique School of Arts and Trades whether fixed or
movable, records and personnel, are hereby transferred to the
Polytechnic State College of Antique. Thereafter, funds for the
maintenance and operation of the College shall be included in the
Annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 18. The Minister of Education and Culture is
hereby directed to take such steps as are necessary for the immediate
implementation of this Act.
Sec. 19. All laws inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act are hereby repeal or amended accordingly.
Sec. 20. This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.
Approved: November 14, 1982.
(P.B. No. 912)
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