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GAZETTE
The University of the Philippines
VOLUME XLVII NUMBER 7 ISSN No. 0115-7450
DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS 1330th MEETING, 7 SEPTEMBER 2017
Table of Contents
I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
1. On Dr. Ruben D. Tanqueco’s letters: ………………………………………………….
a. Letter of Secretary Lara on behalf of all members of the BOR, to Dr. Ruben D.
Tanqueco dated 29 August 2017 in response to Dr. Tanqueco's identical letters of
14 August 2017 addressed to all members of the BOR and the Board Secretary
b. Letter of Dr. Tanqueco dated 29 August 2017 addressed to all members of the
BOR and the Board Secretary
2. President’s recommendation on:……………………………………………………….
a. Regent Farolan’s concern on campus security
b. Regent Jimenez’s initiatives on campus maintenance and cleanliness
3. Update on the creation of Special Education Training Programs by the College of
Education for faculty and high school teachers handling the education of children and
youth with special needs (CYSNs) …………………………………………………….
4. Update on the preparation of UP Manila of a draft Bill for submission to Congress on
the establishment of the National Center for Health Care Quality and Patient Safety…
5. Update on the case of Dr. Ponciano Madamba …………………………………………
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE
1. Request of UP Cebu Chancellor Atty. Liza D. Corro for a BOR Resolution affirming
the authority of the UP Cebu Chancellor to transact and claim refund of the special
advance/bill deposit payment (through Customer Request for Refund) of UP Cebu
for the energization of the eLibrary Building in UP Cebu Professional Schools at
the South Road Properties (UPPS SRP), paid to Visayan Electric Company (VECO)
on 02 June 2016……………………………………………………………………..
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2. Proposed creation of a Project Management Office (PMO) under the Office of the
Vice President for Development…………………………………………………….
3. Proposed creation of a UP System Human Resources Development Office ……….
4. Proposed creation of a UP Diliman Permanent Procurement Division …………….
5. Appointment of University Officials………………………………………………...
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS
1. Proposal of UP Diliman for the Revision of The General Education Program …….
2. Establishment of the “Meneleo G. Carlos Sr. Electrical Engineering Centennial
Professorial Chair” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman……………………
3. Establishment of the “Rasa Surveying and Realty Corporation Professorial Chair
in Geodetic Engineering” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman……………..
4. Establishment of the “Hermenegildo B. Reyes Mechanical Engineering Centennial
Professorial Chair” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman……………………
5. Graduation of UP Open University students who completed all the requirements for
their respective degrees/titles as of the end of Second Trimester, the Third Trimester,
the Second Semester and the Mid-Year Term AY 2016-2017, and additional
candidates for graduation as of the end of the Mid-Year Term AY 2016-2017 and
the First Semester AY 2016-2017, as recommended by the UPOU University
Council in its 54th meeting held on 23 August 2017…………………………………
6. Graduation of UP Baguio students who completed all the requirements for their
respective degrees/titles as of the end of Mid-Year Term AY 2016-2017, or as of
the end of term specified, as recommended by the UP Baguio University Council in
its 60th meeting on 4 September 2017………………………………………………..
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C. FISCAL MATTERS
1. Request of the Office of Admissions for authority to purchase one (1) unit brand
new 15-seater motor vehicle chargeable against the UPCAT Trust Fund…………..
2. Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s Unexpended Balances of Prior
Years’ of Obligations in the amount of Sixty Nine Million Four Hundred Ninety Six
Thousand Two Hundred Eight Pesos and 85/100 (PhP69,496,208.85), as certified
by the System Budget and Accounting Offices………………………………………
3. Reprogramming of the Unexpended Obligations of UP Diliman under the General
Fund in the amount of Sixty Seven Million Five Hundred Eighty Two Thousand
Fifty Pesos & 26/100 (PhP67,582,050.26), certified as available by the Director of
Budget Office and Chief Accountant of UP Diliman………………………………..
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4. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Ayala
Foundation, Inc. for a donation of equipment with a total value of PhP149, 783.57
to be used for the Felicidad A. Prudente Kalinga Collection Digitization Project…..
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D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. Request of Assoc. Prof. Alice Prieto-Carolino of the College of Arts and Sciences,
UP Visayas, for the following: ……………………………………………………..
a. Waiver of the 2-year minimum service requirement after the end of her
Sabbatical leave on 31 July 2017 to enable her to pursue a doctoral degree in
Social Development at the College of Social Work and Community
Development; and
b. Waiver of the BOR rule on the full-study leave or faculty fellowship for a faculty
member holding a rank higher than Assistant Professor
2. Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rules in favor of various faculty
of the CUs……………………………………………………………………………
3. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status………………………………..
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III. MATTERS FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOARD
1. Confirmation of Ad Interim appointment of Prof. CYNTHIA P. PALMES-
SALOMA as Executive Director, Philippine Genome Center (PGC), Office of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective 15 August 2017 until 14 August
2020………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Graduation Ad Referendum of students included in the list of Candidates for the
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering as of the end of Mid-
Year, 2017…………………………………………………………………………
3. Graduation Ad Referendum of students included in the list of Candidates for the
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering as of the end of Mid-
Year, 2017 ………………………………………………………………………...
4. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the
Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) for the connectivity for UP
Campuses through Philippine Research, Education, and Government Information
Network (PREGINET), for the period 01 January 2017 until 31 December 2017..
5. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the
Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Mathematics Education and
Research, Inc. (FPSMER, Inc.) for jointly undertaking projects designed to
accelerate the development and progress of science and mathematics education
through the conduct of various training and development programs, for a period
of ten (10) years……………………………………………………………………
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IV. MATTERS NOTED BY THE BOARD
1. A report of the activities of the Faculty Regent from 1 August- 6 September 2017
(attached as Annex A)………………………………………………………………….
2. Letter of Secretary Lara on behalf of all members of the BOR, to Dr. Ruben D.
Tanqueco dated 2 August 2017 in response to Dr. Tanqueco's identical letters of 20
July 2017 addressed to all members of the BOR and the Board Secretary ……………
3. Academic Matters
3.1 Revised Academic Calendar of UP Diliman for AY 2017-2018, which now
includes Midyear 2018 schedule for deadline for dropping subjects and last day for
graduating students to clear their deficiencies …………………………………….
3.2 Academic Calendar for AY 2017-2018 of the Professional Masters in Tropical
Marine Ecosystems Management (PM-TMEM) Program, UP Diliman, as
approved by the UP Diliman Executive Committee at its 254th meeting on 14
August 2017………………………………………………………………………..
4. Contracts/Agreements
UP System
1. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines and Magdaleno B.
Albarracin, Jr. for the Faculty Development and Research Endowment Trust Fund
UP Diliman
1. Memorandum of Agreement on Student Exchange between the University of the
Philippines Diliman and Chungnam National University, South Korea providing
for student exchange ………………………………………………………………
2. Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement on Student
Exchange between the University of the Philippines Diliman and University of
Algarve, Portugal providing for academic cooperation……………………………
3. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and the Philippine Carabao Center providing for internship or on-the-job training
4. Exhibition Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the
Cultural Center of the Philippines for the exhibition of MACEDA 100: Attitude of
the Mind………………………………………………………………………........
