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Reprogramming of prior years’ unexpended obligations ofU.P. Los Baños in the amount of P89,943,752, ascertified available by the U.P. Los Baños ChiefAccountant and the Chief, Administrative Officer

ACADEMIC MATTERS APPROVED

Establishment of the UPAA New Jersey Centennial FacultyGrant

Establishment of the TeaM Energy Professorial Chair inEnergy Engineering at the College of Engineering, U.P.Diliman

Establishment of the Drs. Jesse De Leon and LiberationBongato-De Leon, UPCM Class of 1969, CentennialProfessorial Chair in honor of the U.P. Manila Chancellor

Establishment of the Dr. and Mrs. Cesar Gonzales CentennialProfessorial Chair in Neuroscience, U.P. Manila

Establishment of the Apolinario Sr. and Esmaela ReyesCarangal Centennial Professorial Chair for the Collegeof Economics and Management of U.P. Los Baños

Establishment of the Philippine Stock Exchange CentennialProfessorial Chair for the College of BusinessAdministration, U.P. Diliman

APPOINTMENTS

University OfficialsTransfer to Permanent StatusAutomatic PromotionExtension of Service Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age

of 65Original Appointment Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age

of 65Reappointment Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age of 65

MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT/ACADEMIC CONTRACTS

U.P. SystemLease Contract between the University of the Philippines

System and the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo or theCultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theater

Contract of Lease between University of the PhilippinesSystem (Lessor) and the Digitel Mobile Philippines,Inc. (DMPI) (Lessee)

Memorandum of Agreement among the University of thePhilippines System, the Department of Science andTechnology (DOST), and the Philippine Council forHealth Research and Development (PCHRD)

U.P. DilimanMemorandum of Agreement between the University of the

Philippines Diliman and the Hanoi University ofTechnology, Hanoi, Vietnam

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the U.P. Law Center(Second Party) and the Civil Service Commission (FirstParty)

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the Institute of Chemistry(UPD-IC), Department of Science and Technology(DOST), and the Philippine Council For AdvancedScience and Technology Research and Development(PCASTRD)

Joint Research Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the U.P. PopulationInstitute (UPPI) and the Nihon University, throughthe Nihon University Population Research Institute(NUPRI)

Memorandum of Agreement among the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the National Institute ofGeological Sciences (UPD-NIGS), Department of Scienceand Technology (DOST), and the Philippine Councilfor Industry and Energy Research and Development(PCIERD)

Memorandum of Agreement among the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the National Institute ofGeological Sciences (UPD-NIGS), Department of Scienceand Technology (DOST), and the Philippine CouncilFor Industry and Energy Research and Development(PCIERD)

Second Renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement betweenthe University of the Philippines Diliman and thePalawan State University (PSU)

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the College of Social Workand Community Development (CSWCD) and St.Bridget College, Batangas City

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UPD-ISSI) and the Bureau of Smalland Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED)

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UPD-ISSI) and the Small and MediumEnterprise Development Council (SMEDC)

U.P. ManilaContract of Affiliation between the University of the

Philippines Manila through the College of Nursing(UPM-CN) (Second Party) and the Pasay City HealthOffice (PCHO) (First Party)

U.P. MindanaoMemorandum of Agreement between the University of the

Philippines Mindanao (Second Party) and the U.P.Mindanao Foundation, Inc. (UPMFI) (First Party)

DEEDS OF DONATION

U.P. SystemDeed of Donation and Acceptance between the University

of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Donee) and theU.P. Alumni Association – New Jersey Chapter (Donor)

U.P. DilimanDeed of Donation and Acceptance between U.P. Engineering

Research & Development Foundation, Inc. (Donee) andthe TeaM Energy Foundation, Inc. (Donor)

Deed of Donation between University of the PhilippinesDiliman and U.P. Law Class of 1982

Deed of Donation between University of the PhilippinesDiliman and U.P. Law Class of 1957

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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS

U.P. DilimanMemorandum of Agreement between the University of the

Philippines Diliman through the College of SocialSciences and Philosophy (UPD-CSSP) and theDepartment of Public Works and Highways-NCRQCSED (DPWH-NCR)

Lease Contract between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman and the Center for Appraisal Studies (Lessee)

U.P. ManilaMemorandum of Agreement between the University of the

Philippines Manila and the Honorable Gregorio T.Ipong

U.P. Open UniversityContract of Lease between the U.P. Open University and

the University of the Philippines BaguioGeneral Construction Agreement between the U.P. Open

University and R.C. De Villa Construction

OTHER MATTERS

Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Proposed Sale of theUniversity of the Philippines Muntinlupa Property(38,943 sq.m. property at Km 21, East Service Road,SLEX, Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City)

1230TH MEETING, 29 FEBRUARY 2008

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1228THMEETING 19 DECEMBER 2007

Proposed Codification of Amendments to Two Provisionsof the University Code on the Manner of Choosing theDepartment/Division Chair

Request of the UPLB Chancellor for Grant of Waiver of AllInterests and Penalties to Fellows Who Pay theirObligations in Full in Centennial Year 2008

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1226THMEETING, 25 OCTOBER 2007

Preliminary Report of the Special Bids and AwardsCommittee for the Proposed Sale of the U.P.Muntinlupa Property

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1220THMEETING, 2 MAY 2007

Updated Report of the Special Bids and Awards Committee(SBAC) for the Faculty Medical Arts Building (FMAB)Project of UP Manila-Philippine General Hospital

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1208TH BORMEETING, 27 APRIL 2006

On the Need to Revisit the Cluster Organization in U.P.Los Baños

POLICY MATTERS APPROVED

Request for a temporary waiver of the faculty tenure rule infavor of Prof. EDUARDO T. GONZALEZ, Professor3, Asian Center, U.P. Diliman

Request for a temporary waiver of faculty tenure rule infavor of Prof. NIÑO ALEJANDRO Q. MANALO,Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Collegeof Economics and Management, U.P. Los Baños

Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rule inFavor of Dr. BENITO M. PACHECO, Professor 2,College of Engineering, U.P. Diliman

Proposal to Increase the Monetary Award for the U.P.Scientific Productivity System

FINANCIAL MATTERS APPROVED

Reprogramming of the amount of PhP302,775,314.68representing the unexpended balances of prior year’sobligations

Creation of a “Centennial Souvenirs/Special Projects TrustFund” for Incomes/Funds Generated by the U.P.System Administration

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase Laboratory Fees in AllComputer Science Courses with Laboratory Components

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase the Laboratory Fee inMath 182 (Introduction to Computer Programming)

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase Laboratory Fees inSome Biology Courses and Institution of a LaboratoryFee for BIO 200 (Undergraduate Thesis)

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase Laboratory Fees in AllChemistry Courses with Laboratory Components

Proposal of U.P. Open University to Adjust the TuitionRates for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Proposal of U.P. Open University to Adjust MiscellaneousFees Rate to P2,000 per Semester for Undergraduateand Graduate Programs

APPOINTMENTS

University OfficialsTransfer to Permanent StatusAutomatic PromotionExtension of Service Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age

of 65Original Appointment Beyond Compulsory Retirement

Age of 65Renewal of Appointment Beyond Compulsory Retirement

Age of 65Reappointment Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age of 65

PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS ESTABLISHED

Establishment of UPCBA Centennial Faculty AwardNorberto Ty Centennial Professorial Chair in Business

AdministrationBacnotan Consolidated Industries, Inc. Centennial

Professorial Chair in Business AdministrationPhilippine Investment Management Consultants, Inc.

(PHINMA) Centennial Professorial Chair in BusinessAdministration

Correction of the Title of the Dr. and Mrs. Cesar GonzalesCentennial Professorial Chair in Neuroscience asRequested by the Donor

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MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT

U.P. SystemMemorandum on Academic Cooperation between the

University of the Philippines System and theUniversity of Innsbruck, Austria

Memorandum on Academic Cooperation between theUniversity of the Philippines System and theHasanuddin University, Indonesia

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Academic andScientific Cooperation between the University of thePhilippines System and the Mokpo NationalUniversity, Republic of Korea

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines System and the Department of Science andTechnology (DOST)

Project Contract between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the College of Engineering and theJapan International Cooperation Agency Project Officefor ASEAN University Network/Southeast AsiaEngineering Education Development Network (AUN/SEED-Net)

Contract of Affiliation between the University of thePhilippines Manila – School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) (Second Party) and the Eastern Visayas RegionalMedical Center (EVRMC) (First Party)

Contract of Affiliation between the University of thePhilippines Manila – School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) (Second Party) and the Vicente Sotto MemorialMedical Center (VSMMC) (First Party)

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Manila through the Community Healthand Development Program (UPM-CHDP) and theLocal Government of San Juan, Batangas (LGSJB)

Agreement for Student Exchange between the Universityof the Philippines Los Baños and the Cornell Universityof Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Contract of Lease between the University of the PhilippinesLos Baños (Lessor) and Mr. MARIO R. RAMIL (Lessee)

Contract of Lease between University of the Philippines LosBaños (Lessor) and Mr. FRANCISCO A. VINOYA(Lessee)

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Mindanao (First Party) and BarangayMintal, Davao City (Second Party)

DEEDS OF DONATION

Donation of $Canadian 2,000.00 from the late Mrs. SerenaAlbaldejo-Pascual (BSL’58) to the School of Libraryand Information Studies (SLIS), U.P. Diliman

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between U.P. Dilimanthrough the College of Engineering and the LPI Rack-Range Phils., Corp. (Donor)

Deed of Donation between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the U.P. College of Law (Donee),Justice Vicente V. Mendoza, for the Donation of ThreeHundred Three (303) Volumes of Law Books to theU.P. Law Library, Espiritu Hall, College of Law

Deed of Donation between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the U.P. College of Law (Donee),U.P. Law Class of 1979, represented by Prof. RamonS. Esguerra (Donor), for the renovation of AmbionRoom located at the First Floor, College of Law

Deed of Donation Entered between U.P. Foundation, Inc.(Donee) and Dr. Dennis K. W. Li (Donor)

Deed of Donation Entered between U.P. Foundation, Inc.(Donee) and Ms. Betty B. Tang (Donor)

CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS

U.P. System

Amendment to Contract of Lease between the University ofthe Philippines System and the Municipal Governmentof Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

U.P. Diliman

General Construction Agreements between the Universityof the Philippines Diliman and the R.R. EncaboConstructors & Traders

General Construction Agreements between the Universityof the Philippines Diliman and the Vinhar Construction

General Construction Agreements between the Universityof the Philippines Diliman and the D.L. CervantesConstruction

General Construction Agreements between the Universityof the Philippines Diliman and the E.M. Cuerpo Inc.

General Construction Agreements between the Universityof the Philippines Diliman and the ITP Construction,Inc.

Construction Management Agreement between U.P.Diliman (University) and United Technologies, Inc.(Construction Management Team) for the Constructionof Roads, National Science Complex

Construction Management Agreement between U.P.Diliman (University) and United Technologies, Inc.(Construction Management Team) for the ProposedInstitute of Chemistry Building (Phase 1)

Construction Management Agreement between U.P.Diliman (University) and United Technologies, Inc.(Construction Management Team) for the ProposedNational Institute of Physics Building (Phase 5)

Construction Management Services Agreement betweenU.P. Diliman (University) and Philipp’s TechnicalConsultants Corporation (Construction ManagementTeam) for the Proposed Completion of MathematicsBuilding (Phase 4)

Contract for Security Services between U.P. Diliman andthe Glocke Security System, Inc. (Agency)

Contract for Janitorial Services between U.P. Diliman andthe Carebest International, Inc. (Agency)

UP Manila

General Construction Agreement between the Universityof the Philippines Manila and the ASM FranciscoConstruction & Development Corporation(ASMFCDC) on the Proposed Transfer of Institute ofOphthalmology at Oftalmologico Jose Rizal, PhilippineGeneral Hospital

General Construction Agreement between the Universityof the Philippines Manila and the ASM FranciscoConstruction & Development Corporation(ASMFCDC) on the Proposed Replacement of ThermalMoisture Protection (Phases 1 and 2), College ofPharmacy, U.P. Manila

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General Construction Agreement between the University ofthe Philippines Manila and the MDEC Corporation(MDECC)

Supplemental Contracts for Security Services between theUniversity of the Philippines Manila and the 168Security and Allied Services, Inc. (168SASI)

General Construction Agreements between the University ofthe Philippines Baguio and Plano Builders

OTHER MATTERS

Request of Ms. MAJAH RABANNE SANTOS JACOB,BS Biology Graduate of U.P. Los Baños for Issuance ofa New Diploma to Conform with Her Legal/True Name

Appeal of Respondents ARMIN A. MUSA, HERALDCHRISTOPHER BRACEROS, and SORBIILDEFONSO (SDT Case No. 04-28) before the Boardof Regents from the Decision of the University PresidentIssued on 24 September 2007, Finding RespondentsGuilty of Violating Section 1 (A,[1], Rule I, RevisedRules and Regulations Governing Fraternities, Sororitiesand Other Student Organizations

Appointment of Ms. SHAHANA EDDINGABDULWAHID as Student Regent, Board of Regents,University of the Philippines dated 6 February2008 vice Mr. James Mark Terry L. Ridon, for a termexpiring on 31 December 2008

Republic of the Philippines Senate Resolution No. 51 (P.S.Res. No. 276), entitled Resolution: Expressing the Senseof the Senate to Honor the University of the Philippinesin Its Centennial Year as the Nation’s PremierUniversity, and to Call for Higher BudgetaryAppropriations and the Immediate Passage of the U.P.Charter to Aid the University in Meeting the Challengesof the Next 100 Years

Resolution No. 0582-08, series of 2008 of the SangguniangPanlungsod, City of Davao commending the Universityof the Philippines (U.P.) on its 100th Year of Excellence

“GMA Must Go! A Statement of the University Council ofthe University of the Philippines Diliman”

“U.P. Faculty Demand Resignation of Romulo Neri asCHED Chair”

Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2008-2009 of theConstituent Universities

Increase in SEARCA Professorial Chair Grants to U.P. SystemDOST Executive Committee Approval of the Amount of

PhP 251,561,813.80 to the U.P. System from theDOST Grants In-Aid Program

1231ST MEETING, 27 MARCH 2008

POLICY MATTERS APPROVED

Extension of Service Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age ofMr. DIOSDADO C. CUNANAN, Audio VisualEquipment Operator V

Request for a Temporary Waiver of the Faculty Tenure Rulein Favor of Prof. GEM D. ENCARNACION, AssistantProfessor, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Artsand Sciences, U.P. Los Baños, Effective 1 June 2007 –31 May 2008

FINANCIAL MATTERS APPROVED

Productivity Incentive Bonus (PIB) for FY 2008Reprogramming of U.P. Diliman’s Accumulated

Unexpended Balances as of 31 December 2007

APPOINTMENTS

University OfficialsTransfer to Permanent StatusExtension of Service Beyond Compulsory Retirement

Age of 65Renewal of Appointment Beyond Compulsory Retirement

Age of 65Reappointment Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age of 65

ACADEMIC MATTERS APPROVED

Request of the President for authority to approve thegraduation of students from the different constituentuniversities who completed all their requirements as ofthe end of the Second Semester 2007-2008, and whosegraduation was endorsed by their respective UniversityCouncils

Graduation of students from the U.P. Open University whocompleted all their requirements as of the end of the FirstSemester of AY 2007-2008, and whose graduation wasendorsed by the UPOU University Council at its 28thmeeting held on 20 February 2008

Establishment of the Prof. Jose Ma. Diago De CastroProfessorial Chair in Civil Engineering, College ofEngineering, U.P. Diliman

Establishment of the SR Metals Inc. Professorial Chair inEngineering, College of Engineering, U.P. Diliman

Establishment of the Senator Jose J. Roy CentennialProfessorial Chair in Business Administration for theCollege of Business Administration, U.P. Diliman

Establishment of Professorial Chairs/Faculty Grants at theCollege of Business Administration, U.P. Diliman

MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT

U.P. System

Agreement for Academic Exchange and Cooperation betweenthe University of the Philippines and the University ofTsukuba, Japan

Memorandum of Understanding between the University ofthe Philippines Diliman and the Universiti SainsMalaysia (USM)

Conforme Letter between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the Department of Electrical andElectronics Engineering) (UPD-EEE), and thePhilippine Council for Advanced Science and TechnologyResearch and Development (PCASTRD), Departmentof Science and Technology (DOST)

U.P. Manila

Contract of Affiliation between the University of thePhilippines Manila – School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) (Second Party) and the Eastern Visayas RegionalMedical Center (EVRMC) (First Party)

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U.P. Los Baños

Memorandum of Understanding between the University of thePhilippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the KyungnamUniversity, South Korea (KU)

U.P. Visayas

Agreement of Academic Cooperation between the University ofthe Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Kangnung NationalUniversity (KNU), Republic of Korea

Collaborative Academic Agreement between the University ofthe Philippines Visayas and the York University, Canada

Student Exchange Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Visayas and the York University, Canada

U.P. Open University

Memorandum of Agreement between and among the U.P. OpenUniversity (UPOU), the Commission on Higher Education(CHED), the Municipal Government of Bani Pangasinan,the City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol and the CityGovernment of Cotabato

U.P. Mindanao

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Mindanao and the Philippine Council forAdvanced Science and Technology Research andDevelopment (PCASTRD), Department of Science andTechnology (DOST)

Memorandum of Understanding between and among theUniversity of the Philippines Mindanao (Third Party), theMonfort Bat Cave and Conservation Foundation (FirstParty) and the Philippine Bat Conservation, Inc. (SecondParty)

DEEDS OF DONATION

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between the University of thePhilippines Manila (Donee) and Col. FELICISIMO N.BUENAFE, MD, JD (Donor)

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between U.P. Diliman throughthe College of Engineering (Donee) and the ASTECInternational Limited – Philippine Branch (Donor)

Deed of Donation between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the U.P. College of Law (Donee)

Deed of Donation between the De Castro Family Representedby Mrs. Caridad V. De Castro (Donor) and the U.P.Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc.(UPERDFI) (Donee)

Deed of Donation between SR Metals Inc. (SRMI) Representedby Its President Miguel Alberto V. Gutierrez (Donor) andthe U.P. Engineering Research & Development Foundation,Inc. (UPERDFI) (Donee)

OTHER MATTERS

14th Congress Conference Committee Report on the U.P. CharterAmendment to the Contract of Lease between the University of

the Philippines System and the Municipal Government ofPuerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the College of Human Kinetics(CHK) (First Party) and the University Athletic Associationof the Philippines (UAAP) (Second Party)

Proposed Guiding Principles and Policies in Dealing withInformal Settlers and Illegal Occupants in the ConstituentUniversities

Request of President Emerlinda R. Roman for Authority toTravel to Washington, D.C. , U.S.A. from 28 April to 2May 2008 to Attend the USAID Higher Education Summitfor Global Development

Request of President Emerlinda R. Roman for Authority toTravel to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, U.S.A. from 22 Juneto 5 July 2008 to Attend the UPMASA Convention, theFUPFA Board Meeting and Other Meetings with Groupsof Alumni

U.P. Manila University Council’s Declaration entitled “Truth,Justice, and Good Governance”

Requests of Reneging Fellows for Waiver of Penalties/Interestson their Contractual Obligations

Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2008-2009 of the U.P.Open University

U.P. Diliman

Contract for Security Services between U.P. Diliman and theLanting Security and Watchman Agency

U.P. Manila

General Construction Agreement between U.P. Manila and CMOConstruction Services Corporation (CMOCSC) on theProposed Replacement of Thermal Moisture Protection,Calderon Hall, College of Medicine

General Construction Agreement between U.P. Manila andRondon Trading and Construction (RTC) on the ProposedRenovation of the Animal Laboratory, National Institutesof Health

General Construction Agreement between the U.P. Manila andASM Francisco Construction & Development Corporation(ASMFCDC) on the Proposed SOJR (Sentro OftalmologicoJose Rizal) Auditorium

U.P. Open University

Memorandum of Agreement between the U.P. Open Universityand Prof. Napoleon V. Abueva (Artist)

Contract for Janitorial Services between the U.P. OpenUniversity and the D’Triumph Cleaners and Allied Services,Inc. (Contractor)

Contract for Security Services between the U.P. Open Universityand the KADRE Security Force and General Services, Inc.(Agency)

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University Officials

Dr. Emerlinda R. RomanPresident

Dr. Amelia P. GuevaraVice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Arlene A. SamaniegoVice President for AdministrationDr. Ma. Concepcion P. Alfiler

Vice President for Planning and FinanceProf. Ruperto P. Alonzo

Vice President for Development Dr. Cristina Pantoja-HidalgoVice President for Public Affairs

Prof. Marvic Mario Victor F. LeonenVice President for Legal Affairs

Dr. Lourdes E. AbadingoSecretary of the University & of the Board of Regents

Dr. Sergio S. CaoChancellor, U.P. DilimanDr. Luis Rey I. Velasco

Chancellor, U.P. Los BañosDr. Ramon L. ArcadioChancellor, U.P. ManilaDr. Glenn D. Aguilar

Chancellor, U.P. VisayasDr. Grace J. Alfonso

Chancellor, U.P. Open UniversityDr. Gilda C. Rivero

Chancellor, U.P. MindanaoDr. Priscilla Supnet-Macansantos

Chancellor, U.P. Baguio

Board of Regents

Hon. Romulo L. Neri, ChairmanActing Chairman, Commission on Higher Education

Hon. Emerlinda R. Roman, Vice-ChairmanPresident, University of the Philippines

Hon. Alan Peter S. CayetanoChair, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture

Hon. Cynthia Aguilar-VillarChair, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education

Hon. Ponciano E. Rivera, Jr.Acting President, U.P. Alumni Association

Hon. Abraham F. SarmientoHon. Nelia T. GonzalezHon. Francis C. Chua

Hon. Romulo G. DavideHon. Gari M. Tiongco

Hon. Felix LibreroFaculty Regent

Hon. Shahana E. AbdulwahidStudent Regent

Dr. Lourdes E. AbadingoSecretary of the University & of the Board of Regents

The University of the Philippines Gazette

Editorial ConsultantsDr. Lourdes E. AbadingoDr. Carlene Pilar-Arceo

Production StaffLevi Lusterio

Candelaria A. Bachini

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ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCES

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Administrative Order No. PERR-08-02: Committee to Explore theLegal Viability of Business Organizations for the University ofthe Philippines

To: Prof. Marvic M.V.F. LeonenVice President for Legal Affairs

Atty. Grace Pulido-TanProf. Lecturer, College of Law

Atty. Serafin O. SalvadorProf. Lecturer, College of Law

Atty. Jessica Los BañosFull-time Faculty, College of Business Administration

Please constitute yourselves as a Committee to explore the legalviability of business organizations for U.P.

The committee, composed of Prof. Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, asChair, Atty. Grace Pulido-Tan, Atty. Serafin O. Salvador and Atty.Jessica Los Baños as members, respectively, will perform the followingfunctions:

1. Identify legally feasible and economically viable businessorganizational forms to manage U.P.’s land assets in a waythat will support its academic mission while maintaining itsautonomy.

2. Prepare a report and a recommendation for the considerationof the President and of the Board of Regents.

A support staff will be provided by the Office of Legal Services.The Committee, including its secretariat and support staff, shall

be granted honoraria for ad hoc committee (Grade 2).For your immediate and appropriate action.

18 January 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Administrative Order No. PERR-08-004: Committee for the Gawadsa Natatanging Publikasyon sa Filipino (Malikhaing Panulat atOrihinal na Pananaliksik)

To: Prof. Virgiio Almario, CAL, U.P. DilimanProf. Delfin Tolentino, CAC, U.P. BaguioProf. Galileo Zafra, CAL, U.P. Diliman

Please Constitute yourselves into a Committee to evaluate thenominations for the Gawad sa Natatanging Publikasyon sa Filipinio(Malikhaing Panulat at Orihinal na Pananaliksik), with Prof. VirgilioAlmario as Chair.

Please submit your recommendations to the Office of the VicePresident for Academic Affairs on or before Monday, 31 March 2008.

The OVPAA will serve as Secretariat to assist your Committee.

30 January 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Administrative Order No. PERR-08-005: Violations of CopyrightLaw

To: All Vice PresidentsAll ChancellorsAll DeansAll BAC & SPMOAll U.P. Faculty and Personnel

In view of the government’s policy to strictly enforce to thefullest extent the criminal sanctions for violations by corporations ofthe provisions of the copyright law of the Intellectual Property Codeof the Philippines (RA 8293), it has created the “Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team” (PAPT).

The PAPT composed of the NBI-IPR Division, Optical MediaBoard and PNP shall be conducting the necessary law enforcementactivities to catch violators of the copyright law. As a preliminarystep, PAPT has set up a website to report piracy (www.papt.org.ph)and has issued the University a warning/alert to comply with thelaws on copyright.

In view thereof, please be reminded to use only duly licensedsoftwares/ and hardwares in your offices. It is illegal to purchase/patronize pirated products in such forms as CD, DVD, VCD, CD-ROM as well as pirated software usage by the University.

Violations of copyright law aside from civil liability is subjectto the following criminal sanctions:

a. First Offense – Imprisonment of one (1) to three (3)years and a fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php50,000)to One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php150,000).

b. Second Offense – Imprisonment of three (3) to six (6)years and a fine of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos(Php150,000) to Five Hundred Thousand Pesos(Php500,000).

c. Third and Subsequent Offenses – Imprisonment of six(6) to nine (9) years and a fine of Five HundredThousand Pesos (Php500,000) to One Million FiveHundred Thousand Pesos (P1,500,000).

d. In all cases, subsidiary imprisonment in cases ofinsolvency.

All heads of units are enjoined to check that no pirated hardwareand software is being used or may be found in their respective offices.We continue to encourage all offices to use open source software.

I am designating the Vice President for Legal Affairs to ensurecompliance with this directive. He shall coordinate with theUniversity’s legal offices.

For strict compliance.

31 January 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

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Administrative Order No. PERR-08-07: Reconstitution of the Bidsand Awards Committee for the System Administration

To: All Concerned

In compliance with R.A. 9184 (Government Procurement Act),the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for the System Administrationis hereby reconstituted with the following as members, for a term ofone (1) year, effective 29 February 2008 until 28 February 2009:

Chair: Prof. Ariel S. BetanAVP for Administration

Vice Chair: Prof. Ulpiano P. Ignacio, Jr.AVP for Development

Member: Dr. Florinda B.D.F. Mateo,AVP for Academic Affairs

Member: Representative from the Office of the VicePresident For Legal Affairs

Member: Mrs. Carmencita C. Loyola

The BAC shall have the following functions: advertise and/orpost the invitation to bid, conduct pre-procurement and pre-bidconferences, determine the eligibility of prospective bidders, receivebids, conduct the evaluation of bids, undertake post-qualificationproceedings, recommend award of contracts to the President or hisduly authorized representative, recommend the imposition of sanctionsin accordance with Republic Act No. 9184, Article XXIII, and performsuch other related functions as may be necessary including the creationof a Technical Working Group from a pool of technical financial and/or legal experts to assist in the procurement process.

The Commission on Audit (COA) representative shall participateas observer in all BAC meetings and deliberations. The BAC shall inall stages of the procurement process, likewise invite at least two (2)observers to sit in the proceedings, one from a duly recognized privategroup in a sector or discipline relevant to the procurement on hand,and the other from a non-government organization; provided however,that they do not have any direct interest in the contract to be bid out.

The Committee, its secretariat, support staff and resource personsshall be granted honoraria as per DBM Circular No. 2004-5A dated 7October 2005.

5 February 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Administrative Order No. PERR-2008: Creation of an Ad HocCommittee to Review the Proper Classification of Other Long-Term Liability Accounts in the Balance Sheet

Please constitute yourselves into an Ad Hoc Committee to Reviewthe Proper Classification of Other Long-Term Liability Accounts inthe Balance Sheet:

Chair: Ms. Noreen EsculturaChief, System Accounting Office

Co-Chair: Mr. Daniel Vincent BorjaSystem Investment Officer

Member: Ms. Susan SanchezSystem Accounting OfficeMs. Jennifer MatrizSystem Accounting OfficeMs. Leah BagagnanSystem Accounting OfficeMs. Cristina AbanagSystem Accounting Office

The Committee shall establish the appropriate classification andbalances of the “Other Long-Term Liabilities” account from CY 2003to CY 2007, and determine the corresponding adjustments toaccounting records. The creation of the Committee is U.P.’s course ofaction to address the audit findings of COA on the said account.

The chair is authorized to designate/tap the services of resourcepersons/secretariat/support staff if she deems necessary.

The chair, members, resource persons and secretariat/supportstaff shall be entitled to honoraria according to level 2 rates for ad hoccommittees.

Expenses of the committee shall be charged to appropriate fundto be identified by the Vice President for Planning and Finance.

5 February 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Administrative Order No. PERR-08-012: Search Committee forthe Dean of the College of Agriculture, U.P. Los Baños

To: Dr. Gil S. JacintoMarine Science InstituteU.P. Diliman

I hereby appoint you President’s representative in the SearchCommittee for the Dean of the College of Agriculture, U.P. Los Baños.

Either the Office of the Chancellor or the Chair of the SearchCommittee will get in touch with you regarding the schedule ofcommittee meetings.

Trip expenses, as well as honoraria, shall be borne by the Officeof the President.

27 February 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Administrative Order NO. PERR-08-014: Address of All Tenants/Lessees of the University

To: All Vice PresidentsAll Chancellors

In view of several complaints against the University’s lesseeswho unscrupulously mislead the public in giving the false impressionthat they are a part of the University System thus causing damage tothe image of the University, the following guidelines are herebyimplemented:

1. All lease contracts for lease of space in the Universityshould provide that:

(a) Lessees shall strictly use the following as address:(name of office i.e. XYZ Corporation)_____Floor, _________________________Hall__________________ Street, U.P. Campus_______________________________________(b) Lessees should not use the name of the college or

academic unit as part of their address.(c) Any violation of items 1(a) and (b) shall be a ground for

termination of the lease contract without prejudice tothe filing of the appropriate civil and/or criminal case.

2. The appropriate office/s of the University (i.e. Office ofthe Vice President for Development, BusinessConcessions Office, etc.) are mandated to inform in

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writing all existing tenants to conform to the University’spolicy on the use of proper address.

All officers are enjoined to report to the proper University officeany violation of this policy.

For strict compliance.

20 February 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Administrative Order No. PERR-08-016: Ad Hoc Committee toPropose Policy Guidelines and Formula for Inter-Campus Sharingof STFAP Subsidy under the Restructured STFAP

To: Prof. Emmanuel F. Esguerra, ChairSchool of Economics, U.P. DilimanProf. Edgardo G. Atanacio, MemberCollege of Engineering, U.P. DilimanProf. Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, MemberDepartment of Mathematics, College of Science,U.P. DilimanMs. Ana Maria Alarilla, Support StaffU.P. System Budget OfficeMs. Esmeralda Acode, Support StaffU.P. System Budget Office

With the adoption of the restructured STFAP in AY 2007-2008,the University now implements two socialized tuition and financialassistance programs: a) the program implemented prior to 2007,which uses the numeric bracketing system and b) the restructuredprogram, implemented only in AY 2007, which utilizes the alphabeticalbracketing system.

With Prof. Emmanuel Esguerra as Chair and Professors Atanacioand Escaner as members, please constitute yourselves into an AdHoc Committee, which will address the following policy concerns:

1. Under the restructured alphabetical system, should theUniversity continue its current practice of inter-campussubsidy as it is currently doing for the numeric bracketingsystem?

2. If it decides to continue this current practice, what formula forinter-campus sharing should it adopt, given the recent revisionsin the tuition and miscellaneous fees of the various campuses?What baseline tuition fee should be considered in this formula?How should this formula take into consideration the case ofU.P. Manila’s School of Health Sciences in Palo, Leyte, givenits current mode of admission and unique tuition structure?

3. If it decides not to continue the current inter-campus subsidy,what alternative modes of subsidy should it consider? Why?

4. Should the University consider setting a cap for restructuredSTFAP beneficiaries per campus? Why?

Please feel free to call on the various units and offices of theUniversity for information you will need. You may also invite resourcepersons and support staff whom you think will be of help to theCommittee’s work.

The Committee shall be entitled to honoraria chargeable to theOffice of the President. Please propose a budget for other committeeexpenses.

Before the Committee begins its work, I suggest that we sit downto discuss other terms of reference.

10 February 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Administrative Order No. PERR-08-018: Committee for theWashington SyCip Award for Best General Education LearningMaterial

To: Dr. Gil S. JacintoCollege of Science, U.P. DilimanDr. Pamela DC ConstantinoCollege of Arts and Letters, U.P. DilimanDr. Celia T. AdrianoAssistant Vice President for Academic AffairsU.P. System

Please constitute yourselves into a committee to evaluate thenominations for the Washington SyCip Award for Best GeneralEducation Learning Material, with Dr. Gil Jacinto as Chair. As perattached set of BOR-approved guidelines, the GE Council (or asubcommittee from among its members) reviews the CUrecommendations and endorses the recipients of the Award to thePresident.

You may invite resource persons, if necessary. Please submityour recommendations to the Office of the Vice President for AcademicAffairs on or before Wednesday, 30 April 2008. The OVPAA willserve as Secretariat to assist your Committee.

Thank you once again for your valuable service to our University.

16 March 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

MEMORANDA

Memorandum No. PERR 08-03: Implementing Guidelines on theGrant of Cumulative Sick Leave Benefit to Members of the Faculty

For: All Chancellors

Attention: Vice Chancellors for AdministrationHRDO Heads

Pursuant to Memorandum No. PERR-07-20 issued last 30 October2007, the following implementing guidelines shall guide theConstituent Universities in the grant of the cumulative sick leave benefitto regular, full-time members of the faculty for a period equivalent toten (10) days for every year of full time service. This is commutableonly upon 1) compulsory retirement (at age 65 or death), or 2) optionalretirement due to serious/severe illness as defined by Philhealth,charged to savings of the respective CUs.1. COVERAGE/EXCLUSION

1.1 All regular, full-time faculty members who had not retired asof 25 October 2007 are entitled to this benefit. These facultymembers had earned a maximum of 10 days cumulative sickleave benefit per year of service from date of originalappointment

1.2 The number of years for which a regular faculty member hasbeen a substitute and/or on contractual/casual status priorto becoming permanent regular full-time faculty shall becounted towards this leave benefit.

1.3 Faculty members on sabbatical leave are entitled to this benefit.1.4 Regular Part-time and non-regular faculty members are not

entitled to this benefit.1.5 Faculty members who are entitled to cumulative sick leave

credits of 15 days per year of service in view of their appointment

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(as administrators, researchers, community workers) are notentitled to this benefit for the period of their above-mentionedappointment.

1.6 Faculty members who are on full-time study leave withoutpay (beyond the prescribed period) or on vacation leave withoutpay are not entitled to this benefit for the said period.

The prescribed period for full-time study leave is as follows:• Two (2) years for Masters degree• Four (4) years for Ph.D.

1.7 Faculty members who are on secondment with othergovernment and non-government agencies/institutions are notentitled to this benefit during the period of secondment.

2. COMPUTATION OF MONEY VALUE UPON RETIREMENT

2.1 Regular, full-time faculty members are entitled to 15 days sickleave with pay for every academic year. Ten (10) days of thesewhen not used within the academic year will be cumulative,and commutable upon compulsory retirement or upon optionalretirement due to severe/serious illness as defined by Philhealth.Five (5) days of these when not used within the year will beforfeited.

2.2 Number of days sick leave beyond 15 days will be charged tothe earned leave credits under this benefit. When this is alreadyexhausted, remaining number of days sick leave shall be chargedto the sick leave credits earned as faculty administrator,researcher, community worker, etc. If in case total earned sickleave credits as regular faculty and as faculty administratorare used up due to prolonged sick leave, the remaining days ofleave of absence shall be without pay.

