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VOLUME XLVI NUMBER 10 ISSN No. 0115-7450
DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS 1323rd MEETING, 16 DECEMBER 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORT of the PRESIDENT and the SECTORAL REGENTS
A. Report of the President …………………………………………………………………...
B. Report of the Faculty Regent ……………………………………………………………………..
C. Report of the Student Regent……………………………………………………………..
D. Report of the Staff Regent ……………………………………………………………….
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MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD
GENERAL GOVERNANCE
A. Proposal for the Restructuring and Renaming of the College of Agriculture, UP Los Baños
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ACADEMIC MATTERS
A. Establishment of the “Jose Maceda Fellowship Program” at the UP Center for
Ethnomusicology under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs’
Distinguished Artists, Scientists- and Academics-in-Residence Program…………………
B. Proposal of the UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) of two
(2) additional programs to be given to deserving students in the visual arts, art criticism,
and cultural studies: (1) a scholarship entitled UPD Visual Arts and Cultural Studies
Scholarship Program and (2) UPD Creative / Critical Thesis Grant in the Arts, Culture
and Humanities……………………………………………………………………………
C. Establishment of the “Don Benito Yao Metallurgical Engineering Centennial Professorial
Chair” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman………………………………………..
D. Establishment of the “Pedro and Francisca Maniego Professorial Chair in Industrial
Engineering” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman…………………………………
E. Proposal to hold the UP Gawad Pangulo system-wide competitions as annual academic
distinction events for the faculty, REPS, students and administrative staff of the UP
System……………………………………………………………………………………..
F. Establishment of the “One UP – Jose Yap Dalisay, Jr. Professorial Chair in Creative
Writing” at the Department of English and Comparative Literature, UP Diliman………..
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FISCAL MATTERS
A. Reprogramming of UP System Administration's unexpended balances of prior years'
obligations in the amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00)……………………….
B. Reprogramming of UP Manila’s unexpended balances of prior years’ obligations from the
General and Revolving Funds in the amount of Seventy Million Pesos (PhP70,000,000.00)
C. Realignment from Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to Personal
Services (PS) in the UP Manila-PGH FY 2016 internal operating budget (lob) under the
revolving fund amounting to Thirty Four Million Pesos Only (PhP34,000,000.00)……….
D. Request authority to utilize UP Cebu’s graduate tuition fee increment (GTFI) for payment
of personal services such as the graduate program overload honoraria and for the salaries
and other benefits of lecturers teaching graduate courses; and to augment funds for MOOE
(i.e. Course materials development, faculty enhancement, utilities, seminars, trainings,
etc.)………………………………………………………………………………………….
E. Memorandum of Agreement among the University of the Philippines, the Local
Government of Quezon City (LGQC) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)…………..
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F. Request authority for Professional Development Grant to all eligible faculty and staff …..
G. Request authority for 2016 year-end bonus and cash gift to Lecturers and Professor Emeriti,
with funding from Revolving Fund…………………………………………………………
H. Reclassification of Incremental Tuition from Trust Fund to Revolving Fund effective CY
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Request of UP Diliman to Correct the Merit Promotion of Dr. JONG WHA LEE, Institute
of Chemistry, College of Science, From Associate Professor 1 To Associate Professor 2
charged against Lump Sum PS Savings…………………………………………………….
B. Request of UP Los Baños for the Appointment of Dr. JOSE NESTOR M. GARCIA as
Associate Professor 1, College of Agriculture, and retention of his permanent status …....
C. Proposal of UP Diliman for the reclassification of Librarian I (SG 10) and Librarian II (SG
14) positions from the Administrative category to the Research, Extension and
Professional Staff (REPS) category………………………………………………………...
D. Proposal of UP Manila/PGH for the adjustment of Hazard Pay for qualified employees…
E. Appointment of Faculty …………………………………………………………………...
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MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOARD
A. One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Awards: Implementation Aspects…………
B. Agreements/Contracts
UP System
1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) …………………………………………..
2. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Contract of Lease (Renewal) between the
University of the Philippines and the Department of Information and Communications
Technology (DICT)…………………………………………………………………….
3. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the
Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (EMB-DENR) ……………………………………………………………...
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UP Diliman
1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Thomson Reuters Hong Kong Limited (TRHK) ……………………………………..
2. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)…………………….
3. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)………………………………………….
4. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
the Department of Trade and Industry- Region VIII (DTI-VIII)………………………
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and RGMA Network, Inc……………………………………………………………....
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MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
A. Excavation Problem in the Academic Center Project of the College of Medicine ………..
B. Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) for FY 2016 in the amount of PhP5,000.00 per
faculty and staff, based on DBM Circular No. 2016-8 dated 12 December 2016………….
C. Selection of Dr. PATRICIA B. ARINTO as the new Faculty Regent vice Philip Ian Padilla
for a term of Two (2) Years, effective 1 January 2017……………………………….........
D. Delegated Authority to the President subject to INFORMATION of the Board
1. Request of UP Mindanao for inclusion in the Academic Calendar for AY 2016-2017
the conduct of a Special University Council Meeting on 09 December 2016………..
2. Contracts/Agreements
UP System
1. Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding on the Expansion of the National
Science Consortium among the University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila
University, Central Luzon State University, De La Salle University, Mindanao
State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, University of Santo Tomas,
University of San Carlos, Visayas State University, and the Science Education
Institute…………………………………………………………………………….
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UP Diliman
1. Construction Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Edmundo P. Cornejo, doing business under the name and style of E.P. Cornejo
Construction ………………………………………………………………………
2. Construction Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Engr. Emerson Y. Maulit doing business under the name and style of Reygem
Builders …………………………………………………………………………...
3. Construction Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and
Emerson Y. Maulit doing business under the name and style of Reygem Builders
4. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines through the UP
Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (DONEE) and Steelasia
Manufacturing Corporation (Donor)……………………………………………….
5. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines through the UP
Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (DONEE) and Pedro H.
Maniego, Jr. ……………………………………………………………………….
6. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman
and the Foreign Service Institute (FSI)…………………………………………….
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OTHER MATTERS
A. Amendments to the By-laws of UP Provident Fund Inc. (UPPFI)………………………..
B. On the concerns of Regent Farolan……………………………………………………….
(Note: The Reports of the President and the Sectoral Regents are attached as Annexes A to
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A. Report of the President
(A copy of the report is attached as Annex A, pages 33-36.)
B. Report of the Faculty Regent
(A copy of the report is attached as Annex B, pages 37.)
C. Report of the Student Regent
(A copy of the report is attached as Annex C, pages38-39.)
D. Report of the Staff Regent
(A copy of the report is attached as Annex D, pages 40.)
MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD
The President endorsed the following:
A. Proposal for the Restructuring and Renaming of the College of Agriculture, UP Los Baños
A paradigm shift of the UPLB College of Agriculture (CA) that addresses the value chain
from primary production in the farm to food on the table was being proposed. This will be
consistent with the modernization ideal, recognizing the need to transform Philippine agriculture
toward inclusive and sustainable growth that links and benefits farmers in the value chain and
promotes production innovation and market diversification.
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This calls for a purposeful realignment of UPLB CA’s teaching, research and development
and extension programs, as well as its organization to support the country’s drive to modernize
the agriculture sector. It is expected to produce the relevant trained manpower, along with new
knowledge and technologies, that are essential in developing globally competitive modern
agriculture-based industries in the Philippines.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
GENERAL GOVERNANCE
REPORT of the PRESIDENT and other
SECTORAL REGENTS
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In view of this, the restructuring of the UPLB CA was being proposed, including its
renaming to the College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS).
The degree granting units will likewise be identified and reamed as institutes. Further, the
Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) and Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center
(PHTRC) become separate units from the Crop Science Cluster (CSC), the National Crop
Protection Cluster (NCPC) become a separate unit from the Crop Protection Cluster (CPC), and
the Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI) become a separate unit from the Animal and
Dairy Sciences Cluster (ADSC).
Highlights of the Discussion
1. UP Los Baños Chancellor Fernando Sanchez, Jr. together with Dean of the College of
Agriculture, Dr. Enrico Supangco and the Director of the Food and Science Cluster, Dr. Lotis
Mopera presented anew the proposal to reorganize the CA. With them were former UPLB
Chancellor and academician, Dr. Ruben Villareal, and Professor Emeritus and Ramon
Magsaysay Awardee, Dr. Romulo Davide, as resource persons.
2. Dean Supangco made the presentation to the Board. A copy of the presentation is on file at
the OSU.
3. Regent Jimenez was pleasantly surprised that the CA is contributing more to the Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. This is one aspect where the University becomes
relevant to the lives of ordinary people. He noted the strengthened tie-ups of the College with
industries and asked how the University can disseminate impressive knowledge capability
that will be enhanced in the new structure. Dean Supangco said that the industry tie-up is
embedded in all units of the College, like the Institute of Plant Breeding which is tied-up with
the East-West Seeds.
4. Regent Jimenez inquired on the difference between the Food Science program of UPLB and
the Food Technology program of the College of Home Economics. Director Lotis Mopera
explained that since the Food Science and Food Technology programs of UPLB fall under
the CA, the foundation courses are similar to other degree programs of CA. Aside from the
production aspect, these programs also deal with applied science and development of
processing tools for producers. Meanwhile, in UP Diliman, the Food Technology program is
under the College of Home Economics so majority of the courses are inclined towards food
preparation and culinary arts.
5. Regent Jimenez expressed his excitement for a better way of disseminating knowledge. He
would like to see farmers benefitting from the program through better knowledge
dissemination. He is more concerned on the synthesizing and application of knowledge that
would contribute to the development of the country.
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6. President Pascual said that the entire UPLB is being mobilized to address that particular
concern. For example, the College of Economics and Management handles agribusiness, the
College of Agriculture handles the linkages with industries, and other colleges support the
activities of the agricultural and rural sectors. His administration tried to refocus the programs
and activities to support UPLB’s main mandate, which is the development of agriculture in
the country.
7. From the point of view of the faculty members, Faculty Regent Padilla said that they are
supportive of this initiative. With regard to Regent Jimenez’s comment, he said that there is
also a Food Technology program in UP Visayas and BS Food Science in UP Mindanao. These
programs offered in the different CUs are distinct from each other based on the niche of the
CU.
8. Staff Regent Mejia expressed support to the reorganization proposal. He just asked assurance
from the UPLB Chancellor that no staff will be laid off or displaced. Chancellor Sanchez
assured the Board that no one will be displaced in this restructuring and as a matter of fact,
there will be a need for more faculty, REPS, and administrative staff complement.
9. Regent Farolan said that although it was clear from the annexed table that the new structured
CA would open a lot of opportunities for both faculty and staff, he was still thankful for the
assurance that none of the current employees and officers of the University will be adversely
affected. However, he wanted to know whether the restructuring will entail curricular changes
(e.g., merging of programs, removing or expanding courses) that might have an impact on
students. He also wanted to know which program or office in the new structure will
particularly focus on the safety and welfare of Agri-workers and farmers since they play a
critical role in agriculture.
10. Chancellor Sanchez said that there is an ongoing parallel restructuring of the curriculum of
the College of Agriculture that will either review the different courses and make them more
attractive to students or create new degree programs suited under the new structure. He
remembered that the creation of the Agriculture Biotech and Food Technology programs
several years ago resulted in an increased number of student enrolment compared to when it
was just plain Agriculture.
11. Regent Farolan has no objection on the substance of the courses that should be merged or
removed. He was more concerned on the possible additional expenses entailed by the change
in curriculum. For instance, a four-year program may be made into a five-year degree program
or the number of required academic units of a particular program may be increased, requiring
additional expense from the students. He wanted assurance that this will not happen.
12. Chancellor Sanchez assured the Board that there will be no increase in terms of the years to
complete the program nor the required academic units. The main objective of restructuring
the curriculum is to make it a lean and mean curriculum which is relevant to the needs of the
country and the industry. Entrepreneurship, industry-academe partnership, and value chain
from the field to the table are some of the concepts being taken into consideration in the
restructuring of the curriculum so that there will be an assurance that the programs and the
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actions will be on a sustainable basis. With respect to safety, Chancellor Sanchez said that
there are two (2) institutes dealing with this matter, the National Crop Protection Center
(NCPC) and the Food Science Institute (FSI). The NCPC is a research center that focuses on
crop protection and which is responsible for pest management while the FSI processes
harvests into safe, nutritious, and delicious food products for the people.
13. Regent Farolan clarified that he was referring more to the safety and protection of farmers
and agripreneurs. He recalled the case of the International Rice and Research Institute (IRRI)
where many farmers and medical professionals who work for IRRI acquired a certain kind of
cancer due to the pesticides used. Yet, a lot of them were not able to claim benefits or
insurance because of the immunity that IRRI allegedly possessed. Chancellor Sanchez said
that the Agricultural Systems Cluster (ASC) deals with the integration of all technologies and
is the one responsible for sustainable agriculture, merging together social and scientific
concepts. The ASC is in charge of delivering the scientific data and technologies to farmer
level information.
14. Regent Laurel informed the Board that pesticides are not any more effective for sustainable
agriculture. The new trend now is to use organic control in the management of pests.