5. Construction agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
PGM Construction and Plumbing Services for the proposed repair of IESM
Building at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology, National
Science Complex, UP Diliman…………………………………………………….
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6. Construction agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Ronaldo S. Correa, doing business under the name and style of KB Konstrak
Building Solusyons for the proposed modernization of classrooms and electrical
re-wiring and other miscellaneous works, at Plaridel Hall and Annex Building…..
7. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and PGM
Construction and Social Watch Philippines Foundation, Inc………………………
8. Memorandum of Agreement among the University of the Philippines Diliman,
Department of Science and Technology, Technology Application and Promotion
Institute, and the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging
Technology Research and Development for the field and market testing of a cost-
effective camera rig system for monitoring of reef fish biomass………………….
9. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and the University of Asia and the Pacific providing for academic cooperation….
10. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and Glades International Corporation providing for internship program…………..
11. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and United Coconut Planters Bank providing for internship program…………….
12. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and United Coconut Planters Bank providing for apprenticeship………………….
13. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and Universidad Catolica San Antonio De Murica providing for academic
cooperation…………………………………………………………………………
14. Agreement on Academic Cooperation between the University of the Philippines
Diliman and Holy Angel University……………………………………………….
15. Terms of Reference between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
UNESCO Bangkok for strengthening the linkage with UNESCO’s ICT Education
Program…………………………………………………………………………….
16. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Jan Excel
Mancilla Cabling, doing business under the name and style of School Pride
Clothing Enterprises………………………………………………………………..
17. Construction Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Varbuild Incorporated for the proposed construction of Espiritu Hall, College of
Law…………………………………………………………………………………
18. Contract for Janitorial Services with Integrated Man Power (North Sector) between
the University of the Philippines Diliman and Philcare Manpower Services
providing for janitorial with manpower services to the North Sector of the Diliman
Campus……………………………………………………………………………..
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V. OTHER MATTERS
1. Update on the former UP student allegedly killed by police officers………………..
2. On the request of the All UP Workers Union for the grant of the Health and Wellness
Benefit in the amount of P25,000 per qualified employee…………………………..
3. Request of the Office of the Student Regent for a laptop and a cell phone for official
use of the OSR……………………………………………………………………….
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DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
1330th MEETING, 7 SEPTEMBER 2017
I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
1. On Dr. Ruben D. Tanqueco’s letters:
a. Letter of Secretary Lara on behalf of all members of the BOR, to Dr. Ruben D.
Tanqueco dated 29 August 2017 in response to Dr. Tanqueco's identical letters of
14 August 2017 addressed to all members of the BOR and the Board Secretary
b. Letter of Dr. Tanqueco dated 29 August 2017 addressed to all members of the
BOR and the Board Secretary
Board Action: The Board Secretary to respond to Dr.
Tanqueco’s letter of 29 August 2017 on behalf of the
Board.
1.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that the Vice President for Legal Affairs
is of the opinion that everything contained in Dr. Tanqueco’s letter of 14 August
2017 had already been the subject of his previous letters. The response letter was
made in accordance with the findings.
1.2 Secretary Lara said that Dr. Tanqueco has another letter dated 29 August 2017
addressed to all members of the BOR and the Board Secretary. He sought the
permission of the Board to respond on its behalf to the letter of 29 August 2017
but the intended response would be the same as the response to the letter of 14
August 2017. The Board granted him the permission.
2. President’s recommendation on:
a. Regent Farolan’s concern on campus security
b. Regent Jimenez’s initiatives on campus maintenance and cleanliness
Board Action: Regents Farolan and Jimenez to come up with a
concept paper on the BOR Oversight Committees on
Campus Security and Campus Maintenance and
Cleanliness, respectively, including finalization of its
membership.
2.1 In response to Regent Farolan’s concerns on campus security, President
Concepcion proposed the creation of a BOR Oversight Committee on Campus
Security to be chaired by Regent Farolan.
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I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (cont’d)
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2. President’s recommendation on: … (cont’d)
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a. Regent Farolan accepted the chairmanship of the said oversight committee and
promised to submit a concept paper on the creation of the committee, including its
membership, for the review of the President and of the Board. He requested that
Sectoral Regents, or their representatives, be part of the committee to ensure that
perspectives of different sectors in the University will be considered.
b. With respect to campus maintenance, President Concepcion informed the Board of
Cong. Rodel Batocabe’s comments regarding the sad condition of the campus. Since
the same concern was raised by Regent Jimenez in previous meetings, President
Concepcion proposed the creation of a BOR Oversight Committee on Campus
Maintenance and Cleanliness, to be chaired by Regent Jimenez.
c. Regent Jimenez said that his committee will look at the policies of the University on
campus maintenance and make recommendations to the Board. As for its membership,
he also sought the help of the Sectoral Regents, particularly the Student Regent, since
many of plans would involve a change in attitude of the constituents.
d. Regent Farolan suggested that the committee include in its study the proper spelling
of street names in signages. Regent Escudero suggested to also look into the proper
numbering of the lamp posts located around the academic oval.
e. Regent Laurel commended Regent Jimenez for the initiative. He said that it is high
time that the University should do something about the cleanliness of the campus,
particularly, the restrooms.
3. Update on the creation of Special Education Training Programs by the College of
Education for faculty and high school teachers handling the education of children and
youth with special needs (CYSNs)
Board Action: APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE
3.1 President Concepcion said that the College of Education has proposed to the Board a
training program for teachers handling the education of children and youth with special
needs.
3.2 Chair Licuanan suggested that the Board approve the proposal in principle to allow the
College of Education to develop and implement said program.
3.3 Regent Jimenez asked about the spectrum of special education that will be part of the
program and whether speech therapy could also be included.
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I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (cont’d)
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3. Update on the creation of Special Education Training Programs … (cont’d)
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3.4 Regent Arinto said that curricular programs as well as public service type of programs
are not normally offered in response to a directive from the Board. She said that the
Board should be clear on whether this is something they would like to make an
exception of, specifically considering the funding of the program if it is to be pursued.
She recalled that initially, Regent Escudero raised this matter to the Board to know
whether UP offers this kind of program because the Department of Education (DepEd)
has decided that the approach to teaching children with special needs is mainstreaming.
The different constituent universities of UP responded to the query and the matter was
discussed at the last Board meeting. She suggested that the College of Education be put
together with the relevant units that can assist them in resourcing the program.
3.5 Regent Oliquino said that this is a good initiative from the University to have a program
that will train teachers for the education of children with special needs. She agreed with
Regent Jimenez that there are different approaches and needs such as speech therapy
and occupational therapy which could be part of the initiative.
3.6 Regent Escudero conformed to the statement of Regent Arinto that the intention was to
fill in the gap of training teachers given that the policy of the Department of Education
is to include children and youth with special needs in the mainstream. He said that he is
glad that the College of Education is responding to it and is open to providing for this
gap in the education system.