2.3 The following formula shall be used to compute the moneyvalue of the sick leave credits of regular, full-time facultymembers who are retiring compulsorily (at age 65 or due todeath) or optionally due to severe/serious illness after 25October 2007:

Money value = Latest Monthly Salary (S) x ConstantFactor (f) x Total No. of Sick Leave Credits (D)

• Where Constant Factor (f) is derived from the CSCOmnibus Rules on Leave as amended:

365 days in a year104 Saturdays & Sundays 10 legal holidays251 days (working days)f = 12/251 or 0.0478087

Monthly salary multiplied by the constant factor = salary perday

• Where Total number of Sick Leave Credits (D) earnedshall be computed on a yearly basis, less the numberof days SL used.

As faculty member without administrative function – maximumof 10 days per year of service

As faculty member with administrative function/cumulativeleave – maximum of 15 days per year of service

Sample computation is shown in Appendix 1 which forms partof this memorandum.

2.4 In no instance shall the 10 days cumulative sick leave benefitbe included in the computation of available leave credits forthe annual monetization of leave credits of faculty members.

3. Heads of Units and Unit HRD Officers or their equivalent shallensure that the required application for sick leave of absence dulyapproved by the appropriate authority is submitted by the facultyand filed with the CU HRDO.

3.1 Faculty members are required to file applications for sick leaveof absence with the CU HRDO, through channels.

3.2 All applications for sick leave of absence for one (1) full day ormore shall be made on the prescribed CSC form and shall befiled immediately upon the employee’s return from such leave.Notice of absence, however, should be sent to the immediatesupervisor and/or to the agency head. Application for sickleave for 2 days or more shall be accompanied by a propermedical certificate.

3.3 Sick leave may be applied for in advance in cases where thefaculty will undergo medical examination or operation or isadvised to rest in view of ill health duly supported by a medicalcertificate.

3.4 In ordinary application for sick leave already taken notexceeding 2 days, the head of unit concerned may dulydetermine whether or not granting of sick leave is proper underthe circumstances. In case of doubt, a medical certificate maybe required.

3.5 Sick leave shall be granted only on account of sickness ordisability on the part of the faculty concerned or of any memberof the immediate family.

3.6 This grant is different from Rehabilitation Leave, which is givento employees who sustained injury while in the performanceof duty. Employees who avail of the benefit of RehabilitationLeave may not avail of this sick leave benefit.

4. Heads of the Human Resource Development Office shall ensureaccuracy of data and computation.

FOR STRICT COMPLIANCE.

15 January 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Memorandum No. PERR-08-5: Memorandum of Agreementbetween SSS and U.P.

For: Dr. Glenn D. AguilarChancellor, U.P. VisayasDr. Virgildo E. SabaloDean, U.P. Visayas Tacloban College

This refers to the attached Memorandum of Agreement betweenthe Social Security System and University of the Philippines, whichwas approved by the Board of Regents on 19 December 2007. A copyof the BOR resolution is also attached for reference.

The obligations of the University under the MOA are as follows:“1. U.P. shall swap a portion of its property located at the

back of the U.P. Tacloban Executive House with an areacontaining more or less 6,000 sq.m. of the SSS Propertycovered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1682with an area of 7,685 sq.m. which was inadvertentlyoccupied by U.P. Tacloban.

“2. U.P. shall exert its best efforts to undertake thesegregation of the parcel of land meant to be deliveredto the SSS including the registration and titling of thesame in the name of the SSS all at U.P.’s expense, withinsix (6) months from effectivity date. During such date,the SSS shall be allowed and free to introduce

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improvement in the segregated or defined area, includingbut not limited to the immediate fencing of the same.

“3. This Agreement shall take effect after the approval bytheir respective boards, i.e. the SSS Commission for SSS,the U.P. Board of Regents for U.P. and the Office of theSolicitor General where the case is pending.”

In order for the University to fulfill its obligations under theMOA within the time period of six (6) months, a Committee is hereinconstituted, composed of:

• Dr. Glenn D. Aguilar, Chancellor, U.P. Visayas• Dr. Crispino A. Saclauso, Vice-Chancellor

for Planning and Development, UPV Tacloban• Dr. Virgildo E. Sabalo, Dean of UPV Tacloban• Atty. Cornelio Salinas of UPV Visayas Legal Office• Atty. Patrick Santo of the UPV Tacloban Legal Office• Mr. Telesforo A. Sales, Administrative Officer, UPV

TaclobanThe Committee shall thereafter submit a monthly progress report

of its accomplishment to the Office of the President and of Office ofLegal Services for monitoring purposes.

5 February 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Memorandum No. PERR-08-15: Constitution of an Ad HocCommittee to Calibrate the Performance Management System –Office Performance Evaluation System (PMS-OPES) Outputs ofConstituent Universities (CUs)

For: Assistant Vice President Ariel S. BetanDirector Angela D. Escoto, HRDO, UPD and U.P. SystemMs. Estela A. Quirapas, HRDO, U.P. PGHMr. Joselito M. Palanca, HRDO, U.P. Los BañosMr. Michael P. Lagaya, HRDO, U.P. Open UniversityAsst. Prof. Ronald Aaron U. Po, College of Engineering,

UPDVice President Arlene A. Samaniego, Resource Person

With Assistant Vice President Ariel S. Betan as Chair and DirectorAngela D. Escoto as Vice Chair, please constitute yourselves into acommittee to calibrate PMS-OPES outputs of CUs.

The Ad Hoc Committee shall act as the Calibration Committeedefined by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to perform thefollowing functions:

1. Determine percentage of quantifiable outputs vs. non-quantifiable activities; and

2. Review points assigned to each output.

The report of the committee shall be used as a basis for the U.P.System either to adopt the PMS-OPES model or to develop/use aPMS different from the CSC model, subject to CSC’s acceptance/approval. All State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are expectedto have installed a PMS-OPES by June 2008.

The committee members, secretariat and support staff shall beentitled to honoraria approved by the Board of Regents for ad hoccommittee level 2.

6 March 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Memorandum No. PERR-08-07: Four-Day Workweek in theUniversity

For: All Vice PresidentsSecretary of the UniversityAll ChancellorsDeans, Directors, Heads of Units

It is summer time again. The U.P. System Administration isonce more encouraging offices to observe the four-day workweek inthe months of April and May 2008. This is the best time to takeadvantage of longer daylight, which allows flexibility to commencework earlier than 8:00 AM and end after 5:00 PM. It is also aneffective means of saving utilities for the University and givingpersonnel the opportunity to enjoy a three-day weekend.

The Constituent Universities (CUs) are hereby encouraged tosynchronize their day-off to Monday to ensure unhamperedcommunications within the U.P. System. Units may opt to follow a7:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM adjusted work schedulesfrom Tuesday to Friday.

Meanwhile, units that deliver vital services to the public, e.g.PGH, infirmaries, police force, PABX, garbage collection, etc., shallobserve the regular Monday to Friday work schedule.

In case a holiday falls on the workweek schedule, the Universityshall observe the regular 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday workschedule. This also holds during the advanced registration period forthe freshmen.

The CUs which will not implement the four-day workweekscheme shall submit to the U.P. System Administration, throughOVPA, the list of offices/units which will observe the regular workschedule. The OVCAs of CUs are requested to submit their respectiveconsolidated reports to the OVPA through fax (02-925-6721) on orbefore 24 March 2008.

7 March 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

Memorandum No. PERR-08-08: Period of Reenergizing forUniversity Officials and Faculty Administrators

For: All Vice Presidents, Assistant Vice PresidentsUniversity Secretary, Assistant University SecretaryChancellors, Vice-Chancellors, University RegistrarsDeans, Associate/Assistant Deans, DirectorsDeputy Directors, College Secretaries, Assistant SecretariesDepartment Chairs and Heads of Principal Units

Mindful of the mental and physical well being of the Universityofficials, they are once again allowed to take the time off from theirroutine functions and responsibilities during the summer months, inorder to save them from burning out.

The above mentioned officials may appoint officers-in-chargeand visit their offices only when necessary either from 5-9 May 2008 or12-16 May 2008. Those who are unable to avail of this leave duringthe prescribed period may enjoy the privilege at any period before thestart of the first day of regular registration of the first semester of AY2008-2009. Shifting arrangement will be left to each unit to decide.This will ensure that at any given time, there will always be an officialto take care of important and official matters.

26 March 2008(Sgd.) EMERLINDA R. ROMAN

President

U.P. GAZETTE Vol. XXXIX, No. 16

DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

1229TH MEETING, 25 JANUARY 2008

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1228TH MEETING19 DECEMBER 2007

Proposed Codification of Amendments to Two Provisions of theUniversity Code on the Manner of Choosing the Department/Division Chair

BackgroundAt the 1228th meeting of the Board of Regents held on 19 December

2007, the Faculty Regent proposed to codify the amendments to twoprovisions of the University Code on the manner of choosing thedepartment/division chair. These proposals are as follows:

From: Article 102The Chairman of the department shall be appointed by the

Chancellor after consultation with the Dean or Director concerned.The Chairman of the department shall determine the administrativeorganization and conduct of the work of his department.

To: Article 102The CHAIRPERSON of the department shall be chosen through

a democratic process by the regular faculty, REPS and administrativestaff of the department. The top nominee shall be endorsed by theDean to the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall then formalize theappointment of the new Chairperson. The Chairperson, in consultationwith the department, shall determine the administrative organizationand conduct of the work of his/her department.

From: Article 108The division shall be headed by a Chairman who shall be

appointed by the Chancellor after consultation with the dean or directorconcerned. The term of office of division chairmen shall be three years,without prejudice to reappointment and until their successors shallhave been appointed.

To: Article 108The Chairperson of the Division shall be chosen through a

democratic process by the regular faculty, REPS and administrativestaff. The top nominee shall be endorsed by the dean to the Chancellor.The Chancellor shall then formalize the appointment of the newChairperson. The tenure of the division Chairpersons shall be three (3)years, without prejudice to reappointment and until their successorsshall have been appointed.

The Board DEFERRED its action on this proposal at its lastmeeting. The President suggested that she discuss first with RegentBarcenas the comments from the CUs and hopefully, reconcile thesuggestions before the Board acts on it.

Hereunder is the summary of comments submitted by thedifferent constituent universities:

U.P. Diliman

Majority of the Deans do not approve of the proposed changes inthe selection process (with only three deans in favour of the changes).Those who opposed it noted that while the proposed process appearsto be “democratic,” it does not necessarily lead to the choice of thebest academic leader for the department. The present process alreadyallows consultation with constituents of the college other than the

faculty. It was also emphasized that the present selection process hasworked well and need not be changed at present.

For his part, Chancellor Cao does not agree that the Chancellorshould merely “finalize” the appointment of the one recommended asa result of the selection process.

U.P. Los Baños

The UPLB Management Committee with the Council of Deanstackled the proposal at a meeting on 17 December 2007 and reiteratedtheir strong reservation on the codification of the amendments becauseof the following reasons:

a) The proposal is tying the hands of the appointingauthority. It does not consider the fact that thedepartment/division chair must be someone in whomthe Chancellor must have full confidence, someone hecould work with, and who shares the Chancellor’s visionfor the University.

b) Appointing the top nominee to the administrative positionis tantamount to reducing the search process to merepopularity contest. The most popular nominee may notbe the most qualified in terms of merit and capabilityand this could be detrimental to the unit.

c) There are several units in the University (such as theInstitute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics andInstitute of Computer Science) with a very high facultyturn-over such that more than a half of its facultymembers have been in service for less than two years.As such, these “young” faculty members are not in aposition to judiciously evaluate who would best serveas Department/Division Chair.

The UPLB believes that in the choice of administrators in theUniversity, it is imperative that the Search Process is credible,transparent and democratized. The process must be designed toensure that those appointed are the most appropriate, qualified andeffective for the position. To be an effective administrator in theUniversity, three elements should be carefully considered: (1) meritand capability, (2) mandate of the majority of constituents, and (3)trust and confidence of the higher authority.

Further, such process should ensure a check and balance againstthe appointing authority’s exercise of power and the possiblepopularity contest in the unit concerned. UPLB believes that this isadequately addressed by the current provisions of the Code.

U.P. Manila

After due consultation with the Deans of U.P. Manila, the PGHand NIH Directors, the position of U.P. Manila on the codification ofamendments to the University Code regarding the selection ofDepartment/Division Chairs is as follows:

1. Retain the old article2. Submit additional guidelines

Art. 102“The Dean or Director will conduct a democratic process in the

selection of the department chair involving the faculty, REPS andadministrative staff. All the nominees shall be endorsed by the Dean/Director to the Chancellor. The Chancellor, after consultation with the

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said leave application which brought about herpredicament.”

q. Regent Barcenas said she disagrees with the position ofthe Office of Legal Services that the administrative actionof dropping from the rolls is not disciplinary in nature.The cited case, i.e., Gonzales vs. Civil ServiceCommission, according to the Faculty Regent is differentfrom the case of Ms. Oaferina. In the aforecited case,Gonzales left his work and could not be found. Ms.Oaferina, on the other hand, was in constant contactwith the University.

r. The President explained that Ms. Oaferina was given thechance to present her side when she appealed to thePresident and then eventually to the Board of Regents.

s. Regent Tiongco made it clear that he simply wants to findout if Ms. Oaferina was given the chance to explain whyshe should not be terminated. He therefore moved thatthis information be obtained from U.P. Manila.

t. Everybody present, except for Regent Sarmiento, voted infavor of Regent Tiongco’s motion.

u. Regent Sanchez moved that a Committee of Regents becreated to look anew into this case.

v. The President said the Board has to wait for the requestedinformation before it could even create a Committee ofRegents.

w. Regent Tiongco volunteered to get the information himselfand then make a report to the Board.

x. The Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents,on 13 April 2007 wrote Dr. Ramon L. Arcadio,Chancellor, U.P. Manila relaying to him the query of theBoard, i.e. whether or not Ms. Oaferina was given thechance to explain why she should not be dropped fromthe rolls.

y. On 15 November 2007, the Office of the Secretary of theUniversity received a reply from Chancellor Arcadio.The letter reads as follows:

“15 November 2007

Dr. Lourdes E. Abadingo Secretary of the University University of the Philippines System

RE: Case of Ms. Ma. Enedina E. Oaferina

Dear Dr. Abadingo,

With reference to the Board of Regents’ query whether Ms.Ma. Enedina E. Oaferina was given the chance to explainwhy she (Ms. Oaferina) should not be dropped from therolls of the University, it is fact that in the course of thewhole investigation process, from the level of the College ofMedicine up to the UP System, that opportunity was dulyaccorded to her.

While Ms. Oaferina has exhaustively verbalized herarguments regarding the decision to drop her from the rolls,these were not legally acceptable to the University. Needlessto say, all applicable provisions of the Civil ServiceCommission on the dropping from the service of an employeedue to AWOL status were strictly observed on the case ofMs. Oaferina.

Sincerely yours,

(Sgd.) RAMON L. ARCADIO, MD, MHPEd, DrHumProfessor and Chancellor”

z. On 12 November 2007, the President endorsed to theBoard Memorandum No MVFL 2007-1865 dated 12November 2007. The said memorandum contains thelegal opinion on the request dated 5 February 2007 ofMs. Ma. Enedina E. Oaferina addressed to then ChairmanCarlito S. Puno, for the release of her salaries and otherbenefits, pending appeal of the decision of the Office ofthe Chancellor dropping her from the service due todisapproval of all her applications for sick leave.

The legal opinion states that …”the administrativeaction of dropping from the rolls due to AWOL is summaryin nature. Thus, it is effective immediately. The rule merelyrequires that the concerned employee be so informed at her/hisaddress appearing on the 201 file not later than five (5) daysfrom its effectivity.

Considering that dropping from the rolls due to AWOLis summary in nature and effective immediately, administrativeappeal made by the affected employee does not suspend thesame. This is so because the administrative action of “droppingfrom the rolls” is non-disciplinary in nature (Gonzales v.Civil Service Commission, 390 SCRA 124). This isdistinguished from an administrative case in the nature of adisciplinary action where appeal suspends the effectivity ofthe penalty of dismissal until the finality of the decision of theBoard of Regents. There lies the distinction.

Thus, when Ms. Oaferina was dropped from the rollsdue to AWOL, she can no longer be allowed to report for work.Consequently, she is no longer entitled to any salary andother benefits from the University.”

The President informed the Board that aside from her appeal,Ms. Oaferina is also requesting the release of her salaries and otherbenefits.

Chancellor Arcadio who was requested to be present when thisitem was taken up, clarified that Ms. Oaferina did not have timerecord since August 2004.

Regent Sarmiento reminded the Board that this case has longbeen decided. Ms. Oaferina has been dropped from the rolls and istherefore not entitled to any salary or any other benefits. If she wantsto, Regent Sarmiento said, she could go to the courts.

Regent Barcenas recalled that the last time this case was discussed,Regent Tiongco wanted to find out if Ms. Oaferina was given thechance to defend herself, i.e., to explain why she should not beterminated. The response to Regent Tiongco’s concern is provided forby the letter of Chancellor Ramon L . Arcadio to the Secretary of theUniversity dated 15 November 2007.

Regent Tiongco requested more time to study this case. He saidhe would make the appropriate recommendation in the next meetingof the Board.

The Board then agreed to have one final review of this case.

Resolution of the CaseAt this meeting, Regent Tiongco, after a thorough review of this

case moved to deny with finality the appeal of Ms. Oaferina.

Board action: The Board affirmed with finality its earlierdecision denying the appeal of Ms. Oaferina. The Boardlikewise denied Ms. Oaferina’s request for the release ofher salaries and other benefits.

U.P. GAZETTE Vol. XXXIX, No. 110

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1208TH MEETING27 APRIL 2006

On the need to revisit the Cluster Organization in U.P. Los Baños

BackgroundAt its 1208th meeting held on 27 April 2006, the Board of Regents

took up the letter of former U.P. President Emil Q. Javier, et.al. inrelation to the appointment of the Director of the Crop Science Cluster,College of Agriculture, U.P. Los Baños. In their letter, Dr. Javier andcompany proposed that the BOR approved Crop Science Cluster berevisited and that the appointment of a Crop Science Director bedeferred until UPLB authorities, with the help of an External ReviewTeam, have completed a more careful study of the matter. TheBoard agreed to revisit not only the Crop Science Cluster but the entireCluster Organization in the future.

The matter of revisiting the Cluster Organization was referred bythe President to the Chancellor of U.P. Los Baños, for his initial review.

In his letter to the Secretary of the University and of the Board ofRegents, dated 20 June 2006, Chancellor Velasco said that he has metwith the Executive Committee of the UPLB College of Agriculture todiscuss this particular issue. The general agreement was for the Collegeof Agriculture to revisit the BOR approved Crop Science Cluster andreport after a year.

On 3 January 2008, Chancellor Velasco submitted his report onthis matter to the President. Hereunder is the Executive Summary ofthis Report.

U.P. Los Baños would like to take this opportunity also toappeal to the Board of Regents that officials below the deputydirectors be given leave credits and workloads.

Three important amendments are likewise proposed:(1) For Crop Science Cluster, to elevate the position of

Assistant to the Director into Deputy Director forResearch and Extension (the other deputy to handleInstruction). The reason is that CSC is host to the Instituteof Plant Breeding (IPB) and the former PostharvestResearch and Training Center (PHTRC) (integrated toCSC as one of the divisions of the cluster). The need tohave a Deputy Director for Instruction becomes necessarywith the plan to develop the BS Landscape Architectureand BS Agribiotech – which will be based in CSC, plusthe fact that CSC attracts almost 50 percent of the currentstudent majors of CA;

(2) For Crop Protection Cluster, to go back to its preclustering disciplinal grouping of (a) Entomology; (b)Plant Pathology, and (c) Weed Science;

(3) Formalize the transfer of the whole Post Harvest TrainingResearch Center (PHTRC) as approved by ChancellorVelasco in January 2007 to the Crop Science Cluster;and

(4) Revise the mandate of the Food Science Cluster topurely secondary processing since the primary processingconcern that would have been provided by the staff ofPHTRC was transferred to the Crop Science Cluster.

Finally, the constituents propose a change in the name ofunits from clusters to institutes, the reason being the term “cluster”denotes a transitory character and that also does not seem to befound in the global academic organizational profile. The Collegealso wishes to recommend an independent external review tohave a glimpse of how outsiders see the CA reorganization fromafar.

Board action is requested for the highlighted portions.

Board action: The Board agreed to create an ExternalCommittee that would review not only the clusterorganization but also the thrusts and direction of the Collegeof Agriculture.

N.B. The President said that beyond clustering, she is more concernedabout the need to refocus or reinvent the University’s programs inagriculture. There might be a need, she said, to reinvent agricul-ture, to highlight Biotechnology or even Sustainable Development.

Regent Librero likewise pointed out the need for the College ofAgriculture to rethink its directions. According to him, every othercollege in the country is offering agriculture. Why should U.P., hesaid, compete with these colleges. The U.P. College of Agricultureshould take the lead. It should design curricular programs inagriculture. The College, Regent Librero said, should be forwardlooking and proactive. The entire curricular program should berethought.

The President made it clear that the External Committee wouldjust study the College of Agriculture, review its curriculum and seehow the latter could respond more to the needs of the country. TheCommittee would simply advise. It is still the Board that wouldmake the decisions.

The President requested permission from the Board to sit downwith Regents Davide and Librero and Chancellor Velasco to identifypeople who would be part of the External Review Committee.

POLICY MATTERS APPROVED

Request for a temporary waiver of the faculty tenure rule in favorof PROF. LEONORA A. DIRAIN, Assistant Professor 1,Department of Human Kinetics, College of Arts and Sciences,U.P. Los Baños

Prof. Dirain, Assistant Professor 1 at DHK, failed to satisfy thepublication requirement within the prescribed period of three years.However, her paper entitled “Gender Equity in the Assignments andQualifications of Coaches of State Colleges and Universities AthleticAssociation (SCUAA) Member Schools of Laguna” has already beenaccepted for publication in the CMU Journal of Science and will appearon the journal’s forthcoming issue (Volume 13 No. 1)

U.P. Los Baños is requesting a one semester extension of Prof.Dirain’s appointment from 1 November 2007 until 31 May 2008. Thisis a stop gap measure while waiting for her publication to come out ofpress. After May 2008, tenure rule must be strictly applied

Board action: APPROVAL.

Request for a Board resolution authorizing the Director of theUP-PGH to accept donation from the Association for the Rights ofChildren in Southeast Asia (ARCSEA)

The Lactation Unit of the UP-PGH, GABRIELA-Manila and theAssociation for the Rights of Children in Southeast Asia (ARCSEA)are implementing the project entitled “Strengthening BreastfeedingPractices through the Establishment of a Human Milk Bank at theUP-PGH Medical Center in the City of Manila, Philippines.” In linewith this, ARCSEA, a non-government organization based in QuezonCity, will donate one (1) unit human milk pasteurizer to the MilkBank of the Lactation Unit of PGH.

The equipment is now being manufactured in Italy. Inpreparation for the tax-exempt importation of this equipment underSection 4 (c) of R.A. 8292, otherwise known as Higher Education

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Modernization Act of 1997, the Department of Finance requires aBoard Resolution authorizing the Director of the UP-PGH to acceptthe donation.

Board action: APPROVAL. The Board of Regentsauthorizes the Director of the UP-PGH to accept thedonation.

Inclusion of Student Artists in the Trust Fund for Artists andWriters

In the 1148th meeting of the Board of Regents on 22 February2001, the Trust Fund for Artists and Writers was created from theU.P. System Fund Transfer to U.P. Diliman. This fund for artists andwriters has by far supported activities of the artists and writers inparticular the Dulaang U.P. and the Institute of Creative Writing.

Realizing the importance of nurturing the young student artiststo further develop their talents by way of giving financial support, theChancellor of U.P. Diliman is proposing that the BOR-approved TrustFund for Artists and Writers be expanded to allow for this financialsupport. This proposal is in line with the request of Dean FlorentinaColayco of the College of Fine Arts to create a financial support systemfor student artists who are talented but are financially constrainedfrom producing and showcasing works due to high cost of materialsand mounting of exhibitions. This proposal, however, will not onlyinclude artists from the visual arts but also expand to other studentartists from the performing and design arts and as well as the youngwriters. The amount originally allocated for the Trust Fund for Artistsand Writers and its income will not be used for this inclusion sinceU.P. Diliman will allocate new funds specific to the use of students.

Senator Edgardo Angara has also committed to support thestudent artists trust fund, similar to his earlier endowment fund forstudent athletes. Funds from other donors will also be sought. Asinitial funding, U.P. Diliman will allocate P1Million from its income.A sub-account of the trust fund will be created for this purpose.

Board action: APPROVAL.

FINANCIAL MATTERS APPROVED

Reprogramming of prior years’ unexpended obligations of U.P.Visayas in the amount of P2,940,103.29, as certified available bythe U.P. Visayas’ Chief Accountant & Budget Officer, to beutilized as follows:

Particulars From To Personal Services 2,940,103.29 Maintenance & Other

Operating Expenses 1,197,567.29 Equipment Outlays 916,268.00 Loan Amortization to U.P. System

for Acquisition of Computers(1st and 2nd Installment) 826,268.00

Total 2,940,103.29 2,940,103.29

The reprogrammed amount will be used for maintenance andother operating expenses and for the purchase of instruction-relatedequipment.

It is understood that disbursements from this reprogrammedamount shall be subject to the usual accounting laws, rules andregulations.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Reprogramming of prior years’ unexpended obligations of U.P.Los Baños in the amount of P89,943,752, as certified available bythe U.P. Los Baños Chief Accountant and the Chief, AdministrativeOfficer, to be utilized as follows:

Particulars From To Personal Services 89,754,499.50 Maintenance & Other

Operating Expenses 189,252.50 84,943,752 Equipment Outlay 5,000,000

Total Reprogrammed Funds 89,943,752.00 89,943,752

The reprogrammed funds will be used for maintenance and otheroperating expenses and for replacement of unserviceable equipment.

It is understood that disbursements from this reprogrammedamount shall be subject to the usual accounting laws, rules andregulations.

Board action: APPROVAL.

ACADEMIC MATTERS APPROVED

Establishment of the UPAA New Jersey Centennial Faculty Grant

Donation: US$ 15,000

The U.P. Foundation, Inc. shall manage the funds.

Establishment of the TeaM Energy Professorial Chair in EnergyEngineering at the College of Engineering, U.P. Diliman

Donation: PhP1,500,000.00

The U.P. Engineering Research and Development Foundation,Inc. (UPERDFI) shall manage the funds.Establishment of the Drs. Jesse De Leon and Liberation Bongato-De Leon, UPCM Class of 1969, Centennial Professorial Chair inhonor of the U.P. Manila Chancellor

The UPMASA shall manage the funds.

Establishment of the Dr. and Mrs. Cesar Gonzales CentennialProfessorial Chair in Neuroscience, U.P. Manila

The UPMASA shall manage the funds.

Establishment of the Apolinario Sr. and Esmaela Reyes CarangalCentennial Professorial Chair for the College of Economics andManagement of U.P. Los Baños

Donation: $20,700 deposited with FUPFAP500,000 deposited with U.P. Foundation, Inc.

The children, in-laws and grandchildren wish to honor their parents(grandparents) who, though unable to complete basic (primary)education knew the value of education. Apolinario and Esmaela hadvery humble beginnings. They have had to struggle long and hard tobe able to put their children through school. Even then they realizedthat education was the best gift they could give their children. Sevenof their nine children, two sons-in-law and several of their grandchildrenstudied in UP. Their granddaughter, Emerlinda, is now president ofUP.

Honoring Apolinario Sr. and Esmaela with the establishment ofthe centennial professorial chair is the children’s, in laws’ and

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grandchildren’s way of expressing their love and gratitude to ApolinarioSr. and Esmaela whose sacrifices have brought them to where they arenow.

Establishment of the Philippine Stock Exchange CentennialProfessorial Chair for the College of Business Administration,U.P. Diliman

In connection with the celebration of U.P. of its Centennial Year,the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. donated PhP5Million to the U.P.Business Research Foundation, Inc. for the U.P. College of BusinessAdministration for the following:

1) Establishment of the PhilippineStock Exchange CentennialProfessorial Chair PhP2,000,000.00

2) Stock Market Educationand Promotion Activities Php3,000,000.00

APPOINTMENTS

Dr. FELIX LIBRERO as Faculty Regent, Board of Regents,University of the Philippines dated 2 January 2008 vice RegentLourdes U. Barcenas, for a term expiring on 31 December 2008

Hon. FRANCIS C. CHUA as Acting Member, Board of Regents,University of the Philippines dated 1 January 2008 vice RegentEdmundo M. Varona

Hon. MANUEL V. PANGILINAN as Acting Member, Board ofRegents, University of the Philippines dated 11 January 2008 viceRegent Nelia T. Gonzalez

UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS

U.P. System

Dr. SYLVIA E. CLAUDIO as Director, University Center forWomen’s Studies, effective 1 January 2008 until 31 December 2008

U.P. Los Baños

Dr. REX VICTOR O. CRUZ as Dean, College of Forestry andNatural Resources, effective 1 February 2008 until 31 January 2011

TRANSFER TO PERMANENT STATUS

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Mary Grace Lualhati Tesoro-Barretto as AssistantProfessor 2 (Salary Grade 19-1), Archeological Studies Program,effective 25 January 2008

Prof. Ebinezer R. Florano as Assistant Professor 4 (Salary Grade20-1), National College of Public Administration and Governance,effective 25 January 2008

Prof. Benito M. Pacheco as Professor 2 (Salary Grade 26-5),College of Engineering, effective 25 January 2008

Prof. Lilian B. Ungson as Professor 1 (Salary Grade 26-4),College of Science effective 25 January 2008

U.P. Los Baños

Prof. Renato A. Avenido as Assistant Professor 7 (Salary Grade21-5), College of Arts and Sciences, effective 25 January 2008

Prof. Floirendo P. Flores as Assistant Professor 1 (Salary Grade18-1), Food Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, effective 25January 2008

Prof. Karlo Romano Balatero Gicana as Assistant Professor 1(Salary Grade 18-1), College of Veterinary Medicine, effective 25January 2008

Prof. Rachel C. Sotto as Associate Professor 1 (Salary Grade22-4), College of Arts and Sciences, effective 25 January 2008

U.P. Baguio

Prof. Roland M. Hipol as Assistant Professor 2 (Salary Grade19-1), College of Science, effective 25 January 2008

U.P. Visayas

Prof. Philip Ian P. Padilla as Associate Professor 1 (SalaryGrade 22-4), College of Arts and Sciences, effective 25 January 2008

AUTOMATIC PROMOTION

U.P. Manila

Dr. Maria Gracia V. Agrasada as Professor 2 (Salary Grade26-5), College of Medicine, effective 1 January 2006

EXTENSION OF SERVICEBEYOND COMPULSORY

RETIREMENT AGE OF 65:

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Felipe De Leon, Jr. as Professor 7 (Salary Grade 28-6),College of Arts and Letters, effective 1 June 2007 until 31 May 2008

Prof. Ernesto P. Pineda as Professor 12 (Salary Grade 29-8),College of Business Administration, effective 1 November 2007 until31 December 2008

ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTBEYOND COMPULSORY

RETIREMENT AGE OF 65:

U.P. Diliman

Mr. Manuel Dulawan as Visiting Artist, Center for InternationalStudies (without compensation), effective 5 September 2007 until 12September 2007

Ms. Josephine Kinit as Visiting Artist, Center for InternationalStudies (without compensation), effective 5 September 2007 until 12September 2007

Ms. Juanita Licyayo as Visiting Artist, Center for InternationalStudies (without compensation), effective 5 September 2007 until 12September 2007

Prof. Kelvin S. Rodolfo as Visiting Professor, College of Science,effective 2 February 2008 until 28 February 2008

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U.P. Open University

Prof. Cerenilla A. Cruz as Professorial Lecturer 1, Faculty ofManagement and Development Studies, effective 27 October 2007until 19 March 2007

REAPPOINTMENT BEYOND COMPULSORYRETIREMENT AGE OF 65:

U.P. OPEN UNIVERSITY

Prof. Rogelio V. Cuyno as Professorial Lecturer 5, Faculty ofManagement and Development Studies, effective 27 October 2007until 19 March 2008

Prof. Milagros D. Ibe as Professorial Lecturer 5, Faculty ofEducation, effective 16 November 2007 until 31 March 2008

Prof. Silverio S. Obungen as Professorial Lecturer 2, Facultyof Education, effective 16 November 2007 until 31 March 2008

Prof. Proserpina D. Tapales as Professorial Lecturer 5, Facultyof Management and Development Studies, effective 27 October 2007until 19 March 2008

MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT/ACADEMIC CONTRACTS

U.P. System

Lease Contract between the University of the Philippines Systemand the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo or the Cultural Center ofthe Philippines (CCP) Main Theater

Project: Venue of UP CENTENNIAL event from June 18 to 20,2008

Particulars: CCP agrees to lease the venue on the date and time andfor the purpose herein specified:

Venue Date Time Activity Tanghalang June 15-17, 9am-10pm Set-up/rehearsal Nicanor Abelardo 2008

June 18-20, 9am-6pm Set-up/rehearsal 2008 June 18-20, 8pm Performance 2008

Total Cost: P493,672.00

Date notarized: 16 November 2007

Contract of Lease between University of the Philippines System(Lessor) and the Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) (Lessee)

Project: Lease of parcel of land containing an area of 400 sq.m.located at the back of NSMD Building, U.P. Visayas Cebufor construction of cellsite

Implementing Unit: U.P. Visayas Cebu College

Particulars:a. The Lessor is the lawful owner of parcel of land

denominated as Lot 911-B-2-C-2-E and covered byTransfer Certificate of Title No. 31166 in the name of theUniversity of the Philippines by the Register of Deeds ofCebu City;

b. The Lessee is a grantee of a Certificate of PublicConvenience and Necessity (CPCN) to operate a mobilecellular telephone system;

c. The Lessor hereby leases unto the Lessee a portion of theproperty containing an area of Four Hundred SquareMeters (400 sq.m.) and located at the back of NSMDBuilding purposely for the said Lessee to install a cellsiteprovided that the said construction shall be in completeand total compliance with the Conceptual Drawing ofthe proposed installation;

Effectivity: Ten (10) years which shall commence from the date ofconfirmation of the Board of Regents

Rental: PhP15,000 per month subject to 6% escalation per annumwhich shall be imposed on the 2nd year and thereafter ofthe Contract

Date signed: 11 January 2008

Memorandum of Agreement among the University of thePhilippines System, the Department of Science and Technology(DOST), and the Philippine Council for Health Research andDevelopment (PCHRD)

Program: Instituting the Philippine National Telehealth ServiceProgram

Particulars:a. PCHRD has the responsibility to monitor the

implementation of the Program;b. The Program consists of two projects:Project 1: Emergency Telehealth Services for Poisons and

Trauma Control – Emergency Care andCoordination Services (ECCS); and

Project 2: Design and Implementation of a Remote, Real –Time GSM-based Biomedical Diagnosis Facilityin Selected Underserved Communities in thePhilippines (LIFELINK)

c. The University through the National Telehealth Center-University of the Philippines Manila and NationalInstitute of Physics-University of the Philippines Dilimanwith duly recognized research faculty and expertisewill implement the Program;

d. DOST will provide funds to support the project throughPCHRD as monitoring Council;

General Objectives:The Program seeks to develop new systems, services, and

products that can extend healthcare expertise and assistance to under-served communities through the appropriate use of information andcommunication technology.