Scientists study the natural predators of a particular bug. Insofar as the safety of the farmers
is concerned, it is already a matter that has been resolved a long time ago.
15. In terms of economic development, Regent Laurel made a pitch for agriculture. In the last
quarter of this year or the second quarter of this year, the increase in the GDP was
predominantly due to the improvement of agriculture. While it may be regarded as a slight
improvement in agricultural production, there was however a very significant impact on the
GDP of the Philippines. Therefore, he moved to endorse the proposal for the
restructuring and reorganization of the College of Agriculture to the College of
Agriculture and Food Science.
16. Student Regent Manuel said that he supports any form of restructuring and reorganization
across the system so long as it will bring out the best in each of the units to become more
relevant and significant to the country. However, he felt that the restructuring proposal will
divide the focus of the College of Agriculture into primary food production, food and
beverage manufacturing, and services. Instead of broadening the focus, other degree-granting
units in UPLB and in other CUs may help the CA in those aspects.
17. Dean Supangco said that UPLB is looking more on the value chain from production to
preparing food on the table. The CA is already contributing on how to improve the different
stages of the value chain.
18. Chancellor Sanchez hopes that the end result of the value chain approach is to improve the
income of the farmers and to get a better value for his produce. The concept of
entrepreneurship will be espoused in the new curriculum so that students can generate their
own business, create new jobs, and help the country grow.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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19. Director Mopera added that the restructuring was actually a response to the needs of the
economic stakeholders and to the changing agricultural landscape. Farmers are encouraged
to engage in the entire value chain from production to providing food on the table and
consequently improve their living.
20. Staff Regent Mejia moved to approve the proposal for the reorganization of the CA. Student
Regent Manuel put on record his objection because he felt that some things are not yet clear.
21. Alumni Regent Maronilla conveyed his appreciation to the team for enlightening him
personally on the programs of the CA.
Board Action: APPROVED
A. Establishment of the “Jose Maceda Fellowship Program” at the UP Center for
Ethnomusicology under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs’
Distinguished Artists, Scientists- and Academics-in-Residence Program
In commemoration of Dr. Jose Maceda’s 100th birth anniversary and the UP Center for
Ethnomusicology’s 20th founding anniversary, the Center would like to propose the establishment
of the Jose Maceda Fellowship Program under the Office of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs’ Distinguished Artists, Scientists- and Academics-in-Residence Program.
The Fellowship program aims to attract local and foreign scholars and artists from various
disciplines to conduct their research or creative outputs at the Center and share their expertise
and research/ creative output to the community.
The Center proposed that the funding of the program will be sourced from the UP
OVPAA.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. President Pascual explained that the Jose Maceda Fellowship program is in commemoration
of Dr. Jose Maceda’s 100th birthday anniversary. This fellowship program aims to attract local
and foreign scholars and artists from various disciplines to conduct their research or creative
outputs at the UP Center for Ethnomusicology, which is celebrating its 20th founding
anniversary. This is a funding for scholars and researchers to do their work in the Center.
2. The funding for scholars and researchers of the program will be sourced from the UP System
Administration through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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3. Regent Farolan reiterated the usual colatilla for Board approvals, that is, they are subject to
all existing laws, rules and regulations, and government accounting and auditing rules. Chair
Licuanan said that this is a standard procedure, duly noted by the Secretary.
Board Action: APPROVED
B. Proposal of the UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) of two (2)
additional programs to be given to deserving students in the visual arts, art criticism, and
cultural studies: (1) a scholarship entitled UPD Visual Arts and Cultural Studies Scholarship
Program and (2) UPD Creative / Critical Thesis Grant in the Arts, Culture and Humanities
As the national university, the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) plays an
invaluable role in shaping the cultural and artistic life of the nation by providing education for
the country’s future leaders in the arts, humanities, and cultural studies. We owe it to the nation
to provide support for the most outstanding students in the arts, humanities, and cultural studies.
On the 1312th meeting of the UP Board of Regents, the members of the Board have
approved two programs beneficial to students in the performing arts: the Honorific Award for
Student Performing Arts Groups of UP Diliman (HASPAG) and the UPD Performing Arts
Scholarship Program (PASP).
These programs are now implemented and since then, 7 student performing arts
organizations have been conferred the title of the Official Student Performing Arts Group of UP
Diliman and have been initially awarded a financial subsidy of PhP250,000.00 for the first year.
The tenure of the HASPAG award is three years. Also, 51 students have been awarded the
Performing Arts Scholarship or a tuition waiver, including other fees. The scholarship is
renewable every semester.
These programs are expected to enhance the artistic engagements of UPD’s student
performers. At the same time, these programs are deemed beneficial for the University and the
student performing arts groups, as these eventually would redound to productions of higher
caliber and quality.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. President Pascual explained that the UP Diliman OICA is proposing two (2) additional forms
of financial assistance to be given to deserving students in the visual arts, art criticism, and
cultural studies. One is a scholarship entitled UP Diliman Visual Arts and Cultural Studies
Scholarship Program and the other is the UP Diliman Creative/Critical Thesis Grant in the
Arts, Culture and Humanities.
2. The proposed scholarship and thesis grant will be funded by UP Diliman.
Board Action: APPROVED
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government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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C. Establishment of the “Don Benito Yao Metallurgical Engineering Centennial Professorial
Chair” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Donor: Steel Asia Manufacturing Corporation
Support fund: The donor commits to remit to the Donee the total amount of PhP120,000.00
per year for at least five (5) years commencing with UP Academic Year
2017-2018
Beneficiary unit: College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Others: Donated sum shall be utilized solely and exclusively for the purpose
intended by the Donor.
Fund Management: U.P. Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI)
Board Action: APPROVED
D. Establishment of the “Pedro and Francisca Maniego Professorial Chair in Industrial
Engineering” at the College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Donor: Pedro H. Maniego, Jr.
Support fund: The donor commits to remit to the Donee the total amount of PHP120,000.00
per year for at least five (5) years commencing with UP Academic Year
2017-2018 to 2021-2022
Beneficiary unit: College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Others: Donated sum shall be utilized solely and exclusively for the purpose
intended by the Donor.
Fund Management: U.P. Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI)
Board Action: APPROVED
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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E. Proposal to hold the UP Gawad Pangulo system-wide competitions as annual academic
distinction events for the faculty, REPS, students and administrative staff of the UP System
These awards are spearheaded and organized by the Office of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs with the following monetary awards and budget for implementation:
The original concept of each of the UP Gawad Pangulo awards has been previously
approved by the Board, however, the frequency of the award has not been indicated. Each of the
UP Gawad Pangulo event is a gathering of UP’s best teachers, REPS, students, and/or
administrative staff in academics and/or the arts.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. President Pascual said that, the UP System has obtained Board approval for the various
Gawad Pangulo (GP) awards individually and as one-off events. This time, the proposal is
for the different GP awards to be taken together as a program of awards for the various
University constituents and for them to be held annually, though still as separate events.
