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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1518
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1518 -
CONVERTING THE PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TRADES INTO THE
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES,
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS, AND EXPANDING ITS PROGRAMS
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WHEREAS,
the Constitution of the Philippines directs the State to establish a
complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the
goals of national development and prescribes that all educational
institutions shallm to develop scientific, technological and vocational
efficiency; chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, it has been declared a policy of the government under
Presidential Decree No. 6-A, otherwise known as the Educational
Development Decree of 1972, to reorient the educational system toward
an accelerated national economic growth and meaningful social
development;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education
(PCSPE) recommended that high priority be given to the provision of
technical and vocational education and retraining programs in order to
meet current and projected needs for trained manpower in a developing
society;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, to attain the development of vocational, scientific and
technological efficiency necessary for national economic growth and
meaningful social development, it is desirable that the education and
training of the manpower potential in vocational, technical,
industrial, technological and professional skills be approached through
the technological program of education;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, the Philippine College of Arts and Trades as a government
industrial education institution has been very closely associated with
the Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education in Singapore,
which cooperation has established regional linkage with ASEAN
countries;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, to carry out the various programs with which to attain the
objectives and goals, there is need to lead in applied research and
extension services so that the Philippine College of Arts and Trades
could provide consultation and advisory expertise on the national,
regional and institutional levels to the other trade-technical,
industrial and technological schools, both public and private, and
industry in institutional planning and management, curricular
development, supervisory and administrative staff development,
equipment prototype research, designs and manufacture using available
indigenous materials, and technology transfer and dissemination;
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WHEREAS, the Philippine College of Arts and Trades is the oldest
industrial school in the country, and as such, has since 1901, proved a
strong agent of change in manpower development for industrial and
engineering technicians, and for supervisory and managerial skills, and
has continued to do so in the implementation of the government policies
in its accelerated programs;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
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 present Philippine College of Arts and
Trades is hereby converted into the "Technological University of the
Philippines," hereinafter referred to in this Decree as the University.
The present campus in the city of Manila shall be known as the
University College.
Section 2. The University shall provide higher and
advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological and
professional education and training in the industries and technology,
and practical arts leading to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. It
shall provide progressive leadership in applied research, developmental
studies in technical, industrial and technological fields and
production using indigenous materials, effect technology transfer in
the countryside; and assist in the development of small and medium
scale industries in identified growth-centers.
Section 3. The governing body of the University shall
be the Board of Regents of the Technological University of the
Philippines which shall be composed of the following:cralaw:red
Minister of Education and Culture, Chairman President of the
University, Vice-Chairman Representative of the National Economic and
Development Authority (NEDA), Member
Two (2) prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in the
professions or fields or specialization of the University, one
representing the alumni association of the University, the other chosen
from prominent citizens of Metro Manila, to be appointed by the
President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Minister of
Education and Culture, Members.
The first group of appointive regents shall serve for two (2) years and
four (4) years, respectively. Thereafter, the appointees shall hold
office for a term of four (4) years. In case of permanent vacancy, the
appointee shall hold office for the unexpired term only.
In the absence of the Minister of Education and Culture, the Minister
shall authorize a representative, preferably the Deputy Minister
concerned and at the least a director, to sit in the meetings of the
board: Provided, however, that during these meetings the President of
the University shall preside a a Vice-Chairman of the
Board. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 4. The Board of Regents of the University
shall exercise policy-making functions in accordance with the general
policies, plans, and programs on education as may be formulated by the
National Board of Education and the Minister of Education and Culture
and the general policies, plans, and programs on national and regional
development as may be issued by the National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA). The Minister of Education and Culture as Chairman of
the Board of Regents shall see to it that the general educational
policies, plans, and programs as formulated and promulgated are adopted
and observed by the University.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of Section 4
hereof, the Board of Regents shall have the following specific powers
and duties in addition to the general powers as provided in Section
Thirteen of Act Numbered Fourteen Hundred and Fifty-Nine, as amended,
otherwise known as the Corporation Law:cralaw:red
a. To enact for the government of the University such
rules and regulations not contrary to law, as may be necessary to carry
out the purpose and functions of the University.
b. To receive and appropriate to the ends specified
by law such sums as may be provided for the support of the University.
c. To import duty-free essential commodities and
materials for advanced educational or technological programs as an
exception to existing laws, provided such commodities or materials are
not available locally; and 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 University or ford to any student in
accordance with the directions and instructions of the donor, and in
default thereof, in such manner as the Board of Regents may in its
discretion determine. 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 and discipline
drawn by the Administrative and Academic Councils as hereinafter
provided.