Obligations of the University:a. Submit the consolidated quarterly progress and financial

reports in two (2) hard copies and one (1) electroniccopy to PCHRD on the schedule as indicated in theAgreement;

b. Submit to PCHRD two (2) hard copies and one (1)electronic copy of publishable Terminal Technical Reportin publishable form together with information onpatentable invention not later than sixty (60) days aftercompletion of the project;

c. Submit to PCHRD the Terminal Audited Financial Reportwithin three months after the completion of the project;

d. Report immediately and remit to PCHRD all incomederived from the project and all unexpended balance, ifany, at the end of the project year;

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e. Appoint the Program Leader and Project Leader(s) whowill be tasked to implement and execute the program.Hire project personnel on contractual basis andcoterminous with the Agreement;

f. Ensure the continuity of the project and notify PCHRDof instances such as where the Senior Project Personnel,including the Project Leader, will be absent from his/herstation for a period exceeding ten (10) consecutiveworking days and designate a responsible project officialto oversee the operations of the project in his/her absence;and

g. Provide appropriate assistance to PCHRD in thecommercialization or transfer of Research andDevelopment results that are product-based.

Amount: P8,276,187.28 chargeable against the DOST-GIAProgram fund

Effectivity: Effective upon confirmation by the Board ofRegents and shall be in full force and effect untilthe completion of the project

Date notarized: 17 January 2008

U.P. Diliman

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman and the Hanoi University of Technology,Hanoi, Vietnam

Project: Academic cooperation

Particulars:a. Desiring to promote cooperation in the field of engineering

education and academic research, both parties agree tothe following:

a.1 To encourage exchange and visit in the followingcategories:

1.1 undergraduate and graduate students1.2 non-teaching and post-graduate fellows; and1.3 junior and senior faculty members

b. To exchange information and materials in the field ofEngineering which are of interest to both Universities;

c. To arrange joint research activities and publications;d. To organize joint conferences and academic programs;

ande. To facilitate the negotiation and arrangements made by

individuals or faculty members in the accomplishmentof the foregoing objectives.

Effectivity: Effective for a period of three (3) yearsDate signed: 24 October 2007

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the U.P. Law Center (Second Party)and the Civil Service Commission (First Party)

Project: Conduct of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education(MCLE) for CSC lawyers

Particulars:The parties will jointly conduct an MCLE accredited seminar

series for the members of the bar. For this purpose, the parties shallagree upon the specific topics, the lectures and the schedule for theSeminar Series;

The Second Party shall take charge of the design of the modulesand of their implementation, and the accreditation thereof and theparticipants by the MCLE Committee, deploying its resources for thepurpose. The Second Party shall also be responsible for inviting the

selected lecturers, providing administrative staff and preparingsufficient seminar materials for at least 124 participants; and

The First Party shall defray the costs involved in the seminar orthe amount of PhP1,800.00 per lawyer and non-lawyer participantsor a total of PhP223,200.00.

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the Institute of Chemistry (UPD-IC), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and thePhilippine Council For Advanced Science and TechnologyResearch and Development (PCASTRD)

Project: Designer Drugs: Development of Anti- Infective Drugsand Drug Analogs Through Molecular Modeling

Particulars:a. The UPD-IC requests financial assistance for the two

year, Y1 implementation of the project;b. The request was approved by the DOST-Execom with a

Y1 DOST financial grant of P557,371.00 covering theperiod 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008; and

c. The financial grant of P557,371.00 shall be subject to theconditions stipulated in the Contract.

Date signed: 14 November 2007

Joint Research Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the U.P. Population Institute (UPPI)and the Nihon University, through the Nihon UniversityPopulation Research Institute (NUPRI)

Project: Joint Research Theme, Research OverviewParticulars:

a. The research period for the Filipino component of theJoint Research shall be from 1 July 2007 until 31 March2009. Thereafter, subject to review and evaluation bythe Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science &Technology of Japan (MEXT), the research period maybe extended for another two years until 31 March 2011;

b. NUPRI and UPPI shall assign the following personsrespectively to be engaged in the Joint Research:

b.1 Saito, Yasuhiko, Principal Investigator andNasu, Ikuo, Co-Investigator (NUPRI)

b.2 Cruz, Grace and Natividad, Josefina, Co-Principal Investigator (UPPI)

In the event of any changes in the persons engaged in the JointResearch as specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 3, that matter shall besettled through consultation between the parties of the agreement.Date signed: 10 December 2007

Memorandum of Agreement among the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the National Institute of GeologicalSciences (UPD-NIGS), Department of Science and Technology(DOST), and the Philippine Council for Industry and EnergyResearch and Development (PCIERD)

Project: Geochemical Mineralogical and GeophysicalCharacterization of Philippine NI, CU and AU Ores andRelated Deposits: Search for New Exploration, OresBeneficiation and Environmental Benchmarks

Particulars:a. The project shall be undertaken by UPD-NIGS in

accordance with the approved project proposal and shallbe monitored by PCIERD. The proponent shall submitto DOST the accomplishment and audited financialreports within three (3) months after the completion of

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the project; andb. The DOST support for the project shall be a total grant

of P20,677,978.00 to be expended as allocated in theapproved Project Line-Item Budget. The RevisedGuidelines Governing the Grants-in-Aid Program ofDOST shall govern the implementation of the project.

Effectivity: Shall be completed within a period of one (1) yearfrom 1 December 2007 to 30 November 2008. Theproject shall be started immediately after therelease of the project funds.

Date notarized: 13 December 2007

Memorandum of Agreement among the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the National Institute of GeologicalSciences (UPD-NIGS), Department of Science and Technology(DOST), and the Philippine Council For Industry and EnergyResearch and Development (PCIERD)

Project: Arc-Continent Collision in West Central Philippines:Implications on Natural Hazards

Particulars:a. The project shall be undertaken by UPD-NIGS in

accordance with the approved project proposal and shallbe monitored by PCIERD. The proponent shall submitto DOST the accomplishment and audited financialreports within three (3) months after the completion ofthe project; and

b. The DOST support for the Project shall be a total ofP1,734,056.00 to be expended as allocated in theapproved Project Line-Item Budget. The RevisedGuidelines Governing the Grants-in-Aid Program of theDOST shall govern the implementation of the project.

Effectivity: The project shall be completed within a period of two(2) years, with the DOST Y1 grant covering from 1November 2007 to 31 October 2008. The project shall bestarted immediately after the release of the project funds.

Date notarized: 13 December 2007

Second Renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement between theUniversity of the Philippines Diliman and the Palawan StateUniversity (PSU)

Project: Faculty ExchangeParticulars:

a. Upon written request by PSU and as approved by UPDiliman, the latter shall permit its faculty member(s)and/or academic personnel to teach on a part-time ortemporary basis subject to the rules and proceduresprovided;

b. Faculty members or personnel of UP Diliman serving inPSU shall be given travel and health insurance, andreasonable compensation by PSU, in accordance withits salary administration plan, policies and rules;Provided, that the faculty member(s) and/or academicpersonnel given teaching assignments at PSU shall bedesignated therein to the same or equivalent rank asthat held by said faculty member(s) and/or academicpersonnel in UP Diliman;

c. PSU shall furnish UP Diliman with a copy of thedesignation, or contract of part-time services, executedas the case may be, for each faculty member or academicpersonnel employed under the Agreement, two weeksafter its execution;

d. Upon similar request by UP Diliman, PSU shall permitits faculty members and other academic personnel to

serve in UP Diliman on a part-time or temporary basis,with compensation as may be agreed upon by both partiesin writing in such capacity as may be desired by UPDiliman; and

e. All Deans, Directors and Heads of principal units in UPDiliman and PSU shall be informed of the Agreement inits entirety; Provided, that faculty member(s) and/oracademic personnel whose services are sought shall beapprised of the Agreement before their written consentis secured.

Effectivity: Effective upon date of signing by both parties and shallremain in full force and effect for a period of two (2) years

Date signed: 7 December 2007

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the College of Social Work andCommunity Development (CSWCD) and St. Bridget College,Batangas City

Project: Professional and technical training in various fields ofstudies

Particulars:a. UP Diliman, through the CSWCD, shall assist St. Bridget

College in curriculum development, identification anddevelopment of instructional materials for the Bachelorof Science in Social Work (BSSW) program, and in facultyrecruitment and development;

b. UP Diliman, through the CSWCD, shall provide facultyto teach BSSW courses for the next two semesters;

c. UP Diliman, through the CSWCD, shall assist in theorganizational development of the community outreachcenter of St. Bridget College; and

d. St. Bridget College shall shoulder all the costs of theimplementation of the Agreement, including but notlimited to the cost of travel, accommodations andhonoraria of faculty and/or academic personnel whenneeded.

Effectivity: Effective upon the date of signing by both partiesand shall remain in full force and effect for three(3) years

Date signed: 12 December 2007

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the Institute for Small-ScaleIndustries (UPD-ISSI) and the Bureau of Small and MediumEnterprise Development (BSMED)

Project: Sector-specific Entrepreneurship ModulesParticulars:

Duties and Responsibilities of BSMED:a. transfer the needed project funds in the amount of

P890,000.00 to UP-ISSI, subject to the usual auditingand accounting rules and regulations; and

b. monitor the proper utilization of the project fund thatwill be released to the UP-ISSI as executing agency.

Duties and Responsibilities of UP-ISSI:a. develop the sector-specific Entrepreneurship Modules

for the following: Street Food Vendors, Market Vendors,Dependent of Military Personnel and Overseas FilipinoWorkers (OFWs);

b. ensure proper utilization of the project fund incoordination with the BSMED; and

c. submit a terminal report to the BSMED upon completionof the project.

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Effectivity: Effective upon the receipt of the project funds and shallend upon completion of project activities which is expectedto be completed within a period of six months.

Date signed: 18 December 2007

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the Institute for Small-ScaleIndustries (UPD-ISSI) and the Small and Medium EnterpriseDevelopment Council (SMEDC)

Project: Capacity Building Seminar Series on Barangay EconomicSustainable Transformation for the Local GovernmentUnits (BEST-LGU Program)

Particulars:Duties and Responsibilities of SMEDC:

a. release through the SB Corporation as Fund Manager,the needed project funds in the amount of P1,168,800.00subject to the usual auditing and accounting rules andregulations;

b. monitor the proper utilization of the project fund thatwill be released to the UP-ISSI as executing agency;and

c. submit annual (calendar year) accomplishment reportto Congress and the Office of the President concerningthe utilization of the BMBE Development Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities of UP-ISSI:a. implement the project in accordance with the project

proposal approved by the SMED Council;b. ensure proper utilization of the project fund in

coordination with the SMED Council;c. provide the SMED Council quarterly status report on

the progress of the respective projects and such otherreports as may be required; and

d. submit a terminal report to the SMED Council uponcompletion of the project.

Duration: Shall start upon the receipt of the project funds and shallend upon completion of project activities which is expectedto be accomplished within a period of one (1) year

Date notarized: 14 January 2008

U.P. Manila

Contract of Affiliation between the University of the PhilippinesManila through the College of Nursing (UPM-CN) (Second Party)and the Pasay City Health Office (PCHO) (First Party)

Project: Affiliation and Training of Nursing Students (As requiredin Public Health provided in the Nursing Law (RA No.9173 - known as “The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002”:An Act providing for a more responsive NursingProfession, repealing for the purpose, RA 7164 known as“The Philippine Nursing Act of 1991” and for otherpurposes and the rules and regulations promulgated bythe Board of Examiners for Nurses, Civil ServiceCommission)

Implementing Unit: Office of the Dean, College of NursingParticulars:

Responsibilities of the Pasay City Health Office:a. To assist and coordinate with the affiliating schools in

providing the students the maximum opportunity togain experience and training required in Public Healthprovided in the Nursing Law;

b. To permit the attendance or participation of the

Nursing/Midwifery students in specified activities andspecial programs of the health department;

c. To enforce rules and regulations regarding theadmissions, supervisions, trainings, and gradings ofnursing students as prescribed by the City HealthOfficer (CHO). The CHO can terminate in case of failureto comply with the rules and regulations of thedepartment on the health, safety and welfare of itspatients or personnel;

d. To maintain the quality of training within the highestpossible level through continuous staff developmentand concomitant improvement of existing trainingfacilities; and

e. To monitor thru the training staff, training activitiesconducted by the student affiliates within the area.The health center staff will assist, supervise, and act asresource speakers when needed.

Responsibilities of the U.P. Manila-College of Nursing:a. To submit to the Office of the City Health Officer a

certified list of qualified students who are finallyselected for admission for affiliation together with theirrespective health clearances;

b. To assume the responsibility for the care of the nursing/midwifery students in case of illness, injury or accidentsduring the course of affiliation;

c. To provide the didactic or theoretical instruction ofNursing/Midwifery students as required.

d. To coordinate with the Office of the City Health Officeror with the training staff regarding the program ofaffiliations, assignments, training and discipline ofNursing/Midwifery students, special holidays,convocations and other allied matters; and

e. To provide full-time clinical instructors with Masters inPublic Health or Master of Arts in Nursing.

Effectivitiy: Effective for a period of one (1) year commencingfrom November 2007 to October 2008

Date signed: 29 November 2007

U.P. Mindanao

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Mindanao (Second Party) and the U.P. MindanaoFoundation, Inc. (UPMFI) (First Party)

Project: Special Award and GrantParticulars: UPMFI is offering a Special Award for Outstanding

Work by a Senior Faculty, and Special Grant for JuniorFaculty in the amount of P30,000 and P20,000,respectively.

Effectivity: Effective for a period of five (5) years uponconfirmation of the Board of Regents

Date notarized: 6 June 2007

DEEDS OF DONATION

U.P. System

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between the University of thePhilippines Foundation, Inc. (Donee) and the U.P. AlumniAssociation – New Jersey Chapter (Donor)

Donation: US$15,000.00 to support the UPAA-NJ UP CentennialFaculty Grant

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Particulars:The donor hereby donates to the Donee the sum of U.S. dollars:

Exactly Five Thousand (USD5,000.00), the initial part of a totaldonation of U.S. Dollars: Exactly Fifteen Thousand (USD15,000.00)that the Donor hereby commits to provide the Donee in 2008, hereinafterreferred to as the Donation under the following terms:

1. The Donation shall be used as a perpetual endowment tosupport the establishment and awarding of a facultygrant to be known as the UPAA – NJ U.P. CentennialFaculty Grant at the University of the Philippines;

2. The Donee shall manage the Donation and only itsearnings may be used in awarding the UPAA – NJ U.P.Centennial Faculty Grant;

3. The UPAA-NJ U.P. Centennial Faculty Grant shall beawarded in accordance with the applicable policies andguidelines of the University of the Philippines in effectas of such awarding, and not inconsistent with the aboveenumerated terms; and

4. This agreement may be amended by written mutualconsent of the Donor and the Donee.

U.P. Diliman

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between U.P. EngineeringResearch & Development Foundation, Inc. (Donee) and the TeaMEnergy Foundation, Inc. (Donor)

Donation: PhP 1,500,000.00 for the establishment of TeaM EnergyProfessorial Chair in Energy Engineering at the College ofEngineering, U.P. Diliman

Particulars:a. The Donee accepts and acknowledges receipt of the

donation made in its favor by the Donor and expressesits appreciation and gratitude for the kind generosity ofthe Donor;

b. The Donee warrants that the donated sum shall beutilized solely and exclusively for the purpose intendedby the Donor; and

c. The Donee acknowledges that it shall be liable for alltaxes that may be imposed relative to this Deed ofDonation.

Date signed: 3 December 2007

Deeds of Donation between University of the PhilippinesDiliman and the following:

a. U.P. Law Class of 1982, for the renovation of MalcolmHall Theater, located at the First Floor, Malcolm Hall,College of Law

b. U.P. Law Class of 1957, for the renovation of FacultyReading Room/Foyer, located at the First Floor, EspirituHall, College of Law

Particulars:a. The Donor would like the officials, employees and

students of the Donee to make full use of theimprovements, in furtherance of the Donee’s officialfunctions as an institution dedicated to providing qualitylegal education;

b. The Donor hereby presents, transfers and conveys by wayof donation to the Donee, its successors and assigns, theimprovements, free from all liens and encumbrances;and

c. The Donee accepts unconditionally and withoutqualification the donations of the improvements andhereby expresses its gratitude for the liberality of theDonor;

Date signed: 18 December 2007

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS/ AGREEMENTS

U.P. Diliman

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the College of Social Sciences andPhilosophy (UPD-CSSP) and the Department of Public Worksand Highways-NCR QCSED (DPWH-NCR)

Project: Construction of a Multi-Purpose Building (StudentPavilion), Palma Hall, College of Social Sciences andPhilosophy

The amount of P500,000.00 under the initiative of HonorableTeodoro A. Casiño, Representative, Bayan Muna Partylist has beenreleased by the Department of Budget and Management to the DPWHfor the construction of the Project.Particulars:

Responsibilities of DPWH-NCTR-QCSED:• Prepare the Program of Works and Detailed Cost Estimate for

the project based on the UP-approved plans prepared by the Office ofthe Campus Architect (OCA);

• Administer the pre-qualification and evaluation of the biddersand contract preparation for the project; and

• Administer the project implementation.

Responsibilities of UPD-CSSP:• Concurrence on the Program of Works and Scope of Work for

the project whenever these are acceptable to UPD-CSSP;• Conduct ocular inspection of the project on its own or jointly

with the DPWH-NCR while construction is in progress;• Designate permanent representatives during the progress and

final inspection of the project to be conducted by DPWH-NCR;• Act as central coordinating agency between DPWH-NCR, OCA

and UPD-CSSP; and• Assume responsibility for the acceptance/turnover of the

project upon its completion and turn-over to end-user. The Certificateof Completion shall be signed by the Dean of UPD-CSSP.Date signed: 5 December 2007

Lease Contract between the University of the Philippines Dilimanand the Center for Appraisal Studies (Lessee)

Leased Area: Ferrocement Model House with a floor areaof about 36 sq.m.

Rental Rate: P9,317.00 per month plus VATEffectivity: 15 March 2007 to 14 March 2008Date signed: 12 November 2007

U.P. Manila

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Manila and the Honorable Gregorio T. Ipong

Project: Grant of Supplemental Scholarship Fund for the Indigentbut Deserving Students from the Second District of NorthCotabato at UPM-SHS

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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Particulars:a. U.P. Manila through the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for

Academic Affairs shall implement the project inaccordance with the proposal contained in theMemorandum of Agreement;

b. Provision of Funds – Hon. Gregorio T. Ipong, Member ofthe House of Representatives of the Congress of thePhilippines has appropriated the amount of PhP 1Million under the Special Allotment Release Order(SARO) No. ROCS-05-05250 dated 07 November 2005and Notice of Cash Allotment (NCA) No. 321774-5 andMDS Sub-Account No. 2-00004-455-5 dated February6, 2006 to cover the cash requirements for thesupplemental scholarship fund for the indigent butdeserving students from the 2nd District of NorthCotabato at UPM-SHS.

Parties agree as follows:a. The scholarship program is supplemental in nature. This

will not replace the scholarship privileges the studentsof UPH-SHS are receiving:

b. Scholarship grantees shall come from North Cotabatoand students working with the Community BasedHealth Program (CBHP) in Mindanao. The CBHPgrantees shall be recommended by Dr. Edelina de laPaz, Associate Professor 1 and Vice Chairperson forCommunity Medicine of the Department of FamilyMedicine, U.P. College of Medicine who shall furnish theUPM-SHS with a list of grantees from areas mentioned;

c. A stipend of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) per monthshall be given to each of the grantees releasing of whichshall coincide with the release of the living subsidy/lodging allowance from the UPM-SHS;

d. The manner of release of the book allowance shall bedetermined by UPM-SHS. The amount shall be asfollows:

• Community Health Program (CHW)- P2,000.00/program• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)- 2,000.00/program• Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) -10,000.00/program

e. The uniform and instrument allowance for the CHW andBSN students shall be released during the first quarter(1st Qtr) of the student’s official enrollment to theprogram. For the medical students, 50% shall be releasedduring the second quarter (2nd Qtr) of the student’sofficial enrollment in the 1st year medical program (juniorclerkship). The remaining 50% to be released during the1st quarter of the student’s official enrollment in the 4thyear medical program (hospital internship).

f. The grantees shall be extended a one-time release ofassistance for review and board examination. Two (2)weeks before the start of review classes, the followingdocuments shall be submitted by the student to UPM-SHS to support disbursement of this benefit:

• Letter from the student of his/her intention toenroll in the review class and subsequently takethe licensure examination.

• Name and address of the review center wherestudent intends to enroll in.

g. The total amount needed from the CHW up to the MedicalProgram shall be committed to the grantee once he/shequalifies to this supplemental scholarship program. Inthe event a grantee permanently quits, or is disqualifiedfrom the program enrolled in, he/she shall cease to beentitled to receive benefits from the scholarship program.The remaining amount shall be given to other qualified

candidates until the fund lasts.h. The Congressman shall assist in the monitoring of its

scholars;i. That the scholar shall abide/comply with the SHS policy

on Return Service Obligation of scholars; andj. The program shall be called the Supplemental Scholarship

of Congressman Gregorio T. Ipong.Date signed: 26 November 2007

U.P. Open University

Contract of Lease between the U.P. Open University and theUniversity of the Philippines Baguio

Leased Area: 64 sq.m. for office space of UPOU Learning Center andas classroom for its study sessions at the U.P. BaguioAdministration Building

Rental Rate: PhP 10,000.00 per month and PhP 2,000.00 (flat fee) forthe cost of utilities, security and janitorial

Effectivity: Two (2) years beginning 01 August 2007 to 31 July 2009Date notarized: 7 November 2007

General Construction Agreement between the U.P. OpenUniversity and R.C. De Villa Construction

Project: Repair of Leaning Fence including Repainting of all ExistingFences

Particulars:The Contractor shall:

a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, andequipment, including power and water, transportationand other facilities, services, and all related work for theProject, in accordance with the scope of works, scheduleand other related contract documents, necessary toexecute the work to completion, as called for in the Plansand Scope of Work;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading,unpacking, and inspection of all contract-furnishedmaterials, machinery and equipment delivered to theconstruction site, and shall also be responsible for thestorage, control, transportation, safekeeping, and anyother necessary arrangement for such materials,machinery and equipment within the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsiblefor any damage or loss; and

d. Render warranty services on all work performed inaccordance with the provision of the agreement and thecontract documents incorporated hereto.

Contract Price: PhP 516,196.00Time of Completion: Within 45 calendar days reckoned from the date

of receipt of the Notice to ProceedDate notarized: 31 October 2007

OTHER MATTERS

Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Proposed Sale of theUniversity of the Philippines Muntinlupa Property (38,943 sq.m.property at Km 21, East Service Road, SLEX, Barangay Cupang,Muntinlupa City)

Pursuant to the approval of the Board of Regents at its 1226thmeeting on 25 October 2007 of the sale, subject to government bidding

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regulations, of the Muntinlupa Property, the Technical Working Group(TWG) and the Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) wereconstituted on 6 December 2007, with Vice President for DevelopmentRuperto P. Alonzo and Vice President for Administration Arlene A.Samaniego as Chairs, respectively, to prepare the TOR and administerthe bidding process for the project.

The TWG and SBAC recommend a minimum bid price of PhP410 Million, based on the appraised Fair Market Value (FMV) for theproperty. It is possible that the actual offers may go beyond this floorprice. The Board of Regents may of course decide to raise or lower theminimum bid price.

With the Board of Regents’ approval, the TWG and SBAC proposeto proceed with the bidding process soonest.

Board action: APPROVAL.

1230TH MEETING, 29 FEBRUARY 2008

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1228TH MEETING19 DECEMBER 2007

Proposed Codification of Amendments to Two Provisions of theUniversity Code on the Manner of Choosing the Department/Division Chair

BackgroundFormer Faculty Regent Lourdes U. Barcenas initially presented

this proposal to the Board of Regents at the latter’s 1228th meetingheld on 19 December 2007. The Board, then, deferred action on thisproposal. The President suggested that she discuss first with RegentBarcenas the comments from the CUs and hopefully reconcile thesuggestions before the Board acts on it.

When this proposal was presented anew to the Board at its1229th meeting on 25 January 2008, Faculty Regent Librero said thatthis proposal was discussed at length with former Regent Barcenas.He said he expressed to her two concerns. First, having been anadministrator himself, he knows the importance of having a team.Second, he agrees that the process is not a popularity contest. It is afact, he said, that in U.P. Los Baños, there is democratic consultationbut no election.

The Faculty Regent pointed out that he is not at all ready tosupport the idea of submitting only one name. He is for submittingtwo or three names, all of whom are acceptable to the faculty. Theremust be a fair indication in the rule that whoever gets appointed asChair must not make it a professional practice to fight with the Dean.The one appointed must be willing to work with the Dean.

The President underscored the importance of democraticconsultation, not only with the Dean, but also with the members of thefaculty. The President suggested that this matter be referred for reviewand restatement by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, takingcognizance of the importance of democratic consultation. Oncerestated, the proposed amendments shall be discussed by the VicePresident with the Faculty Regent before these are brought back to theBoard of Regents.

The Restated ProposalsFrom: Article 102The Chairman of the department shall be appointed by the

Chancellor after consultation with the Dean or Director concerned.The Chairman of the department shall determine the administrativeorganization and conduct of the work of his department.

To: Article 102The Dean or Director shall conduct a democratic consultation

among the regular faculty members of the department for the

nomination of the Chair of the department. The Dean or Director shallsubmit the names of all the nominees to the Chancellor. The Chancellor,upon consultation with the Dean/Director, shall appoint the Chairfrom among these nominees.

From: Article 108The division shall be headed by a Chairman who shall be

appointed by the Chancellor after consultation with the dean or directorconcerned. The term of office of division chairmen shall be three years,without prejudice to reappointment and until their successors shallhave been appointed.

To: Article 108The Dean or Director shall conduct a democratic consultation

among the regular faculty members of the Division for the nominationof the Chair of the Division. The Dean or Director shall submit thenames of all the nominees to the Chancellor. The Chancellor, uponconsultation with the Dean/Director, shall appoint the Chair fromamong these nominees. The term of office of Division Chair shall bethree years, without prejudice to reappointment and until the successorshall have been appointed.

NOTES: (1) The choice of the Department/Division Chair shall be guidedby the following: (1) merit and competency; (2) acceptability to thefaculty; and (3) trust and confidence of higher authorities.

The proposed Articles emphasize the importance of democraticconsultation with the members of the faculty as well as the Dean inthe choice of Department/Division Chair. After all, the latter areacademic leaders of their respective units.

Taking into consideration the merit and competence as well asacceptability of the nominee to the faculty shall ensure a check andbalance against the appointing authority’s exercise of power, on onehand, and simple popularity, on the other.

On the other hand, the appointed Department/Division Chair mustnot only be generally acceptable to the faculty but must be someonewith whom the Dean and Chancellor must have confidence in, someonethey could work with, and who shares the Dean’s/Chancellor’s visionfor the College/University. There could be dissent and disagreements,but consensus will have to be arrived at. After all, they all belong tothe same Team.

Adding the phrase “… shall appoint the Chair from among thesenominees…” shall ensure that the appointed Chair shall have gonethrough the prescribed selection process. This will be another measureto serve as a check and balance against the appointing authority’sexercise of power.

(2) By submitting the names of all the nominees to the Chancellor,the following shall be avoided:

• Straw poll or election• Shortlisting of nominees• Ranking of nominees

Shortlisting or ranking of nominees requires straw poll or election orsemblance of these which could result to a popularity contest andcould create divisiveness.

Board action: APPROVAL.

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Request of the UPLB Chancellor for Grant of Waiver of All Interestsand Penalties to Fellows Who Pay their Obligations in Full inCentennial Year 2008

During the 1228th meeting of the Board of Regents on 19 December2007, the Board approved, among others, the following endorsementof the President:

“5. As an incentive for early settlement, the Universityshould consider granting an amnesty on all interests andpenalties during the whole U.P. Centennial Year (2008).”

Pursuant to the afore-quoted approved item, and inorder to be able to fully implement the same, the Chancellorof U.P. Los Baños requests Board approval of the followingproposal that, henceforth:

“Waiver of all interests and penalties will be consideredgranted if the full amount of the principal fellowshipobligation is paid on or before the last day of December2008.”

Board action: The Board APPROVED the request of U.P.Los Baños and agreed to the proposal of Regent Tiongcothat the same be made applicable to all the ConstituentUniversities (CUs).

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1226TH MEETING25 OCTOBER 2007

Preliminary Report of the Special Bids and Awards Committeefor the Proposed Sale of the U.P. Muntinlupa Property

BackgroundOn 25 October 2007, the Board of Regents in its 1226th meeting,

approved the proposed sale of the Muntinlupa Property, subject togovernment bidding regulations.

On 6 December 2007, the Technical Working Group (TWG) chairedby Vice President for Development Ruperto P. Alonzo and the SpecialBids and Awards Committee (SBAC) chaired by Vice President forAdministration Arlene A. Samaniego were constituted, to prepare theTerms of Reference (TOR) and administer the bidding process for theproject respectively.

On 25 January 2008, in the 1229th meeting of the Board of Regents,the TOR for the proposed sale of the Cupang, Muntinlupa Propertywas approved.

Subsequently the SBAC had 2 meetings – last 6 February 2008and 21 February 2008.Concerns

1. Most recent version of the proposed U.P. Charter madethe SBAC seek legal opinion on its effect on the sale ofthe property. It is the opinion of the Office of the VicePresident for Legal Affairs that “while it is true that theproposed U.P. Charter specifically provides that U.P.cannot alienate its properties, the said Charter has notyet been signed into law. Thus, at present there is nolegal impediment for U.P. to sell the said property.”However, said opinion also states that “The issue ofwhether or not the sale will be considered in bad faithgiven the proposed provision is a political and not alegal issue. On this point, we would caution any attemptto sell as this may disrupt the current agreements arrivedat in the bicameral committee meeting.”

2. With the PhP410 Million minimum bid price, the sale isnot possible within the next 6 months, therefore it mightbe overtaken by the possible approval of the proposedU.P. Charter.

3. Notice from DPWH of possible expropriation of a portionof the property might affect the proposed sale, in termsof not getting interested parties because of its effect onthe frontage, the total area for sale, etc. These cannot beascertained at this point because DPWH has not given acopy of the plan for the SKYWAY project that will showthe extent of its encroachment on the said property.

4. Cancellation of the Annotations on the TCTs is still beingcoordinated by Atty. Clarissa Pacis-Trinidad with theOffice of the Vice President for Development. While theconcern might not really affect the possible sale, it wouldbe better if the annotations are cancelled before theuniversity offer the property for sale.

5. Leased portion to Sunnyvale is not much of an issue. Theproposed sale is on the basis of “As-is-Where-is”arrangement, so Sunnyvale and interested buyers willjust have to be informed.

RecommendationWith the above-mentioned developments, the SBAC would like

to recommend that the proposed sale of the Muntinlupa property bedeferred.

Board action: The Board agreed to defer the sale of theMuntinlupa property and study the possibility of a longterm lease.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1220TH MEETING2 MAY 2007

Updated Report of the Special Bids and Awards Committee(SBAC) for the Faculty Medical Arts Building (FMAB) Project ofUP Manila-Philippine General Hospital

At its 1214th meeting held on 26 October 2006, the Board ofRegents approved the Terms of Reference of the UPM-PGH FMABProject. This entails the performance of a winning bidder/developerto lease and operate the PGH Dispensary Building as the UPM-PGHFMAB.

A Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) for this projectwas created by the U.P. Manila Chancellor. This was headed by DeanYolanda Robles.

Hereunder is the report of the SBAC dated 18 February 2008:

“On 18 February 2008, the Daniel Mercado Medical Center(DMMC) submitted its final proposal for the project “Leasewith Conversation, Rehabilitation, Development andOperation of the PGH Dispensary Building as the UPM-PGH Faculty Medical Arts Building (FMAB)” to the SpecialBids and Awards Committee (SBAC). In this proposal,they offered a revised bid of six hundred thousand pesos(P600,000.00) monthly rental for a lease contract of 25years minimum, including a provision of advancedprepayment from the doctors for clinic rental of at least 10years.

This proposal runs counter to many significant points in theTerms of Reference as approved by the Board of Regents, namely:

1] the bid for the project shall, in no case, be less than theagency’s internal government estimate of pesos: onemillion pesos per month (P1,000,000.00);

2] lease for fifteen (15 years, exclusive of the one (1) yearperiod for conversion, rehabilitation and developmentthereof as an FMAB, with option to renew the lease foranother five (5) years; and

3] the project is envisioned to provide faculty incentivepackage of affordable clinic spaces and income

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opportunities to UPM faculty in order to augment thefaculty’s regular compensation package from theUniversity.

Because of these reasons, plus the fact that this final offer is eveninferior to their original bid for the previous failed bidding, the SBAChas declared this bid offer not acceptable.”

On 27 February 2008, “as a sign of (their) goodwill andcompassion to the University and (their) sincerity in wanting to bepart of this remarkable project,” DMMC again submitted an“improved” offer of:

1) Rental fee of P650,000.00 per month;2) Lease term of 25 years; and3) Doctor’s prepayment for 5 years at P600.00 per square

meter.The SBAC has mapped out a timeline for an active search for

other possible interested developers. The SBAC has yet to meet andnegotiate with DMMC on its latest proposal.

Board action: NOTATION.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 1208TH BOR MEETING27 APRIL 2006

On the Need to Revisit the Cluster Organization in U.P. Los Baños

The Board at its 1229th meeting held on 25 January 2008 agreedto create an External Committee that would review not only the clusterorganization but also the thrusts and direction of the College ofAgriculture.

President Roman informed the Board that the members of theExternal Review Committee have been identified, as follows: Dr.Randolph Barker, Acting Head, Social Sciences Division, IRRI; Dr.Harold McArthur from the University of Hawaii; Dr. Edilberto C. deJesus, President, Far Eastern University; Dr. Benigno C. Peczon,President, Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines; and FranciscoS. Dizon, III, Matina, Davao City. Prof. Gelia Castillo and Dr. WilliamPadolina would serve as the Resource Persons of the External ReviewCommittee.

The President said that SEARCA had agreed to support theExternal Review by paying the honoraria of the External Reviewers.

POLICY MATTERS APPROVED

The President endorsed the following:

Request for a temporary waiver of the faculty tenure rule in favorof Prof. EDUARDO T. GONZALEZ, Professor 3, Asian Center,U.P. Diliman

Prof. Gonzalez was initially appointed to the Asian Center inJune 2006 with the rank of Professor 3. The Diliman AcademicPersonnel and Fellowship Committee (AFPC) endorsed the unit’srecommendation to a full Professor rank on the basis of his impressiveacademic and work credentials and exemplary record in research andtraining activities.

Prof. Gonzalez has submitted research papers to variouspublications such as the Journal of Comparative Asian Development,Journal of Administration and Governance, and the DevelopmentAcademy of the Philippines’ The state of Filipino Children: Providing forThose who have Too Little. These publications were due to come out in2007. It was only in October 2007 when the Committee received theproof of his refereed publication, an article entitled Historical Originsof the Present Crisis in the Philippines: The Consequences of a Late

Institutional Start in the Fall 2007 issue of the Journal of ComparativeAsian Development.

The Asian Center requests that Dr. Gonzalez’ temporaryappointment be renewed effective 1 June 2007 to 31 May 2008 pendingthe final approval of his tenure.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Request for a temporary waiver of faculty tenure rule in favor ofProf. NIÑO ALEJANDRO Q. MANALO, Assistant Professor,Department of Economics, College of Economics and Management,U.P. Los Baños

Prof. Manalo was appointed Assistant Professor on 27 August2007. His temporary appointment as Assistant Professor ended 31October 2007. He had previously submitted two articles for publicationbut he did not receive any word from the editor prior to that date.Last 6 December 2007, Prof. Manalo received an email message fromthe International Journal of Economic Policy Studies (IJEPS) that his articleentitled “IT and Firm-Level Performance in the Philippines, 1999-2006,” will be published in Volume 2 of the said Journal. Prof.Manalo’s student evaluation ratings speak of his performance as aneffective teacher, among others.