Depending on the category, the particular award is intended to motivate students, faculty,
REPS, and/or administrative staff in further developing their knowledge, skills, and/or talents
in the area covered by the award.
Board Action: APPROVED
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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F. Establishment of the “One UP – Jose Yap Dalisay, Jr. Professorial Chair in Creative Writing”
at the Department of English and Comparative Literature, UP Diliman
Support fund: PhP120,000.00 per year for three year period
Beneficiary unit:College of Arts and Letter, UP Diliman
Fund Management: U.P. Foundation Inc.
Board Action: APPROVED
Highlights of the Discussion
ON DONATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS
1. Regent Jimenez inquired on the kind of fund item placed on donations and whether the
donations have already been subjected to COA audit. He also wanted to know if the donors
get tax credit from their donation to UP.
2. President Pascual explained that donations to UP be made directly or through a UP-affiliated
foundation (e.g., UP Foundation, Inc.). If directly, the allowable deduction from taxable
income is 150 percent of the donation; if through a foundation with appropriate accreditation,
the allowable deduction is just 100 percent.
3. Regent Farolan asked if there are guidelines on what name to use to label professorial chair
awards. The Board might need to review the way it approves or grants professorial chair
awards.
4. Chair Licuanan said that there are already established rules for professorial chair awards.
President Pascual said that conditions are usually set by the donor. He added that the Board
controls the granting of each and every honorific title or giving honor to individuals.
5. Regent Farolan suggested that when the Board receives proposals for the establishment of
professorial chairs, it should also receive a CV or a due diligence background check of the
person (e.g., human rights and social justice track records) because his name will be attached
to the award. He clarified that these would not be the only basis for approval but it would be
interesting to know the information to determine if the name attached to the award is someone
that UP should be affiliated with.
6. Chair Licuanan said that there are already procedures for the professorial chair award but she
agreed that the Board should be reminded about the points raised by Regent Farolan.
7. President Pascual said that normally there is a colatilla saying that if the name of the donor
so honored becomes a liability to UP, the naming right may be withdrawn by the University.
He said that UP does due diligence before moving to approve professorial chair awards. There
have been offers of big donations (for infrastructure projects) that were not favorably
considered due to anticipated reputational issues.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
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8. Regent Farolan said that while he knows that UP does due diligence, he proposed that the
Board include a specific mandate on the naming.
A. Reprogramming of UP System Administration's unexpended balances of prior years'
obligations in the amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00), as certified available by
the System Budget and System Accounting Offices, for the following purpose:
It is understood that any obligations/ disbursements that will be made against these
appropriations shall be subject to the usual accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
Board Action: APPROVED
B. Reprogramming of UP Manila’s unexpended balances of prior years’ obligations from the
General and Revolving Funds in the amount of Seventy Million Pesos (PhP70,000,000.00),
certified as available by the Chief Accountant and Budget Officer of UP Manila, to be
utilized for the following priority needs:
Personal Services (PS) To provide funds for the Expanded-Service
Recognition Pay, Extended Sick Leave
Benefits, and other authorized employees'
Benefits not covered by the regular appropriation
PhP30,000,000.00
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses
(MOOE) To augment funds for Utilities,
Supplies and Materials & Other General
Services/Expenses (20,000,000.00)
Research Bridging Program
(20,000,000.00)
PhP40,000,000.00
TOTAL PhP70,000,000.00
It is understood that disbursements from this reprogrammed fund shall be subject to
the usual accounting, budgeting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
Board Action: APPROVED
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
Purpose Amount
To augment EO/ CO funds for System
Offices/ Constituent Universities
PhP50,000,000.00
FISCAL MATTERS
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C. Realignment from Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to Personal
Services (PS) in the UP Manila-PGH FY 2016 internal operating budget (lob) under the
revolving fund amounting to Thirty Four Million Pesos Only (PhP34,000,000.00), certified
as available by the Chief Accountant and Budget Officer of UP Manila-PGH
The realigned amount shall be utilized for the payment of the PhP10,000 Health and
Welfare Benefit (HWB) per qualified UP employees as approved by the BOR at its 1321st
meeting dated 27 October 2016.
It is understood that the disbursements from this realigned fund shall be subject to the
usual accounting, budgeting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. Staff Regent Mejia noted in the proposal that the realigned amount will be intended for the
payment of the P10,000 Health and Welfare Benefit (HWB) for UP-PGH employees. He
sought clarification on the realignment because his understanding was that the HWB will be
funded from the income-generating projects of the University.
2. President Pascual confirmed that the funding for the HWB will come from the income
generating projects of UP. In the case of UP-PGH, it will come from its pay ward which
generates income for UP-PGH.
3. Staff Regent Mejia inquired whether the UP-PGH could sustain the payments of the
upcoming benefits for UP employees from its own income. President Pascual answered in the
affirmative.
Board Action: APPROVED
D. Request authority to utilize UP Cebu’s graduate tuition fee increment (GTFI) for payment
of personal services such as the graduate program overload honoraria and for the salaries
and other benefits of lecturers teaching graduate courses; and to augment funds for MOOE
(i.e. Course materials development, faculty enhancement, utilities, seminars, trainings, etc.)
The salaries and other benefits of non-tenured faculty and staff are taken from the Lump
Sum and PS savings of the College which is not sufficient to defray all the payables mentioned
above.
It is understood that the disbursements from this authority to use GTFI funds shall be
subject to the usual accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
Board Action: APPROVED
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government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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E. Memorandum of Agreement among the University of the Philippines, the Local
Government of Quezon City (LGQC) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
Project: Construction, operation and maintenance of the BFP-UP Fire Station
Responsibilities of the parties:
LGQC shall: Allocate and provide funding and construct the BFP-UP FIRE STATION, with
target completion date of eighteen (18) months from approval of this Agreement
by the UP Board of Regents;
UP shall: Make available an area of approximately 3,000. sq. m. along C.P. Garcia Avenue,
UP Diliman, Quezon. City to serve as the site for the BFP-UP FIRE STATION;
and
BFP shall: Operate, use and maintain, at its expense, the BFP-UP FIRE STATION for a
period of ten (10) years from its formal physical turnover by the LGQC to UP.