e. To confer degrees upon successful candidates for
graduation, to award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of
learning, public service, statesmanship or eminence in any field of
specialization of the University and to authorize the President of the
University to award certificates for completion on non-degree programs.
f. To confirm appointments of the vice president,
deans, directors, registrars, heads of departments, professors and
other officials and employees of the University made by the President;
to fix their compensation, hours of service, and such other duties and
conditions as the Board of Regents may promulgate, in accordance with
the provisions of existing laws; to remove them for cause after
investigation and hearing.
g. To establish chairs in the University and to
provide fellowships for qualified faculty members and scholarships to
deserving students.
h. To fix tuition fees and such other necessary
school charges as the Board of Regents may deem proper to impose. Such
fees and charges, including other incomes generated by the University
shall constitute a special trust fund for the exclusive use of the
University, any provisions 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. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 6. A quorum of the Board of Regents shall
consist of a majority of all the members holding office at the time of
the meeting; Provided, however, that among those present are the
Minister of Education and Culture, who is chairman of the Board, or the
President, who act as presiding officer in the former absence. All
processes against the University shall be served on the President of
the University or his duly authorized representative.
Section 7. The members of the Board of Regents shall
not receive compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and
necessary expenses incurred in their attendance of meetings or other
official functions authorized by the Board.
Section 8. The head of the University shall be known
as the President of the University. He shall be qualified for the
position and appointed for a term of six (6) years by the President of
the Philippines upon recommendation of the Minister of Education and
Culture after consulting with the Board of Regents which may be renewed
for another term upon recommendation of the Minister of Education and
Culture after consulting the Board. In case of vacancy by reason of
death, absence or resignation, the Minister of Education and Culture
shall have the authority to designate an officer in charge of the
University pending the appointment of the President.
The power and duties of the President of the University, in addition to
those specifically provided for in this Decree, shall be those usually
pertaining to the Office of the President of a university.
Section 9. There shall be an Administrative Council
of the University consisting of the President of the University as
Chairman, and the vice-president, deans, directors and other officials
of equal rank as members, whose duty shall be to implement policies
governing the administration, management, and development planning of
the University as approved by the Board of Regents.
Section 10. There shall be an Academic Council of the
University with the President of the University as Chairman and all the
professors members of the instructional staff of the University as
members. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
The Academic Council shall have the power to prescribe the curricula
and rules and discipline of the University subject to the approval of
the Board of Regents. It shall fix the requirements for admission to
the University as well as for graduation and the conferring of degrees,
subject to review of the Board of Regents. 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 a disciplinary power over the
students of the University within the limits prescribed by the rules of
discipline as approved by the Board of Regents.
Section 11. Members of the faculty of the University
shall be exempt from any civil service examination or regulation as a
requisite for appointment. No religious test shall be applied nor shall
religious opinion or affiliation be a matter of inquiry in the
appointment of faculty members of the University: Provided, however,
that no member of the faculty shall teach for and against any
particular church or religious sect.
Section 12. No student shall be denied admission to
the University by reasons of sex, nationality, religion or political
affiliation.
Section 13. The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be
the ex-officio treasurer of the University. All accounts and expenses
of the University shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its
duly authorized representative.
Section 14. On or before the fifteenth day of the
second month after the opening of the regular classes each year, the
Board of Regents shall file with the Office of the President of the
Philippines through the Minister of Education and Culture, a detailed
report setting forth the progress, conditions and needs of the
University. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 15. The Minister of Education and Culture is
hereby directed to take steps as are necessary for the immediate
implementation of this Decree.
Section 16. All buildings, equipment and facilities
of and all parcels of land occupied by the Philippine College of Arts
and Trades bounded by Ayala Boulevard, San Marcelino Street and Estero
de Balete including the site and building of the Research and Training
Center of the Department of Education and Culture shall be transferred
to the University: Provided, That an additional ten hectares shall be
proclaimed out of government reservation for the expansion and location
of the new University site.
Section 17. Such additional amount as may be
necessary for the operations and expansion of the University is hereby
authorized to be appropriated under the General Appropriations Law.
Section 18. In order not to interrupt the smooth
functioning of the institution, all faculty and personnel of the
college shall be absorbed by the University with the incumbent
president as the first President of the University and other officers
of administration to occupy the equivalent positions as provided for in
this Act.
Section 19. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Decree are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 20. This Decree shall take effect
immediately. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Done in the City of Manila,
this 11th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
seventy-eight.
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