U.P. Los Baños is requesting a one semester extension of Prof.Manalo’s appointment, from 1 November 2007 until 31 May 2008.This is a stop gap measure while waiting for his publication to comeout of press.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rule in Favor ofDr. BENITO M. PACHECO, Professor 2, College of Engineering,U.P. Diliman

The Dean of the College of Engineering recommends a temporarywaiver of the faculty tenure rule in favor of Dr. Benito M. Pacheco,effective 01 November 2007 to 31 May 2008. This is a stop gapmeasure until Dr. Pacheco gets his tenure.

Board action: APPROVAL.Proposal to Increase the Monetary Award for the U.P. ScientificProductivity SystemProposal:

RANK INCREASE MONETARY AWARD PER ANNUM FROM TO

UP Scientist I P 96,000 P120,000UP Scientist II 120,000 144,000UP Scientist III 144,000 180,000

Background:The UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS) was established by

the BOR in its 1199th meeting on 26 August 2005 to encourage andreward scientific productivity. Under the SPS, deserving UP Scientistsshall be given the rank “UP Scientist” for a period of three years with amonetary award, referred to as the UP Scientific Productivity Award.

UP Scientists are evaluated using a set of high standards that willput the UP Scientists in their rightful place in the international communityof scholars. Only the best and deserving are conferred the title.

To fund the SPS, the UP Scientific Productivity System EndowmentFund of P250,000,000 was established by the BOR from reprogrammingof unexpended balances (P200,000,000 on 26 August 2005 (1199thBOR meeting) and an additional P50,000,000 on 27 October 2005(1202nd BOR meeting).

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During the 31 March meeting of the BOR (1207th), the followingmonetary awards were approved:

UP Scientist I P 96,000 per annum for 3 yearsUP Scientist II 120,000UP Scientist III 144,000

Justification:From the simulations conducted by the different CUs using the

proposed criteria for appointment and the corresponding rating system,about 100 UP Scientists UP system-wide may qualify for the Award.Based on this number, the above monetary awards were proposed.

From the 2006 and 2007 applications, only thirty two (32) UPScientists have been awarded, broken down by rank as follows:

UP Scientist I 24UP Scientist II 5UP Scientist III 3

Application for 2008 is on going. It is projected that no more than15 will be awarded for 2008.

The fact that there are only 32 UP Scientists so far in the entire UPSystem who have passed the high set of standard of evaluation indicatethat these 32 are really productive. UP can reward them with a highermonetary award.

Thus, an increase in the monetary reward for the SPS is beingproposed as shown in table above. The existing UP ScientificProductivity System Endowment Fund can sustain such an increasewithout need of further capitalization.

Board action: APPROVAL.

FINANCIAL MATTERS APPROVED

Reprogramming of the amount of PhP302,775,314.68 representingthe unexpended balances of prior year’s obligations

It is understood that any obligations/disbursements that willbe made against these appropriations shall be subject to the usualaccounting and auditing rules and regulations.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Creation of a “Centennial Souvenirs/Special Projects TrustFund” for Incomes/Funds Generated by the U.P. SystemAdministration

The proposed Trust Fund shall be called “UP CentennialSouvenirs/Special Projects Trust Fund” and shall be for Incomes/Funds generated from Centennial projects/activities such as sale

of souvenir items, sale of tickets/advertisement for events/activitieslike concerts initiated, organized and funded by the U.P. SystemAdministration.

Income generated through these projects will be used to supportpriority programs and projects of the University. The utilization ofthis trust fund will be authorized through a budget to be approved bythe President.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase Laboratory Fees in AllComputer Science Courses with Laboratory Components

RationaleThe B.S. Computer Science Program of the Department of

Mathematics and Computer Science in U.P. Baguio aims to maintainand even upgrade the quality education it has been providing to itsstudents. The course program has twelve (12) required courses withlaboratory components, with two computer laboratories that areservicing the needs of the program.

Existing laboratory fees are no longer sufficient to maintain thetwo computer laboratories. U.P. Baguio is currently charging alaboratory fee of P200 for three core courses (CMSC 11, 21 and 23)while upper division courses are being charged with P300. U.P. Baguiois proposing to increase the laboratory fee to P500 for all ComputerScience courses with laboratory component. The laboratory fees areused to cover repair, maintenance and upgrading of the laboratories,ensuring their smooth operation.

The proposed laboratory fee is minimal compared to the otherU.P. units with B.S. Computer Science Program that had increasedtheir laboratory fees. U.P. Diliman and U.P. Los Baños currentlyhave laboratory fees of P800 while U.P. Manila charges P1,200.

Proposed Laboratory Fee IncreaseThe table below summarizes the proposed laboratory fee increase

in twelve (12) course offerings under the B.S (Computer Science)program.

*Student Credit Units – 3 units [2 units (lecture) and 1 unit (laboratory)]

Date of ImplementationIf approved, the laboratory fee increase shall be implemented

starting First Semester of Academic Year 2008-2009.

Board action: APPROVAL.

P70,000,000,00 P200,275,314.68 P32,500,000.00 P302,775,314.68

PS MOOE EO Total1. UP Centennial 15,000,000.00 15,000,000.00 Projects

2. Emerging 17,500,000.00 32,500,000.00 15,000,000.00 Fields

3. Academic 83,887,657.34 83,887,657.34DistinctionEndowment Fund4. Creative & 83,887,657.34 83,887,657.34ResearchScholarshipEndowment Fund

5. Personnel 70,000,000.00Benefits

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*2 units (lecture) 1 unit (laboratory)

Date of ImplementationIf approved, the laboratory fee increase shall be implemented

starting First Semester of Academic Year 2008-2009.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase Laboratory Fees in SomeBiology Courses and Institution of a Laboratory Fee for BIO 200(Undergraduate Thesis)

RationaleThe B.S Biology Program in U.P. Baguio is a four year with

thesis program that prepares students for a career in education,research, training or post graduate studies. The curriculum wasenvisioned to provide sufficient content about biological sciencesand to develop skills and attitude for a culture of science and researchamong students. The Department of Biology, U.P. Baguio thereforehas the vision of providing the lead role in providing quality biologyeducation in Northern Luzon. However, due to the present economicsituation wherein prices of basic commodities have soared up andthe peso devalued, the department is now experiencing difficultiesin meeting the demands of providing quality biology education dueto limited laboratory resources and equipment. Primarily, acquisitionand maintenance of basic equipment needed in the various laboratoryclasses have been difficult. Other expenses charged to laboratoryfunds include purchase of specimens (e.g. live and preserved frogs,preserved cats and sharks), prepared microscope slides, glassware,and other incidental expenses. These laboratory expenses are notsubsidized by the U.P. System. Currently, laboratory fees are paidby students for courses with laboratory component for P200 to P300pesos per subject.

The last laboratory fee increase implemented in U.P. Baguiowas in 1989 or 18 years ago. Many updates have been implemented

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase the Laboratory Fee in Math182 (Introduction to Computer Programming)

RationaleThe B.S. Mathematics program of the Department of

Mathematics and Computer Science in U.P. Baguio aims to maintainthe quality education it has been providing to its students. With agoal of producing more competent B.S. Math graduates from theregion, the department has included a course on basic programmingin its curriculum.

Math 182 (Introduction to Computer Programming) is a 3-unitcourse (2 units lecture and 1 unit laboratory) that is usually taken bythird year B.S. Mathematics students. U.P. Baguio has been chargingthe students P200 for the use of laboratory since the time theyincluded this course in the curriculum in the 80s.

For the past 15 years, the laboratory exercises have been done inthe Computer Science laboratory. Now that the department hasfinally set up a Mathematics laboratory, they want this to be utilizedby their majors, especially in Math 182 classes.

Proposed Increase in Math 182 Laboratory Fee

in the different fields of biology and since then the cost of equipment,chemicals/reagents and other laboratory specimens have beenaffected by inflation and unstable peso-dollar exchange rates.

Moreover, the implementation of the undergraduate thesisprogram last SY 2006-2007 required the use of equipment andchemicals that contributed to the wear and tear of equipment, aswell as putting pressure to the limited supply of chemicals andreagents.

In the desire to offer quality biology education to the studentsand to keep pace with modern developments in the different areasof biology, the department is now proposing an increase of laboratoryfees. The department has been studying the proposal to increaselaboratory fees as early as SY 2002-2003.

Subjects with Proposed Laboratory Fee IncreaseAmong the twenty-six (26) course offerings of the department,

only four (4) have no laboratory component. Under the proposal,the laboratory fee of one (1) course (Bio 120, Microbiology) willincrease to P1,000. Fifteen (15) courses will increase to P500. Thematrix below shows the details of the proposed laboratory fee increasein these sixteen (16) courses. The laboratory fees of five (5) courseswith laboratory components will not be increased (current fee forthese courses is P300.00).

Institution of Laboratory Fee for Bio 200 (Undergraduate Thesis)Biology 200 (Undergraduate Thesis) is offered for two semesters

with a credit of two units for each semester. The first semester is theProposal Writing Phase and the second semester is the ExperimentalPhase. Bio 200 was first offered in AY of 2006-2007 but no laboratoryfees were collected. Based on this experience, the college saw theneed to institute a laboratory fee for the course as it would requirevery expensive chemicals and reagents. The College has alreadyoffered Bio 200 for two years without students paying any laboratoryfees. The College cannot continue subsidizing the needs of the thesisstudents. Thus, the proposal to charge a laboratory fee for Bio 200.

Please see next page for the table.

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The laboratory needs forthese fifteen (15) courses aregenerally the same. These arecourses that make use ofchemicals, glass wares,equipment, preparedmicroscope slides as well aslab specimen (preserved &live frogs, preserved cats, &others). A samplecomputation of the actualexpenses incurred perstudent in Zoo 10 is estimatedat P1,724.52. This does notinclude the cost of preparedslides which ranges fromP110-P220. The proposal toincrease laboratory fees toP500 in all these courses isvery conservative

Course No./Course Title No. of Units (Lec/Lab) Current Lab Fee Proposed Lab Fee JustificationBiology 140Elementary Genetics 2/2 200 500Botany 10 General Botany 3/2 200 500Botany 103 Mycology 3/1 300 500Botany 104Algae, Fungi & Lichens 3/2 300 500Botany 105Mossess, Hepatics & Ferns 3/1 300 500Botany 109Taxonomy of Higher Plants 2/2 200 500Botany 119 Plant Anatomy 3/2 200 500Botany 120 Plant Physiology 3/1 300 500Zoology 10Fundamentals of Zoology 3/2 200 500Zoology 102Comparative Anatomyof the Vertebrates 3/2 200 500Biology 140Elementary Genetics 2/2 200 500Botany 10 General Botany 3/2 200 500Botany 103 Mycology 3/1 300 500Botany 104Algae, Fungi & Lichens 3/2 300 500Botany 105Mossess, Hepatics & Ferns 3/1 300 500Botany 109Taxonomy of Higher Plants 2/2 200 500Botany 119 Plant Anatomy 3/2 200 500Botany 120 Plant Physiology 3/1 300 500Zoology 10Fundamentals of Zoology 3/2 200 500Zoology 102Comparative Anatomyof the Vertebrates 3/2 200 500Zoology 106 General Histology 3/1 300 500Zoology 111/.1Invertebrate Zoology/Invertebrate Zoology Lab 3/2 200 500Zoology 120 Animal Physiology 2/2 300 500Zoology 113 Parasitology 3/2 300 500Zoology 132Vertebrate Embryology 3/2 300 500Biology 120 Microbiology 3/2 200 1000

Requires expensive chemicals& microbiological media. Actualexpense per student isestimated to be P3,047.59.

The proposed increase toP1,000 is way below thisamount.

Date of ImplementationThe College hopes to implement the proposed laboratory fee

increase and charge the new laboratory fee for Bio 200 in AY 2008-2009.All B.S. Biology students totaling 430 as of 2nd semester AY

2007-2008 will be affected by the proposed increase of lab fees ofundergraduate courses. For the institution of Laboratory fee for Biology200, 78 incoming senior students will be affected starting AY 2008-2009. (If approved, all B.S. Biology students who will then enroll in Bio200 will be affected)

Board action: APPROVAL.

Proposal of U.P. Baguio to Increase Laboratory Fees in AllChemistry Courses with Laboratory Components

RationaleThe Chemistry discipline offers Chemistry courses for the B.S.

Biology and B.S. Physics programs. To provide quality Chemistry

Proposed Laboratory Fee in Bio 200 (New)

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education the department needs to have sufficient laboratory resourcesand equipment. The laboratory funds can barely subsidize the cost ofexpensive chemicals that are used in the Chemistry classes. Thus, anincrease in laboratory fees is proposed.

Proposed Laboratory Fee IncreaseThere has been no laboratory fee increase since the 80s at U.P.

Baguio. Hence, the proposal to increase laboratory fee in the followingChemistry courses:

Date of Implementation: Starting First Semester AY 2008-2009.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Proposal of U.P. Open University to Adjust the Tuition Rates forUndergraduate and Graduate Programs

UPOU proposes to adjust its undergraduate and graduatetuition rates in line with the UP System's move to rationalize its feestructure. The proposed rates took into consideration: the thrust ofthe Alfonso administration to make quality education through UPOUprograms accessible to lifelong learners particularly those from theunderserved areas and sectors of the Philippine society; prevailingrates in selected universities in Metro Manila and selected units inother CUs; and results of survey consultations with UPOU students.

Consultations were done with UPOU students not just to satisfythe process but also to really get the students' sentiments. For theundergraduate students, consultation was done during one of thestudy sessions towards the end of First Semester 2006-2007. Thegeneral impression/feedback was that “it is okay to increase the tuitionas long as the students will be assured of good online facilities andspeedy response to technical problems/concerns students encounterin the virtual learning environment”. For graduate students,consultation was done as survey included in the admission coursepack (for new students) and the UPOU Learning Centers when thestudents went there to enroll or pick up their learning packages.

In its 1216th meeting, the BOR approved the tuition rate of P1000per unit for undergraduate programs in the non-regional campuses ofthe UP System and P600 for the regional campuses. By virtue of itsdistance education nature, UPOU does not have a geographically-based campus. Rather, its students come from all over the countryand even from abroad. As such, it cannot be classified as a regionalcampus. It is therefore proposed that UPOU adopt the same tuitionrate as those of the non-regional campuses for its undergraduateprograms.

Adjustment in UPOU's graduate tuition is likewise proposed tobe consistent with the increase in undergraduate tuition rate. In 2002the BOR, in its 1153rd meeting, approved the graduate tuition structureof UPOU. The existing tuition structure is characterized by a variabletuition rate based on the client or program type. The current proposalis to standardize the tuition rate at P1000 per unit regardless of clientor program type.

Summarized in the table below are the proposed adjustments inthe tuition structure for undergraduate and graduate programs ofUPOU.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Table 1. Proposed Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Adjustment

Proposal of U.P. Open University to Adjust Miscellaneous FeesRate to P2,000 per Semester for Undergraduate and GraduatePrograms

In its 1216th meeting, the BOR approved the revised miscellaneousfees for the various campuses ranging from P1405 to P2000. Given thatUPOU's operations are highly geared towards course delivery bydistance, it relies heavily on the use of information and communicationtechnology (ICT). The use of modern ICT is a major feature ofdistance education particularly the online delivery of instructionalcontent and student support services. The technology support fee forstudents and faculty/tutor will enable UPOU to provide morecommunication facilities in its Learning Centers where the students canhave free access and be provided with more technical support. Further,the technology support fee will help subsidize the expenses which UPOUstarted to assume when it started implementing on-line teaching in2001. These expenses include, among others, the printing of assignmentsand other course requirements which the students now submit on-line,internet costs incurred by the professors involved in on-line teachingand phone cards which have become major means of communicationbetween the UPOU staff providing support services to the students.UPOU proposes to adopt the rate of P2000 broken down as shown inTable 2 below.

Table 2. Proposed Revision of Miscellaneous Fees for UPOU

Board Action: APPROVAL.

APPOINTMENTS

The Board approved the appointments of the following:

UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS

U.P. System

Dr. LYDIA R. ARCELLANA as Director, Office of the AlumniRelations, effective 1 March 2008 until her retirement on 27 March2010

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Establishment of UPCBA Centennial Faculty AwardThe faculty is the most important resource of an academic

institution. The dedication and service to the University of its faculty,now, more than ever, becomes paramount as the University celebratesits centennial year.

In celebration of the centennial year of the University, the Collegeof Business Administration wishes to reward meritorious service byits faculty by utilizing a portion of the UPCBA Graduate Program

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U.P. Diliman*

Dr. SERGIO S. CAO as Chancellor, effective 1 March 2008 until28 February 2011

U.P. Open University

Dr. NEMAH N. HERMOSA as Vice-Chancellor for AcademicAffairs, effective 29 February 2008 to serve at the pleasure of theChancellor

TRANSFER TO PERMANENT STATUS

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Alwin C. Aguirre as Assistant Professor 3 (Salary Grade19-3), College of Arts and Letters, effective 29 February 2008

Prof. Fernando A. Austria, Jr. as Assistant Professor 3 (SalaryGrade 19-3), College of Mass Communication, effective upon reportfor duty from Special Detail at Hallyn University, Korea

Prof. Jose Maria L. Escaner as Associate Professor 3 (SalaryGrade 23-4), College of Science, effective 29 February 2008

Prof. Eduardo T. Gonzalez as Professor 3 (Salary Grade 26-6),Asian Center, effective 29 February 2008

Prof. Helen Yu Rivera as Associate Professor 1 (Salary Grade22-4), College of Arts and Letters, effective 29 February 2008

U.P. Manila

Prof. Carolina S. Pulumbarit as Assistant Professor 1 (SalaryGrade 18-1), College of Arts and Sciences, effective 29 February2008

Prof. Juan Antonio A. Solon as Assistant Professor 5 (SalaryGrade 21-1), College of Public Health, effective 29 February 2008

AUTOMATIC PROMOTION

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Oscar P. Ferrer as Professor 1 (Salary Grade 26-4), Collegeof Social Work and Community Development, effective 2 June 2006

EXTENSION OF SERVICE BEYOND COMPULSORYRETIREMENT AGE OF 65:

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Gerardo Agulto, Jr. as Professor 5 (Salary Grade 27-7),College of Business Administration, effective 15 January 2008 until31 December 2008

Prof. Rosalinda M. Kimpo as Associate Professor 6 (SalaryGrade 25-5), College of Human Kinetics, effective 24 November 2007until 31 May 2008

Prof. Serafin D. Talisayon as Professor 12 (Salary Grade 29-8), Asian Center, effective 17 March 2008 until 31 May 2008

ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT BEYOND COMPULSORYRETIREMENT AGE OF 65:

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Eliseo A. De Guzman as Professorial Lecturer 4,Population Institute, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy,effective 1 November 2007 until 30 April 2008

Prof. Reynaldo A. Tabbada as Professorial Lecturer 5, Collegeof Science, effective 9 November 2007 until 31 May 2008

RENEWAL OF APPOINTMENT BEYOND COMPULSORYRETIREMENT AGE OF 65:

U.P. DILIMAN

Prof. Moises A. Dela Cruz as Professorial Lecturer 1, Collegeof Engineering, effective 1 June 2007 until 31 May 2008

REAPPOINTMENT BEYOND COMPULSORY RETIREMENTAGE OF 65:

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Restituto M. Cena as Professorial Lecturer 2, College ofSocial Sciences and Philosophy, effective 9 November 2007 until 31March 2008

PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS ESTABLISHED

_______* The Chancellorship of U.P. Diliman was discussed in executive session.

*This Chair is not going to be established in perpetuity. The donors preferthat the holder be given an award of P100,000 annually until thefund is used up.

Board action: APPROVAL.

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1 The maximum cash award of P75,000 was divided by 44 years assuminga faculty member joined the University at age 21 and reachedretirement age of 65.

2 The measurement of research productivity is based only on research outputsrelated to business published by reputable academic institution. Itdoes not include newspaper articles, conference proceedings or electronicpublications. A faculty member must earn a total of 37.5 points toearn the maximum award of P75,000 or P2,000 per point earned.The maximum award is equivalent to any of the following outputs:13 articles in local journals, eight articles in international journals, sixarticles in ISI-indexed journals, five book chapters, or two locallypublished books.

Board action: APPROVAL.

UPGRADING TO CENTENNIAL PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS

Norberto Ty Centennial Professorial Chair in BusinessAdministration

The Don Norberto Ty Foundation, Inc. donated P150,000.00increasing the endowment of the Chair to P1.6 Million at the U.P.Business Research Foundation, Inc.

Trust Fund (GPAT) (TF No. 1511-884-952-005) for the payment ofcash award to deserving UPCBA faculty (to be called UPCBACentennial Faculty Awardees). The Trust Fund was accumulatedfrom a portion of graduate tuition in the College in accordance withthe BOR approval on its 1161st meeting on 25 July 2002. The GPATfund balance as of 31 December 2007 is PhP21,989,930.14 of which50% is authorized by the BOR to be utilized for “TeachingEnhancement.”

The UPCBA graduates about 80 graduate students per year.Faculty members handle bigger class sizes of about 25 to 40 studentseach, much more than the average graduate program class size in theUP System, for the same load credit. There are 35 full-time facultymembers who teach in the graduate programs.

The proposed criteria for the selection of the awardees are thefollowing:

1. The nominees must be full-time faculty of the Collegewho teach Graduate Program courses (Ph.D., MBA, MSFinance).

2. Nominees must have publication outputs during theperiod CY 1998 to 2008.

3. The nominees must have minimum Student Evaluationof Teaching (SET) score of 2.0 in “overall performance”in the last graduate course taught. Exempted from thisSET score criterion are faculty members who taught inthe Ph.D. program only during said period. SET is notadministered for Ph.D. program courses.

The cash awards will have two components as follows:

Bacnotan Consolidated Industries, Inc. Centennial ProfessorialChair in Business Administration

Dr. Magdaleno B. Albarracin, Jr. donated P250,000.00 andEMAR Corporation donated P750,000.00 increasing the endowmentof the Chair to P1.5 Million at the U.P. Business Research Foundation,Inc.

Philippine Investment Management Consultants, Inc. (PHINMA)Centennial Professorial Chair in Business Administration

Dr. Magdaleno B. Albarracin, Jr. donated P2 Million and EMARCorporation donated P750,000.00 to increase the endowment of theChair to P3 Million at the U.P. Business Research Foundation, Inc.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Correction of the Title of the Dr. and Mrs. Cesar GonzalesCentennial Professorial Chair in Neuroscience as Requested bythe Donor

The Board at its 1229th meeting approved the establishment ofthe Dr. and Mrs. Cesar Gonzales Centennial Professorial Chair inNeuroscience in U.P. Manila. The donor is requesting to correct thename of the Professorial Chair, as follows:

From: Dr. and Mrs. Cesar Gonzales CentennialProfessorial Chair in Neuroscience

To: Consuelo and Arsenio Gonzales CentennialProfessorial Chair in Pharmacology

The Gonzales family wishes to honor their courageous mother,Consuelo, who raised nine (9) children by herself and managed toeducate seven (7) of them shortly after World War II. Arsenio, theirfather, was killed by the Japanese during World War II for being amember of a guerilla unit. It is with great admiration for theirmother and father that they sponsored a professorial chair in theirhonor.

Board action: APPROVAL.

MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT

U.P. System

Memorandum on Academic Cooperation between the Universityof the Philippines System and the University of Innsbruck,Austria

Purpose: To develop academic and educational cooperation andpromote mutual understanding between the twouniversities

Particulars:a. Both universities agree to develop the following

collaborative activities in academic areas of mutualinterest, on the basis of equality and reciprocity:

1. exchange of faculty, researchers and otherresearch and administrative staff;

2. exchange of students;3. conduct of collaborative research projects;4. conduct of lectures and symposia;5. exchange of academic information and

materials; and6. promotion of other academic cooperation as

mutually agreed.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Academic andScientific Cooperation between the University of the PhilippinesSystem and the Mokpo National University, Republic of Korea

Project: Establishment of programs of academic and scientificexchange and collaboration in areas of interest and benefitto both institutions

Particulars:a. The two parties agree to implement programs aimed at jointly

developing academic, scientific, and cultural activities,beneficial for students, faculty and staff of both universities;

b. The present MOU shall be identified as the parent documentof any agreement executed between the parties. Furtheragreements concerning any program shall provide detailsconcerning the specific commitments made by each partyand shall not become effective until they have been approvedin writing by the appropriate authorities at the University ofthe Philippines and Mokpo National University;

c. The different areas of cooperation, as well as the terms,conditions, and methods of implementation of each one ofthe projects, will be determined by mutual agreement. Thescope of the activities under this agreement shall bedetermined by the funds regularly available at bothinstitutions for the types of collaboration undertaken and bythe financial assistance which may be obtained by eitherinstitution from external sources;

d. Once this agreement has been approved by both parties, eachuniversity will appoint a Coordinator for follow-up action;and

e. The results obtained from projects undertaken in the presentagreement will be common property and can be publishedjointly or separately by both parties, so long as origin andauthorship are indicated.

Effectivity: Effective upon approval by each institution and shallremain in effect for a period of 5 years unless terminatedby one or both institutions.

Date signed: 12 February 2008

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines System and the Department of Science andTechnology (DOST)

Program Title: Philippine Pharmaseas Drug Discovery Program –Marine Drug Discovery from Sponge-AssociatedMicroorganisms for Anti-Infective Agents and from TurridSnails for Anti-Pain Agents

Particulars:a. The Program aims to develop anti-infective drugs from marine

microorganisms and anti-pain drugs from turrid snails;b. The Program has five (5) component projects:

Project 1. Marine Microorganism and Turrids:Collection, Ecology, Biology and BioinformaticsProject 2. Marine Microorganism: Characterization andCulture OptimizationProject 3. Marine Microorganism: Chemistry, Bioassays, DrugDiscovery and DevelopmentProject4. Turrids: Biochemistry, Bioassays, Drug Discoveryand DevelopmentProject 5. Marine Microorganism and Turrids: Genetics,Molecular Phylogeny and Gene Expression

c. The Project shall be undertaken by U.P. Diliman and shall bemonitored by PCAMRD in accordance with the approvedproject proposal;

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b. The development and implementation of specificactivities based on the Agreement will be separatelynegotiated and agreed upon between the faculties,schools or institutes which carry out the specific projects.Both universities agree to carry out these activities inaccordance with the laws and regulations of therespective countries after full consultation and approval;

c. It is understood that the implementation of any of thetypes of cooperation may be restricted depending uponthe availability of resources and financial support atthe universities concerned; and

d. Should any collaborative research activity under theAgreement result in any potential for intellectualproperty, both universities shall seek an equitable andfair understanding as to the ownership and otherproperty interests that may arise. This understandingshall be based on the laws, rules and guidelines thenimplemented in each university.

Effectivity: Valid for a period of five (5) years from the date ofsigning and shall be renewed after being reviewed andrenegotiated by both universities.

Memorandum on Academic Cooperation between the Universityof the Philippines System and the Hasanuddin University,Indonesia

Purpose: To develop academic and educational cooperation andpromote mutual understanding between the twouniversities

Particulars:a. Both universities agree to develop the following collaborativeactivities in academic areas of mutual interest, on the basis ofequality and reciprocity:

1. exchange of faculty, researchers and other researchand administrative staff;

2. exchange of students;3. conduct of collaborative research projects;4. conduct of lectures and symposia;5. exchange of academic information and materials;

and6. promotion of other academic cooperation as mutually

agreed upon.b. The development and implementation of specific activitiesbased on the Agreement will be separately negotiated and agreedupon between the faculties, schools or institutes which carry outthe specific projects. Both universities agree to carry out theseactivities in accordance with the laws and regulations of therespective countries after full consultation and approval;c. It is understood that the implementation of any of the types ofcooperation may be restricted depending upon the availabilityof resources and financial support at the universities concerned;andd. Should any collaborative research activity under the Agreementresult in any potential for intellectual property, both universitiesshall seek an equitable and fair understanding as to the ownershipand other property interests that may arise. This understandingshall be based on the laws, rules and guidelines then implementedin each university.

Effectivity: Valid for a period of five (5) years from the date ofsigning and shall be renewed after being reviewed andrenegotiated by both universities.

Date signed: 4 February 2008

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d. The Project funds will be released by DOST to PCAMRDwhich will be released by the latter to U.P. Diliman; and

e. The proponent through PCAMRD shall submit to DOST theaccomplishment and audited financial report within three(3) months after the completion of the project.

Amount: PhP129,617,148.00Duration: Three (3) years, with the Y1 grant covering the period 01

December 2007.

U.P. Diliman

Project Contract between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the College of Engineering and the JapanInternational Cooperation Agency Project Office for ASEANUniversity Network/Southeast Asia Engineering EducationDevelopment Network (AUN/SEED-Net)

Project: Support Program for the University of the PhilippinesDiliman on the Graduate Study for Master’s Degree/Doctoral Degree (AUN/SEED-Net Projects UPG 0706,UPG 0707)

Particulars:a. U.P. shall be responsible for implementing the project with

due diligence and efficiency, in accordance with the ProjectSummary and Budget approved by JICA, and with anysupplementary arrangement which may be agreed betweenthe parties;

b. U.P. shall not directly or indirectly sell, assign or otherwisedispose of the contract to any third party unless otherwiseagreed upon by JICA Project for AUN/SEED-Net;

c. JICA Project for AUN/SEED-Net shall not be liable to anyclaim that may arise as a result of the implementation of theProject or due to the use of any Project equipment;

d. U.P. shall do its utmost to ensure that the Projects areimplemented from May 15, 2007 to March 10, 2008 for ProjectUPG 0706 and November 1, 2007 to March 10, 2008 forProject UPG 0707; and

e. JICA Project for AUN/SEED-Net shall disburse the Fund toUPD in the amount of US$57,766.00 (UPG 0706), andUS$4,675.00 (UPG 0707).

Date signed: 15 May 2007 (UPG 0706) 1 November 2007 (UPG 0707)

U.P. Manila

Contract of Affiliation between the University of the PhilippinesManila – School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) (Second Party)and the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC)(First Party)

Project: Affiliation and training of Nursing Students of the Schoolof Health Sciences in the Department of Health Hospitals/Rural Health Units and other Health Agencies

Implementing Unit: Office of the Dean, School of Health Sciences

Particulars:That the First Party agrees and allows the affiliation and training

of Nursing Students of the Second Party subject to the Policies,Procedures and Guidelines governing affiliation and training ofstudents in the Department of Health Hospitals/Rural Health Unitsand other Health Agencies, and that the Chief of the Agencyrepresenting the First Party shall be responsible and liable to thefullest extent any violation of the provisions in Administrative OrderNo. 5-A series of 1996. Likewise, the Second Party shall strictly

comply with the provisions of the Administrative Order, and anyviolation thereof, shall be a legitimate ground for cancellation of thecontract.

Effectivity: 2 January 2008 to 30 December 2009

Date signed: 17 January 2008

Contract of Affiliation between the University of the PhilippinesManila – School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) (Second Party)and the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) (FirstParty)

Project: Affiliation and training of Psychiatric Nursing StudentsImplementing Unit: Office of the Dean, School of Health SciencesParticulars:

That the First Party agrees and allows the affiliation and trainingof Psychiatric Nursing Students of the Second Party subject to thePolicies, Procedures and Guidelines governing affiliation and trainingof students in the Department of Health Hospital/Rural HealthUnits and other Health Agencies, and that the Chief of the Agencyrepresenting the First Party shall be responsible and liable to thefullest extent any violation of the provision in Administrative OrderNo. 5-A series of 1996. Likewise, the Second Party shall strictlycomply with the provision of the Administrative Order, and anyviolation thereof, shall be a legitimate ground for cancellation of thecontract.Effectivity: 1 August 2007 until 31 July 2009Date signed: 28 November 2007

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Manila through the Community Health andDevelopment Program (UPM-CHDP) and the Local Governmentof San Juan, Batangas (LGSJB)

Project: Joint Implementation of Training, Research, and ExtensionService activities of the different colleges

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for AcademicAffairs

Particulars:The Local Government shall:

a. Jointly with the University, be actively involved in decision-making regarding important issues crucial to theimplementation of the program;

b. Make available to UP Manila provisions for operations,supplies and materials as may be necessary for theimplementation of the activities of UPM-CHDP;

c. Coordinate with UP Manila through the UPM-CHDP inidentifying the particular localities where the training, research,and extension service activities of the UPM students/traineeswill be implemented;

d. Make available to UP Manila through the UPM-CHDP,insurance, maintenance and operating expenses of one (1)ambulance or its equivalent;

e. Make available to UPM-CHDP a furnished staff house withenough rooms to accommodate the staff of all the colleges ofthe university, which will be utilized for the operation of theUPM-Community Health and Development Program;

f. Make available to UPM-CHDP a furnished office and aconference room where the CHDP faculty members andstudents/trainees can hold their meetings, keep records anddo things that are supportive of UPM-CHDP’s training,research and extension service activities in the barangays;

g. Provide UPM-CHDP with a driver and an institutional worker;

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h. Ensure the security of the UP personnel, students/trainees,and equipment/vehicles while in the municipality’sjurisdiction and following agreed upon policies;

i. Ensure the continuity and sustainability of the programsjointly initiated with the University after the expiration of theAgreement; and

j. Ensure access to relevant information necessary for theimplementation of the Program.

The University, through the UPM-CHDP shall:a. Assist the communities in the development of self-sustaining

Community Health and Development Program in theMunicipality of San Juan, Batangas;

b. Assist the Rural Health Unit in providing development andclinical services in the communities, barangay health stationsand RHUs, conduct training of various professionals, staffand local indigenous workers, and participatory researchrelevant to the needs and stage of the development of theprograms;

c. Coordinate with the Local Government in the joint planning,design and implementation of educational programs andresearch geared towards human resource development;

d. Meet regularly with the Local Government to discuss theprogress of the Program during the term of the Agreement,then every six (6) months for two (2) years, and annually forthe following three (3) years after its expiration;

e. Facilitate appropriate implementation of solutions by thecommunities to their own development problems;

f. Assist RHU and the communities in the development ofevaluation and monitoring tools;

g. Utilize the interdisciplinary approach (IDA) in the trainingof students/trainees, doing research, planning,implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programsand services;

h. Jointly document the IDA experience for purposes ofevaluation and replication; and

i. Submit annual report to the LGU regarding the progress ofthe program.

Effectivity: Effective upon signing by the respective parties andshall remain in full force and effect for five (5) years untilMay 2012.

Date signed: 28 December 2007

U.P. Los Baños

Agreement for Student Exchange between the University of thePhilippines Los Baños and the Cornell University of Agricultureand Life Sciences (CALS)

Particulars:a. Unless otherwise defined, “exchange” shall mean a one-for-

one exchange of undergraduate students from eachuniversity;

b. The agreement allows for as many as two (2) students tostudy at the host university for a period of a normal academicyear;

c. Universities will review the program annually for anyimbalances in the number or exchange students and try toadjust the numbers of students exchanged to maintain aproper balance in the exchange;

d. Each university will, within the limits of their resources, assistexchange students covered under the terms of the agreementin securing accommodations and in achieving their studyand research goals;

e. Both universities shall each indemnify and hold harmless theother, its officers, agents and employees, for any and allliability, damages and cost attributable to the negligent actsor omissions of the indemnifying party, its officers, agentsand employees while acting in the scope of their employment,and in furtherance of activities described in the agreement;and

f. No money will be exchanged between the two institutions,nor will there be any indemnities, reimbursements forexpenses, or sharing of fees or profits arising from thisexchange agreement.