3.7 Regent Fulvadora asked whether there will be a program for UP students that will
address students’ behavioral problems that make it difficult for them to adjust to UP’s
academic environment. President Concepcion said that what the College of Education
prepared is a training design providing for the structure of teaching to handle children
with special needs, and others schools may use this training design for their own faculty.
3.8 Regent Farolan said that this program is going to be a step in the right direction as there
is a need to look into the mental wellness of students. It could also be a seed that will
help develop the program and eventually could be partnered with CHED to disseminate
this type of program for tertiary students.
3.9 Regent Arinto supported the suggestion of Regent Fulvadora to look into extending
psychosocial support services to UP students.
3.10 After thorough discussion and inputs from the Board, President Concepcion suggested
that the Board request the College of Education to pursue this initiative further and come
up with a complete program and training design before rolling it out. He further
suggested that the Board leave the operationalization of the program to the
administration of the University.
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I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (cont’d)
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4. Update on the preparation of UP Manila of a draft Bill for submission to Congress on
the establishment of the National Center for Health Care Quality and Patient Safety
Board Action: The draft bill will be submitted to Congress: to the
Senate, through Regent Escudero, and to the House of
Representatives, through Regent Hofer.
a. President Concepcion said that UP Manila has already drafted the bill for submission to
Senate through Regent Escudero, for sponsorship. Regent Escudero confirmed receipt
of the said draft bill.
b. Regent Jimenez recommended that Regent Hofer be provided with a copy of the same
draft bill for parallel sponsorship in the House of Representatives.
5. Update on the case of Dr. Ponciano Madamba
Board Action: The documents submitted by the parties, Dr.
Madamba and the UPLB Chancellor, will be referred to
the Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs for
recommendation, for action of the Board at its next
meeting.
a. The President informed the Board that after the submission of Dr. Madamba of
additional documents, the same were forwarded to UPLB Chancellor Fernando
Sanchez, Jr. for comments. But since Chancellor Sanchez has just submitted his
comments a few days ago, the matter will be referred to the Office of the Vice President
for Legal Affairs for recommendation to the Board.
b. Regent Escudero said that given that both parties have already submitted their respective
comments and position papers, the Board should consider these cases already submitted
for resolution sans any other pleading or further submissions emanating from the
parties. President Concepcion confirmed affirmatively unless Dr. Madamba sends a
rejoinder. Regent Escudero said that the Board should consider the documents
submitted for resolution already.
II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE
1. Request of UP Cebu Chancellor Atty. Liza D. Corro for a BOR Resolution
affirming the authority of the UP Cebu Chancellor to transact and claim refund
of the special advance/bill deposit payment (through Customer Request for
Refund) of UP Cebu for the energization of the eLibrary Building in UP Cebu
Professional Schools at the South Road Properties (UPPS SRP), paid to Visayan
Electric Company (VECO) on 02 June 2016
Board Action: APPROVED
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)
1. Request of UP Cebu Chancellor Atty. Liza D. Corro… (cont’d)
1.1 President Concepcion explained that there was a contract that required UP Cebu
to make a deposit prior to the electrification of the eLibrary building at the UPPS
SRP by the VECO. When UP Cebu tried to claim the refund of the said deposit,
the VECO demanded a BOR resolution affirming the authority of the UP Cebu
Chancellor to claim the refund.
1.2 Regent Escudero said that the BOR resolution confirming the authority of UP
Cebu Chancellor Liza Corro should cite relevant resolutions of previous
delegation so that it will not be a new authority being given to her. Further,
exercise of that delegation should be in accordance with existing government
laws, rules and regulations, particularly, COA rules.
2. Proposed creation of a Project Management Office (PMO) under the Office of
the Vice President for Development
Board Action: APPROVED
2.1 President Concepcion said that the University does not have a Project
Management Office (PMO), which is supposed to supervise and manage on-
going projects of the University to check whether they are in accordance with
approved contract specifications. In its absence, the Office of Campus Architect
(OCA) is currently doing said functions on top of its regular functions of
designing buildings and/or evaluating designs done by external architects, and
as BAC Secretariat.
2.2 For efficiency, the Office of Vice President for Development is proposing the
creation of a PMO to be directly under it.
2.3 Regent Laurel said that the proposal is very appropriate. He said that in the
private sector, there is really a separate entity or a professional engineer that is
assigned as Project Manager to ensure that all specifications and agreed upon
details of the contract are properly implemented.
2.4 President Concepcion requested that he be given authority by the Board to
implement the establishment of the proposed office, including budgetary
requirements and staffing complement.
3. Proposed creation of a UP System Human Resources Development Office
Board Action: APPROVED
3.1 President Concepcion explained that there is no distinct HRDO for the UP
System. Its HR concerns are being handled by the UP Diliman HRDO.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)
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3. Proposed creation of a UP System Human Resources … (cont’d)
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3.2 Regent Arinto brought the attention of the Board to the oversight function of the
proposed office. She said that this might be difficult to do given that what is being
proposed is a relatively small office. She asked how the proposal came about and
whether it has been discussed by the concerned parties.
3.3 President Concepcion replied that the proposal was discussed by the Vice
Presidents and Chancellors during its Strategic Planning Workshop held in July
2017. The recommendation was for this function to be spun off to a UP System
HRDO.
3.4 Regent Arinto informed the Board that in fact, this is just following what has
already been started with the spinning off of the finance offices, such as Cashier’s
Office, Accounting Office, and Budget Office, at the System level.
3.5 Regent Farolan expressed his support to the creation of a System HRDO
reasoning that there are concerns unique to UP System Officials and employees
that will be addressed by the proposal.
4. Proposed creation of a UP Diliman Permanent Procurement Division
Board Action: APPROVED. A special briefing for interested BOR
members by the procurement consultants shall be
scheduled.
4.1 President Concepcion specified in his Mission-Vision statement and during
his acceptance at the turnover that the improvement of the procurement system
is one of his priority initiatives. He therefore engaged the services of three (3)
procurement experts headed by Mr. Tomas Syquia of DBM-PS, to make a
study of the procurement system of the University, centering on UP Diliman
as a pilot unit. He presented to the Board the recommendations of the
procurement experts, as follows:
i) Creation of a permanent procurement division for UP Diliman, which will be
manned by full time professionals who are properly trained in procurement;
ii) Creation of at least four (4) Bids and Awards Committees (BACs), in order to
cater to the more than 27,000 procurement transactions in 2016.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)
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4. Proposed creation of a UP Diliman Permanent Procurement Division (cont’d)
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President Concepcion said that at present, there are only two (2) BACs, one
for goods and services and one for infrastructures. The BAC Secretariat
function for goods and services is currently being handled by the Supply and
Property Management Office (SPMO) while for infrastructure, it’s the Office
of the Campus Architect (OCA). Both SPMO and OCA are performing their
BAC Secretariat functions on top of their own respective workloads. The OCA
is also performing project management and supervision.
4.2 The President added that one of the functions of the proposed procurement
division will be the creation and maintenance of an online procurement portal.