BFP shall exercise the diligence of a good father of the family in the use of the
BFP-UP FIRE STATION and in the conduct of its operations therein. BFP shall,
at its expense and at all times during the ten (10) year term of its use
and operation, maintain the BFP-UP FIRE STATION in a safe, clean and sanitary
condition and in good state of preservation. For this purpose, BFP shall allow UP
or its agents or representatives to inspect the BFP-UP FIRE STATION at
reasonable times and upon prior written notice.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. Regent Jimenez asked if there is an existing fire station in the University. Regent Farolan
recalled that the University used to have a fire brigade within the UP Diliman campus.
2. President Pascual explained that under the Memorandum of Agreement, the Quezon City
Government shall construct a fire station within the UP Diliman campus and shall donate the
building to the University upon completion. The University will then lease out the fire station
to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for ten (10) years at a rate of P100.00 per month.
3. Regent Farolan said that the University could benefit from the agreement in terms of training
its own volunteer fire brigades because it is a usual practice of the BFP and local government
units to train people within the institution.
Board Action: APPROVED
F. Request authority for Professional Development Grant to all eligible faculty and staff
In its meeting on 15 December 2016, the Union Management Consultative Body (UMCB)
agreed to endorse to the President for consideration and approval by the Board of Regents the
request for professional development grant in the amount of PhP25,000.00 for each employee to
be funded from revenues of the University’s income generating projects, for release in January
2017.
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government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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Highlights of the Discussion
1. President Pascual explained that the Professional Development Grant (PDG) will be given to
each eligible UP faculty and staff. This will be funded using the revenues from the income-
generating projects of UP, such as, the UP Town Center, UP Ayala Technohub, and the pay
ward of PGH.
2. Staff Regent Mejia sought clarification on whether the UP System could lend funds to UP
PGH in case the funds from its pay ward fall short of the amount needed for the PDG. VP
Florendo said that the willingness is there but they will have to first check the rules. President
Pascual assured the Staff Regent that the UP System Administration will make sure that all
eligible employees will receive the proposed benefit.
3. On behalf of the administrative staff, Staff Regent Mejia thanked the Administration for this
additional benefit.
4. The payment of the PDG will not be earlier than 15 January 2017.
5. President Pascual added that there will also be a year-end bonus to lecturers and professors
emeriti in accordance with an old practice. The source of funding for the aforementioned
benefit will be from Revolving Fund.
Board Action: APPROVED
G. Request authority for 2016 year-end bonus and cash gift to Lecturers and Professor
Emeriti, with funding from Revolving Fund
The 2016 Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift for regular employees have already been
authorized and released in November 2016. This was taken from fund provided by the
Department of Budget and Management.
Since FY 2010 at least, previous UP guidelines for the Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift
provided for the inclusion of the Lecturers and Professors Emeriti.
In 2015, lecturers who have rendered at least four (4) months of service as of the issuance
of OVPA Memorandum No. MSVA 15-128 were entitled to a Cash Gift of Php2,000.00 and for
the Year-End Bonus computed as follows: 0.5 x (Projected total lecturer's fee / 12) or
PhP1,500.00, whichever is higher.
For Professors Emeriti who have rendered at least four (4) months of service as of the
issuance of said Memorandum, they were entitled to PhP20,000.00 year-end bonus.
Note: This matter was discussed under the Professional Development Grant proposal above.
Board Action: APPROVED
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government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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H. Reclassification of Incremental Tuition from Trust Fund to Revolving Fund effective CY
2016
In the 1228th Meeting of the Board of Regents held on 19 December 2007, the
establishment of a Trust Fund for Incremental Tuition Income was approved, the purpose of
which was to ensure that the incremental tuition income will not be dissipated for the University's
day to day operating expenses. All disbursements against this trust fund were in accordance with
the BOR-approved utilization scheme, and subject to the approval of the UP President.
However, a reclassification in the recording of Incremental Tuition Income FROM Trust
Fund TO Revolving Fund is necessary, due to the amendments in the special provisions that will
be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2017, specifically:
"2. HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND. The amount of Eight
Billion Pesos (P8,000,000,000) appropriated herein under provision for
Higher Education Support Program shall be allocated to State
Universities and Colleges (SUCs) based on the estimated income from
tuition fees of the respective SUCs as indicated in the Statement of
Receipts and Expenditures of SUCs in the 2017 Budget of Expenditures
and Sources of Financing (BESF). The amount herein appropriated shall
be used for the priority programs and projects of the SUCs."
Because of the procedure of separately classifying base tuition income and incremental
tuition income, that is, the incremental tuition income under Trust Fund and the base tuition
income under Revolving Fund, the reported Tuition Income under the Statement of Receipts and
Expenditures of UP, as reflected in the BESF, will turn out to be of smaller amount. And since
allocation among the SUCs will be based on the reported Tuition Income, UP will get a smaller
share than what the University should receive.
In order to ensure that the University will get its fair share in the allocation for Higher
Education Support Program, the total Tuition Income (base tuition plus the incremental tuition)
should be reported under the Revolving Fund of each campus. The CUs will simply be requested
to maintain separate subsidiary ledger under the Revolving Fund for the base and the increment
for monitoring purposes.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. Vice President Florendo explained that when the tuition fee increased from P300 to P1500 in
2008, the tuition fee increment or tuition fee differential was kept in a trust fund while the
base tuition fee of P300 was reported as income. The agreement with the students was that
the increment will be segregated so that the usage can be defined and monitored.
2. The Senate has just realigned P8.3-billion in the 2017 budget of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) to cover tuition fees of undergraduate students in SUCs. In anticipation
of the passage of the Higher Education Support Fund wherein State Colleges and Universities
(SUCs) shall be allocated with fund support based on income from tuition fees, the allocation
to the University might be at a lower amount because its declared income from tuition is
lower, when in fact, the actual tuition is higher than what is declared.
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government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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3. For clarification of the Student Regent, Vice President Florendo explained that a Revolving
Fund connotes income, which can be used for various purposes while a Trust Fund is
dedicated to specific purposes. The tuition fee increment, for example, will be used to upgrade
of facilities, increase utility expenses, scholarship, and enhance teaching. He added that a
number of income-generating projects in the University have trust funds. The income of the
UP Press from selling books, for instance, goes to its trust fund.
4. Regent Laurel cautioned the Board about approving the reclassification considering that the
P8.3-billion allocation is just a one-time deal and the Board might find the need to realign
again in the future since there was no assurance that the government will allocate such fund
on an annual basis.
5. Chair Licuanan noted the important point raised by Regent Laurel. She would consider it in
the discussions in CHED on how to handle the P8.3-billion allocation.
6. President Pascual requested that the Board should approve the reclassification as an enabling
approval and the timing of documentation shall be decided again by the Board.