Effectivity: 1 September 2007 and shall extend for a period of five(5) years and may be renewed upon mutual writtenagreement

Date signed: 19 December 2007

Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines LosBaños (Lessor) and Mr. MARIO R. RAMIL (Lessee)

Area: 476 sq.m. parcel of land located at No. 11205, Forestry SawmillSite, College, Laguna

Amount: PhP 476.00/ annual rental rateEffectivity: Non-extendible period of two years from 9 October 2006

until 8 October 2008Date signed: 29 January 2008

Contract of Lease between University of the Philippines LosBaños (Lessor) and Mr. FRANCISCO A. VINOYA (Lessee)

Area: 391 sq.m. parcel of land located at No. 11206, Forestry SawmillSite, College, Laguna

Amount: PhP 391.00/ annual rental rateEffectivity: Non-extendible period of two years from 20 October

2006 until 19 October 2008 Date signed: 29 January 2008

U.P. Mindanao

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Mindanao (First Party) and Barangay Mintal, DavaoCity (Second Party)

Particulars:a. U.P. Mindanao deploys students taking up CWTS 2 – DHK

to Mintal, Barangay Hall as part of the requirement of thecourse; and

b. Barangay Mintal provides the learning opportunity for theCWTS 2 – DHK students in the conduct of the sports program.

Effectivity: Effective Second Semester of SY 2007-2008Date notarized: 28 January 2008

DEEDS OF DONATION

Donation of $Canadian 2,000.00 from the late Mrs. SerenaAlbaldejo-Pascual (BSL’58) to the School of Library andInformation Studies (SLIS), U.P. Diliman

Mr. Alfredo L. Pascual (B.S. Chemical Engineering ’59; B.S.Geology ’61), husband of the late Mrs. Serena Albaldejo-Pascual,came to the SLIS to turn over the donation of $Canadian 2,000.00and mentioned that the school is free to decide whether to use thedonation for a scholarship program or for the acquisition of librarymaterials .

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The Dean of SLIS has acknowledged receipt of theaforementioned amount and thanked Mr. Pascual for the donation.

U.P. Diliman

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between U.P. Diliman throughthe College of Engineering and the LPI Rack-Range Phils., Corp.(Donor)

Donation: 1-set of PKT Compactor(equipment valued at P200,000.00)

End-user: College of Engineering LibraryDate signed: 11 January 2008

Deeds of Donation entered between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the U.P. College of Law (Donee)and the following:

1. Justice Vicente V. Mendoza, for the donation of Three HundredThree (303) volumes of Law Books to the U.P. Law Library, EspirituHall, College of Law

Particulars:a. The Donor intends that officials, employees and students of

the Donee make full use of the Law Books, in furtherance ofthe Donee’s official functions as an institution dedicated toproviding quality legal education;

b. The Donor presents, transfers and conveys by way of donationto the Donee, its successors and assigns Law Books, freefrom all liens and encumbrances; and

c. The Donee accepts unconditionally and without qualificationthe donation of the Law Books and expresses its gratitudefor the liberality of the Donor.

Cost Estimate: P120,000.00Date notarized: 16 January 2008

2. U.P. Law Class of 1979, represented by Prof. Ramon S. Esguerra(Donor), for the renovation of Ambion Room located at the FirstFloor, College of Law

Particulars:a. The Donor intends that officials, employees and students of

the Donee make full use of the Improvements, in furtheranceof the Donee’s official functions as an institution dedicatedto providing quality legal education;

b. The Donor presents, transfers and conveys by way of donationto the Donee, its successors and assigns Improvements, freefrom all liens and encumbrances; and

c. The Donee accepts unconditionally and without qualificationthe donation of the Improvements and expresses its gratitudefor the liberality of the Donor.

Cost Estimate: P1.4 MDate notarized: 14 December 2007

Deed of Donation Entered between U.P. Foundation, Inc. (Donee)and Dr. Dennis K. W. Li (Donor)

Donation: US$ 15,000.00Particulars:

a. The donation shall be used to support the establishment andawarding of a professorial chair to be known as the Dr. andMrs. Dennis K.W. Li Professorial Chair in Dentistry at theCollege of Dentistry, U.P. Manila;

b. The Donee shall manage the donation and only its earningsmay be used in awarding the Dr. and Mrs. Dennis K.W. LiProfessorial Chair in Dentistry at the College of Dentistry;

c. The Dr. and Mrs. Dennis K.W. Li Professorial Chair inDentistry shall be awarded in accordance with the applicablepolicies and guidelines of the University of the Philippines ineffect as of such awarding, not inconsistent with theenumerated terms; and

d. This agreement may be amended by mutual consent of theDonor and the Donee.

Deed of Donation Entered between U.P. Foundation, Inc. (Donee)and Ms. Betty B. Tang (Donor)

Donation: US$ 15,000.00

Particulars:a. The donation shall be used to support the establishment and

awarding of a professorial chair to be known as the Dr. TungChuen Tang Professorial Chair in Dentistry at the College ofDentistry, U.P. Manila;

b. The Donee shall manage the donation and only its earningsmay be used in awarding the Dr. Tung Chuen TangProfessorial Chair in Dentistry at the College of Dentistry;

c. The Dr. Tung Chuen Tang Professorial Chair in Dentistryshall be awarded in accordance with the applicable policiesand guidelines of the University of the Philippines in effect asof such awarding, not inconsistent with the enumerated terms;and

d. This agreement may be amended by mutual consent of theDonor and the Donee.

CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS

Amendment to Contract of Lease between the University of thePhilippines System and the Municipal Government of PuertoGalera, Oriental Mindoro

Particulars:On 18 June 2002, a Contract of Lease was entered into by and

between the University and the Municipal Government of Puerto Galera,Oriental Mindoro.

The Contract of Lease was subsequently approved by the Boardof Regents on 25 July 2002. Said Contract of Lease refers to a leaseover a parcel of land with an aggregate area of 708 sq.m., more or less,located in Barrio Poblacion, Municipality of Puerto Galera, OrientalMindoro.

The term of the Lease was for five (5) years which commenced on1 December 2001 and ended on 1 December 2006.

The Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Puerto Galerapassed Resolution No. 07-088 stating that it ardently wishes to renewthe Contract of Lease but it failed to inform the University theirintention at least four (4) months from expiration of the lease due tothe hectic preparations for the 14 May 2007 elections and is thereforerequesting the University for its reconsideration to extend the periodof the lease.

The University is willing to grant the request of the SangguniangBayan of the Municipality of Puerto Galera, subject to the followingconditions: (a) that prior to the execution and signing of theAmendment to the Contract of Lease, it shall pass a resolutionauthorizing the incumbent mayor of the Municipality of Puerto Galerato represent the Municipality and sign the Amendment to the Contractof Lease; and (b) the Amendments to the Contract of Lease is approvedby the University’s Board of Regents.

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Renewal of Lease Period: Valid for a period of two (2) yearscommencing on 1 December 2006 and ending on 1December 2008

Date notarized: 5 February 2007

Board action: APPROVAL.

General Construction Agreements between the University of thePhilippines Diliman and the R.R. Encabo Constructors & Traders

Project: Construction of the Proposed CSSP Faculty CenterBuilding (Phase 1), Roxas Avenue (back of Palma HallAnnex Building) U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Amount: PhP 77, 480,049.96Duration: 365 calendar days reckoned from the date of receipt of the

Notice to ProceedDate signed: 21 February 2008Particulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

1. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the issued plans, drawings, schedule, technicalspecifications, and other related contract documents, necessaryto prosecute the work to completion, as called for in the Plansand Scope of Works;

2. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

3. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

4. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provisions of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments incorporated.

Warranties and Responsibilities of the Contractor1. The Contractor shall secure all pertinent permits required by

any government office or agency in connection with the Project;2. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, and

regulations promulgated by the government of the Republic ofthe Philippines, including those on labor, environment, safetyand sanitation, those regulating the construction industry, andother pertinent laws. The Contractor shall be solely liable forany violation of the same;

3. Should the Contractor find that any portion of the Agreementor part of the Contract Documents is contrary to any law, rule,or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately notify theUniversity in writing and comply with the instructions to begiven by the University;

4. The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to ensurethe safety and convenience of the workers and the generalpublic, and to take all appropriate steps to prevent damage orinjury to persons or property in or about or adjacent to thepremises where the work is being performed;

5. The Contractor warrants and guarantees that all materials tobe used for the Project are new, free from hidden defects, andfully complies in every respect with the specifications,approved samples, and other requirements of the Contract

Documents. The Contractor shall make no substitution ofmaterials required to be furnished by it unless prior writtenapproval is obtained from the University. The Contractorholds the University free and harmless from any liability arisingout of claims or liens on materials supplied. In case of anysubstitution with inferior materials without the prior writtenconsent of the University and the same cannot be removed andreplaced, the Contractor shall credit the University an amountequivalent to the difference in cost plus one hundred percent(100%) of the credit amount as liquidated damages;

6. The Contractor warrants that the works done under theAgreement, including those performed by sub-contractor, ifany, shall be free from any defect, shrinkage, or other fault dueto defective or improper materials, planning, or workmanship.If any such defect, shrinkage, or fault, whether pertaining tothat portion performed by any sub-contractor arise, theContractor shall, at its own expense, promptly repair, correct,or make good such defect, shrinkage, or fault to the satisfactionof the University. In case deviations, defects, shrinkages, faults,or deficiencies in the work are not remedied to the satisfactionof the University within a reasonable time, the University shall,without prejudice to any other right or remedy, cause the repairor correction to be made for the account of the Contractor. TheContractor shall be responsible for any loss, injury, or damagearising or resulting from any such deviation or defect, shrinkageor fault. Violation of the warranties under the section shallentitle the University to pre-terminate the Agreement by merewritten notice to the Contractor effective upon receipt;

7. In the event of pre-termination, the Contractor, itsrepresentatives, personnel, or sub-contractors shall voluntarilyturn over the Project to the University and in no case continueoccupying the premises and its surroundings. The Contractorconstitutes the University as Attorney-In-Fact to takepossession of the Project to protect the interest of the University.Expenses arising from the pre-termination shall be chargedagainst the Contractor until the Project is properly turned overto the University;

8. The Contractor shall leave the work in good order uponcompletion;

9. The Contractor shall be responsible for the storage andsafekeeping of all University supplied materials, if any, fullyturned over to its custody by the University;

10. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the acts,omissions, or negligence of its employees, workers, agents,and those of its sub-contractors and their employees, as wellas for all other persons doing work under the Agreement;

11. The Contractor shall hold the University free and harmlessfrom, and binds and obligates itself to indemnify the Universityfor liabilities, losses, damages, injuries including death, claims,demands, suits, proceedings, judgments, awards, fines,penalties, and all expenses of whatever kind and nature arisingfrom and by reason of the Agreement, due to its negligence,act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, or non-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors; and

12. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Contractor agrees to comply with allsuch provisions.

Acceptance:1. The University shall issue to the Contractor a Certificate of

Final Acceptance upon satisfactory completion of the Project.Acceptance shall not be implied from any other act of theUniversity;

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2. Minor defects discovered in the final inspection must becorrected by the Contractor within sixty (60) days from thedate of Certificate of Final Acceptance. Otherwise, theGuarantee Bond shall be forfeited.

3. Before issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance, theContractor must submit a sworn statement that all payrolls,materials, bills, and other indebtedness and obligations for theProject have been fully and duly paid. Any claim submittedto the University at any time by any party arising from theAgreement shall be sufficient reason for the University towithhold any payment due the Contractor; and

4. The issuance of a Certificate of Final Acceptance by theUniversity shall not relieve the Contractor of any liability forany defect in the work or from Article 1723 of the New CivilCode and Section 62.2.2 of the IRR of RA 9184.

Board action: APPROVAL.

General Construction Agreements between the University of thePhilippines Diliman and the Vinhar Construction

Project: Completion of the Mathematics Building (Phase 4),National Science Complex, U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Amount: PhP 49,799,334.59Duration: 240 calendar days reckoned from the date of receipt of the

Notice to ProceedDate signed: 21 February 2008Particulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

1. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the issued plans, drawings, schedule, technicalspecifications, and other related contract documents, necessaryto prosecute the work to completion, as called for in the Plansand Scope of Works;

2. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

3. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

4. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provisions of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments incorporated.

Warranties and Responsibilities of the Contractor1. The Contractor shall secure all pertinent permits required by

any government office or agency in connection with the Project;2. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, and

regulations promulgated by the government of the Republic ofthe Philippines, including those on labor, environment, safetyand sanitation, those regulating the construction industry, andother pertinent laws. The Contractor shall be solely liable forany violation of the same;

3. Should the Contractor find that any portion of the Agreementor part of the Contract Documents are contrary to any law,rule, or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately notify theUniversity in writing and comply with the instructions to begiven by the University;

4. The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to ensurethe safety and convenience of the workers and the generalpublic, and to take all appropriate steps to prevent damage orinjury to persons or property in or about or adjacent to thepremises where the work is being performed;

5. The Contractor warrants and guarantees that all materials tobe used for the Project are new, free from hidden defects, andfully complies in every respect with the specifications, approvedsamples, and other requirements of the Contract Documents.The Contractor shall make no substitution of materials requiredto be furnished by it unless prior written approval is obtainedfrom the University. The Contractor holds the University freeand harmless from any liability arising out of claims or lienson materials supplied. In case of any substitution with inferiormaterials without the prior written consent of the Universityand the same cannot be removed and replaced, the Contractorshall credit the University an amount equivalent to the differencein cost plus one hundred percent (100%) of the credit amountas liquidated damages;

6. The Contractor warrants that the works done under theAgreement, including those performed by sub-contractor, ifany, shall be free from any defect, shrinkage, or other fault dueto defective or improper materials, planning, or workmanship.If any such defect, shrinkage, or fault, whether pertaining tothat portion performed by any sub-contractor arise, theContractor shall, at its own expense, promptly repair, correct,or make good such defect, shrinkage, or fault to the satisfactionof the University. In case deviations, defects, shrinkages, faults,or deficiencies in the work are not remedied to the satisfactionof the University within a reasonable time, the University shall,without prejudice to any other right or remedy, cause the repairor correction to be made for the account of the Contractor. TheContractor shall be responsible for any loss, injury, or damagearising or resulting from any such deviation or defect, shrinkageor fault. Violation of the warranties under the section shallentitle the University to pre-terminate the Agreement by merewritten notice to the Contractor effective upon receipt;

7. In the event of pre-termination, the Contractor, itsrepresentatives, personnel, or sub-contractors shall voluntarilyturn over the Project to the University and in no case continueoccupying the premises and its surroundings. The Contractorconstitutes the University as Attorney-In-Fact to takepossession of the Project to protect the interest of the University.Expenses arising from the pre-termination shall be chargedagainst the Contractor until the Project is properly turned overto the University;

8. The Contractor shall leave the work in good order uponcompletion;

9. The Contractor shall be responsible for the storage andsafekeeping of all University supplied materials, if any, fullyturned over to its custody by the University;

10. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the acts,omissions, or negligence of its employees, workers, agents,and those of its sub-contractors and their employees, as wellas for all other persons doing work under the Agreement;

11. The Contractor shall hold the University free and harmlessfrom, and binds and obligates itself to indemnify the Universityfor liabilities, losses, damages, injuries including death, claims,demands, suits, proceedings, judgments, awards, fines,penalties, and all expenses of whatever kind and nature arisingfrom and by reason of the Agreement, due to its negligence,act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, or non-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors; and

12. The warranties required under the Contract Documents are

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incorporated and the Contractor agrees to comply with allsuch provisions.

Acceptance:1. The University shall issue to the Contractor a Certificate of

Final Acceptance upon satisfactory completion of the Project.Acceptance shall not be implied from any other act of theUniversity;

2. Minor defects discovered in the final inspection must becorrected by the Contractor within sixty (60) days from thedate of Certificate of Final Acceptance. Otherwise, theGuarantee Bond shall be forfeited.

3. Before issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance, theContractor must submit a sworn statement that all payrolls,materials, bills, and other indebtedness and obligations for theProject have been fully and duly paid. Any claim submittedto the University at any time by any party arising from theAgreement shall be sufficient reason for the University towithhold any payment due the Contractor; and

4. The issuance of a Certificate of Final Acceptance by theUniversity shall not relieve the Contractor of any liability forany defect in the work or from Article 1723 of the New CivilCode and Section 62.2.2 of the IRR of RA 9184.

Board action: APPROVAL.

General Construction Agreements between the University of thePhilippines Diliman and the D.L. Cervantes Construction

Project: Detailed Design and Construction of Roads at the NationalScience Complex, U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Amount: PhP 27,131,885.41Duration: 180 calendar days reckoned from the date of receipt of the

Notice to ProceedDate signed: 21 February 2008Particulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

1. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the issued plans, drawings, schedule, technicalspecifications, and other related contract documents, necessaryto prosecute the work to completion, as called for in the Plansand Scope of Works;

2. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

3. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

4. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provisions of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments incorporated.

Warranties and Responsibilities of the Contractor1. The Contractor shall secure all pertinent permits required by

any government office or agency in connection with the Project;2. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, and

regulations promulgated by the government of the Republic of

the Philippines, including those on labor, environment, safetyand sanitation, those regulating the construction industry, andother pertinent laws. The Contractor shall be solely liable forany violation of the same;

3. Should the Contractor find that any portion of the Agreementor part of the Contract Documents are contrary to any law,rule, or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately notify theUniversity in writing and comply with the instructions to begiven by the University;

4. The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to ensurethe safety and convenience of the workers and the generalpublic, and to take all appropriate steps to prevent damage orinjury to persons or property in or about or adjacent to thepremises where the work is being performed;

5. The Contractor warrants and guarantees that all materials tobe used for the Project are new, free from hidden defects, andfully complies in every respect with the specifications,approved samples, and other requirements of the ContractDocuments. The Contractor shall make no substitution ofmaterials required to be furnished by it unless prior writtenapproval is obtained from the University. The Contractorholds the University free and harmless from any liability arisingout of claims or liens on materials supplied. In case of anysubstitution with inferior materials without the prior writtenconsent of the University and the same cannot be removed andreplaced, the Contractor shall credit the University an amountequivalent to the difference in cost plus one hundred percent(100%) of the credit amount as liquidated damages;

6. The Contractor warrants that the works done under theAgreement, including those performed by sub-contractor, ifany, shall be free from any defect, shrinkage, or other fault dueto defective or improper materials, planning, or workmanship.If any such defect, shrinkage, or fault, whether pertaining tothat portion performed by any sub-contractor arise, theContractor shall, at its own expense, promptly repair, correct,or make good such defect, shrinkage, or fault to the satisfactionof the University. In case deviations, defects, shrinkages, faults,or deficiencies in the work are not remedied to the satisfactionof the University within a reasonable time, the University shall,without prejudice to any other right or remedy, cause the repairor correction to be made for the account of the Contractor. TheContractor shall be responsible for any loss, injury, or damagearising or resulting from any such deviation or defect, shrinkageor fault. Violation of the warranties under the section shallentitle the University to pre-terminate the Agreement by merewritten notice to the Contractor effective upon receipt;

7. In the event of pre-termination, the Contractor, itsrepresentatives, personnel, or sub-contractors shall voluntarilyturn over the Project to the University and in no case continueoccupying the premises and its surroundings. The Contractorconstitutes the University as Attorney-In-Fact to takepossession of the Project to protect the interest of the University.Expenses arising from the pre-termination shall be chargedagainst the Contractor until the Project is properly turned overto the University;

8. The Contractor shall leave the work in good order uponcompletion;

9. The Contractor shall be responsible for the storage andsafekeeping of all University supplied materials, if any, fullyturned over to its custody by the University;

10. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the acts,omissions, or negligence of its employees, workers, agents,and those of its sub-contractors and their employees, as wellas for all other persons doing work under the Agreement;

11. The Contractor shall hold the University free and harmless

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from, and binds and obligates itself to indemnify the Universityfor liabilities, losses, damages, injuries including death, claims,demands, suits, proceedings, judgments, awards, fines,penalties, and all expenses of whatever kind and nature arisingfrom and by reason of the Agreement, due to its negligence,act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, or non-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors; and

12. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Contractor agrees to comply with allsuch provisions.

Acceptance:1. The University shall issue to the Contractor a Certificate of

Final Acceptance upon satisfactory completion of the Project.Acceptance shall not be implied from any other act of theUniversity;

2. Minor defects discovered in the final inspection must becorrected by the Contractor within sixty (60) days from thedate of Certificate of Final Acceptance. Otherwise, theGuarantee Bond shall be forfeited.

3. Before issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance, theContractor must submit a sworn statement that all payrolls,materials, bills, and other indebtedness and obligations for theProject have been fully and duly paid. Any claim submittedto the University at any time by any party arising from theAgreement shall be sufficient reason for the University towithhold any payment due the Contractor; and

4. The issuance of a Certificate of Final Acceptance by theUniversity shall not relieve the Contractor of any liability forany defect in the work or from Article 1723 of the New CivilCode and Section 62.2.2 of the IRR of RA 9184.

Board action: APPROVAL.

General Construction Agreements between the University of thePhilippines Diliman and the E.M. Cuerpo Inc.

Project: Construction of the Institute of Chemistry Building (Phase 1),National Science Complex, U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Amount: PhP 185,214,678.95Duration: 540 calendar days reckoned from the date of receipt of the

Notice to ProceedDate signed: 21 February 2008Particulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

1. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the issued plans, drawings, schedule, technicalspecifications, and other related contract documents, necessaryto prosecute the work to completion, as called for in the Plansand Scope of Works;

2. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

3. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

4. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provisions of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments incorporated.

Warranties and Responsibilities of the Contractor1. The Contractor shall secure all pertinent permits required by

any government office or agency in connection with the Project;2. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, and

regulations promulgated by the government of the Republic ofthe Philippines, including those on labor, environment, safetyand sanitation, those regulating the construction industry, andother pertinent laws. The Contractor shall be solely liable forany violation of the same;

3. Should the Contractor find that any portion of the Agreementor part of the Contract Documents are contrary to any law,rule, or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately notify theUniversity in writing and comply with the instructions to begiven by the University;

4. The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to ensurethe safety and convenience of the workers and the generalpublic, and to take all appropriate steps to prevent damage orinjury to persons or property in or about or adjacent to thepremises where the work is being performed;

5. The Contractor warrants and guarantees that all materials tobe used for the Project are new, free from hidden defects, andfully complies in every respect with the specifications,approved samples, and other requirements of the ContractDocuments. The Contractor shall make no substitution ofmaterials required to be furnished by it unless prior writtenapproval is obtained from the University. The Contractorholds the University free and harmless from any liability arisingout of claims or liens on materials supplied. In case of anysubstitution with inferior materials without the prior writtenconsent of the University and the same cannot be removed andreplaced, the Contractor shall credit the University an amountequivalent to the difference in cost plus one hundred percent(100%) of the credit amount as liquidated damages;

6. The Contractor warrants that the works done under theAgreement, including those performed by sub-contractor, ifany, shall be free from any defect, shrinkage, or other fault dueto defective or improper materials, planning, or workmanship.If any such defect, shrinkage, or fault, whether pertaining tothat portion performed by any sub-contractor arise, theContractor shall, at its own expense, promptly repair, correct,or make good such defect, shrinkage, or fault to the satisfactionof the University. In case deviations, defects, shrinkages, faults,or deficiencies in the work are not remedied to the satisfactionof the University within a reasonable time, the University shall,without prejudice to any other right or remedy, cause the repairor correction to be made for the account of the Contractor. TheContractor shall be responsible for any loss, injury, or damagearising or resulting from any such deviation or defect, shrinkageor fault. Violation of the warranties under the section shallentitle the University to pre-terminate the Agreement by merewritten notice to the Contractor effective upon receipt;

7. In the event of pre-termination, the Contractor, itsrepresentatives, personnel, or sub-contractors shall voluntarilyturn over the Project to the University and in no case continueoccupying the premises and its surroundings. The Contractorconstitutes the University as Attorney-In-Fact to takepossession of the Project to protect the interest of the University.Expenses arising from the pre-termination shall be chargedagainst the Contractor until the Project is properly turned overto the University;

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8. The Contractor shall leave the work in good order uponcompletion;

9. The Contractor shall be responsible for the storage andsafekeeping of all University supplied materials, if any, fullyturned over to its custody by the University;

10. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the acts,omissions, or negligence of its employees, workers, agents,and those of its sub-contractors and their employees, as wellas for all other persons doing work under the Agreement;

11. The Contractor shall hold the University free and harmlessfrom, and binds and obligates itself to indemnify the Universityfor liabilities, losses, damages, injuries including death, claims,demands, suits, proceedings, judgments, awards, fines,penalties, and all expenses of whatever kind and nature arisingfrom and by reason of the Agreement, due to its negligence,act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, or non-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors; and

12. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Contractor agrees to comply with allsuch provisions.

Acceptance:1. The University shall issue to the Contractor a Certificate of

Final Acceptance upon satisfactory completion of the Project.Acceptance shall not be implied from any other act of theUniversity;

2. Minor defects discovered in the final inspection must becorrected by the Contractor within sixty (60) days from thedate of Certificate of Final Acceptance. Otherwise, theGuarantee Bond shall be forfeited.

3. Before issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance, theContractor must submit a sworn statement that all payrolls,materials, bills, and other indebtedness and obligations for theProject have been fully and duly paid. Any claim submittedto the University at any time by any party arising from theAgreement shall be sufficient reason for the University towithhold any payment due the Contractor; and

4. The issuance of a Certificate of Final Acceptance by theUniversity shall not relieve the Contractor of any liability forany defect in the work or from Article 1723 of the New CivilCode and Section 62.2.2 of the IRR of RA 9184.

Board action: APPROVAL.

General Construction Agreements between the University of thePhilippines Diliman and the ITP Construction, Inc.

Project: Construction of the National Institute of Physics Building(Phase 5), National Science Complex, U.P. Diliman, Q.C.

Amount: PhP 131,985,072.71Duration: 365 calendar days reckoned from the date of receipt of the

Notice to ProceedDate signed: 21 February 2008Particulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

1. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the issued plans, drawings, schedule, technicalspecifications, and other related contract documents, necessaryto prosecute the work to completion, as called for in the Plansand Scope of Works;

2. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

3. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

4. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provisions of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments incorporated.

Warranties and Responsibilities of the Contractor1. The Contractor shall secure all pertinent permits required by

any government office or agency in connection with the Project;2. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, and

regulations promulgated by the government of the Republic ofthe Philippines, including those on labor, environment, safetyand sanitation, those regulating the construction industry, andother pertinent laws. The Contractor shall be solely liable forany violation of the same;

3. Should the Contractor find that any portion of the Agreementor part of the Contract Documents are contrary to any law,rule, or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately notify theUniversity in writing and comply with the instructions to begiven by the University;

4. The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to ensurethe safety and convenience of the workers and the generalpublic, and to take all appropriate steps to prevent damage orinjury to persons or property in or about or adjacent to thepremises where the work is being performed;

5. The Contractor warrants and guarantees that all materials tobe used for the Project are new, free from hidden defects, andfully complies in every respect with the specifications,approved samples, and other requirements of the ContractDocuments. The Contractor shall make no substitution ofmaterials required to be furnished by it unless prior writtenapproval is obtained from the University. The Contractorholds the University free and harmless from any liability arisingout of claims or liens on materials supplied. In case of anysubstitution with inferior materials without the prior writtenconsent of the University and the same cannot be removed andreplaced, the Contractor shall credit the University an amountequivalent to the difference in cost plus one hundred percent(100%) of the credit amount as liquidated damages;

6. The Contractor warrants that the works done under theAgreement, including those performed by sub-contractor, ifany, shall be free from any defect, shrinkage, or other fault dueto defective or improper materials, planning, or workmanship.If any such defect, shrinkage, or fault, whether pertaining tothat portion performed by any sub-contractor arise, theContractor shall, at its own expense, promptly repair, correct,or make good such defect, shrinkage, or fault to the satisfactionof the University. In case deviations, defects, shrinkages, faults,or deficiencies in the work are not remedied to the satisfactionof the University within a reasonable time, the University shall,without prejudice to any other right or remedy, cause the repairor correction to be made for the account of the Contractor. TheContractor shall be responsible for any loss, injury, or damagearising or resulting from any such deviation or defect, shrinkageor fault. Violation of the warranties under the section shallentitle the University to pre-terminate the Agreement by merewritten notice to the Contractor effective upon receipt;

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7. In the event of pre-termination, the Contractor, itsrepresentatives, personnel, or sub-contractors shall voluntarilyturn over the Project to the University and in no case continueoccupying the premises and its surroundings. The Contractorconstitutes the University as Attorney-In-Fact to takepossession of the Project to protect the interest of the University.Expenses arising from the pre-termination shall be chargedagainst the Contractor until the Project is properly turned overto the University;

8. The Contractor shall leave the work in good order uponcompletion;

9. The Contractor shall be responsible for the storage andsafekeeping of all University supplied materials, if any, fullyturned over to its custody by the University;

10. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the acts,omissions, or negligence of its employees, workers, agents,and those of its sub-contractors and their employees, as wellas for all other persons doing work under the Agreement;

11. The Contractor shall hold the University free and harmlessfrom, and binds and obligates itself to indemnify the Universityfor liabilities, losses, damages, injuries including death, claims,demands, suits, proceedings, judgments, awards, fines,penalties, and all expenses of whatever kind and nature arisingfrom and by reason of the Agreement, due to its negligence,act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, or non-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors; and

12. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Contractor agrees to comply with allsuch provisions.

Acceptance:1. The University shall issue to the Contractor a Certificate of

Final Acceptance upon satisfactory completion of the Project.Acceptance shall not be implied from any other act of theUniversity;

2. Minor defects discovered in the final inspection must becorrected by the Contractor within sixty (60) days from thedate of Certificate of Final Acceptance. Otherwise, theGuarantee Bond shall be forfeited.

3. Before issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance, theContractor must submit a sworn statement that all payrolls,materials, bills, and other indebtedness and obligations for theProject have been fully and duly paid. Any claim submittedto the University at any time by any party arising from theAgreement shall be sufficient reason for the University towithhold any payment due the Contractor; and

4. The issuance of a Certificate of Final Acceptance by theUniversity shall not relieve the Contractor of any liability forany defect in the work or from Article 1723 of the New CivilCode and Section 62.2.2 of the IRR of RA 9184.

Board action: APPROVAL.

U.P. Diliman

Construction Management Agreement between U.P. Diliman(University) and United Technologies, Inc. (ConstructionManagement Team)

Project: Construction Management Service for the Construction ofRoads, National Science Complex

Contract Price: PhP 737,369.86Completion Date: 180 calendar daysDate notarized: 15 February 2008

Particulars:Warranties and Responsibilities of the

Construction Management Teama. The Construction Management Team warrants that it has

obtained and possesses all pertinent permits, licenses requiredby any government office of agency and by law, rule orregulation in connection with and pertinent to the Project;

b. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

c. In accordance with Section 62 of the Implementing Rules andRegulations of RA 9184, where structural defects and or failuresarise due to faulty and/or inadequate constructionmanagement and supervision, the Construction ManagementTeam shall be held responsible within the following warrantyperiods from final acceptance of the construction project bythe University, except those occasioned by force majeure and/or those caused by third parties:c.1 Permanent Structure: Fifteen (15) years

Buildings of types 4 (steel, iron, concrete, or masonryconstruction with walls, ceilings, and permanent partitionsof incombustible fire resistance) and 5 (steel, iron, concrete,or masonry construction), steel and concrete bridges,flyovers, concrete aircraft movement areas, ports, dams,diversion tunnels, causeways, wharves, piers, dikes,filtration and treatment plants, sewerage systems, powerplants, transmission and communication towers, railwaysystem, and other similar structures;

c.2 Semi-Permanent Structure: Five (5) yearsBuildings of types 1 (wooden), 2 (wood with 1 hour fireresistance), and 3 (masonry and wood construction),concrete roads, asphalt roads, river control, drainage,irrigation and drainage canals, municipal port and riverlanding, deep wells, rock causeway, pedestrian overpass,and other similar structures; and

c.3 Other Structure: Two (2) yearsBailey and wooden bridges, shallow wells, springdevelopments, and other similar structures.

d. The Construction Management Team shall take allprecautionary measures to ensure the safety and convenienceof the workers and the general public, and to take all appropriatesteps to prevent damage or injury to persons or property in orabout or adjacent to the premises where the work is beingperformed;

e. The Construction Management Team assumes fullresponsibility for the acts, omissions, or negligence of itsemployees, workers, agents, and those of its sub-contractorsand their employees, as well as for all other persons doingwork under the Agreement;

f. The Construction Management Team warrants that it has notgiven, or promises to give money or any right to any official oremployee of the University or the government to secure theAgreement. Any violation of this warranty shall be sufficientground for the revocation and cancellation of the Agreement,without prejudice to the right of the University to avail ofother legal remedies;

g. The Construction Management Team warrants to limit itsservices to that expressly provided and shall not engage in theprovision of goods and services, directly or indirectly, to theProject Contractor or any of the University’s other consultantsfor the project;

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h. The Construction Management Team shall hold the Universityfree and harmless from, and binds and obligates itself to answerfor and indemnify the University or any of its officials andemployees for liabilities, losses, damages, injuries includingdeath, claims, demands, suits, proceedings, judgments,awards, fines, penalties and all expenses of whatever kind andnature arising from and by reason of the Agreement, due to itsnegligence, act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, ornon-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors;

i. The Construction Management Team shall pay any and allcosts, fees and taxes incurred in the preparation of theAgreement, including notarial fees;

j. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

k. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Construction Management Team agreesto comply with all such provisions.

Construction Management Agreement between U.P. Diliman(University) and United Technologies, Inc. (ConstructionManagement Team)

Project: Construction Management Service for the ProposedInstitute of Chemistry Building (Phase 1)

Contract Price: PhP 4,382,400.00Completion Date: 540 calendar daysDate notarized: 15 February 2008Particulars:

Warranties and Responsibilities of theConstruction Management Team

a. The Construction Management Team warrants that it hasobtained and possesses all pertinent permits, licenses requiredby any government office of agency and by law, rule orregulation in connection with and pertinent to the Project;

b. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

c. In accordance with Section 62 of the Implementing Rules andRegulations of RA 9184, where structural defects and or failuresarise due to faulty and/or inadequate constructionmanagement and supervision, the Construction ManagementTeam shall be held responsible within the following warrantyperiods from final acceptance of the construction project bythe University, except those occasioned by force majeure and/or those caused by third parties:c.1 Permanent Structure: Fifteen (15) years

Buildings of types 4 (steel, iron, concrete, or masonryconstruction with walls, ceilings, and permanent partitionsof incombustible fire resistance) and 5 (steel, iron, concrete,or masonry construction), steel and concrete bridges,flyovers, concrete aircraft movement areas, ports, dams,diversion tunnels, causeways, wharves, piers, dikes,filtration and treatment plants, sewerage systems, powerplants, transmission and communication towers, railwaysystem, and other similar structures;

c.2 Semi-Permanent Structure: Five (5) yearsBuildings of types 1 (wooden), 2 (wood with 1 hour fire

resistance), and 3 (masonry and wood construction),concrete roads, asphalt roads, river control, drainage,irrigation and drainage canals, municipal port and riverlanding, deep wells, rock causeway, pedestrian overpass,and other similar structures; and

c.3 Other Structure: Two (2) yearsBailey and wooden bridges, shallow wells, springdevelopments, and other similar structures.

d. The Construction Management Team shall take allprecautionary measures to ensure the safety and convenienceof the workers and the general public, and to take all appropriatesteps to prevent damage or injury to persons or property in orabout or adjacent to the premises where the work is beingperformed;

e. The Construction Management Team assumes fullresponsibility for the acts, omissions, or negligence of itsemployees, workers, agents, and those of its sub-contractorsand their employees, as well as for all other persons doingwork under the Agreement;

f. The Construction Management Team warrants that it has notgiven, or promises to give money or any right to any official oremployee of the University or the government to secure theAgreement. Any violation of this warranty shall be sufficientground for the revocation and cancellation of the Agreement,without prejudice to the right of the University to avail ofother legal remedies;

g. The Construction Management Team warrants to limit itsservices to that expressly provided and shall not engage in theprovision of goods and services, directly or indirectly, to theProject Contractor or any of the University’s other consultantsfor the project;

h. The Construction Management Team shall hold the Universityfree and harmless from, and binds and obligates itself to answerfor and indemnify the University or any of its officials andemployees for liabilities, losses, damages, injuries includingdeath, claims, demands, suits, proceedings, judgments,awards, fines, penalties and all expenses of whatever kind andnature arising from and by reason of the Agreement, due to itsnegligence, act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, ornon-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors;

i. The Construction Management Team shall pay any and allcosts, fees and taxes incurred in the preparation of theAgreement, including notarial fees;

j. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

k. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Construction Management Team agreesto comply with all such provisions.