The need for the BAC members to meet physically will be greatly reduced
since everything will be done online, including the downloading and
submission of bid documents.
4.3 In response to Regent Jimenez’s query, the President explained that the reason
for only 38% utilization rate was either due to the Annual Procurement Plan
being bloated and unrealistic or to the slow procurement process. The
proposed creation of a permanent procurement division will hopefully
increase the utilization rate of funds in the University.
4.4 President Concepcion sought direction from the Board on how to proceed. He
said that a special briefing to the Board by the consultants may be scheduled.
Regent Laurel recommended that the Board approve the proposal in principle
but he would be interested to hear what the consultants have to say.
5. Appointment of University Officials:
a. Appointment of Prof. SYLVIA ESTRADA-CLAUDIO as Dean of the College of
Social Work and Community Development, UP Diliman, effective 7 September 2017
until 6 September 2020
b. Appointment of Prof. SHEILA R. BONITO as Dean of the College of Nursing, UP
Manila, effective 01 October 2017 until 30 September 2020
c. Appointment of Assoc. Prof. J. KARL P. ROQUE, JR. as Dean of the College of
Communication, Arts, and Design, UP Cebu, effective 7 September 2017 until 6
September 2020
d. Appointment of Assoc. Prof. MA. ROWENA V. MENDE as Dean of the College
of Social Sciences, UP Cebu, effective 7 September 2017 until 6 September 2020
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)
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5. Appointment of University Officials: (cont’d)
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e. Appointment of Assoc. Prof. JONNIFER R. SINOGAYA as Dean of the College
of Science, UP Cebu, effective 7 September 2017 until 6 September 2020
NOTE: This was taken up in executive session.
Board Action: APPROVED
B. ACADEMIC MATTERS
1. Proposal of UP Diliman for the Revision of The General Education Program
Board Action: The Board APPROVED the resolutions of the UP
Diliman University Council to change the current UP
Diliman General Education (GE) program to 21 units of
core GE courses; 0-24 units of elective/program-prescribed
courses for a total of 21 to 45 units. Implementation of the
said resolutions shall be as shown in the annex attached as
an integral part hereof. Regent Oliquino registered her
objection.
1.1 Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Cynthia Bautista, enlightened the
Board on the details and other aspects of the proposal and on the issues and
concerns raised by the faculty when the proposal to revise the current GE
program of UP Diliman was approved by the UP Diliman University Council.
She noted that while the minimum number of units is 21, the operationalization
of the UP Diliman resolutions varies across programs as shown in the attached
annex.
1.2 President Concepcion clarified that for the mandatory 21 units, the courses are
fixed and are already specified.
1.3 Vice President Bautista said that there are many different disciplines that
actually have different imperatives. Physics and Engineering, for instance,
would be reduced from five years to four years because they are benchmarking
with other programs that are four years in other ASEAN universities. On one
hand, the imperative is to keep up with other leading universities abroad and on
the other hand, to maintain the integrity of the UP liberal education program.
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1. Proposal of UP Diliman for the Revision of The General Education … (cont’d)
a. The President informed the Board that the requested operationalization of the
UC-approved revised GE program revealed that only one unit go as low as 21
units of GE. A majority of programs have 30 units or more. Accordingly, this
operationalization is acceptable to all the sectors and groupings in UP Diliman.
He then proposed that the Board approve the resolution of the UP Diliman
University Council, as operationalized by the different colleges of the
University.
b. Regent Jimenez inquired whether the Board can approve or disapprove the UC
recommendation. President Concepcion referred the Board to Section 17 of the
UP Charter of 2008 (RA 9500), which states that “the University Council shall
be the highest academic body of its Constituent University and shall exercise the
following powers: xxxx (b) prescribe academic programs including their
institutions, revision, abolition, and merger, subject to the approval of the
Board”.
c. Regent Escudero said that UP is the only university in the Philippines that made
it to the list of Times Higher Education World University Rankings and was
ranked under the 601-800 bracket. He noted from the discussion that there was
no mention on the impact of the revised GE program on the ranking of UP.
d. Vice President Bautista said that the world rankings are just indicative of the
relative standing of the University compared to other universities in the world.
She informed the body that UP’s ranking in the THE was already an
improvement from last year wherein UP was below the 800 mark. She further
noted that these rankings focus on research-related factors as well as
internationalization. The GE Program does not figure in the rankings but has a
bearing on the formation of students. It aims to develop the competencies of
learners, including cognitive competencies, such as critical thinking.
e. Regent Escudero wanted to know why it was 21 units and not 18 units. As Chair
of the Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture, he has on his table
many appeals wanting to require certain subjects in the curriculum, e.g., topics
on Lapu-Lapu, Human Rights, EDSA, Marcos, among others. He said he was
even suggesting to remove subjects like Trigonometry and Calculus from the K-
12 program in the belief that these are not applicable to everybody.
f. On the query of Regent Escudero, Regent Arinto explained that the GE
Framework was written by a duly constituted UP System GE Task Force with
representatives from the different CUs, including the Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs of UP Diliman. The decision on the range of 21 to 36 units
was made by a system-wide GE conference held in February 2015 and attended
by more than 200 faculty members from all of the CUs.
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d)
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1. Proposal of UP Diliman for the Revision of The General Education … (cont’d)
. . .
g. Regent Arinto further explained that the GE Task Force first looked at the
objectives or learning outcomes that the GE Program aims to achieve. For the first
time, the GE program articulates as an objective not only nationalism but also
social justice. After having clarified the objectives, they looked into the possible
curriculum that will meet those objectives and ensure that the GE program is the
same across all the CUs. The 21 units is the common core subjects envisioned to
meet the objectives of the GE program.
h. Regent Escudero posed no objection to the proposal. He just wanted assurance
that the 21 units is what is best for students to enable them to be competitive and
be equipped with the necessary skills, regardless of the difficulties and acrimony
the revised UP Diliman program had to go through.
i. Regent Laurel also stated that he has no objections to the revision as long as the
University can continue to graduate and produce the same quality graduates with
the competitive advantage of Tatak UP.
j. Regent Oliquino thanked the administration, faculty, students, and staff who all
worked hard for this initiative. However, she said that students stand firm with
their opposition to the proposal because they have yet to see the merit of the
revision. As for the reason that K-12 is necessary to keep up with international
standards, Regent Oliquino added that students view this reform as a means of
encouraging even more Iskolar ng Bayan graduates to go abroad instead of serving
the country. Moreover, enrollment problems such as lack of class slots are not
addressed in the GE reform. When asked for an alternative proposal, Regent
Oliquino suggested that proposal should be studied further.
k. Vice President Bautista expressed her understanding of where the Student Regent
is coming from but clarified that the main objective of K-12 is to strengthen basic
education by adding more years. She further explained that the addition of two
years was an old reform that can be traced to the American colonial period and
that all post-war reviews of Philippine basic education across political
administrations recommended the addition of 2 years primarily to strengthen the
basic education. The issue of keeping up with global standards came much later.
Even the shift to learning competency-based standards was necessitated in order
to the develop capacity of the students to think and to love the country.
l. Regent Farolan asserted that he was not inclined to reject a recommendation of
the academic council of a constituent unit, unless the resolution or
recommendation is totally contrary to the provisions of the UP Charter and the
traditions and the spirit of UP. However, he raised the following points:
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d)
. . .
1. Proposal of UP Diliman for the Revision of The General Education … (cont’d)
. . .
i. Whether there were discussions on the non-formal impact of GE courses on
the students, such as on their socialization or opportunity to interact with
students from different disciplines in the GE courses, and whether the 21
units or 7 GE subjects is sufficient to achieve that.
ii. Whether the change would affect or impact the administrative staff.
iii. When a student transfers from one campus to another, will the GE courses
already taken by that student be counted by the receiving campus?
Operational issues such as this should be carefully looked into.
iv. With respect to the K-12 program, Regent Farolan said that when this was
initially brought up, the selling point was that, finishing basic education
should be enough to have opportunities in life and one does not need a
college degree for him to succeed in life. A college diploma is needed by
those who want to pursue higher studies or certain professions that require
degrees. The University should ensure the provision of a higher quality,
nationalist, tertiary education that would enhance one’s opportunity in life.
v. A proper and strong NSTP and ROTC programs would really be of great
help in addressing some of the concerns and complimenting a GE program
in producing well-rounded UP students.
m. On the question of whether 21 units is enough, Vice President Bautista referred to
Regent Arinto’s earlier statement that the foundational areas are covered by the
seven courses.
n. On the possible implication of the change, Vice President Bautista noted that the
impact will not be on the administrative staff. The change will mostly impact the
faculty in terms of what the faculty will be teaching.
o. On a related matter, Regent Escudero informed the Board the top ten jobs in
demand for the past five years did not even exist ten years ago and the complicated
problems the world is facing now were not even known as problems before. As
pointed out by Regent Laurel, he believes that the importance of the GE program
is really to equip students with skills and knowledge necessary to address and
handle whatever comes their way.
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d)
. . .
1. Proposal of UP Diliman for the Revision of The General Education … (cont’d)
. . .
p. Regent Arinto noted that the GE Framework specifies what knowledge, skills,
attitudes, and dispositions would be developed and how these skills and
competencies should be developed through the curriculum and the pedagogy or the
teaching and learning approaches that should be adopted in order for these courses
to be most effective.
q. With regard to the query of Regent Farolan earlier on whether the GE courses
already taken by a student will be counted when he transfers from one campus to
another, Regent Arinto said that the System GE Council is attending to this matter
in particular and other operational issues.
r. Regent Jimenez believes in the GE program and although not perfect, the proposal
before the Board is a workable one. On the idea of inculcating nationalism or love
of country in students, there is little that UP can do since students are already full
grown adults when they enter UP. He added that since he is into overseas labor and
migration, he supports the concept of internationalization. Nationalists must also
be effectively equipped with knowledge and skills in order to be at par with their
counterparts since many Filipino architects here work as draftsman abroad, dentists
work as dental hygienist, nurses work at elderlies, and some engineers do not
qualify as full engineers abroad and they are paid less. He said that the country
benefits from remittances of Filipino overseas workers to about 25 billion dollars
a year. He also concurred with Vice President Bautista’s view that Filipinos must
also possess the competencies of professions that are aligned with global standards
to better perform jobs in the Philippines that will help develop the country.
2. Establishment of the “Meneleo G. Carlos Sr. Electrical Engineering Centennial
Professorial Chair” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Board Action: APPROVED
3. Establishment of the “Rasa Surveying and Realty Corporation Professorial Chair in
Geodetic Engineering” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Board Action: APPROVED
4. Establishment of the “Hermenegildo B. Reyes Mechanical Engineering Centennial
Professorial Chair” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Board Action: APPROVED
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d)
. . .
5. Graduation of UP Open University students who completed all the requirements
for their respective degrees/titles as of the end of Second Trimester, the Third
Trimester, the Second Semester and the Mid-Year Term AY 2016-2017, and
additional candidates for graduation as of the end of the Mid-Year Term AY
2016-2017 and the First Semester AY 2016-2017, as recommended by the UPOU
University Council in its 54th meeting held on 23 August 2017
Board Action: APPROVED
6. Graduation of UP Baguio students who completed all the requirements for their
respective degrees/titles as of the end of Mid-Year Term AY 2016-2017, or as of
the end of term specified, as recommended by the UP Baguio University Council
in its 60th meeting on 4 September 2017
Board Action: APPROVED
C. FISCAL MATTERS1
1. Request of the Office of Admissions for authority to purchase one (1) unit brand
new 15-seater motor vehicle chargeable against the UPCAT Trust Fund
a. Regent Jimenez inquired about the status of vehicle acquisition in the University
because he recalled that UP Cebu was complaining about the lack of vehicles. He
also asked what type of vehicle is being requested.
b. President Concepcion informed the Board that out of 82 vehicle acquisition requests
that were forwarded to DBM, only seven (7) have been approved.
c. In response to the other question, Regent Laurel said that majority of the vehicular
requirements of the University are for passenger vehicles or vans and less of utility
vehicles, such as tractors and dump trucks.
Board Action: APPROVED
2. Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s Unexpended Balances of Prior
Years’ of Obligations in the amount of Sixty Nine Million Four Hundred Ninety
Six Thousand Two Hundred Eight Pesos and 85/100 (PhP69,496,208.85), as
certified by the System Budget and Accounting Offices
Board Action: APPROVED
1 In all resolutions involving the disbursement of funds, it is understood that the same must be subject to all existing government
accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
. . .
C. FISCAL MATTERS1 (cont’d)
. . .
3. Reprogramming of the Unexpended Obligations of UP Diliman under the
General Fund in the amount of Sixty Seven Million Five Hundred Eighty Two
Thousand Fifty Pesos & 26/100 (PhP67,582,050.26), certified as available by the
Director of Budget Office and Chief Accountant of UP Diliman
Board Action: APPROVED
4. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the
Ayala Foundation, Inc. for a donation of equipment with a total value of
PhP149, 783.57 to be used for the Felicidad A. Prudente Kalinga Collection
Digitization Project. Beneficiary unit: UP Center for Ethnomusicology
Board Action: APPROVED
D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2
1. Request of Assoc. Prof. Alice Prieto-Carolino of the College of Arts and Sciences, UP
Visayas, for the following:
a. Waiver of the 2-year minimum service requirement after the end of her
Sabbatical leave on 31 July 2017 to enable her to pursue a doctoral degree in
Social Development at the College of Social Work and Community Development;
and
b. Waiver of the BOR rule on the full-study leave or faculty fellowship for a faculty
member holding a rank higher than Assistant Professor
Board Action: APPROVED
_____________ 1 In all resolutions involving the disbursement of funds, it is understood that the same must be subject to all existing government accounting and
auditing laws, rules and regulations.
2These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College, the Constituent Universities
concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the
papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and recommendation.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
. . .
D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2 (cont’d)
. . .
2. Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rules …(cont’d)
UP Diliman
ELMER S. ESTACIO, Professor 1, College of Science, effective 1 August 2017 until 31
July 2018
REYNALDO L. GARCIA, Professor 8, College of Science, effective 1 August 2017 until
31 July 2018
UP Los Baños
RALPH LAUREN M. ALOMIA, Instructor 7, College of Arts and Sciences, effective 1
June 2017 until 31 December 2017
ARROL JAN B. AQUINO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Veterinary Medicine,
effective 1 August 2017 until 31 December 2017
BERNARD O. BUDOT, Assistant Professor 1, College of Agriculture and Food Science,
effective 1 June 2017 until 31 December 2017
ROBERTO S. CLEMENTE, Associate Professor 4, College of Arts and Sciences,
effective 1 August 2017 until 31 December 2017
DONNA WREN B. LIBUNAO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Engineering and Agro-
Industrial Technology, 1 June 2017 until 31 December 2017
JEFFREY JAMES C. LIGERO, Instructor 6, College of Arts and Sciences, effective 1
August 2017 until 31 December 2017
GILY V. MAGALONA, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences, effective 1
August 2017 until 31 December 2017
LERMA SJ. MALDIA, Assistant Professor 3, College of Forestry and Natural Resources,
effective 1 August 2017 until 31 December 2017
TRINA LEAH T. MENDOZA, Assistant Professor 3, College of Development
Communication, effective 1 August 2017 until 31 December 2017
ANNIE LIZA C. PINTOR, Assistant Professor 1, College of Engineering and Agro-
Industrial Technology, 1 August 2017 until 31 December 2017
__________________ 2These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College, the Constituent Universities
concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the
papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and recommendation.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
. . .
D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2 (cont’d)
. . .
5. Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rules …(cont’d)
UP Los Banos (cont’d)
. . .
EDGAR M. REYES, JR., Assistant Professor 1, College of Human Ecology, effective 1
August 2017 until 31 December 2017
MARLON P. RIVERA, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences, effective 1
August 2017 until 31 December 2017
MARIA VICTORIA C. RODRIGUEZ, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and
Sciences, effective 1 July 2017 until 31 December 2017
UP Manila
JESUSA S. PAGSIBIGAN, Assistant Professor 1, College of Nursing, effective 23 May
2017 until 31 December 2017
REGINALD S. VALLEJOS, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences,
effective 1 August 2017 until 31 July 2018
MARITESS O. VILLARICO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Dentistry, effective 1
August 2017 until 31 December 2017
UP Mindanao
JUMA NOVIE A. ALVIOLA, Associate Professor 3, College of Science and
Mathematics, effective 1 August 2017 until 31 July 2018
LYRE ANNI E. MURAO, Associate Professor 2, College of Science and Mathematics,
effective 1 August 2017 until 31 July 2018
UP Baguio
LIEZEL M. MAGTOTO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Science, effective 1 August
2017 until 31 December 2017
Board Action: APPROVED
__________________ 2These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College, the Constituent Universities
concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the
papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and recommendation.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
. . .
D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2 (cont’d)
. . .
6. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status
UP Diliman
KRISTOFFER B. BERSE, Assistant Professor 3, National College of Public
Administration and Governance, effective 7 September 2017
JEROME T. BUENVIAJE, Assistant Professor 3, College of Education, effective 7
September 2017
MA. CECILIA G. CONACO, Assistant Professor 6, College of Science, effective 7
September 2017
PATRICK ANDREW E. GOZON, Assistant Professor 5, College of Architecture,
effective 7 September 2017
SCHEDAR DT. JOCSON, Assistant Professor 2, College of Arts and Letters, effective 7
September 2017
JOSE ENRICO H. LAZARO, Associate Professor 3, College of Science, effective 7
September 2017
FRANCES OLIVIA M. MAGTOTO, Assistant Professor 4, College of Education,
effective 7 September 2017
MARIA ANA MICAELA C. MANANSALA, Assistant Professor 2, College of Arts and
Letters, effective 7 September 2017
CHARLIMAGNE M. MONTEALEGRE, Assistant Professor 1, College of Engineering,
effective 7 September 2017
MARIA FAITH Y. VARONA, Assistant Professor 3, College of Architecture, effective
7 September 2017
UP Los Baños
MARK ANTHONY M. BALDOZ, Assistant Professor 1, College of Engineering and
Agro-Industrial Technology, effective 7 September 2017
MARK JAYSON V. CORTEZ, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences,
effective 7 September 2017
__________________ 2These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College, the Constituent Universities
concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the
papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and recommendation.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
. . .
D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2 (cont’d)
. . .
3. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status (cont’d)
UP Los Baños (cont’d)
. . .
ARLENE C. GUTIERREZ, Assistant Professor 1, College of Economics and
Management, effective 7 September 2017
THERESE JULIENNE T. MEDINA, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences,
effective 7 September 2017
UP Manila
JOSE MA. D. BAUTISTA, Associate Professor 3 (Part Time), College of Medicine and
Attending Ortho Surgeon, Philippine General Hospital, effective 7 September 2017
ANNABELL E. CHUA, Associate Professor 3 (Part Time), College of Medicine,
effective 7 September 2017
PATRICIA LORNA O. CRUZ, Associate Professor 4 (Part Time), College of Medicine
and Attending Anesthesiologist, Philippine General Hospital, effective 7 September 2017
IRIS THIELE C. ISIP-TAN, Professor 3 (Part-Time), College of Medicine and Attending
Physician, Philippine General Hospital, effective 7 September 2017
PAUL MARK B. MEDINA, Associate Professor 2, College of Medicine, effective 7
September 2017
CESAR V. VILLAFUERTE, JR., Associate Professor 4 (Part Time), College of Medicine
and Attending Otorhinolaryngologist, Philippine General Hospital, effective 7 September
2017
UP Visayas
JOHANNES M. MAGPUSAO, Assistant Professor 1, School of Technology, effective 7
September 2017
UP Open University
MYRA D. ORUGA, Assistant Professor 2, Faculty of Management and Development
Studies, effective 7 September 2017
__________________ 2These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College, the Constituent Universities
concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the
papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and recommendation.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)
. . .
D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2 (cont’d)
. . .
3. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status (cont’d)
. . .
UP Mindanao
THADDEUS R. ACUÑA, Assistant Professor 2, School of Management, effective 7
September 2017
PEDRO A. ALVIOLA IV, Associate Professor 2, School of Management, effective 7
September 2017
ERWIN OLIVER V. FUNDADOR, Associate Professor 1, College of Science and
Mathematics, effective 7 September 2017
MAY ANNE E. MATA, Assistant Professor 1, College of Science and Mathematics,
effective 7 September 2017
UP Cebu
JANUAR E. YAP, Assistant Professor 4, College of Communication, Arts and Design,
effective 7 September 2017
Board Action: APPROVED
III. MATTERS CONFIRMED BY THE BOARD
The Board CONFIRMED the following matters:
1. Confirmation of Ad Interim appointment of Prof. CYNTHIA P. PALMES-
SALOMA as Executive Director, Philippine Genome Center (PGC), Office of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective 15 August 2017 until 14 August 2020
2. Graduation Ad Referendum of the following students for the Degree of Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering as of the end of Mid-Year, 2017
a. GOZOS, PIO VALERIANO S.
b. HERMANO, ROSTUM G.
c. HUET, HAROLD KENDALL P.
d. TUSCANO, NEIL ANTHONY G.
e. UMALI, MARK NOWELL M.
f. VALDEZ, ERNEST JOHN C.
g. VICENTE, CARLO A.