7. Regent Farolan put on record his objection and reservation to the proposal. He clarified that
he was not against the idea but he wanted to study it further or do a consultation first. He
asked Vice President Florendo on the urgency of converting the Trust Fund to Revolving
Fund especially if it is anchored on a proposal whose guidelines have yet to be formulated.
8. Regent Jimenez asked whether the tuition fee is being received by the University as singular
money and the University just separates and puts it in the Trust Fund. He also asked whether
there is no legal problem with the transfer of this particular money from Trust Fund to
Revolving Fund. President Pascual replied affirmatively to both questions.
9. On that note, Regent Jimenez said that he has no objection to the proposal but he recognized
the objection of Regent Farolan and his suggestion to conduct further consultation.
10. Student Regent Manuel proposed that the Board wait for the guidelines to be formulated by
the CHED and see how it would affect the allocation to the University.
11. Chair Licuanan reiterated the idea of the President to have the proposal approved in principle
to provide him the enabling authority to act swiftly even in between BOR meetings but the
timing would depend on the development with respect to the discussions in CHED.
12. On the concern of Regent Jimenez, President Pascual said that the Board will be informed
once the University exercised the power to reclassify under the enabling authority granted by
the Board.
13. Student Regent Manuel motioned to defer action on the reclassification proposal. Regent
Maronilla likewise manifested that he will defer his approval unless the Vice President for
Legal Affairs recommended otherwise.
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14. Recognizing that there was discomfort on the part of the Regents, President Pascual supported
the motion to defer action on the proposal.
Board Action: DEFERRED
A. Request of UP Diliman to Correct the Merit Promotion of Dr. Jong Wha Lee, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, From Associate Professor 1 To Associate Professor 2 charged
against Lump Sum PS Savings
The unit inadvertently recommended Dr. Lee for a 2-step promotion only from Assistant
Professor 6 to Associate Professor 1. However, the score she earned deserved a 3-step promotion.
The President endorsed the request on 24 October 2016, provided the correction shall be
effective 1 January 2016 due to funding constraint.
Board Action: APPROVED
B. Request of UP Los Baños for the Appointment of Dr. Jose Nestor M. Garcia as Associate
Professor 1, College of Agriculture, and retention of his permanent status
Dr. Garcia applied for a faculty position in the Agriculture Systems Cluster, was properly
evaluated and endorsed by the Unit and College APCs. Dr. Garcia’s appointment was approved
by the UPLB Academic Personnel and Fellowship Committee (APFC) last January 12, 2016 and
was favorably endorsed by the UPLB Chancellor, Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr.
By virtue of the UP Charter of 2008, SEC. 13. Powers and Duties of the Board of Regents,
the BOR has the discretion whether or not to approve the retention of Dr. Garcia’s permanent
status.
Board Action: APPROVED
C. Proposal of UP Diliman for the reclassification of Librarian I (SG 10) and Librarian II (SG
14) positions from the Administrative category to the Research, Extension and Professional
Staff (REPS) category
Qualification Standards (QS):
Only the position category shall be changed. The salary grade and qualification standards
remain.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
NOTE: The Board gave an omnibus approval for item nos. A, B, and 4 under FISCAL
MATTERS.
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Justification:
The Librarian I and the Librarian II positions are the only positions in the library’s plantilla
which are classified under the Administrative category; the rest are REPS items;
The functions of Librarian I and the Librarian II are not administrative in nature. On the
contrary, their tasks are similar to those performed by the College Librarians who are
classified as REPS. Their reclassification will rationalize the services rendered by the
Librarian I and the Librarian II.
Board Action: APPROVED
D. Proposal of UP Manila/PGH for the adjustment of Hazard Pay for qualified employees
Justifications:
Hazard pay adjustments are authorized by the DBM-DOH Joint Circular No. 1 s.2016 for the
implementation of the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers (RA 7305) enacted in March
1992.
The proposal calls for the augmentation of the hazard pay of employees from Salary Grade 1
to 11 effective January 2016. Employees included in the coverage shall receive an equivalent
amount of P5,000 monthly differential.
The authority was being requested to provide funding differentials to augment the funds
provide by the DBM based on DBM-DOH JC No. 1 s.2016. The funding requirements for the
differentials should be funded from UP Manila/PGH’s Revolving Fund.
Effectivity: retroactive to January 2016
Highlights of the Discussion
1. Vice President Amante briefly explained to the Board that the hazard pay adjustments are
authorized by the DBM and DOH for the implementation of the Magna Carta for Public
Health Workers (RA 7305) enacted in March 1992. Under this law, the calculation of the
hazard pay is 25% of the monthly salary. However, the UP PGH would like to maintain its
existing practice of equal hazard payment for all employees with salary grades 11 and below.
2. The funding requirements for the differentials will be funded from the UP Manila/PGH’s
Revolving Fund. Implementation will be effective retroactively to January 2016. The
adjustment will benefit 268 employees in UP Manila and 1,489 in UP PGH.
3. President Pascual added that since all employees are exposed to the same hazard, the UP
Manila/PGH administration would like to provide equal hazard pay for workers in salary
grades 1 to 11 by having a fixed amount of P5,000 per month.
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4. Regent Farolan inquired whether the amount of P5,000 is higher than 25% of the monthly
salary under Salary Grade 11. Otherwise, there might as well be a colatilla saying something
like “P5,000 or 25% of monthly salary, whichever is higher”.
5. President Pascual said that it was good that salaries are expected to increase under the Salary
Standardization Law (SSL) 4. In three (3) years, the 25% of the monthly salary under SG 11
will be higher than P5,000. However, President Pascual requested the Board to approve the
adjustments as proposed so that the UP Manila/PGH may proceed with the implementation
of the hazard pay adjustments. When the time comes that the 25% of monthly basic pay
becomes higher than P5,000, another adjustment proposal will go to the Board for approval.
6. Regent Farolan put on record that he has no objection to the proposal for as long as no other
benefits of the employees will be adversely affected by the adjustment.
7. As a labor practitioner, Regent Jimenez said that the Board can approve the proposed
adjustments. However, should there be any bracket creeps that could destroy the
compensation structure, the Board can always readjust it. Vice President Amante assured the
Board that if such case happens, any remedial proposal will definitely go back to the Board.
8. On behalf of the All UP Workers Union-UP Manila/PGH Chapter, Staff Regent Mejia
thanked the Board for approving the adjustment in the hazard pay.
Board Action: APPROVED
E. Appointment of Faculty
Note: These proposed 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.
E.1 Transfer to Permanent Status
UP Los Baños
Asst. Prof. MAR B. CRUZ, Assistant Professor 1, College of Economics and Management,
effective 16 December 2016
Asst. Prof. JANE D. PALACIO, Assistant Professor 3, College of Arts and Sciences,
effective 16 December 2016
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government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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UP Manila
Asst. Prof. AMIEL NAZER C. BERMUDEZ, Assistant Professor 4, College of Public
Health, effective upon approval
Asst. Prof. LIZA T. BILLONES, Assistant Professor 2, College of Arts and Sciences,
effective 16 December 2016
Asst. Prof. MAYLIN C. PALATINO, Assistant Professor 2, College of Public Health,
effective 16 December 2016
E.2 Renewal of Appointment
UP Los Baños
Prof. GLADYS CHERISSE J. COMPLETO, Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences,
effective 1 August 2016 until 31 December 2016
Board Action: APPROVED
The Board CONFIRMED the following:
A. One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Awards: Implementation Aspects
At its 1309th meeting held on 22 July 2015, the UP Board of Regents approved the
allocation of P100 million per year during the period 2016-2018 for approximately 800
professorial chair (FG) awards and faculty grant (FG) awards. The minimum amounts for these
awards will be P120,000 per year for PC and P96,000 for FG, for three (3) years. The awards
are forms of recognition for the achievement of the faculty members in the University. An
annual call for nominations will be made based on specific criteria to evaluate outstanding
performance in two out of the following three areas of performance: (1) Teaching, (2) Research/
Creative Work, and (3) Public Service or Extension. Implementation of the foregoing Board-
approved PC awards and FG awards started. The specific criteria and implementation guidelines
were formulated by a committee headed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The
awards were named as One UP Professorial Chair awards and Faculty Grant awards, not only
for ease of reference to these set of awards but more importantly to further strengthen the “One
UP” paradigm we have been promoting in the UP System.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOARD
NOTE: The Board gave an omnibus approval for ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS from Item
Nos. A-C, and no. E including sub-items.
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The first call was made via the President’s Memorandum PAEP 16-12 released on 30
March 2016 for 3-year awards effective 1 January 2016 based on performance during the past
three years (1 July 2012 to 30 June 2015). Memorandum PAEP 16-42 was issued on 5 August
2016 to make subsequent call for those who were not able to complete the requirements for
their earlier nominations. The awards for this call was set at 2.5 years to be fair to the applicants
who submitted promptly in the first call, but the evaluation period remained the same as for the
first call.
Action of the Board (approval or confirmation) is requested for certain implementation
aspects of the awards as presented below.
Request for approval:
As approved originally, the annual funding of P100 million for the awards will be from
the rental income of the University from PPP projects (e.g., UP-Ayala Technohub and UP Town
Center) and for just the 3-year period 2016-2018. When we were campaigning for the UP budget
2016, we succeeded in obtaining an MOOE allocation of also P100 million to fund these
awards. The same amount of allocation is in the proposed UP budget 2017. We are prioritizing
the utilization of the funding allocation from our annual budget and keeping the allocation from
the rental income on standby in case the budget allocation is discontinued or more nominations
are submitted. Given the availability of funding, we propose that the Board approve the One
UP Professorial Chair awards and Faculty Grant awards as an ongoing award program, rather
than just confined to the 3-year period of 2016-2018, in order to provide an incentive for
outstanding academic performance in the long term.
Request for confirmation:
To strengthen the basis for certain implementation guidelines issued by the President
for the One UP Professorial Chair Awards and Faculty Grant Awards, we would like to request
the Board to confirm the following:
1. One UP Professorial Chair Awards are given to the highest performing full and associate
professors. One UP Faculty Grant Awards are given to the second tier, based on scores, of
performing full, associate and assistant professors. Instructors may also receive a One UP
Faculty Grant Award.
2. Faculty on secondment, sabbatical, full-time or part-time study leave and other leaves,
during the application period are not eligible for the award. Faculty on secondment,
sabbatical, full-time or part-time study leave and other leaves will not be entitled to award
payments during the months they were on such status. The corresponding amounts are
considered forfeited.
3. Faculty awardees of UP Centennial Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants for outstanding
publications are eligible for the One UP PC Awards and FG Awards as long as they meet
the criteria of the One UP Award.
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government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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4. Faculty who currently hold professorial chairs funded by private donors for less than
P10,000/month are eligible for the One UP PC Awards and FG Awards as long as they meet
the criteria of the One UP Award. They will continue to hold and receive funds from the
privately funded professorial chair until its term expires, after which they will be transferred
to and receive funds from the One UP PC Award or FG Award for the remainder of 2016-
2018.
5. Faculty who currently hold professorial chairs funded by private donors for P10,000/month
or greater are not eligible for the One UP PC Awards nor FG Awards.
The foregoing implementation guidelines being proposed for Board confirmation differ
from certain existing general guidelines for professorial chairs approved by the Board in its
1179th meeting held on 26 February 2004. The specific general guidelines which are not
applicable to the One UP PC Awards and FG Awards are the following:
a. Assistant Professor or higher may be eligible for a professorial chair.
b. Awardees are allowed to receive payments during periods of sabbaticals.
c. Only one award is given at a time to a faculty member.
d. No person may be granted more than one professorial chair award within a calendar
year.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. President Pascual explained that the One UP Professorial Chair (PC) and Faculty Grant (FG)
awards are ongoing award programs which the Board has approved in 2015. To strengthen
the basis for certain implementation guidelines issued by the President for these two (2)
awards, the Board was being requested to confirm certain specific guidelines which are
different from the general guidelines set for PC and FG awards approved by the Board in its
1179th meeting held on 26 February 2004.
2. Another matter that needs approval by the Board is the funding requirement because when
the Board approved the One UP PC and FG awards, the annual funding was to come from the
rental earned by the University from its income-generating projects and only for the 3-year
period of 2016-2018. However, the UP System administration has succeeded in getting the
national government to fund these awards through an MOOE allocation of P100 million.
Instead of confining the awards to the 3-year period, it was being proposed to make these
awards indefinitely ongoing. This would thus serve as a continuing incentive for faculty
members to improve their performance in teaching, research, and/or public service.
3. Regent Farolan sought clarification on the fifth rule that states that “Faculty who currently
hold professorial chairs funded by private donors for P10,000.00/month or greater are not
eligible for the One UP PC Awards nor FG Awards.” He asked if it could be amended so that
a deserving faculty member who, for example, found a cure for cancer and at the same time
was involved in finding cure for dengue and all mosquito-carried diseases, may still be
eligible for either the One UP PC Awards or FG Awards.
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President Pascual said that exceptional cases may be handled separately, like the incentive
program for discovery or invention, but there should be a general rule that would enable the
Administration to spread the benefits to more faculty members. He called the attention of the
Board to the third rule that liberalizes the existing general rule that says “only one chair per
faculty in any given year.” Under rule no. 3, two (2) UP-funded professorial chairs may be
allowed, but not a private-funded professorial chair alongside One UP PC or FC. The former
are oftentimes more demanding in terms of exclusivity.
4. Regent Farolan said that the issue was brought up for purposes of putting it on record and for
possible future review of the qualifications and standards set for PC and FC awards.
5. President Pascual requested for the confirmation by the Board of the implementation
guidelines so as not to confuse the current recipients. He assured the Board, however, that a
review of the general guidelines may be done in the future.
B. Agreements/Contracts
Note: These agreements have gone through the standard University processes from the Constituent
Universities (CUs) concerned and the University System. In cases where there were
irregularities in the processes, the documents were returned for review of or to exact compliance
by the concerned.
UNIT TITLE PROJECT / AMOUNT /
DURATION
UP
System
1 Memorandum of Agreement
between the University of the
Philippines and the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED)
Project: CHED Research Chair Award
Amount: Each awardee shall be entitled
to a cash incentive of PhP45,000.00
per month from the date of CEB
confirmation of the Award up to the
date of completion of the research
project and a Certificate of Award
Duration: Shall become effective upon
signing by both parties and shall
remain in force for five (5) years.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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UP
System
2 Contract of Lease (Renewal)
between the University of the
Philippines and the Department of
Information and Communications
Technology (DICT)
Leased premises: A parcel of land and
improvements consisting of TEN
THOUSAND (10,000) square meters
more or less of land, the DICT
Building with net leasable area of
approximately 13,211.50 square
meters, and other improvements,
situated at Carlos P. Garcia Ave.,
Diliman Quezon City (between
PHILVOCS and CHED)
Lease period/renewal: The term of lease
is for five (5) years (from 30 January
2016 to 29 January 2012)
Rental Amount: For the use of the land
and improvements, LESSEE shall pay
the LESSOR a total rental
consideration of PhP91,252,346.57.
The total amount shall be divided into
five (5) tranches covering the five (5)
year term, with each tranche from the
second to the fifth year progressively
escalated by five percent (5%).
3 Memorandum of Agreement
between the University of the
Philippines and the Environmental
Management Bureau of the
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (EMB-DENR)
Project: Design and Development of
EMB-DENR’s Online Permitting and
Monitoring System (Online PMS)
Phase 2
Amount: EMB-DENR shall pay UP the
amount of PhP3,823,750.00 as total
cost of the project
Duration: Shall take effect after both
parties signed the agreement and shall
continue until all deliverables have
been delivered and accepted
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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UP
Diliman
1 Memorandum of Agreement
between the University of the
Philippines Diliman and Thomson
Reuters Hong Kong Limited
(TRHK)
Project: Supply of UP Law Complex
publications to TRHK
Amount: No fee shall be payable by
either party in respect of the use of
the Supplier Publication in Thomson
Reuters Legal Services
Implementing unit: UP Law Center, UP
Diliman
2 Memorandum of Agreement
between the University of the
Philippines Diliman and the
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR)
Project: Training Program on
Integrated Policy Formulation and
Planning
Amount: PhP3,400,000.00 from DENR
Duration: Shall commence on 1
September 2016 until 31 December
2016
Implementing unit: National College of
Public Administration and
Governance
3 Memorandum of Agreement
between the University of the
Philippines Diliman and the
Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI)
Project: Small Business Counselors
Course
Amount: DTI shall pay UP the amount
of PhP2,800,00.00 inclusive of 10%
administrative cost in favor of UP
Duration: Shall take effect upon
signing of both parties and shall
terminate on 31 December 2016
Implementing unit: Institute for Small-
Scale Industries
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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UP
Diliman
4 Memorandum of Agreement
between the University of the
Philippines Diliman and the
Department of Trade and Industry-
Region VIII (DTI-VIII)
Project: Small Business Counselors
Course
Amount: DTI-VIII shall pay UP the
amount of PhP200,00.00 inclusive of
10% administrative cost in favor of
UP
Duration: Shall take effect for a period
of six (6) months upon signing of
both parties
Implementing unit: Institute for Small-
Scale Industries
5 Memorandum of Understanding
between the University of the
Philippines Diliman and RGMA
Network, Inc.
Project: Conduct of entrepreneurship
seminar series every Saturday
Duration: Shall be effective upon
signing of UP ISSI and RGMA
Network, Inc. and shall be effective
for a period of six (6) months
Implementing unit: Institute for Small-
Scale Industries
Highlights of the Discussion
ON THE MOA WITH CHED
1. President Pascual said that the Memorandum of Agreement between UP and the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED) will provide the faculty members a cash incentive of P45,000
per month through the CHED Research Chair Award to be funded by CHED.
ON THE MOA WITH RGMA NETWORK, INC.
1. Regent Farolan inquired about the nature of the Memorandum of Understanding between the
University and the RGMA Network Inc., and what RGMA means.
2. President resident Pascual explained that the RGMA Network Inc. is a leading radio network
program headed by a very popular TV personality, Mr. Miguel Enriquez of GMA 7 Network.
3. Regent Farolan supported the confirmation of the MOU with a note that it should not compete
with UP’s DZUP and TVUP programs.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
NOTE: The Board gave an omnibus confirmation for all items under Matters for
Confirmation although there were clarifications made on some items.
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The Board NOTED the following:
The Board NOTED the following:
A. Excavation Problem in the Academic Center Project of the College of Medicine
UP Manila Chancellor Dr. Carmencita Padilla and Vice Chancellor for Planning and
Development Dr. Michael Tee presented to the Board the recent excavation problems in the
Academic Center Project of the College of Medicine.
B. Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) for FY 2016 in the amount of PhP5,000.00 per
faculty and staff, based on DBM Circular No. 2016-8 dated 12 December 2016
Highlights of the Discussion
1. President Pascual informed the Board about the distribution of the Productivity
Enhancement Incentive (PEI) from the national government to government employees for
FY 2016, in the amount of P5,000.
2. Staff Regent Mejia inquired about the expected schedule of the release. Vice President
Florendo said that distribution will be subject to the money being remitted to the University
by the Department of Budget and Management.
C. Selection of Dr. PATRICIA B. ARINTO as the new Faculty Regent vice Philip Ian Padilla
for a term of Two (2) Years, effective 1 January 2017
The results of the election round of the 2017-2018 Faculty Regent selection process and
Curriculum Vitae and Plan of Actions of Faculty Regent Patricia Arinto are on file at the OSU.
D. