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VOLUME XLVIII 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 18 September 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..


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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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………………….


and the University of Asia and the Pacific providing for academic cooperation….


and Glades International Corporation providing for internship program…………..


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………………….


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

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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 18 September 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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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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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


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


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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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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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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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.


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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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d)

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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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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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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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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


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


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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


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.


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


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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C. FISCAL MATTERS1 (cont’d)

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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


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


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


_____________ 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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D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2 (cont’d)

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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,


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


LERMA SJ. MALDIA, Assistant Professor 3, College of Forestry and Natural Resources,


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

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5. Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rules …(cont’d)

UP Los Banos (cont’d)

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EDGAR M. REYES, JR., Assistant Professor 1, College of Human Ecology, effective 1


MARLON P. RIVERA, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences, effective 1


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


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





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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,


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,


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,





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3. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status (cont’d)

UP Los Baños (cont’d)

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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,


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,


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

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3. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status (cont’d)

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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,


UP Cebu

JANUAR E. YAP, Assistant Professor 4, College of Communication, Arts and Design,



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.

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The Board CONFIRMED the following matters: (cont’d)

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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.


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.


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)

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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


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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UP Diliman (cont’d)

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the University of Asia and the Pacific providing for academic cooperation



Glades International Corporation providing for internship program


United Coconut Planters Bank providing for internship program



and United Coconut Planters Bank providing for apprenticeship



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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UP Diliman (cont’d)

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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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1. Update on the former UP student allegedly killed by police officers (cont’d)

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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


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.

Patricia 8. ArintoFaculty Regent7 September 2017

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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

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Prof. MA. CYNTHIA ROSE B. BAUTISTA

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Prof. JOSELITO G. FLORENDO

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Prof. NESTOR G. YUNQUE

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