__________________ 2These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College, the Constituent Universities
concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the
papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and recommendation.
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The Board CONFIRMED the following matters: (cont’d)
. . .
3. Graduation Ad Referendum of the following students for the Degree of Bachelor of
Science in Geodetic Engineering as of the end of Mid-Year, 2017
a. ARELLANO, CARLA MAE M.
b. BELANDO, MARIFE YARCIA
c. BRIONES, RALPH RENZO G.
d. CANDIDO, CHRISTIAN GUMBAO
e. MAGNAYI, LYKA SELENE CORDERO
f. RACHO, ANJONETTE B.
g. VALLAO, GI-AN CARLA D.
4. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the
Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) for the connectivity for UP
Campuses through Philippine Research, Education, and Government Information
Network (PREGINET), for the period 01 January 2017 until 31 December 2017
4.1 In response to the query of Regent Jimenez, President Concepcion said that the
subscription will allow the University to connect to the PREGINET, which is
necessary for research and creative work and which will benefit the faculty and
students.
4.2 Regent Arinto said that the MOA is a renewal since PREGINET has been in use in
the University for at least ten years, providing connectivity like a default
ISP in research.
5. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the
Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Mathematics Education and Research,
Inc. (FPSMER, Inc.) for jointly undertaking projects designed to accelerate the
development and progress of science and mathematics education through the
conduct of various training and development programs, for a period of ten (10)
years.
Implementing unit: National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
Development (UP NISMED)
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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
The Board NOTED the following matters:
1. A report of the activities of the Faculty Regent from 1 August- 6 September 2017
(attached as Annex A)
1.1 In addition to the items in the written report, Regent Arinto informed the Board that
she submitted a draft proposal on 1 August 2017 to amend the Faculty Sick Leave
Benefits or eFSLB in order to further align the FSLB with the expanded Service
Recognition Pay (eSRP) for non-academic staff.
1.2 Regent Arinto added that the eFSLB proposal was drafted following consultations
with the Vice President for Administration, the Vice President for Academic Affairs,
the Vice President for Finance, and the Executive Vice President, as well as some
members of the faculty and the All UP Academic employees Union and it is now
going through the regular consultation process with the CUs and various committees.
2. Letter of Secretary Lara on behalf of all members of the BOR, to Dr. Ruben D.
Tanqueco dated 2 August 2017 in response to Dr. Tanqueco's identical letters of 20
July 2017 addressed to all members of the BOR and the Board Secretary
3. Academic Matters
3.1 Revised Academic Calendar of UP Diliman for AY 2017-2018, which now
includes Midyear 2018 schedule for deadline for dropping subjects and last day for
graduating students to clear their deficiencies
Approved by the Executive Vice President on 23 August 2017
3.2 Academic Calendar for AY 2017-2018 of the Professional Masters in Tropical
Marine Ecosystems Management (PM-TMEM) Program, UP Diliman, as approved
by the UP Diliman Executive Committee at its 254th meeting on 14 August 2017
Approved by the Executive Vice President 23 August 2017
4. Contracts/Agreements The following agreements are compliant with standard and applicable University processes involving the
Constituent Universities (CUs) concerned and the University System. They fall under the delegated
approving authority of the President, subject to information of the Board on matters not exceeding P150
Million Pesos (1312th BOR Meeting, 29 October 2015).
UP System
1. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines and Magdaleno B.
Albarracin, Jr. for the Faculty Development and Research Endowment Trust Fund
Beneficiary unit: UP Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business
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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD (cont’d)
The Board NOTED the following matters: (cont’d)
7. Contracts/Agreements (cont’d)
. . .
UP Diliman
1. Memorandum of Agreement on Student Exchange between the University of the
Philippines Diliman and Chungnam National University, South Korea providing for
student exchange
Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
2. Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement on Student
Exchange between the University of the Philippines Diliman and University of
Algarve, Portugal providing for academic cooperation
Implementing Unit: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
3. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
the Philippine Carabao Center providing for internship or on-the-job training
Implementing Unit: College of Home Economics
4. Exhibition Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the
Cultural Center of the Philippines for the exhibition of MACEDA 100: Attitude of the
Mind
Implementing Unit: UP Center for Ethnomusicology
5. Construction agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and PGM
Construction and Plumbing Services for the proposed repair of IESM Building at the
Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology, National Science Complex, UP
Diliman
6. Construction agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Ronaldo S. Correa, doing business under the name and style of KB Konstrak Building
Solusyons for the proposed modernization of classrooms and electrical re-wiring and
other miscellaneous works, at Plaridel Hall and Annex Building
7. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and PGM
Construction and Social Watch Philippines Foundation, Inc.
8. Memorandum of Agreement among the University of the Philippines Diliman,
Department of Science and Technology, Technology Application and Promotion
Institute, and the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology
Research and Development for the field and market testing of a cost-effective camera
rig system for monitoring of reef fish biomass
Implementing unit: College of Engineering
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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD (cont’d)
The Board NOTED the following matters: (cont’d)
4. Contracts/Agreements (cont’d)
. . .
UP Diliman (cont’d)
. . .
9. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
the University of Asia and the Pacific providing for academic cooperation
Implementing unit: College of Engineering
10. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Glades International Corporation providing for internship program
11. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
United Coconut Planters Bank providing for internship program
Implementing unit: College of Engineering
12. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and United Coconut Planters Bank providing for apprenticeship
Implementing unit: College of Engineering
13. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and Universidad Catolica San Antonio De Murica providing for academic cooperation
Implementing unit: Office of International Linkages
14. Agreement on Academic Cooperation between the University of the Philippines
Diliman and Holy Angel University
Implementing unit: UP Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business
15. Terms of Reference between the University of the Philippines Diliman and UNESCO
Bangkok for strengthening the linkage with UNESCO’s ICT Education Program
Implementing unit: College of Education
16. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Jan Excel
Mancilla Cabling, doing business under the name and style of School Pride Clothing
Enterprises
17. Construction Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Varbuild Incorporated for the proposed construction of Espiritu Hall, College of Law
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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD (cont’d)
The Board NOTED the following matters: (cont’d)
4. Contracts/Agreements (cont’d)
. . .
UP Diliman (cont’d)
. . .
18. Contract for Janitorial Services with Integrated Man Power (North Sector) between
the University of the Philippines Diliman and Philcare Manpower Services providing
for janitorial with manpower services to the North Sector of the Diliman Campus
V. OTHER MATTERS
1. Update on the former UP student allegedly killed by police officers
Board Action: The Board requested Regent Farolan to draft
the statement/message which will be routed to the
Board members.
1.1 In light of the recent death of a former UP student, Carl Arnaiz, Regent Farolan
moved that the Board of Regents declare the University’s openness to assist in the
investigation by offering its expertise or facilities to search for the truth and to
ensure that justice is served, including an authority for the President to waive fees
in case there are facilities in UP to be used.
1.2 Regent Escudero suggested to have someone draft the motion to be clear on what
the University is offering and to have the same routed to the Board members.
1.3 In response to Chair Licuanan regarding the form, Regent Farolan said that he will
leave it to the discretion of the President but he suggested that it be in a form of a
resolution from the Board. Thus, President Concepcion asked Regent Farolan to
draft the resolution.
1.4 Regent Jimenez wanted to know if there are precedent cases so the Board will at
least be informed by previous actions of similar cases.
1.5 Regent Farolan said that it is within the President’s power to coordinate with other
government agencies in cases when they seek UP’s help. Instead of a public
statement, Regent Farolan suggested to send a message to the different constituent
universities or heads of offices in UP to be open to help in such cases.
1.6 Regent Escudero said that if the Board will send a message as proposed, he would
include a statement on the affirmation for basic human rights for the protection of
life.
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V. OTHER MATTERS (cont’d)
1. Update on the former UP student allegedly killed by police officers (cont’d)
. . .
1.7 If the Board does not want to make it appear that they are being selective in releasing
a statement only because a UP student is involved, Regent Escudero suggested that
it be in the form of an order from the President to the constituent units.
1.8 President Concepcion asked Regent Farolan to help with the draft letter which will
be routed to the Board members confidentially.
2. On the request of the All UP Workers Union for the grant of the Health and Wellness
Benefit in the amount of P25,000 per qualified employee
Board Action: NOTED
2.1 Regent Fulvadora informed the Board that a formal letter on the matter has already
been forwarded to the Office of the President on even date.
3. Request of the Office of the Student Regent for a laptop and a cell phone for official
use of the OSR
Board Action: APPROVED
3.1 Regent Oliquino said that there is no computer and internet in the OSR for almost
two years now and the current budget of the OSR is not enough to cover payments
for a laptop and a cell phone.
3.2 Regent Arinto inquired whether the requested equipment are not covered by the
MOOE allocation to the Sectoral Regents. Regent Escudero said that cell phones
and laptops are under Capital Outlay (CO) and not under the MOOE. Travel
expenses are under MOOE.
3.3 Regent Farolan said that if there are any laptop or cell phone available, it may be
allocated to the Student Regent. If none, the Board may ask for a realignment of
certain amount to cover these items. Vice President Florendo said that the UP
System may grant the equipment upon the approval of the Board.
3.4 In addition, Regent Escudero pledged to donate a new desktop computer to the OSR
to replace the damaged one.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEMVinzons Basement, UP Diliman,
Quezon City, Philippines 1101
OFFICE OF THE FACULTY REGENT
Report of the Faculty Regent1 August -6 September 2017
1. I served as resource person and facilitator of a workshop on blended learning forthe faculty of UP Mindanao held on 7-9 August 2017.
2. I served as resource person at the UP Visayas GE workshop held on 11 August2017 at the UPV lloilo City campus.
3. I participated in a meeting to discuss a program of research on higher educationheld on 17 August at the Center for lntegrative and Development Studies.
4. Individual UP faculty and staff from UP Mindanao, UP Los Banos, and UP Dili-man met with me on separate occasions to discuss specific concerns.
5. I participated in a roundtable discussion with the All UP Academic EmployeesUnion (AUPAEU) and University officials on 2 September 2017. This was part ofthe Assessment and Strategic Planning workshop of the National ExecutiveBoard of the AUPAEU held on 2-3 September 2017 at the University Hotel.
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BOARD OF REGENTS
Hon. PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Chair
Chair, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. DANILO L. CONCEPCIÓN, Co-Chair
President, University of the Philippines
Hon. FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO Chair, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture
Hon. ANN K. HOFER Chair, House Committee on Higher and Technical
Education
Hon. RAMON M. MARONILLA
President, UP Alumni Association
Hon. ANGELO A. JIMENEZ
Member
Hon. FRANCIS C. LAUREL
Member
Hon. FREDERICK MIKHAIL I. FAROLAN
Member
Hon. PATRICIA B. ARINTO
Faculty Regent
Hon. MA. SHARI NIÑA G. OLIQUINO
Student Regent
Hon. ANALIZA S. FULVADORA
Staff Regent
Atty. ROBERTO M.J. LARA
Secretary of the University and of the BOR
The University of the Philippines
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UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
UP SYSTEM
Prof. DANILO L. CONCEPCIÓN
President
Prof. MA. CYNTHIA ROSE B. BAUTISTA
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Prof. JOSELITO G. FLORENDO
Vice President for Planning and Finance
Prof. NESTOR G. YUNQUE
Vice President for Administration
Prof. ELVIRA A. ZAMORA
Vice President for Development
Prof. JOSE Y. DALISAY, Jr.
Vice President for Public Affairs
Prof. HECTOR DANNY D. UY
Vice President for Legal Affairs
Atty. ROBERTO M.J. LARA
Secretary of the University and of the BOR
CONSTITUENT UNIVERSITIES
Prof. MICHAEL L. TAN
Chancellor, UP Diliman
Prof. FERNANDO C. SANCHEZ, JR
Chancellor, UP Los Baños
Prof. CARMENCITA D. PADILLA
Chancellor, UP Manila
Prof. ROMMEL A. ESPINOSA
Chancellor, UP Visayas
Prof. MELINDA DP. BANDALARIA
Chancellor, UP Open University
Prof. SYLVIA B. CONCEPCION
Chancellor, UP Mindanao
Prof. RAYMUNDO D. ROVILLOS
Chancellor, UP Baguio
Prof. LIZA D. CORRO
Chancellor, UP Cebu
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OF THE UNIVERSITY
Atty. ROBERTO M.J. LARA
Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents
STAFF
Ms. Carla V. Noroña
Executive Assistant III
Ms. Anna Marie R. Demeterio
Administrative Officer V
Ms. Jovita P. Fucio
Board Secretary II
Ms. Karisha Anne E. Cruz
Administrative Officer IV (Communications Researcher)
Ms. Candelaria A. Bachini
Senior Administrative Assistant I
Ms. Zenaida A. Ballarta
Senior Administrative Assistant 1
Ms. Marissa A. Perdigon-Guzman
Administrative Assistant V
Mr. Glenn D. Bilbao
Administrative Officer I
Mr. Jose Jude A. Yapit
Administrative Assistant II
Mr. Dante C. Ceguerra
Administrative Assistant II
Mr. Cenon E. Maximo
Administrative Assistant I
Mr. Cesar R. Nilo
Administrative Assistant I
Ms. Virginia S. Olivera
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Mr. Angelito A. Santos
Administrative Aide IV
Mr. Fijay K. Florentino
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Mr. Emmanuel P. Labrador, Jr.
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