Construction Management Agreement between U.P. Diliman(University) and United Technologies, Inc. (ConstructionManagement Team)

Project: Construction Management Service for the ProposedNational Institute of Physics Building (Phase 5)

Contract Price: PhP 3,145,600.00Completion Date: 365 calendar daysDate notarized: 15 February 2008

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Particulars:Warranties and Responsibilities

of the Construction Management Teama. The Construction Management Team warrants that it has

obtained and possesses all pertinent permits, licenses requiredby any government office of agency and by law, rule orregulation in connection with and pertinent to the Project;

b. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

c. In accordance with Section 62 of the Implementing Rules andRegulations of RA 9184, where structural defects and or failuresarise due to faulty and/or inadequate constructionmanagement and supervision, the Construction ManagementTeam shall be held responsible within the following warrantyperiods from final acceptance of the construction project bythe University, except those occasioned by force majeure and/or those caused by third parties:c.1 Permanent Structure: Fifteen (15) years

Buildings of types 4 (steel, iron, concrete, or masonryconstruction with walls, ceilings, and permanent partitionsof incombustible fire resistance) and 5 (steel, iron, concrete,or masonry construction), steel and concrete bridges,flyovers, concrete aircraft movement areas, ports, dams,diversion tunnels, causeways, wharves, piers, dikes,filtration and treatment plants, sewerage systems, powerplants, transmission and communication towers, railwaysystem, and other similar structures;

c.2 Semi-Permanent Structure: Five (5) yearsBuildings of types 1 (wooden), 2 (wood with 1 hour fireresistance), and 3 (masonry and wood construction),concrete roads, asphalt roads, river control, drainage,irrigation and drainage canals, municipal port and riverlanding, deep wells, rock causeway, pedestrian overpass,and other similar structures; and

c.3 Other Structure: Two (2) yearsBailey and wooden bridges, shallow wells, springdevelopments, and other similar structures.

d. The Construction Management Team shall take allprecautionary measures to ensure the safety and convenienceof the workers and the general public, and to take all appropriatesteps to prevent damage or injury to persons or property in orabout or adjacent to the premises where the work is beingperformed;

e. The Construction Management Team assumes fullresponsibility for the acts, omissions, or negligence of itsemployees, workers, agents, and those of its sub-contractorsand their employees, as well as for all other persons doingwork under the Agreement;

f. The Construction Management Team warrants that it has notgiven, or promises to give money or any right to any official oremployee of the University or the government to secure theAgreement. Any violation of this warranty shall be sufficientground for the revocation and cancellation of the Agreement,without prejudice to the right of the University to avail ofother legal remedies;

g. The Construction Management Team warrants to limit itsservices to that expressly provided and shall not engage in theprovision of goods and services, directly or indirectly, to theProject Contractor or any of the University’s other consultantsfor the project;

h. The Construction Management Team shall hold the Universityfree and harmless from, and binds and obligates itself to answerfor and indemnify the University or any of its officials andemployees for liabilities, losses, damages, injuries includingdeath, claims, demands, suits, proceedings, judgments,awards, fines, penalties and all expenses of whatever kind andnature arising from and by reason of the Agreement, due to itsnegligence, act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, ornon-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors;

i. The Construction Management Team shall pay any and allcosts, fees and taxes incurred in the preparation of theAgreement, including notarial fees;

j. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

k. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Construction Management Team agreesto comply with all such provisions.

Construction Management Services Agreement between U.P.Diliman (University) and Philipp’s Technical ConsultantsCorporation (Construction Management Team)

Project: Construction Management Service for the ProposedCompletion of Mathematics Building (Phase 4)

Contract Price: PhP 1,426,400.00Completion Date: 240 calendar daysDate notarized: 15 February 2008Particulars:

Warranties and Responsibilitiesof the Construction Management Team

a. The Construction Management Team warrants that it hasobtained and possesses all pertinent permits, licenses requiredby any government office of agency and by law, rule orregulation in connection with and pertinent to the Project;

b. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

c. In accordance with Section 62 of the Implementing Rules andRegulations of RA 9184, where structural defects and or failuresarise due to faulty and/or inadequate constructionmanagement and supervision, the Construction ManagementTeam shall be held responsible within the following warrantyperiods from final acceptance of the construction project bythe University, except those occasioned by force majeure and/or those caused by third parties:c.1 Permanent Structure: Fifteen (15) years

Buildings of types 4 (steel, iron, concrete, or masonryconstruction with walls, ceilings, and permanent partitionsof incombustible fire resistance) and 5 (steel, iron, concrete,or masonry construction), steel and concrete bridges,flyovers, concrete aircraft movement areas, ports, dams,diversion tunnels, causeways, wharves, piers, dikes,filtration and treatment plants, sewerage systems, powerplants, transmission and communication towers, railwaysystem, and other similar structures;

c.2 Semi-Permanent Structure: Five (5) years

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Buildings of types 1 (wooden), 2 (wood with 1 hour fireresistance), and 3 (masonry and wood construction),concrete roads, asphalt roads, river control, drainage,irrigation and drainage canals, municipal port and riverlanding, deep wells, rock causeway, pedestrian overpass,and other similar structures; and

c.3 Other Structure: Two (2) yearsBailey and wooden bridges, shallow wells, springdevelopments, and other similar structures.

d. The Construction Management Team shall take allprecautionary measures to ensure the safety and convenienceof the workers and the general public, and to take all appropriatesteps to prevent damage or injury to persons or property in orabout or adjacent to the premises where the work is beingperformed;

e. The Construction Management Team assumes fullresponsibility for the acts, omissions, or negligence of itsemployees, workers, agents, and those of its sub-contractorsand their employees, as well as for all other persons doingwork under the Agreement;

f. The Construction Management Team warrants that it has notgiven, or promises to give money or any right to any official oremployee of the University or the government to secure theAgreement. Any violation of this warranty shall be sufficientground for the revocation and cancellation of the Agreement,without prejudice to the right of the University to avail ofother legal remedies;

g. The Construction Management Team warrants to limit itsservices to that expressly provided and shall not engage in theprovision of goods and services, directly or indirectly, to theProject Contractor or any of the University’s other consultantsfor the project;

h. The Construction Management Team shall hold the Universityfree and harmless from, and binds and obligates itself to answerfor and indemnify the University or any of its officials andemployees for liabilities, losses, damages, injuries includingdeath, claims, demands, suits, proceedings, judgments,awards, fines, penalties and all expenses of whatever kind andnature arising from and by reason of the Agreement, due to itsnegligence, act, omission, delay, conduct, breach of trust of, ornon-observance or violation of the Agreement, or those of itsemployees, agents, representatives, or sub-contractors;

i. The Construction Management Team shall pay any and allcosts, fees and taxes incurred in the preparation of theAgreement, including notarial fees;

j. The Construction Management Team shall comply with alllaws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governmentof the Republic of the Philippines, including those on labor,environment, safety and sanitation, and other pertinent laws.The Construction Management Team shall be solely liable forany violation of the same.

k. The warranties required under the Contract Documents areincorporated and the Construction Management Team agreesto comply with all such provisions.

Contract for Security Services between U.P. Diliman and theGlocke Security System, Inc. (Agency)

Services: Security services (South Sector) and additional two (2)security guards at the College of Architecture Building 1and two (2) additional Security Guards at the Supply andProperty Management Office

a. 4th ExtensionEffectivity: 7:00 A.M. of 1 August 2007 to 7:00 A.M. of 1 September

2007

b. 5th ExtensionEffectivity: 7:00 A.M. of 1 September 2007 to 7:00 A.M. of 1 October

2007c. 6th Extension

Effectivity: 7:00 A.M. of 1 October 2007 to 7:00 A.M. of 1 November2007

Date notarized: 17 January 2008

Contract for Janitorial Services between U.P. Diliman and theCarebest International, Inc. (Agency)

A. Janitorial Services (South Sector)Particulars:

a. The University desires to contract janitorial services for itsbuildings located at the U.P. Diliman Campus (South Sector)as specified in the Contract; and

b. The Agency has offered to provide janitorial services to maintainand keep the buildings in order, at a cost specified in theContract.

Contract Price: PhP2,104,209.96 per month or PhP25,250,519.52 peryear, computed on the basis of the total of 142 janitors, atthe rate of PhP 14,818.38 per janitor per month

Effectivity: Effective for a period of one (1) year beginning December1, 2007 until 30 November 2008

B. Janitorial Services (Extension- South Sector)Particulars:

a. The actual buildings, and premises to be maintained by theAgency are described in the contract. The amount to be paidby the University to the Agency is based on the actualdeployment of janitors or actual janitorial service rendered.

Effectivity: Effective 1 November 2007 up to 30 November 2007Date notarized: 7 February 2008

C. Janitorial Services (Extension- South Sector)Particulars:

a. The actual buildings, and premises to be maintained by theAgency are described in the contract. The amount to be paidby the University to the Agency is based on the actualdeployment of janitors or actual janitorial service rendered.

Effectivity: Effective 1 October 2007 up to 31 October 2007Date notarized: 7 February 2008

U.P. Manila

General Construction Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Manila and the ASM Francisco Construction &Development Corporation (ASMFCDC)

Project: Proposed Transfer of Institute of Ophthalmology atOftalmologico Jose Rizal, Philippine General Hospital

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for AdministrationParticulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the drawings, schedule, and specifications necessary toprosecute the work to completion; ready for use by theUniversity;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shall

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also be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

d. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provision of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments.

Amount: PhP4,358,158.85Duration: Seventy Five (75) working days reckoned from the date of

receipt of the Notice to ProceedDate signed: 13 December 2007

General Construction Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Manila and the ASM Francisco Construction &Development Corporation (ASMFCDC)

Project: Proposed Replacement of Thermal Moisture Protection(Phases 1 and 2), College of Pharmacy, U.P. Manila

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for AdministrationParticulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the drawings, schedule, and specifications necessary toprosecute the work to completion; ready for use by theUniversity;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

d. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provision of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments.

Amount: PhP10,878,017.45Duration: One Hundred Sixty (160) working days reckoned from the

date of receipt of the Notice to ProceedDate signed: 6 December 2007

General Construction Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Manila and the MDEC Corporation (MDECC)

Project: Proposed Renovation of Comfort Rooms, Gusaling AndresBonifacio, College of Arts and Sciences

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for AdministrationParticulars:

Scope of Work:The Contractor shall:

a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the drawings, schedule, and specifications necessary toprosecute the work to completion; ready for use by theUniversity;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,

and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

d. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provision of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments.

Contract Price: PhP2,482,309.92Effectivity: Ninety (90) working days reckoned from the date of receipt

of the Notice to ProceedDate signed: 22 January 2008

Supplemental Contracts for Security Services between theUniversity of the Philippines Manila and the 168 Security andAllied Services, Inc. (168SASI)

Services: Security services to guard and protect the Academic andAdministration Buildings of the University

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for AdministrationDuration: 1-31 November 2007 and 1-31 December 2007Date signed: 18 January 2008

U.P. Baguio

General Construction Agreements between the University of thePhilippines Baguio and Plano Builders

Project: Proposed Construction of the College of Arts &Communication Building

Particulars:Scope of Work:

The Contractor shall:a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,

including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the issued plans, drawings, schedule, technicalspecifications, and other related contract documents, necessaryto prosecute the work to completion;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpacking,and inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping, and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss; and

d. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provision of the Agreement and the ContractDocuments.

Contract Price: PhP 19,500,000.00Date signed: 24 January 2008

U.P. GAZETTE Vol. XXXIX, No. 142

OTHER MATTERS

Request of Ms. MAJAH RABANNE SANTOS JACOB, BS BiologyGraduate of U.P. Los Baños for Issuance of a New Diploma toConform with Her Legal/True Name

BackgroundThe admission and registration credentials of Ms. Jacob that

were submitted to UPLB in 2003 bore the name Majah RabanneSantos. Thus, this was the same name reflected in her diploma andtranscript of records (TOR).

In June 2007, Ms. Jacob requested a new set of TOR under thename of Majah Rabanne Santos Jacob based on the Certificate ofLive Birth issued by the National Statistics Office, which she presentedto the UPLB Office of the University Registrar. She was issued aTOR as requested, after a careful review of her records.

Ms. Jacob is now requesting the University a diploma bearingher correct name. In view of the University’s policy to issue only onediploma to a student under the name indicated in the student’srecords upon completion of his/her program, and that no diplomashall be issued thereafter, Ms. Jacob’s request is submitted forconsideration by the Board of Regents.

Relevant Facts1. Majah’s name as appearing in Civil Registry Form No. 1A

which was issued by the Office of the Civil Registrar of theMunicipality of Abucay on 26 April 1993 states that hername is MAJAH RABANNE SANTOS. The information asto the name and citizenship of her father, date and place ofmarriage of her parents were left in blank.

The document issued by the local civil registrar was thesame document that Majah presented to the Office of theUniversity Registrar of U.P. Los Baños when she enrolled in2003.

Thus, all her U.P. school records bore the name MAJAHRABANNE SANTOS.

2. However, sometime in June 2007, Majah requested a newtranscript of records with a change of name to MAJAHRABANNE S. JACOB. She presented a certificate of livebirth issued by the Administrator and Civil Registrar, GeneralNational Statistics Office.

After a review on Majah’s records, the Office of theUniversity Registrar of U.P. Los Baños granted her request.

3. On 21 September 2007, Majah requested the UPLB UniversityRegistrar to correct her diploma to conform with her name asreflected in her certificate of live birth certificate issued by theNational Statistics Office.

4. The request was forwarded to the Office of Legal Services on4 December 2007 for comments/recommendations.

It is evident that the birth certificate record which waspresented by Majah in 2003 is very much different from thelive birth certificate which she presented in June 2007. Forone, the live certificate presented in 2007 states that Majah’sfull name is MAJAH RABANNE SANTOS JACOB and thereis now an entry for the information on name and citizenshipof her father, date and place of marriage of her parents.

ISSUE: IF THERE IS AN INCONSISTENCY IN THE ENTRIESOF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE LOCALCIVIL REGISTRAR AND THE NSO, WHICH WILLPREVAIL?

Legal OpinionThe birth certificate issued by the NSO will prevail. Except for

some exceptions, it is the general rule that no person shall use any

name different from the one with which he was registered at birth inthe office of the local civil registry. (C.A. 142, which regulates theuse of aliases as amended by R.A. 6085, effective 4 August 1969;Civil Code, Art. 380 further provides that no person shall use differentnames and surnames except as provided in Art. 379 [pen names orstage names]).

No person can change his name or surname without judicialauthority (Civil Code, Art. 376).

The real name of a person is that given him in the Civil Register,(Chomi v. Local Civil Registrar, 99 Phil. 1004; Jayme S. Tan vs.Republic, L-16384, April 26, 1962).

The Civil Register or Civil Registry consists of various registrybooks and related certificates and documents kept in the archives ofthe local civil registry offices, Philippine Consulates and of the Officeof the Civil Register or Civil Registrar General (Gupit, Fotunato Jr.,Rules of Procedure in Family Law Annotated, 2005 ed., 385-386).

“Civil Registrar General” refers to the administrator of theNational Statistics Office which is the agency mandated to carry outand administer the provision on laws on civil registration. (OCRGAdministrative Order No. 1-101, Rules and Regulations Governingthe Implementation of RA 9048, July 24, 2001).

The usual practice in registration of birth is as follows: informant(usually any of the parent) will fill up the pro-forma certificate oflive birth then informant and attendant at birth signs the certificateof live birth. The duly filled up and signed certificate of live birth issubmitted to the local civil registry. A copy of the certificate of livebirth is transmitted by the Local Civil Registrar to the Civil RegistrarGeneral National Statistics Office. The same is microfilmed at theNSO. Following this procedure, there should be no discrepancybetween the records of the NSO and the Local Civil Registry.

Nevertheless, there is a great inconsistency between the birthregistration entries of Majah as issued by the local civil registry andby the NSO.

Based on the above discussed laws, it is the legal opinion that inthe event of discrepancy between the records of the NSO and theLocal Civil Registry, the records of the NSO prevails for the mainreason that the NSO-issued birth certificate was issued by the highestranking officer of the civil registration process, the Civil RegistrarGeneral compared to the birth certificate issued by the Local CivilRegistrar.

Thus, it is recommended that a diploma be issued to Majah(using the name as provided by the certificate by the NSO) subject tothe following conditions:

1. The diploma shall contain the name MAJAH RABANNESANTOS JACOB or MAJAH RABANNE S. JACOBdepending on the University’s practice of issuing diplomawhether middle name is spelled out or initials only;

2. The previous diploma issued to Majah with the name MAJAHR. SANTOS should be returned or surrendered and the samebe marked cancelled; and

3. Expenses for the correction in the diploma must be shoulderedby Majah because she was the one who created the confusionby initially presenting a document that does not bear herlegal/true name.

With the policy now of the University to accept only certificatesof live birth issued by the Administrator and Civil Registrar GeneralNational Statistics Office, problems similar like Majah’s will beprevented.

Board action: APPROVAL.

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Appeal of Respondents ARMIN A. MUSA, HERALDCHRISTOPHER BRACEROS, and SORBI ILDEFONSO (SDT CaseNo. 04-28) before the Board of Regents from the Decision of theUniversity President Issued on 24 September 2007, FindingRespondents Guilty of Violating Section 1 (A,[1], Rule I, RevisedRules and Regulations Governing Fraternities, Sororities andOther Student Organizations

This refers to the appeal of respondents ARMIN A. MUSA,HERALD CHRISTOPHER BRACEROS and SORBI ILDEFONSO fromthe Decision of the University President issued on 24 September 2007,finding respondents guilty of violating Section I (A, [1]), Rule I, RevisedRules and Regulations Governing Fraternities, Sororities and OtherStudent Organizations and imposing upon them the penalty ofexpulsion from the University.

Records show that on 11 October 2004, Atty. Caesar M. Angeles,Special Advocate, filed a Formal Charge against respondents forviolation of the RRGFSSO, to wit:

“That you being all members of the Alpha Phi OmegaFraternity, physically attacked Lance Castillo Azanes, a NewFreshman and a BS Agribusiness student, on the belief thathe is a member of the UPLB Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity, onSeptember 9, 2004, at around 10:30 a.m. at the EntomLecture Hall. As a result said person suffered physicalinjury.”

On 30 November 2004, private complainant Lance L. Azañeswas presented by the Special Advocate as witness for the prosecution.He testified that he was attacked by respondents, who are membersof the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and that he sustained physicalinjuries as a result thereof.

Several hearings were set to give respondents the opportunity tocross-examine Azañes but they failed to attend said hearings.

On 10 December 2004, only respondents Ortiz, Ildefonso andCornelio attended the hearing, wherein they informed the SDT thatthey were still engaging the services of counsel.

The case was set for hearing on 9 February 2005 in order to giverespondents the chance to cross-examine Azañes. Respondents didnot attend said hearing.

The case was set for hearing on 22 February 2005 but wascancelled since respondents arrived late.

The case was set for hearing on 11 March 2005. Respondents,however, did not attend the hearing, despite due notice.

Finally during the hearing set on 21 June 2005, respondentsappeared together with their counsel Atty. Filemon D. Nolasco. Duringthe hearing, Azañes identified respondents, except for Ribunal, as hisattackers.

On 26 July 2005, Atty. Nolasco conducted his cross-examinationof Azañes.

Subsequently, respondents agreed to submit the case forresolution without presenting any evidence.

On 26 August 2005, the SDT issued its decision findingrespondents, except Celso Ribunal, guilty of committing an act thatbrings to disrepute the good name and welfare of the University andimposing upon them the penalty of suspension for a period of one (1)year, to wit:

“WHEREFORE, the Tribunal finds the respondentsHerald Christopher Braceros, Norman Butlong, RichardJames Cornelio, Sorbi Genaleon Ildefonso, Armin Musa andKeith Ortiz guilty of committing an act that brings todisrepute the good name and welfare of the University whichhas a negative effect on the discipline. The penalty imposedhereby is suspension for a period of one year. The caseagainst Celso Ribunal is hereby dismissed.”

Only respondents Musa, Braceros and Ildefonso appealed fromthe foregoing decision.

On 1 March 2006, UP Los Baños Chancellor Luis Rey I. Velascorecommended the dismissal of the appeal for having been filed out oftime.

On 24 September 2007, the University President issued theassailed Decision the dispositive portion of which reads, thus:

“WHEREFORE, the SDT decision is affirmed with amodification that respondents Armin Gil A. Musa, HeraldChristopher Braceros and Sorbi Genalion Ildefonso are foundguilty of violating Sec. 1 (A, [1]. Rule I, Revised Rules andRegulations Governing Fraternities, Sororities and OtherStudent Organizations and are hereby imposed the penaltyof expulsion from the University.

“SO ORDERED.”On 31 October 2007, respondents filed an appeal from the

Decision of the University President before the Board of Regents onthe following ground:

“THAT THE APPELLEE DDR. (sic) EMERLINDAROMAN, COMMITTED A GRAVE AND REVERSIBLEERROR IN IMPOSING THE HIGHER PENALTY OFEXPULSION UPON APPELLANTS ARMIN MUSA ANDHERALD BRACEROS, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEAPPEAL FILED BY APPELLANTS HAVE BEENMOOTED BY THE LATTER’S SERVICE OF THEIRORIGINAL PENALTY.”

The applicable rule is Section 2, Rule V, Rules and RegulationsGoverning Fraternities and Other Student Organizations, whichprovides:

“Section 2. Decisions of the SDT imposing the penaltyof suspension for a period not exceeding one (1) year shallbe final and executory, even pending any appeal, whiledecisions imposing a higher penalty shall not be immediatelyexecutory. In both cases, the respondent may file an appealto the President through the Chancellor of the autonomousuniversity concerned within ten (10) days from receipt bythe respondent or counsel of the SDT decision.”

It is clear from the above rule that where the penalty does notexceed a period of one (1) year suspension, such as in this case, thepenalty is final and executory even pending any appeal. This givesrise to a situation wherein a respondent may partially or completelyserve out his/her penalty during the time that an appeal is pending.This will not, however, automatically render moot the appeal as therespondent still has the right to clear his/her name in case the appealis granted. Parenthetically, the respondent runs the risk of his/herpenalty being upgraded if the decision appealed from is modified.

Consequently, when respondents filed an appeal from the decisionof the SDT to the University President, they submitted their case tothe jurisdiction of the latter and open up the same for review. As it is,the disposition of an appeal may result in the affirmation, modificationor reversal of the appealed decision. Whatever the result may be, theappealing party is bound by the same.

Now that the appealed decision in this case was modified byupgrading the penalty imposed, respondents claim that their fullservice of their penalty has rendered moot and academic the appealbefore the University President. In a manner of speaking, respondentsobviously want to have their cake and eat it too. Such self-defeatingargument does not merit consideration by the BOR.

In light of the foregoing, it is recommended that the appeal ofrespondents before the BOR be denied for lack of merit.

Board action: DENIAL of the Respondents’ Appeal. TheBoard AFFIRMED the decision of the President imposingthe penalty of expulsion from the University.

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The Board NOTED the following:

A. Appointment of Ms. SHAHANA EDDING ABDULWAHID asStudent Regent, Board of Regents, University of thePhilippines dated 6 February 2008 vice Mr. James MarkTerry L. Ridon, for a term expiring on 31 December 2008

B. Republic of the Philippines Senate Resolution No. 51 (P.S.Res. No. 276), entitled Resolution: Expressing the Sense ofthe Senate to Honor the University of the Philippines in ItsCentennial Year as the Nation’s Premier University, and toCall for Higher Budgetary Appropriations and the ImmediatePassage of the U.P. Charter to Aid the University in Meetingthe Challenges of the Next 100 Years

C. Resolution No. 0582-08, series of 2008 of the SangguniangPanlungsod, City of Davao commending the University ofthe Philippines (U.P.) on its 100th Year of Excellence

D. Resolutions Approved by the U.P. Diliman University Council

Copies of the following resolutions were furnishedthe members of the Board of Regents:

1. “GMA Must Go! A Statement of the University Council ofthe University of the Philippines Diliman”

2. “U.P. Faculty Demand Resignation of Romulo Neri as CHEDChair”

(The documents are on file at the OSU Records.)

E. Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2008-2009 of thefollowing Constituent Universities

1. U.P. Diliman2. U.P. Manila3. U.P. Los Baños4. U.P. Visayas5. U.P. Mindanao

F. Increase in SEARCA Professorial Chair Grants to U.P. System

Effective FY 2008-2009, SEARCA shall be increasing the amountper grant of the SEARCA Professorial Chair from PhP60,000 toPhP100,000 so that it would be competitive with the U.P. CentennialProfessorial Chair.

SEARCA is now offering three (instead of just two) SEARCAProfessorial Chair Grants to the U.P. System at PhP100,000 pergrant. The SEARCA Professorial Chair is open to qualified facultymembers from any of the campuses of U.P. System, except U.P. LosBaños where SEARCA already makes available a number of Chairs,which will also be increased to PhP100,000.00/grant. The followingare the guidelines:

1. The criteria for the award shall follow those for the U.P.Centennial Professorial Chair. In addition, the awardees musthave proven excellence in academic and/or research workperformance in his/her chosen field of specialization withinSEARCA’s priority thrusts of agricultural competitiveness andnatural resource management.

2. The following are the Terms of Reference of the awardee:2.1 Teach at least one graduate course in his/her area of

specialization at the university during the year of award;

2.2 Deliver at least one public lecture on the subject of his/herresearch during the period of award at SEARCA’sAgricultural and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) atSEARCA, College, Laguna; and

2.3 Submit a hard and a soft copy of his/her public lecture toSEARCA upon culmination of his/her professorial chairaward.

G. DOST Executive Committee Approval of the Amount ofPhP 251,561,813.80 to the U.P. System from the DOST Grants In-Aid Program

The DOST Executive Committee has approved a total grant ofP251,561,813.60 to the UP system from the DOST Grants In-Aidprogram. This amount is chargeable against the CYs 2007 (PhP141,356,051.73) and 2008 (PhP 110,205,762.13) budgets.

Said amount does not include grants given by the DOST SectoralCouncils and the National Research Council of the Philippines.

(The list of the DOST-GIA approved projects with corresponding budgetscommitted and amounts released to date is on file at the OSURecords.)

1231ST MEETING, 27 MARCH 2008

POLICY MATTERS APPROVED

The President endorsed the following:

Extension of Service Beyond Compulsory Retirement Age of Mr.DIOSDADO C. CUNANAN, Audio Visual Equipment OperatorV

Per requirement of the Civil Service Commission, the Presidentis requesting approval for the extension of service beyond retirementage of 65 of Mr. DIOSDADO C. CUNANAN, Audio VisualEquipment Operator V, who is due for compulsory retirement on 14May 2008, as her close-in Security Aide until her term as Presidentof the University expires on 09 February 2011.

Mr. Cunanan’s services are urgently needed for the following:

1. Various activities for the 2008 U.P. Centennial year havebeen scheduled in advance in different constituent universitiesthat require the presence of the President. The assistance ofan experienced close-in Security Aide is crucial during thesetimes;

2. Mr. Cunanan has vast experience as former Security Aide topast U.P. Diliman Chancellors and U.P. Presidents and hasconsistently proven himself as an effective, trustworthy,resourceful, alert, and efficient close-in Security Aide at alltimes. He has therefore earned the full trust and confidenceof the President even when she was the U.P. DilimanChancellor;

3. The critical factors of trust and confidence will be absent if anew replacement for Mr. Cunanan is trained for the post asclose-in Security Aide; and

4. Mr. Cunanan has been certified by the University HealthService as physically fit to perform his tasks even beyondretirement age.

Mr. Cunanan has served as close-in Security Aide during theincumbencies of the following U.P. Presidents: Atty. Edgardo J.

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Angara from 1981 to 1987; Dr. Jose V. Abueva from 1987 to 1993and during the incumbencies of the following Chancellors: Dr. RogerPosadas from 3 November 1993 to 10 October 1996; and Dr.Emerlinda R. Roman’s two terms as Chancellor from 21 April 1991to 30 April 1993 and 01 November 1999 to 09 February 2005.

Board action: APPROVAL

Request for a Temporary Waiver of the Faculty Tenure Rule inFavor of Prof. GEM D. ENCARNACION, Assistant Professor,Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences,U.P. Los Baños, Effective 1 June 2007 – 31 May 2008

Prof. Encarnacion was appointed Assistant Professor 1 on 11May 2004. She went on study leave effective August 2006 to pursuegraduate studies leading to a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology. Prior tothis, she has received excellent evaluation from her studentsnumerically and qualitatively.

UPLB renewed her appointment as faculty member for one-semester effective 1 June 2007 to 31 October 2007 upon learning thatan article was being considered by a refereed publication. In August2007, a request for a waiver of the tenure rules was processed by theInstitute and subsequently endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor forAcademic Affairs. However, said request was inadvertentlyforwarded to the Records Management Office. This was subsequentlyincorporated in her 201 files, thus it did not reach the Board ofRegents. It was discovered only recently when her tenure status wasbeing reviewed. UPLB apologizes for this oversight.

Incidentally, her article entitled “Application of PolymeraseChain Reaction-denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis in theAssessment of Bacterial Diversity in Kuruma Shrimp (Penaeusjaponicus Bate) Hepatopancreas,” has been accepted for publicationin the Asia Life Sciences. This was later published in the said journalin its November 2007 issue (Vol. 17 [1], 2008).

Board action: APPROVAL

FINANCIAL MATTERS APPROVED

The President endorsed the following:

Productivity Incentive Bonus (PIB) for FY 2008

It has been the tradition of the University to provide an additionalP500 to the P2,000 granted by the National Government asProductivity Incentive Bonus to government employees who haverendered at least satisfactory service during the preceding year. Thus,qualified U.P. personnel receive a PIB of P2,500 each sourced fromthe following:

General Fund - P2,000 (was authorized by DBM &included in the March 2008 release)

Revolving Fund - P 500 (RF of each CU)

In keeping with this practice, it is recommended that eachqualified employee be paid an additional P500 PIB, to be sourcedfrom Revolving Fund (RF).

Board action: APPROVAL

Reprogramming of U.P. Diliman’s Accumulated UnexpendedBalances as of 31 December 2007, Amounting toPhP168,914,228.74, Certified Available by the U.P. DilimanBudget Office and Accounting Office, to be utilized as follows:

It is understood that the disbursements from this reprogrammedamount shall be subject to the usual accounting and auditing laws,rules and regulations.

Board action: APPROVAL

APPOINTMENTS

The President endorsed the following:

UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS

U.P. System

Dr. FLORINDA DE FIESTA MATEO as Director, Office ofInstitutional Linkages, effective 1 March 2008 until 28 February2011

Dr. MARIA LUISA T. CAMAGAY as Director, U.P. Press,effective 1 April 2008 until 31 May 2009

U.P. Diliman

Dr. LORNA I. PAREDES as Vice-Chancellor for AcademicAffairs, effective 1 March 2008 to serve at the pleasure of theChancellor

Prof. MARY DELIA G. TOMACRUZ as Vice-Chancellor forAdministration, effective 1 March 2008 to serve at the pleasure ofthe Chancellor

Dr. LUIS G. SISON as Vice-Chancellor for Research andDevelopment, effective 1 March 2008 to serve at the pleasure of theChancellor

Dr. ELIZABETH G. ENRIQUEZ as Vice-Chancellor for StudentAffairs, effective 1 March 2008 to serve at the pleasure of theChancellor

Dr. CYNTHIA GRACE C. GREGORIO as Vice-Chancellor forCommunity Affairs, effective 1 March 2008 to serve at the pleasureof the Chancellor

*Prof. MARVIC MARIO VICTOR F. LEONEN as Dean,College of Law, effective 1 May 2008 until 30 April 2011

_____________* The Deanship of the College of Law was discussed in executive session.

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TRANSFER TO PERMANENT STATUS

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Julius Anthony M. Del Castillo as Assistant Professor 1(Salary Grade 18-1), U.P. Integrated School, College of Education,effective 27 March 2008

U.P. Visayas

Prof. Mary Rose G. Rebueno as Assistant Professor 1 (SalaryGrade 18-1), College of Management, effective 27 March 2008

EXTENSION OF SERVICE BEYONDCOMPULSORY RETIREMENT AGE OF 65

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Mercedes P. Adorio as Professor 7 (Salary Grade 28-8),College of Education, effective 7 February 2008 until 31 May 2008

Prof. Febe Soledad M. Luntao as Associate Professor 7 (Sal.Gr. 25-6), College of Arts and Letters, effective 24 January 2008until 31 May 2008

Prof. Antonietta S. Rosel as Associate Professor 4 (Sal. Gr.24-4), College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, effective 13 May2008 until 31 October 2008

RENEWAL OF APPOINTMENT BEYONDCOMPULSORY RETIREMEN AGE OF 65

U.P. Diliman

Prof. Dominador A. Clemente, Jr. as Professor 11 (SalaryGrade 29-8), College of Business Administration, effective 1 June2008 until 31 May 2009

Prof. Eduardo A. Labitag as Professor 9 (Salary Grade 28-8),College of Law, effective 29 March 2008 until 31 October 2008

Prof. Rafael A. Rodriguez as Professor 12 (Salary Grade 29-8), College of Business Administration, effective 1 April 2008 until31 March 2009

Prof. Teresita P. Acevedo as Professorial Lecturer 5, Collegeof Home Economics, effective 1 June 2008 until 31 May 2009

Prof. Manuel S. Alba as Professorial Lecturer 3, College ofBusiness Administration, effective 1 April 2008 until 31 March2009

Prof. Magdaleno B. Albarracin, Jr. as Professorial Lecturer 5,College of Business Administration, effective 1 June 2008 until 31May 2009

Prof. Demetria C. Bongga as Professorial Lecturer 5, Collegeof Home Economics, effective 1 June 2008 until 31 May 2009

Prof. Orlando L. Galang as Professorial Lecturer 1, Collegeof Business Administration, effective 1 June 2008 until 31 May 2009

Prof. Ma. Victoria B. Jardiolin as Professorial Lecturer 5,College of Business Administration, effective 1 April 2008 until 31March 2009

Prof. Juan T. Lim as Professorial Lecturer 2, College of BusinessAdministration, effective 1 June 2008 until 31 May 2009

Prof. Leonora N. Panlasigui as Professorial Lecturer 5, Collegeof Business Administration, effective 1 June 2008 until 31 May 2009

U.P. Manila

Dr. Virgilio T. Genuino as Clinical Professor, College ofMedicine, and Attending Anesthesiologist, Philippine GeneralHospital, effective 1 June 2007 until 31 May 2008

Dr. Manuel V. Silao as Clinical Professor, College of Medicine,and Attending Anesthesiologist, Philippine General Hospital,effective 1 June 2007 until 31 May 2008

Dr. Benigno M. Sulit, Jr. as Clinical Professor, College ofMedicine, and Attending Anesthesiologist, Philippine GeneralHospital, effective 1 June 2007 until 31 May 2008

REAPPOINTMENT BEYONDCOMPULSORY RETIREMENT AGE OF 65

U.P. Manila

Dr. Alfonso A. Doloroso as Clinical Professor, College ofMedicine, and Attending Anesthesiologist, Philippine GeneralHospital, effective 1 June 2006 until 31 May 2007

Dr. Alfonso A. Doloroso as Clinical Professor, College ofMedicine, and Attending Anesthesiologist, Philippine GeneralHospital, effective 1 June 2007 until 31 May 2008

Prof. Angela P. Sarile as Professorial Lecturer 4, College ofArts and Sciences, effective 12 November 2007 until 31 May 2008

ACADEMIC MATTERS APPROVED

Request of the President for authority to approve the graduationof students from the different constituent universities whocompleted all their requirements as of the end of the SecondSemester 2007-2008, and whose graduation was endorsed bytheir respective University Councils

This request is in view of the early Commencement Exercisesset by many of the CUs. It is understood that the graduation ofstudents approved by the President is subject to confirmation by theBoard of Regents.

Board action: APPROVAL

Graduation of students from the U.P. Open University whocompleted all their requirements as of the end of the FirstSemester of AY 2007-2008, and whose graduation was endorsedby the UPOU University Council at its 28th meeting held on 20February 2008

(Please see lists filed at the OSU Records.)

Board action: APPROVAL

Establishment of the Prof. Jose Ma. Diago De Castro ProfessorialChair in Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, U.P. Diliman

Donation: PhP 1,000,000.00Donor: The De Castro FamilyFund Management: U.P. Engineering Research and Development

Foundation, Inc. (UPRDFI)

Board action: APPROVAL

Establishment of the SR Metals Inc. Professorial Chair inEngineering, College of Engineering, U.P. Diliman

Donation: PhP 1,500,000.00Donor: SR Metals Inc. (SRMI)Fund Management: U.P. Engineering Research and Development

Foundation, Inc. (UPRDFI)

Board action: APPROVAL

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Establishment of the Senator Jose J. Roy Centennial ProfessorialChair in Business Administration for the College of BusinessAdministration, U.P. Diliman

This chair is being established by Mrs. Vilma R. Duavit to honorthe memory of a loving father—a person who served his countrywith distinction—as Congressman from 1946 to 1961 and then asSenator where he held the positions of Majority Floor Leader, SenatePresident Pro-tempore and Majority Floor Leader of the Commissionon Appointments. Senator Roy is popularly known as the father ofthe Philippine Banking System for his authorship of the CentralBank Act, the Rural Bank Act, General Banking Act, RehabilitationFinance Corporation Act, Development Bank Act, Philippine VeteransBank Act, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, amongmany others.

Senator Roy was also known as the poor man’s economist forhis authorship/co-authorship of laws aimed at improving the plightof the peasants and common man. These included the 70-30 RiceCrop Sharing Law, RA 901 which granted tax exemption to new andnecessary industries, the Ramie Incentive Act, the AgriculturalIncentive Act, the Land Tenure Act, and the Land Reform Code.

In Congress, Senator Roy was recognized as the authority ontariff, taxation and public finance and was known as scholar andable parliamentarian who saw the transition as member of Congressfrom the Commonwealth to the birth of the Republic in 1946.

Amount: P1,600,000.00Fund Management: U.P. Business Research Foundation, Inc.

Board action: APPROVAL

Establishment of Professorial Chairs/Faculty Grants at theCollege of Business Administration, U.P. Diliman

Board action: APPROVAL

MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT

U.P. System

Agreement for Academic Exchange and Cooperation between theUniversity of the Philippines and the University of Tsukuba, Japan

Project: Academic Exchange and Cooperation

Particulars:The two Universities shall encourage the following activities:1. exchange of professors and researchers;2. exchange of undergraduate and/or graduate students;

3. collaborative research and joint academic meetings;4. exchange of information, publications and materials for

academic purposes; and5. other activities as may be mutually agreed by the two parties

to the agreement.The aforementioned activities shall be realized by means of

consultation and the exchange of relevant information betweenappropriate members of the two Universities. The terms and conditionsof cooperation for each specific activity under the Agreement shall bemutually discussed, and a liaison officer shall be designated to developand coordinate the specific activities. The matter of intellectualproperty rights shall be included in the above discussions and agreedupon in writing prior to the initiation of those activities.

Effectivity: Effective on 1 December 2007 and shall remain valid for aperiod of 5 years. It may be renewed for a further period offive (5) years by mutual agreement prior to the date ofexpiry. It may be terminated by either university at anytime by giving six (6) months written notice to the otheruniversity.

Date signed: 17 March 2008

Memorandum of Understanding between the University of thePhilippines Diliman and the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Project: Education and academic research cooperation

Particulars:The Parties desire to promote cooperation in the field of

Materials Engineering education and academic research, andagree to the following:

a. Encourage exchanges and visits in the following categories:undergraduate and graduate students, non-teaching and post-graduate fellows, and junior and senior faculty members;

b. Exchange information and materials in the field of MaterialsEngineering which are of interest to both universities;

c. Facilitate negotiations and arrangements made by individualsor faculty members in the accomplishment of the exchanges;

d. Organize joint conferences and academic programs; ande. Arrange joint research activities and publications.

Effectivity: Effective upon the date of signing for a period of three (3)years

Date signed: 7 February 2008

Conforme Letter between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the Department of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineering) (UPD-EEE), and the Philippine Council forAdvanced Science and Technology Research and Development(PCASTRD), Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Project: Developing Microelectronics Education (Phase II) Year 3

Particulars:a. The UPD-EEE requests financial assistance of the (Phase II)

Y3 implementation of the DOST-GIA project entitled“Developing Microelectronics Education”; and

b. The request was approved by the DOST-Execom with a totalDOST financial grant in the amount of PhP6,826,918.09covering the period 1 November 2007 to 31 October 2008.

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U.P. Manila

Contract of Affiliation between the University of the PhilippinesManila – School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) (Second Party)and the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC) (FirstParty)

Project: Affiliation and training of Medical Students of the Schoolof Health Sciences in the Department of Health Hospitals/Rural Health Units and other Health Agencies

Implementing Unit: Office of the Dean, School of Health Sciences

Particulars: The First Party agrees and allows the affiliation and trainingof Medical students of the Second Party subject to thePolicies, Procedures and Guidelines governing affiliationand training of students in the Department of HealthHospitals/Rural Health Units and other Health Agencies,and that the Chief of the Agency representing the FirstParty shall be responsible and liable to the fullest extent toany violation of the provisions in Administrative OrderNo. 5-A series of 1996. Likewise, the Second Party shallstrictly comply with the provisions of the AdministrativeOrder, and any violation thereof, shall be a legitimate groundfor cancellation of the contract.

Effectivity: 2 January 2008 to 30 December 2009

Date signed: 17 January 2008

U.P. Los Baños

Memorandum of Understanding between the University of thePhilippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the Kyungnam University,South Korea (KU)

Subject: Exchange of faculty, students, scholars and academicinformation and materials

Particulars:1. KU and UPLB agree to promote the following exchange

activities based on respective academic and educational needs:1.1 exchange of faculty and scholars (professors, lecturers, or

researchers);1.2 exchange of students;1.3 exchange of academic information and materials;1.4 organization of joint research programs and training

programs;1.5 organization of joint conferences; and1.6 other academic exchanges agreed to by both universities.

2. The implementation of each specific exchange based on theagreement shall be separately negotiated and determined byboth universities. Efforts shall be made by both sides to findfinancial sources for carrying out the exchange programs; and

3. All intellectual properties including but not limited to allresearches planned, performed, accomplished under theAgreement and all specific exchanges covered shall be subjectto the provision of the “Governing Principles and Policies onIntellectual Property Rights of the University of the PhilippinesSystem.”

Effectivity: Shall commence in March 2008 and shall continue untilFebruary 2011, subject to revision or modification by mutualagreement

Date signed: 28 February 2008

U.P. Visayas

Agreement of Academic Cooperation between the University ofthe Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Kangnung NationalUniversity (KNU), Republic of Korea

Project: Student, Faculty and Staff ExchangeParticulars:

a. UPV and KNU shall exchange a pre-determined number ofstudents in each academic year while the exchange program isin effect.a.1 It is intended that students from each of the institutions

shall spend up to four semesters on the exchange program.Two one-semester students shall be regarded as equivalentto one full-year student.

a.2 The program shall involve the exchange of upper-levelundergraduate or graduate students from the twouniversities.

a.3 Each institution, conforming to the admission requirementsof the host institution, shall assess and recommend qualifiedcandidates, according to each institution’s procedures.

a.4 The receiving institution retains the right to determine thefinal admission and eligibility of each student nominatedby the sending institution.

b. The status of students nominated by each institution shall bethat of an “Exchange Student.” These students shall have thesame rights and responsibilities established for them by eachhost institution.

c. Each student shall pay tuition and fees at their home university.Tuition shall be mutually waived up to that same number ofstudents. The number of students mutually accepted per yearshall be three in normal cases.

d. Exchange students shall be responsible for all costs not coveredby the exchange program including books, transportation,accommodation and meals and health care not covered infees.

e. The host university shall permit exchange students to enroll ina normal course and shall endeavor to place students in allcourses for which they meet the prerequisites for the hostuniversity. There may be restriction of course choice, but eachinstitution undertakes to make available as wide a range ofcourses as possible.

f. Exchange students shall be expected to abide by the laws andcustoms of the host country and abide by the policies andregulations, including those on academic progress, of the hostinstitution.

g. The receiving institution deserves the right to terminate theregistration of any exchange student whose work or behavioris not appropriate in the view of the receiving institution.

Faculty and Staff Exchangea. Both parties shall promote staff and faculty exchanges.b. The status of faculty/staff members nominated by each

institution shall be that of “Visiting Professor/Staff”, and thesevisiting faculty/staff shall have the same rights andresponsibilities established for them by each host institution.

c. Reasonable efforts shall be made to involve equal number offaculty/staff in the exchange over the period of the agreement.The host institution shall make efforts in providing visitingfaculty and staff with office space and with the opportunityto sit in on classes/offices, give and/or attend lectures, engagein research, and to use all available facilities including guesthouse in the host university. Visiting faculty and staff membersand/or sending institutions are responsible for travel expenses.

d. Visiting faculty and staff members are to submit a report on

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Date signed: 5 September 2007U.P. Open University

Memorandum of Agreement between and among the U.P. OpenUniversity (UPOU), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED),the Municipal Government of Bani Pangasinan, the CityGovernment of Tagbilaran, Bohol and the City Government ofCotabato

Project: Pilot of project that will help constituents of localgovernment units to access degree or non-degree academicprograms of the U.P. Open University, without having toleave their localities and continue to serve their respectiveoffices and remain in their home environment whilecompleting a degree or non-degree program

Particulars:Responsibilities of CHED:

a. Determine the pilot sites for the Project. For this initial phase,the parties have selected the LGUs;

b. Provide Scholarship Grants to interested stakeholders of theLGUs to enable them to pursue degree or non-degree programsat the UPOU;

c. Provide financial assistance to the UPOU, in purchasing thebasic equipment necessary for the proper functioning of theTesting Centers (i.e. computers, tables and chairs, internetaccess, fax machine and telephone facility, etc.), subject toprior compliance with the requirements of Republic Act NO.9184;

d. Disburse P9 Million in a timely manner to the UPOU for theproject to be distributed as: P6 Million as Scholarship Grantsand P3 Million as Financial Assistance to establish the TestingCenter facilities of the LGUs; and

e. Monitor the implementation of the project.Responsibilities of the U.P. Open University (UPOU)

It is understood that the conduct and management of the TestingCenters as hosted by the LGUs shall be solely implemented by UPOUin accordance with its regulations and policies. It shall have thefollowing responsibilities:

a. Assist and coordinate with the LGUs in identifying the possiblesites where the facilities of the Testing Centers can be set up,for the use of the students of the UPOU for interaction withtheir teachers and obtain academic support services from theUPOU (i.e., online registration, online payment, or online advicefrom the support staff, among others);

b. Orient the LGUs’ administrators and legislators about distanceeducation and the academic programs of UPOU;

c. Orient/train the UPOU employed Testing Center Coordinatorsdeployed at the LGUs, who will be tasked to manage the TestingCenters and administer UPOU examinations;

d. Evaluate the applicants from the LGUs, for compliance withrequirements;

e. Screen candidates for scholarships;f. Set up a Trust Fund where the Scholarship Grants and Financial

Assistance allocated by CHED for this Project shall bedeposited, and disbursed from the Trust Fund the necessarytuition, payments, costs and expenses incurred for the Project;

g. Pay the Testing Center Coordinator/Proctor(s) who willadminister the examinations for and in behalf of UPOU,according to UPOU’s approved schedule of fees;

h. Pay for the transmittal of the examination papers of theScholars; and

i. Oversee the execution of the Project and report to CHED at theend of every semester the performance of the scholars and theutilization of the Scholarship Grants and the FinancialAssistance.

their experience to both parties.e. The host university shall make reasonable efforts to provide

advice and assistance on matters, which may enhance theexchange experience for participants, such as campus facilities,housing options, and visa requirements.

Effectivity: Effective 2 February 2007 and shall remain in force for aperiod of five academic years, subject to renewal for thesame period upon expressed agreement of both parties inwriting and under such terms as may be mutually agreedupon.

Date signed: 2 February 2007

Collaborative Academic Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Visayas and the York University, Canada

Project: Collaborative Academic Partnership

Particulars:Types of Activities

The areas of cooperation include the following:• exchange of faculty members• exchange of students on a reciprocal basis• exchange of administrative staff• exchange of publications, research materials, newsletters,

etc.• joint projects related to research, teaching, faculty

development and service

Faculty ExchangesEach university agrees to welcome visiting faculty members and

research fellows from the other institution. Such visits are subject tothe consent of the relevant unit at the host institution and the conditionsof work cited in writing prior to the visit. Where possible, each universitywill arrange for library privileges, e-mail access, and office space.Neither institution is obliged to provide financial support for visitingscholars.

Effectivity: Effective for a period of five (5) years from the date ofexecution hereof subject to the availability of funds

Date Signed: 5 September 2007

Student Exchange Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Visayas and the York University, Canada

Project: Student Exchange

Particulars:a. Both undergraduate and graduate students may be considered

for the exchange.b. In a given year, both universities will strive to exchange an

equal number of students. The number of students exchangedover the term of the Agreement must be reciprocal.

c. Students would normally be exchanged for one academic year;however, stays of lesser duration may be undertaken with theconsent of the host institution.

d. All students will remain registered at their home universityand pay the fees required at their home university. The hostuniversity retains the right to accept students. All studentsmust meet the admission requirements of the host university.

e. The home university shall inform the host university of thenames of students selected at a date mutually agreed upon.

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Responsibilities of the LGUsThe LGUs shall act as a cooperating institution to UPOU and

CHED, and shall be responsible for the following:a. Identify and equip the sites for the Testing Centers;b. Provide the necessary equipment to set up the Testing Centers;c. Provide access for the use of the Testing Centers to the Scholars

and to other students, who desire to enroll, register, pay andseek online support as UPOU students;

d. Indicate the academic programs that can be opened for theScholarship Grants;

e. Advocate programs of the UPOU within and outside of theirlocalities and to maintain at least 25 students enrolled andaffiliated with the Testing Center;

f. Disseminate the availability of Scholarship Grants to itsconstituents;

g. Be accountable to UPOU, and submit a report, on theutilization of the Financial Assistance earmarked for thepurchase of equipment, refurbishing and maintenance of theTesting Center facility;

h. Allow UPOU for the use of the Testing Center for research andconsultancy activities that could be conducted in their localities,upon prior approval of the LGUs; and

i. Maintain the cleanliness and viability of the facilities of theTesting Centers.

Duration: Effective upon signing of the agreement and shall beeffective up to full utilization of the funds of the ScholarshipGrants and shall be continued under the same terms andconditions if additional funds are made available, unlesssooner terminated for cause by either party, provided thata 30-day written notice by anyone of the parties shall havebeen served on the other party and ongoing academicprograms are not prejudiced.

Date signed: 10 December 2007

N.B. Regent Sarmiento put on record his appreciation for this agreement.He suggested that there should be more agreements like this one.

U.P. Mindanao

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Mindanao and the Philippine Council for AdvancedScience and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD),Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Program Title: Biotechnology Program for the Conservation andSustainable Utilization of Indigenous Bioresources inMindanao

Program Components:(1) Conservation of Bioresource: Sago(2) Genetic Engineering: Cloning and Expression of a Raw-Starch

Digesting Amylase (RSDA) in Saccharomyces cerevisiae(3) Utilization/Conservation of Sago into Value-Added Products:

Lactic Acid, Ethanol and Biodegradable Plastics

Particulars:U.P. Mindanao will be the implementing agency and shall be

monitored by the PCASTRD. DOST will fund the program.Grant for Y1: P18,213,667.00Effectivity: Effective for a period of two (2) years, with Year 1 grant

covering the period 1 November 2007 until 31 October2008

Date notarized: 11 January 2008

Memorandum of Understanding between and among theUniversity of the Philippines Mindanao (Third Party), the MonfortBat Cave and Conservation Foundation (First Party) and thePhilippine Bat Conservation, Inc. (Second Party)

Purpose: Promote the conservation and protection of bats through theconduct of researches and information education campaigns

Particulars:a. The first party shall authorize the conduct of research at the

Monfort Conservation Park;b. The Second Party together with the First Party is the deciding

body on activities implemented at the Monfort ConservationPark.

c. The Third Party shall ensure that researches conducted are notharmful to the cave ecosystem and to the bats of the MonfortConservation Park at no obligatory cost to the Third Party.

d. Intellectual Property Rights on Research output shall be jointlyand equally owned by all parties to the agreement.

Duration: Effective for a period of two (2) years upon confirmation bythe Board of Regents

Date notarized: February 2008

DEEDS OF DONATION

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between the University of thePhilippines Manila (Donee) and Col. FELICISIMO N. BUENAFE,MD, JD (Donor)

Donation: USD 200,000.00 for the construction of the CentennialAuditorium at the College of Medicine, U.P. Manila

Recipient: College of Medicine, U.P. ManilaFund Management: U.P. Medical Alumni Society in America

(UPMASA)

Particulars:The Donor transfers and conveys by way of donation the above-

mentioned sum subject to the condition that the donee shall name theCentennial Auditorium at the 3rd Floor, East Wing, Calderon Hall asthe Colonel Felicisimo N. Buenafe, MD, JD Centennial Auditorium.

Date notarized: 12 March 2008

Board action: APPROVAL

Deed of Donation and Acceptance between U.P. Diliman throughthe College of Engineering (Donee) and the ASTEC InternationalLimited – Philippine Branch (Donor)

Donations: Educational License of Mentor Graphics Tools valued atUS$1,600

End-user: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,College of Engineering

Particulars:a. The Donor has the capacity to purchase and acquire the

educational license of Mentor Graphics tools valued atapproximately US$1,600.00;

b. The Donor desires to donate the educational license of Mentor

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Graphics tools for the direct and exclusive use of the College ofEngineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman and/or itsmembers in connection with its/their activities;

c. The Donee is willing to accept the educational license of MentorGraphics tools to be installed and utilized at the Departmentof Electrical & Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering,U.P. Diliman;

d. In consideration of the foregoing, and of the high esteem whichthe Donor holds for the Donee, the Donor transfers andconveys, by way of donation, unto the Donee the absoluteownership of the educational license of Mentor Graphics tools;and

e. The Donee accepts and acknowledges receipt of the donationmade in its favor by the Donor, and expresses its appreciationand gratitude of the kind generosity of the Donor, and warrantsthat the educational license of Mentor Graphics tools donatedshall be properly maintained and utilized solely for the purposeintended by the Donor.

Date signed: 11 March 2008

Deed of Donation between the University of the PhilippinesDiliman through the U.P. College of Law (Donee) and thefollowing:

1. U.P. Law Class of 1981 represented by Atty. Romulo A. Espaldon,Jr. and Atty. Jaime C. Oracion (Donor), for the renovation ofthe Alumni Relations Room, located at the First Floor, EspirituHall, College of Law

Cost Estimate: P700,000.00Date notarized: 15 February 2008

2. U.P. Law Class of 1981 represented by Atty. Romulo A. Espaldon,Jr. and Atty. Jaime C. Oracion (Donor), for the renovation ofthe Law Student Government Room, located at the Third Floor,Espiritu Hall, College of Law

Cost Estimate: P500,000.00Date notarized: 15 February 2008

Particulars:a. The Donor intends that officials, employees and students of

the Donee make full use of the improvements, in furtheranceof the Donee’s official functions as an institution dedicated toproviding quality legal education;

b. The Donor presents, transfers and conveys by way of donationto the Donee, its successors and assigns the improvement, freefrom all liens and encumbrances; and

c. The Donee accepts unconditionally and without qualificationthe donation of the improvements and expresses its gratitudefor the liberality of the Donor.

Deed of Donation between the De Castro Family Represented byMrs. Caridad V. De Castro (Donor) and the U.P. EngineeringResearch & Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) (Donee)

Purpose: For the establishment of the Prof. Jose Ma. Diago DeCastro Professorial Chair in Civil Engineering at the Collegeof Engineering, U.P. Diliman

Donation: PhP 1,000,000.00

Particulars:a. The Donee accepts and acknowledges receipt of the donation

made in its favor by the Donor and expresses its appreciationand gratitude of the kind generosity of the Donor;

b. The Donee warrants that the donated sum shall be utilizedsolely and exclusively for the purpose intended by the Donor;and

c. The Donee acknowledges that it shall be liable for all taxes thatmay be imposed relative to the Deed of Donation.

Date notarized: 14 March 2008

Deed of Donation between SR Metals Inc. (SRMI) Representedby Its President Miguel Alberto V. Gutierrez (Donor) and theU.P. Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc.(UPERDFI) (Donee)

Purpose: For the establishment of the SR Metals Inc. ProfessorialChair in Engineering at the College of Engineering, U.P.Diliman

Donation: PhP 1,500,000.00

Particulars:a. The Donee accepts and acknowledges receipt of the donation

made in its favor by the Donor and expresses its appreciationand gratitude of the kind generosity of the Donor;

b. The Donee warrants that the donated sum shall be utilizedsolely and exclusively for the purpose intended by the Donor;and

c. The Donee acknowledges that it shall be liable for all taxesthat may be imposed relative to the Deed of Donation.

Date notarized: 18 March 2008

OTHER MATTERS

14th Congress Conference Committee Report on the U.P. Charter

The Conference Committee on the disagreeing provisions of SenateNo. 1964, entitled:

“AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES AS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY”

and House No. 2845, entitled:

“AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES AS THE NATIONAL STATE UNIVERSITY”

after having met and discussed the subject matter in full and freeconference, has agreed and does hereby recommend to their respectiveHouses that Senate No. 1964, in consolidation with House No. 2845,be approved in accordance with the copy of the bill as reconciled andapproved by the Conferees.

Board action: NOTATION.

Amendment to the Contract of Lease between the University ofthe Philippines System and the Municipal Government of PuertoGalera, Oriental Mindoro

Particulars:On 7 February 2002, a Contract of Lease was entered into by and

between the University and the Municipal Government of Puerto Galera,Oriental Mindoro.

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The Contract of Lease was subsequently approved by the Boardof Regents on 25 July 2002. Said Contract of Lease refers to a leaseover a parcel of land with an aggregate area of 1,018 square meters,more or less, located in Barrio Poblacion, Municipality of Puerto Galera,Oriental Mindoro.

The term of the Lease was five (5) years which commenced on 1December 2001 and ended on 1 December 2006.

The Sanguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Puerto Galerawishes to renew the Contract of Lease, but it failed to inform theUniversity of its intention at least four (4) months from expiration ofthe lease due to the hectic preparations for the 14 May 2007 elections,and is therefore requesting the University for its reconsideration toextend the period of the lease.

The Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Puerto Galerapassed Resolution NO. 97-200 dated 31 October 2007 authorizingthe incumbent mayor of the Municipality of Puerto Galera to representthe Municipality and sign the herein Amendment to the Contract ofLease.

The University is willing to grant the request of the SangguniangBayan of the Municipality of Puerto Galera, subject to the conditionthat the Amendment to the Contract of Lease is approved by theUniversity’s Board of Regents.Renewal of Lease Period: Valid for a period of five (5) years

commencing on 1 December 2006 and ending on 1December 2011

Date notarized: 8 November 2007

Board action: APPROVAL.

Memorandum of Agreement between the University of thePhilippines Diliman through the College of Human Kinetics(CHK) (First Party) and the University Athletic Association ofthe Philippines (UAAP) (Second Party)

Project: Permanent UAAP Secretariat at the College of HumanKinetics

Particulars:The First Party, through the College

of Human Kinetics, shall:a. Provide a room which shall house the archives, eligibility

records and other information related to the work of theSecond Party;

b. Have authority to observe and monitor the work of theSecretariat; and

c. Maintain and control the use of the room.

The Second Party shall:a. Provide the logistic support of the Secretariat; andb. Decide on matters related to the work done within the

Secretariat.Effectivity: Effective upon signing of both parties and shall remain

in effect for one (1) yearDate signed: 5 September 2007

Board action: APPROVAL.

Proposed Guiding Principles and Policies in Dealing withInformal Settlers and Illegal Occupants in the ConstituentUniversities

BackgroundThe presence of informal settlers and illegal occupants is a

perennial problem of all University of the Philippines (UP) campuses,except UP Open University (UPOU). There have been several studiesat the Constituent University (CU) level on how to deal with informal

settlers and illegal occupants but effective results are still to be seen.At the 1224th meeting of the Board of Regents (BOR) held on 28September 2007, Regent Gari Tiongco requested for an overview ofthe squatting problem systemwide.

In a meeting of the Office of the President Executive Staff heldon 28 September 2007, Vice President Arlene A. Samaniego wastasked to study the squatting problem in the different campuses.Subsequently, Vice President Samaniego issued Memorandum No.AAS-07-101 dated 02 October 2007 directing the Chancellors tosubmit their respective reports on the situation / current status ofinformal settlers and illegal occupants in their campuses. In thereport, the following information were requested: 1) estimatednumber of informal settlers and illegal occupants in terms ofhousehold; 2) approximate size of area occupied; 3) problemsidentified; and 4) recommended strategies on how the Universitycan maximize use of the space occupied by the informal settlers andillegal occupants.

The reports of the CUs were summarized and presented to theBOR during its 1227th meeting held on 23 November 2007.

The BOR was also informed that an Ad Hoc Committee tostudy the matter was constituted on 19 November 2007, throughAdministrative No. PERR-07-95 issued by President Emerlinda R.Roman.

The Committee was tasked to study existing strategies in dealingwith the informal settlers and illegal occupants in all UP campuses.Specifically, the Committee was expected to come up with policieson how to prevent further increase in the number of informal settlersand illegal occupants and how to recover as much space as possible,in coordination with concerned government agencies. The deadlinefor submission of the report was 28 February 2008.

In relation to this, on 13 December 2007, Vice PresidentSamaniego issued Memorandum No. AAS-07-126, requesting allVice Chancellors for Administration, the Vice Chancellors ofCommunity Affairs of U.P. Diliman and U.P. Los Baños and theVice Chancellor for Planning of U.P. Visayas to submit their actionplans in dealing with the informal settlers and illegal occupants intheir respective campuses. These would be used by the ad hoccommittee for the report.

Committee MeetingsThe Committee had a total of five (5) meetings (16 January

2008, 8 February 2008, 15 February 2008, 5 March 2008, 12 March2008).

The Committee, likewise, requested for additional data fromthe campuses through Memorandum No. AAS-08-07. These includethe following:

1. Campus Land Use Plan approved by the BOR;2. Photocopy of UP Land Titles;3. Ground Survey Plans;4. Previous committee reports, if there are any.

Concerns/Observations1. Initial discussions were focused on whether or not UP is

covered by RA 7279, otherwise known as the UrbanDevelopment and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992.

The UDHA covers those homeless and underprivileged who haveillegally settled before 1992. They will be a priority in anygovernment socialized housing programs.

Even as majority of the members expressed dissension over thesaid law, it was agreed that the recommended guidingprinciples of the Committee shall be in consonance withUDHA.

Furthermore, the Committee agreed that relocation of informalsettlers and illegal occupants covered by UDHA is not theobligation of the University but of the concerned Local

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Government Unit (LGU) and government agencies, pursuantto Section 28 of UDHA and Galay et al. vs Court of Appeals(250 SCRA 629).

2. Not all CUs have an updated approved land use plan. Theland use plan is vital in delineating the various areas in acampus to ensure efficient and proper utilization of the areas.

3. Some deans, directors and heads of units may not be awarethat part of their responsibilities is to deal with the informalsettlers and illegal occupants within their respective areas ofjurisdiction. It is the Committee’s perception that theincreasing number of informal settlers and illegal occupantsin the CUs is due to this and to the lack of coordinationbetween the heads of units who are aware of this responsibilityand the appropriate University officials.

4. Present informal settlers and illegal occupants include notonly non-UP personnel but also both active and retired UPemployees.

5. There are UP employees who tolerate/condone/ protectinformal settlers and illegal occupants within CU property.

6. Constituent Universities do not have a complete and updatedprofile of informal settlers and illegal occupants inside theirrespective campuses.

7. Not all CUs have an approved survey plan.8. Some CUs still have problems in ascertaining ownership over

their lands.9. There are politicians and government officials who implement

development projects in areas occupied by informal settlersand illegal occupants without approval and propercoordination with appropriate University officials, thusencouraging the growth of informal settlements and illegallyoccupied areas.

10. Service and utility providers have made services available toinformal settlers and illegal occupants without approval andproper coordination with appropriate University officials.This has caused the growth of informal settlements andillegally occupied areas.

11. There is leniency in the entry and movement of constructionmaterials in the campus probably because of lack ofawareness, poor coordination or weak implementation ofexisting policies. This gives the informal settlers and illegaloccupants the opportunity to build structures inside thecampus.

The Proposed Guiding Principles andPolicies in Dealing with Informal Settlers

PreambleThese proposed Guiding Principles and Policies are in consonance

with RA 7279, otherwise known as the Urban Development andHousing Act (UDHA) of 1992.

The University recognize that UDHA covers those homelessand underprivileged who have illegally settled before 1992 and theywill be a priority in any government socialized housing program.Their relocation is not the obligation of the University but of theconcerned Local Government Unit (LGU) and other governmentagencies, pursuant to Section 28 of UDHA and Galay et al. vs.Court of Appeals (250 SCRA 629).

The University, however, in coordination with concernedgovernment agencies, shall exert all efforts to provide relocationsites for those covered by UDHA and other appropriate laws.Informal settlers and illegal occupants who are non-UP personneland who are not covered by UDHA shall be evicted immediately.

Guiding Principles and Policies1. The University of the Philippines (UP) shall ascertain which

areas are UP-owned and immediately undertake the necessarymeasures to assert / perfect ownership of the lands.

UP-owned areas are:a. those with land titles in favor of UPb. those without land titles (untitled) but which UP claims

as its own as confirmed by documents other than landtitles like Presidential Proclamations, tax declarations,etc. and which may be challenged by other parties

2. Each Constituent University (CU) shall have a land use plan,which has been updated and approved by the Board ofRegents (BOR) within the past five (5) years.

3. Each CU shall secure an approved survey plan and/orrelocation survey. The CU must map out the academic andother zones, including danger/protected areas and where theinformal settlers and illegal occupants are situated.

4. Each CU shall secure an updated profile/census of itsinformal settlers and illegal occupants, in coordination withappropriate government agencies.

5. The academic zone and danger/protected areas shall beconsidered the University’s priority and shall be made freefrom informal settlers and illegal occupants, in whatever waydeemed appropriate by the CU, as soon as possible.

6. The University shall follow the provisions of UDHA andother appropriate laws in its attempt to free the academiczone and the danger/protected areas from informal settlersand illegal occupants.

7. Areas which are under court litigation shall not be consideredhigh priority until such time that the case is resolved.However, the CUs may pursue legal actions against informalsettlers and illegal occupants in non-priority areas.

8. The University shall exert all efforts to provide relocationsites, preferably inside the campus, for UP personnel coveredby UDHA and other appropriate laws, who will be evicted.This shall however be subject to University housing rules andpolicies. Refusal of a UP employee to obey the relocationorder shall be considered an act of grave misconduct.

9. The University, in coordination with concerned governmentagencies, shall exert all efforts to provide relocation sites fornon-UP personnel covered by UDHA.

10. Informal settlers and illegal occupants who are non-UPpersonnel and who are not covered by UDHA shall be evictedimmediately.

11. Each CU shall enclose UP-owned areas by perimeter fencing.12. Each CU shall not allow the entry and movement of service

and utility provisions, and construction materials in informalsettlements and illegally occupied areas. For this purpose,each CU shall ensure close coordination among and betweenimplementing University offices.

13. Each CU shall ensure that development projects offered bypoliticians and government officials shall be consistent withthe GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES. Thus, no suchprojects shall be implemented within informal settlementsand illegally occupied areas.

14. Each CU shall provide funds that will be used in implementingmeasures to prevent the increase of informal settlers andillegal occupants and to recover as much space as possiblefrom informal settlements and illegally occupied areas.

15. Each CU Head shall include in his/her vision, mission, goals,responsibilities, strategies, and accomplishment reports theprevention of further increase of informal settlers and illegaloccupants and the recovery of as much land as possible frominformal settlements and illegally occupied areas.

16. An oversight Committee at the CU level shall be formed andtasked to monitor the implementation of their respectiveaction plan consistent with the GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND

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POLICIES.Definition of Terms

The following are the terms used in the report:

1. Land Use Plan - refers to the rational approach of allocatingavailable land resources as equitably as possible amongcompeting user groups and for different functions consistentwith the development plan of the area in the ConstituentUniversity. 1

2. Danger Area/Zone – refers to areas which, when occupiedfor residential purposes, actually pose a danger to the lifeand safety and property of either the concerned residents orof the general community. The danger is due to anunavoidable source of probable harm to human life or well-being. 2

3. Protected Area- refers to identified portions of land and waterset aside by reason of their unique physical and biologicalsignificance, managed to enhance biological diversity andprotected against destructive human exploitation. 3

4. Government agency concerned with informal settlers and illegaloccupants – Government agency means any executive branchof the Philippine Government, or any corporation owned orcontrolled by the Government of the Philippines.

5. Informal Settlers - refer to individuals or groups who occupyinformal settlements.

6. Informal Settlements - i) residential areas where a group ofhousing units has been constructed on land to which theoccupants have no legal claim, or which they occupy illegally;ii) unplanned settlements and areas where housing is not incompliance with current planning and building regulations(unauthorized housing). (UN Habitat Programme) 4

7. Illegal Occupants - refer to individuals or groups who occupycommercial, agricultural and other areas to which they haveno legal claim, and are not qualified under UDHA or otherappropriate laws.

8. Academic Areas – areas devoted to instruction, research anddevelopment, creative work, and extension services.

The President made it clear that as a matter of general principle,the University is for the promotion of social justice. U.P. will notevict informal settlers for no reason at all. It has a responsibility,however, to protect its physical integrity and to make productiveuse of its assets.

The report on the informal settlers, according to the President,is a work in progress. The different constituent universities havebeen asked to review their land use plans.

The University is now making use of its once idle assets. Nowthat money is coming in, U.P. is able to put up its National ScienceComplex. The National Government gave U.P. almost a billion forthis National Science Complex.

It has been experienced by many campuses that informal settlerspopulate idle lots of the University. Once they see constructiongoing on, however, they leave the place.

Regent Villar suggested that U.P. get a permanent person totake care of its properties.

The President informed the Board that U.P. owns 4,000 hectaresof land which the President nor any of the Vice Presidents couldhandle. She said she is thinking of putting up a subsidiary corporationthat would manage the properties of the University.

Regent Villar said that in their company, they have a subsidiarycorporation managing their existing subdivisions, existing building,facilities, etc.

The President requested the Board to give her authority topursue the idea of a subsidiary corporation to manage the University’s

properties. This would also cover the issue of informal settlers.(Detailed copy of the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee is on File at the

OSU Records.)

Board action: The Board noted the report of the Ad HocCommittee to study the strategies in dealing with theinformal settlers in U.P.’s Constituent Universities,including the Proposed Guiding Principles and Policies.The Board likewise authorized the President to pursuethe idea of a subsidiary corporation to manage theproperties of the University.

Request of President Emerlinda R. Roman for Authority to Travelto Washington, D.C. , U.S.A. from 28 April to 2 May 2008 toAttend the USAID Higher Education Summit for GlobalDevelopment

This U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) willtake care of the round-trip airfare and accommodation.

The President further requests the following:

1. payment of her salary during the period;2. the usual pre-travel allowance of P1,500;3. portion of the daily subsistence allowance (DSA) intended

for incidentals; and4. use of official passport and exemption from payment of

travel tax.

Board action: APPROVAL.

Request of President Emerlinda R. Roman for Authority to Travelto Los Angeles and Las Vegas, U.S.A. from 22 June to 5 July 2008to Attend the UPMASA Convention, the FUPFA Board Meetingand Other Meetings with Groups of Alumni

The airfare and accommodation will be shouldered by the U.P.Foundation, Inc.

The President further requests the following:1. payment of her salary during the period;2. the usual pre-travel allowance of P1,500;3. per diem for incidental expenses to be taken from the U.P.

International Linkages Fund; and4. use of official passport and exemption from payment of

travel tax.

Board action: APPROVAL.

The Board NOTED the following:

U.P. Manila University Council’s Declaration entitled “Truth,Justice, and Good Governance”

The University of the Philippines Manila University Councilhad a special meeting in the morning of 10 March 2008 to discuss theissues affecting the nation.

The position of the Chancellor’s Advisory Council on the House_____________1 Based on Section 3(k) of Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 or RA 72792 Section 1 (f) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 72793 Section 4(b) of the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 or RA 75864 http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:my9019FJ8fIJ:www.who.int/ceh/indicators/

informalsettlements.pdf+habitat+ 1995+informal+settlement&hl=tl&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=ph accessed on 2-21-08, 12:36 p.m

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of Representatives’ Cheaper Medicines Bill and the Senate’s QualityAffordable Medicines Bill was presented to the University Council.It was received favorably by the Council.

The Council agreed to declare its stand on the present nationalcrisis. In its declaration entitled “Truth, Justice, and GoodGovernance,” the U.P. Manila University Council, among others,supported the call for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The tally was 61 for resignation, 22 against, and 7 forabstention. The division of the house was done when only 90 Councilmembers were present, which was still within the set quorum of 75.Of the 576 members of the Council, 181 attended the special meeting.Many had left before the vote was taken because of the protracteddebate on the issue.

Requests of Reneging Fellows for Waiver of Penalties/Interestson their Contractual Obligations

At its 1228th meeting on 19 December 2007, the Board of Regentsapproved among others, the following guideline on how to make iteasier to collect obligations of reneging fellows:

“As an incentive for early settlement, the University shouldconsider granting an amnesty on all interests and penalties duringthe whole U.P. Centennial Year (2008).”

This guideline was amended at the 1230th meeting of the Boardof Regents held on 29 February 2008, as follows:

“Waiver of all interests and penalties will be consideredgranted if the full amount of the principal fellowship obligationis paid on or before the last day of December 2008.”

In line with these recent decisions of the Board of Regents, thePresident approved the following requests from reneging fellows forwaiver of penalties/interests on their contractual obligations:

1. PROF. FRANCISCO L. JUAN – College of BusinessAdministration, U.P. Diliman

Prof. Francisco L. Juan was a faculty member of the U.P.College of Business Administration who was awarded a FordFoundation and U.P. scholarships from 1964 to 1969. However, heleft the University in 1970 and was not able to settle the requiredreturn service requirement for these scholarships. Records from theAccounting Office show that he owes the University a total amountof P1,055,719.37 as of January 18, 2008, broken down as follows:

Total Contractual Obligations (Principal) P195,996.81Interest (7-1-71 to 1-18-08) 859,722.56

---------------- P1,055,719.37

The Dean of the College of Business Administration hasendorsed this request in view of the services he has rendered for thebenefit of U.P. as a resident of the United States.

Prof. Juan is willing to pay his contractual obligation in theamount of P195,996.81.

2. DR. RONNIE L. CALIBO – National Institute of MolecularBiology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), U.P. Los Baños

Dr. Ronnie Calibo was a former University Researcher of theNational Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, U.P. LosBaños. He is requesting waiver of interest amounting to P23,366.72to fully settle his financial obligation. He has paid the principal ofthis contractual obligation amounting to P22,827.98 on 19 February2008.

Dr. Calibo’s request was favorably recommended by theCommittee on Fellowship Obligations and endorsed by the UPLB

Chancellor.Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2008-2009 of the U.P.Open University

By virtue of the authority delegated to her by the Board ofRegents, the President has approved this Academic Calendar.

U.P. Diliman

Contract for Security Services between U.P. Diliman and theLanting Security and Watchman Agency

Services: Services of security guards (South Sector)Particulars:

a. The Agency shall assign and deploy 138 security guards (80guards day shift and 58 guards night shift) to the physicalpremises, areas, buildings, grounds and structuresdesignated in the list 365 days a year (including Saturdays,Sundays, holidays, and non-working days as declared byappropriate authority) for the period 7:00 a.m. of November1, 2007 to 7:00 a.m. of November 1, 2008 to guard andprotect; and

b. The Agency shall jointly and severally with its security guards,be liable to the University or to any person mentioned inSection 1.2 of the Contract, for any injury or damage sufferedby them, or for any death, injury, damage to or loss of propertydue to assault, trespass, arson, theft, robbery, mischief orany unlawful act or negligence.

Contract Price: The University shall pay the Agency the amount ofP3,074,286.96 per month or P36,891,443.52 for the year

Effectivity: Effective from 7:00 a.m. of November 1, 2007 until 7:00a.m. of November 1, 2008

Date notarized: 1 February 2008

U.P. Manila

General Construction Agreement between U.P. Manila and CMOConstruction Services Corporation (CMOCSC)

Project: Proposed Replacement of Thermal Moisture Protection,Calderon Hall, College of Medicine

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Administration

Particulars:The Contractor shall:

a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the drawings, schedule and specifications necessary toprosecute the work to completion, ready for use by theUniversity;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading,unpacking and inspection of all contract-furnished materials,machinery, and equipment delivered to the construction site,and shall also be responsible for the storage, control,transportation, safekeeping and any other necessaryarrangement for such materials, machinery, and equipmentwithin the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss;

d. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provisions of the Agreement and Contract

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Documents; ande. The detailed tasks involved for each individual item of work

set forth in the Scope of Work and Technical Specifications.Contract Price: PhP2,209,389.23Completion Date: 60 working days from the date of receipt of the

Notice to ProceedDate signed: 28 January 2008

General Construction Agreement between U.P. Manila andRondon Trading and Construction (RTC)

Project: Proposed Renovation of the Animal Laboratory, NationalInstitutes of Health

Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for AdministrationParticulars:

The Contractor shall:a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,

including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the drawings, schedule and specifications necessary toprosecute the work to completion, ready for use by theUniversity;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpackingand inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible forany damage or loss;

d. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordancewith the provisions of the Agreement and Contract Documents;and

e. The detailed tasks involved for each individual item of workset forth in the Scope of Work and Technical Specifications.

Contract Price: PhP896,894.46Completion Date: 45 working days reckoned from the date of receipt

of the Notice to ProceedDate signed: 30 July 2007

General Construction Agreement between the U.P. Manila andASM Francisco Construction & Development Corporation(ASMFCDC)

Project: Proposed SOJR (Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal) AuditoriumImplementing Unit: Office of the Vice-Chancellor for AdministrationParticulars:

The Contractor shall:a. Supply and provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment,

including power and water, transportation and other facilities,services, and all related work for the Project, in accordancewith the drawings, schedule and specifications necessary toprosecute the work to completion, ready for use by theUniversity;

b. At its own expense, be responsible for the unloading, unpackingand inspection of all contract-furnished materials, machinery,and equipment delivered to the construction site, and shallalso be responsible for the storage, control, transportation,safekeeping and any other necessary arrangement for suchmaterials, machinery, and equipment within the site;

c. Ensure adequate protection at all times of all materials,machinery, and equipment in the construction site againstdamage, robbery, and pilferage, and shall be responsible for

any damage or loss;d. Render warranty services on all work performed in accordance

with the provisions of the Agreement and Contract Documents;and

e. The detailed tasks involved for each individual item of workset forth in the Scope of Work and Technical Specifications.

Contract Price: PhP1,938,541.12Completion Date: 30 working days reckoned from the date or receipt

of the Notice to ProceedDate signed: 1 February 2008

U.P. Open University

Memorandum of Agreement between the U.P. Open Universityand Prof. Napoleon V. Abueva (Artist)

Project: UPOU Centennial Marker entitled “Humanism, Equity,Excellence, and Efficiency”

Particulars:a. The UPOU shall pay the artist the sum of PhP400,000.00 for

the creation of the Marker in accordance with the followingschedule:

25% upon signing of the Agreement25% upon submission of concept paper/scale model50% upon completion and acceptance of the Marker

b. As the party receiving the Marker, the UPOU shall undertaketo release the full payment to the Artist upon final acceptanceof the same;

c. Being commissioned to create the Marker, the Artist shall havethe following responsibilities:c.1 design, create and execute the Marker as described in the

proposal submitted by the Artist to the UPOU; andc.2 install the finished Marker at the UPOU Headquarters at

Los Baños, Laguna within six (6) months from the executionof the Agreement.

Date signed: 22 February 2008

Contract for Janitorial Services between the U.P. Open Universityand the D’Triumph Cleaners and Allied Services, Inc. (Contractor)

Services: Janitorial services for UPOU’s offices located at the U.P.Open University Headquarters and at the NationalComputer Center at U.P. Diliman

Particulars:a. The Contractor shall provide the UPOU with a total of nine (9)

janitors. Seven (7) janitors will be based in Los Baños, one (1)will be based in NCC-U.P. Diliman and one (1) will be based inU.P. Visayas in Iloilo;

b. The janitors will work for a total of six (6) consecutive daysevery week. They shall be well-trained, experienced andtrustworthy. In no case shall the Contractor provide meretrainees or apprentices, but only its own qualified and regularemployees. The Contractor shall issue a certification that thejanitors to be assigned to the UPOU have completed the trainingcourse/program for janitors and that they are not mere trainees;

c. The Contractor shall provide all janitors with proper uniformsand identification cards (IDs) which shall be used at all timesfor purposes of identification and security. Janitors assignedto the UPOU shall be properly groom at all times; and

d. The Contractor undertakes to comply with the followingschedule in the performance of its janitorial services: Mondaythrough Saturday, eight (8) hours daily from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m. Heads of Units/Offices of the UPOU shall determinethe areas of responsibility for each janitor assigned within therespective units/offices.

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Date signed: 19 February 2008Contract for Security Services between the U.P. Open Universityand the KADRE Security Force and General Services, Inc. (Agency)

Particulars:a. The Agency shall assign security guards at the prescribed

building and premises everyday, including Saturday, Sundaysand Holidays, to fully and adequately guard and protect frominjuries, damages and losses or whatever nature, extent ordescription through assault, trespass, arson, theft, robbery,mischief or other unlawful acts or negligence the said building,the faculty, students, personnel, visitors and properties locatedtherein and all the cars parked in the premises; Provided thatthe number of security guards may be increased or decreasedby mutual agreement of the parties, depending upon thesecurity requirements of the Client; Provided, further, that theAgency shall have a pool of reserve guards to ensure thepresence of adequate relievers whenever the need arises;

b. The Agency shall be responsible for the supervision and controlof its security guards and other personnel assigned to UPOU.The Agency warrants its faithful compliance with itsobligations as the employer of such security guards or personnel.The UPOU shall not in any way be held responsible or liablefor any claim or damages or injury or death arising from, orsuffered by security guards or personnel, or occurring in thecourse of their performance of their functions. In this regard,the Agency shall maintain and keep the UPOU free andharmless from any liability or charges imposed upon the Agencyfor violation of the New Labor Code, its amendments or anylaw or ordinances, and, in proper cases, indemnify the UPOUfor any liability or charge imposed or sought to be imposed

upon the UPOU by reason of its contract with the Agency. Itshall likewise keep the UPOU free and harmless from all claims,demands, suits or judgments, including costs and expenses,arising out of or by reason of injury or damage to property, orinjury to or death of persons due to the operations of theAgency;

c. The UPOU through the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Financeand Administration shall monitor the actual delivery of securityservices and recommend to the Agency, in proper cases,measures to ensure the quality of security services. The sameoffice shall also conduct a monthly evaluation of theperformance of the security guards;

d. The Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Finance andAdministration shall analyze monthly reports from office orunit heads of the performance of the security guards and shallrate the over-all performance of the Agency as “Very Good”,“Good”, “Fair”, or “Poor”; and

e. The Agency shall equip and provide each security guard, whomust always be in proper uniform, with a flashlight, club,whistle and other equipment which are necessary for securitypurposes. At all times, at least one security guard per buildingshall be equipped with a serviceable licensed firearm.

Effectivity: 6:00 p.m. of 31 December 2007 to 6:00 a.m. of 01 January2009

Contract Price: P631,250.36 per annum representing three (3) securityguards at P11,902.57 per month, who shall have eight (8)hours of continuous duty per day; one (1) security guardat P16,896.52 per month who shall have twelve (12) hoursof continuous duty per day

Date notarized: 15 January 2008

De San Juan, Nerissa E., Nurse II, University Health Service,effective 2 January 2008 (resignation)

Elsisura, Orlando M., Driver II, Campus Maintenance Office,effective 2 March 2008 (retirement)

Frianeza, Alfredo B., Painter II, Campus Maintenance Office,effective 2 March 2008 (retirement)

Macatangay, Salustiano B., University Research Associate 1,Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, effective 31 March2008 (resignation)

Mallare, Romeo P., Carpenter General Foreman, Supply Propertyand Management Office, effective 31 January 2008 (optionalretirement)

Nalda, Nora F., Science Education Specialist II, National Institutefor Science and Mathematics Education Development, effective 1February 2008 (optional retirement)

Padugar, Cesar N., Utility Worker II, University Food Service,effective 6 February 2008 (retirement)

Ruiz, Virginia G., Records Officer III, College of Science, effective2 January 2008 (optional retirement)

Santander, Sheila Mae S., University Research Associate I,Marine Science Institute, College of Science, effective 1 January 2008(resignation)

Toque, Tomas E., Photographer IV, College of MassCommunication, effective 7 March 2008 (retirement)

Villarin, Aldrich T., College Librarian II, University Library,effective 26 March 2008 (resignation)

SEPARATIONS FROM THE SERVICE

U.P. System

1st Quarter 2008 (January – March )

Fernandez, Filomeno Jr. T., Clerk III, Office of Alumni Relations,effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

U.P. Diliman

1st Quarter 2008 (January – March )

Acleta, Minda A., University Extension Associate I, NationalCollege of Public Administration and Governance, effective 2 January2008 (optional retirement)

Agunday, Larry P., Administrative Officer I, College of Artsand Letters, effective 15 February 2008 (resignation)

Amarra, Ma. Carmen V., Instructor 7, College of Science,effective 1 March 2008 (resignation)

Briones, Danvic C., Media Production Specialist I, DilimanInformation Office, effective 1 February 2008 (resignation)

Coronel, Gilbert S., Attorney VI, Diliman Legal Office, effective13 February 2008 (end of contract)

Crisostomo, Noli S., Supply Officer I, Supply Property andManagement Office, effective 28 March 2008 (resignation)

De Ocampo, Pedro Jr., B., Assistant Professor 3, College ofBusiness Administration, effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

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U.P. Los Baños

1st Quarter 2008 (January – March )

Aquino, Marcelino N., Administrative Aide III, Office of theVice-Chancellor for Instruction, effective 15 January 2008 (optionalretirement)

Arejola, Alicia A., University Extension Specialist II, Office ofthe Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension, effective 5 February2008 (compulsory retirement)

Balasoto, Lorenzo Jr. T., University Researcher II, College ofArts and Sciences, effective 27 February 2008 (death)

Bato, Sofronio M., Associate Professor 6, College of Agriculture,effective 1 February 2008 (optional retirement)

Borja, Regalado P., Draftsman III, Office of the Vice-Chancellorfor Planning and Development, effective 31 January 2008 (death)

Cosico, Wilfredo C., Associate Professor 7, College of Agriculture,effective 25 March 2008 (compulsory retirement)

De Roma, Mervin John C., University Extension Associate I,College of Human Ecology, effective 1 January 2008 (expiration ofappointment)

Dela Cruz, Dina S., Student Records Evaluator III, GraduateSchool, effective 24 January 2008 (optional retirement)

Dimaano, Irma K., Librarian I, Office of the Vice-Chancellor forAdministration, effective 18 March 2008 (compulsory retirement)

Duaqui, Yellowbelle D., Instructor 2, College of Arts andSciences, effective 31 March 2008 (resignation)

Dumagco, Narcisa P., Scholarship Affairs Officer II, Office ofthe Chancellor, effective 23 January 2008 (death)

Española, Dante R., Administrative Aide IV, College of HumanEcology, effective 1 January 2008 (expiration of appointment)

Fontanilla, Valerio C., Security Guard III, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Community Affairs, effective 14 February 2008 (optionalretirement)

Gesmundo, Celia A., Administrative Aide VI, College of Forestryand Natural Resources, effective 1 February 2008 (optional retirement)

Lales, Estrella H., University Researcher III, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension, effective 6 March 2008(compulsory retirement)

Lotoc, Ronald S., Medical Officer III, Office of the Vice-Chancellorfor Community Affairs, effective 5 February 2008 (resignation)

Magat, Alfredo B., Laboratory Aide II, College of Agriculture,effective 27 February 2008 (compulsory retirement)

Mariano, Delia P., Associate Professor 4, College of HumanEcology, effective 1 January 2008 (optional retirement)

Ong, Iluminada F., Instructor I, College of Arts and Sciences,effective 11 March 2008 (death)

Palis, Virgilio E., Administrative Aide 1, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Instruction, effective 15 January 2008 (optionalretirement)

Pamulaklakin, Rhodora L., Planning Assistant I, College ofHuman Ecology, effective 1 January 2008 (optional retirement)

Pandoyos, Rodolfo B., Administrative Aide III, College of Forestryand Natural Resources, effective 1 March 2008 (optional retirement)

Pascual, Eduardo Jr. J., Administrative Aide IV, Office of theVice-Chancellor for Community Affairs, effective 1 January 2008(optional retirement)

Perez, Celia C., Administrative Officer IV, College of PublicAffairs, effective 31 March 2008 (optional retirement)

Sambrano, Carolina B., Accountant III, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Administration, effective 26 February 2008 (optionalretirement)

Tañamor, William H., Radiologic Technologist II, Office of theVice-Chancellor for Community Affairs, effective 1 March 2008(optional retirement)

Tobias, Joselito M., Nursing Attendant I, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Community Affairs, effective 1 January 2008 (non-renewal)

Villegas, Maribel J., Assistant Professor 4, College of Arts andSciences, effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

U.P. Manila

1st Quarter 2008 (January – March )

Ambas, Cristina D., University Researcher II, National Institutesof Health, effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

Ancheta, Anthony Marc B., Clinical Associate Professor andAttending OB Gynecologist, College of Medicine, effective 1 January2008 (resignation)

Antonio, Marina Pilar V., Senior Lecturer 1, College of Dentistry,effective 10 March 2008 (resignation)

Balan, Daisy H., Nurse IV, National Institutes of Health, effective1 January 2008 (resignation)

Biala, Vivian E., Administrative Assistant 6, CentralAdministration, effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

Brozo, Benidict Diaz, Engineering Assistant, CentralAdministration, effective 1 January 2008 (termination of appointment)

Comadizo, Sheila Mae E., Administrative Aide IV, College ofPublic Health, effective 1 January 2008 (termination of appointment)

Diaz, Ma. Lowella C., Laboratory Technician III, NationalInstitutes of Health, effective 1 February 2008 (resignation)

Indencia, Cynthia S., University Research Associate II, effective1 March 2008 (transfer to PGH)

Lopez, Eleanor Rose A., Instructor 2, College of Allied MedicalProfessions, effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

Rana, Rene S., Senior Administrative Assistant II, NationalInstitutes of Health, effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

Sana, Erold A., Administrative Officer IV, CentralAdministration, effective 1 January 2008 (resignation)

Torres, Cristina E., Professor 8, College of Arts and Sciences,effective 1 January 2008 (optional retirement)

Valenton, Mario J., University Researcher IV, Institute ofOphthalmology, National Institutes of Health, , effective 13 January2008 (compulsory retirement)

Philippine General Hospital

1st Quarter 2008 (January – March )

Abat, Kathlynne Anne Caling, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Abergas, Honey Mabelle Cirila, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (non-renewal of appointment)

Acance, Fernando Aquino, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Agngaray, Alelie Acupido, Nurse II, effective 31 January 2008(resignation)

Alberto, Pamela Ruth Geronaga, Medical Officer III, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Alumia, Jean Michelle Carillo, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Andora, Valerie Heena Dacallo, Medical Officer V, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Ang, Ena Lyn Regoso, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Ang, Juvelito Chua, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Anicete, Rosslyn Capuno, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

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Aro, Christopher Christian Pansacola, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Atienza, Ian Antonio Garcia, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Balane, Arlan Rosegrace Sarmiento, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Balawis, Wennie Pogeyed, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Balingit, Jaime Jr., Valenzuela, Medical Officer V, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Baluyot, Kazan Benigno Simbahon, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Baquiran, Homer Respicio, Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Barretto, Don Meynard Sanchez, Medical Officer III, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Baurile, Lorna Ambion, Accountant II, effective 1 January 2008(optional retirement)

Bay, April Gamier, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Biboso, Ellen May Gumayan, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Bilugan, Mayeth Arevalo, Nursing Attendant II, effective 19March 2008 (resignation)

Bito, Rosario Ricalde, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Buban, Myrene Leviste, Nurse II, effective 1 March 2008(resignation)

Cabanos, Christianne Deus, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Cabrera, Cecille Lugue, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Cagas, Frimm Sally Magbanua, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Canaleza, Celso Pumaren, Admin. Aide III (Utility Worker II),effective 1 January 2008 (optional retirement)

Capistrano, Jill Irene Zosa, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Capote, Allan Lagdamen, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Castillo, Wilberto Prospero, Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Catibog, Jolly Jason Santos, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Chato, Victoria Vinzons, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Chua, Maria Angela Mitra, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Cordova, May Salazar , Nurse II, effective 1 March 2008(resignation)

Coronel, Norman Reyes, Nurse III, effective 31 March 2008(resignation)

Corpuz, Sherlyn Bueno, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Cortez, Shalimar Cariño, Medical Officer III, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Crisaldo, Mirza Merza, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Cruz, Honorata Nicolas, Nursing Attendant II, effective 12January 2008 (compulsory retirement)

Cruz, Romulus Emmanuel Halili, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Datuin, Maria Suzanne Lesaca, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

De Guzman, Aubrey Yongoyong, Pharmacist III, effective 31March 2008 (resignation)

De Guzman, Maria Cecilia Valeriano, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

De La Paz, Aizel Mendoza, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

De Leon, Aldous Morales, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

De Ocampo, Cynthia Cecilia Javier, Medical Officer III, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

De Ocampo, Fay Samson, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Del Mundo, Maria Elena Lacerna, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Dela Cerna, Josephine Mabunga, Medical Officer III, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Dela Cruz, Deodato Santiago, Admin. Aide IV (MPO I), effective18 March 2008 (resignation)

Diano-Manalo, Suzanne Tongpoen, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Dimaano, Julie Christine Fernandez, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Dimaren, Ishmael Rimalan, Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Dionisio, Hector Sta. Maria, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Dy Echo, Ana Victoria Vallido, Medical Officer V, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Dy-Fernandez, Heidy G., Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Encinas, Michelle Anne Meng Ha Mal, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Enecio-Tayao, Luretta Delos Santos, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Enguerra, Alberto Jr. Feria, Phsycial Therapist II, effective 1March 2008 (resignation)

Escota, Gerome Villamor, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Fajardo, Arlene Tatoy, Medical Officer III, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Fajardo, Mary Rose Macabuag, Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Felipe, Anthony Fernandez, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Ferolin-Batucan, Neila M., Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Flores, Haydee Buluran, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Florina, Charlene David, Pharmacist III, effective 9 February2008 (resignation)

Fran, Mary Anne Santos, Medical Officer III, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Francisco, Mariclaire Lumibao, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Galido, Cyrus Vanz Pagsuguiron, Nurse II, effective 10 March2008 (resignation)

Gamboa, Arvin Joseph Reyes, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Garcia, Alejandro Jr. Lahoz, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Golez, Ernesto III Datoc, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Grasparil, Angelo Don II Santos, Medical Officer V, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

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Hernandez, Erica Frances Respicio, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Herrin, Jack Alexander Co, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Hidalgo, Glenn-Ignacio Catelo, Radiologic Technologist IV,effective 1 January 2008 (optional retirement)

Holgado, Margarita Victoria Borbon, Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Imperial, Marlowe Saulon, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Josol, Cindy Velasco, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Jundis, Anisla Riza Conde, Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Labaguis, Zernan Sarmiento, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Labio, Hubert Ladringan, Medical Officer III, effective 18February 2008 (resignation)

Lapitan, Delinia Gamboa, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Laude, Teri-Marie Pacho, Medical Officer III, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Leaño, Bevy Lynn Calina, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Lee, Ellen Yutan, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January 2008(completion of training)

Lei, Geoffrey Mendoza, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Limpoco, Anna Guia Orejola, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Limson, Marc Anthony Manuel, Medical Officer III, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Lindo, Evelyn Barredo, Ward Assistant, effective 1 January2008 (optional retirement)

Lingao, Michelle Doronila, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Linsangan, Carmel Grace Bandola, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Lloren, Estrella Inamac, Ward Assistant, effective 19 January2008 (optional retirement)

Lodriga, Christa Lala Salvador, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Lucas, Zarah Dulce Francisco, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Lumame, Shinnette Jabonero, Nurse II, effective 28 January2008 (resignation)

Lumbera, Tanya Criselda Lumbera, Nurse II, effective 7January 2008 (resignation)

Madlangbayan, Mitzi Sabiniano, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Madrigal, Mayla Veronica Cristobal, Medical Officer III,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Magbanua, Efren Michael Laigo, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Maglana, Bianca Bhani Seriña, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Magsino, Novito Miranda, Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Mauleon-Valdez, Rika Maria N., Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Mendoza, Gabby Espiron, Nurse II, effective 1 March 2008(resignation)

Merca, Eleanor Esguerra, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Merced, Joel Pecson, Medical Officer III, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Molino, Gregorio Marty, Assistant Chef, effective 1 January2008 (optional retirement)

Monzon, Andrea Kristina Fausto, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Morada, Dena Lisa Faderon, Nurse I, effective 10 January 2008(resignation)

Moti-Usman, Merenisa Panlaque, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Natividad, Nuel Philip Florendo, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Neri, Renee Joy Peralta, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Nobleza, Ma. Jeddalyn Morales, Pharmacist III, effective 1March 2008 (resignation)

Noel, Marie Eugene Aurelio, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Nueva, May Moran, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Obar, Armela Flores, Nurse II, effective 4 January 2008(resignation)

Odi, Alexandra Nina Dela Cruz, Medical Officer V, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Oliva, Raymond Villacorta, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Opina, Louricha Almazan, Medical Officer V, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Orillaza, Nathaniel Jr. Solpico, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Osabel, Maria Isabel Abad, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Osorio, Pacita Almonte, Admin. Asst. II (Master Tailor II),effective 31 January 2008 (compulsory retirement)

Padilla, Grace Hermoso, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Pajares, Dexter Canañero, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Pajarillo, Junn Rojas, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Pal, Ma. Eugenia Balingit, Admin. Aide IV (Clerk II) effective1 March 2008 (resignation)

Pangan, Catherine Pangilinan, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Panganiban, Augustus Cesar Ferolino, Medical Officer III,effective 1 January 2008 (non-renewal of appointment)

Panti, Elsie Borja, Admin. Asst. II (Cash Clerk III), effective 1January 2008 (optional retirement)

Parreño-Sacdalan, Marie Dione A., Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Patal, Perpetua Cruzat, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Pauig, Jarold Parallag, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Pioquinto, Kay Dela Cruz, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Pua, Allan Acosta, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January 2008(completion of training)

Rabadon, Alberto Jr. Galano, Admin. Aide (Utility Worker I)effective 1 January 2008 (termination of appointment)

Ragaza, Mary Judith Rojo, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Ramirez, Francis Nilooban, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

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Ramirez-Argamosa, Dahlia Teresa C., Medical Officer IV,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Ramos, Hallert Capili, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Raymundo, Maria Eliza Medina, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Reyes, Maureen Sawti, Nurse II, effective 16 January 2008(resignation)

Reyes, Ria Borejon, Laboratory Aide II, effective 16 January2008 (resignation

Salinas, Mary Joy Mira, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Salonga, Darwin Enriquez, Admin. Aide IV (Clerk II), effective1 March 2008 (resignation)

Salud, Charissa Mia Daet, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Salud, Josephine Leiya Marie Farolan, Medical Officer III,effective 1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Samson, Arvin Pizarro, Medical Officer III, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Sandoval, Mark Anthony Santiago, Medical Officer V, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Santos, Don Reginald De Roma, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Saquian, Florence Yul Norico, Medical Officer V, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Simundac, Raymond Dapog, Nurse II, effective 10 January 2008(resignation)

Sobritchea, Anna Katrina Israel, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Sotis, Rodolfo Jr. Talingdan, Nurse I, effective 10 January 2008(resignation)

Sotolombo, Rozella Manuel, Pharmacist III, effective 1 March2008 (optional retirement)

Sotto, Juan Alejandro Reyes, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Sy, Arlene Jane Yu, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Tabigo-on, Roy Eugene Garibay, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Tabu, Irewin Alagar, Medical Officer V, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Tayengco, Tommee Lynne Go, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Tioleco, Paulo Santos, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Trio, Felice Katrina Carrillo, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Tumambing, Jesusa Silva, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

Urbano, Florinda Dela Rosa, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Urbano, Maria Louven De Luna, Medical Officer IV, effective1 January 2008 (completion of training)

Uy, Norwin Tan, Medical Officer IV, effective 1 January 2008(completion of training)

Valenzuela, Eleonere Pasia, Nursing Attendant II, effective 1March 2008 (optional retirement)

Valle, Andrea Orel Santiago, Medical Officer IV, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Ventura, Sherwin Val Rivera, Nurse II, effective 14 March2008 (resignation)

Villacrusis, Marilou Magbojos, Nurse II, effective 17 January2008 (resignation)

Villarta, Namnama Paraso, Medical Officer III, effective 1January 2008 (completion of training)

Visaya, Junico Tan, Medical Officer V, effective 1 January 2008(completion of training)

Yap, Anthony Quezon, Medical Officer III, effective 1 January2008 (completion of training)

U.P. Open University

1st Quarter 2008 (January – March )

Defenio, Ma. Pilar Caruz, University Extension Associate 1,Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective 1 January2008 (expiration of appointment)

Westergaard, Ma. Lucenda Suplido, Associate Professor 6,Faculty of Management and Development Studies, effective 1 January2008 (resignation)

U.P. Baguio

1st Quarter 2008 (January – March )

Millalos, Ma. Theresa R., Instructor 4, College of Social Sciences,effective 18 March 2008 (resignation)

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Message of U.P. President Emerlinda R. Roman readduring the Centennial Lecture by Dr. David Jonathan Gross

9 January 2008, UP Diliman

Yesterday we were witness to the participation by representativesof the entire UP community in the grand launch of our centennialcelebrations. We know that for the rest of the year, all of us, in ourrespective campuses, will be marking the University’s 100th year inmany different ways. This is immensely gratifying to me personally,as well as to the members of the UP Centennial Commission, whohave also been tirelessly working to help us raise funds for thisanniversary. We see this spirit as eloquent proof that, though we maynot agree on everything, we are one in our loyalty to our University, inour commitment to all that the University stands for, and in our desireto see it overcome whatever obstacles might stand in the way of its

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becoming a true National University, as well as a globally competitiveuniversity in the next 100 years.

As an academic institution, first and foremost, a most importantpart of our celebrations is our Centennial Lecture series. We see theUP Centennial as more than a commemoration of the University’sfounding, or a celebration of its achievements. We regard it also as atime for taking stock, for self examination. And we see it as anopportunity for imagining what we envision as the national universityin the next 100 years.

It is in this spirit that we conceptualized the 2008 UP CentennialLecture Series. Four sets make up this series. One set of lectures willbe by UP insiders. A committee selected 12 of the University’s finestminds to guide us through the process of self-assessment. How farhave we come? What have we overlooked? What directions do wewant to take as we start our journey toward our 200th anniversary?We hope these 12 colleagues will help us answer those questions.

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The second set of lectures will be by persons who do not belong toour community, but who we believe take an interest in our University.They can help us by sharing with us their insights on our vision andmission as it is perceived by the larger community, and perhapsfocusing on those areas which they might feel we have neglected orissues that they feel need to be addressed. We have invited them to bepart of this exchange, as a hedge against our missing the forest for thetrees, which sometimes happen when discourse is limited to insiders.

The third set of lectures will be by experts, both from UP andfrom other institutions, and will tackle burning issues of the day, suchas poverty alleviation, health, women, global warming, indigenouspeople, and the state of education. At my investiture as UP President3 years ago, I asked: has UP’s role so diminished that it now no longersets a clear example of what is superior for the rest of the country? Isthe UP content with what is “doable?” content with “making do?”And I said that my own answer to that is a resounding No! And mycommitment to the University is to devote the next six years to ensuringthat this will never happen. This third set of lectures will serve toremind us that our beleaguered country looks to UP for some solutionsto the problems that afflict us.

Finally, for the fourth set of lectures, we have identifiedindividuals who, through their lifework have attained great distinctionin their respective fields, and have thus earned the respect of theworld. As an institution tasked not just with producing new knowledgeand disseminating existing knowledge, but with shaping the minds ofa future generation of leaders, we felt that it was important for us toprovide our faculty and students with the opportunity to meet someof these visionaries and to listen to what they have to say about ourworld in these precarious times.

Today, the first of these special guests, Nobel Laureate Dr.Jonathan David Gross, is here with us. Dr. Gross, you do us a greathonor by accepting our invitation. Your lecture today marks thebeginning of our Centennial Lecture Series. Your willingness to travelfar from the comfort of your own laboratory, not to mention your ownhome, to share your thoughts with strangers, is proof of a generosityof spirit which is perhaps an even greater gift than a great mind.

On behalf of my University, I thank you most warmly for this,and I take a deep pleasure in welcoming you to the University of thePhilippines.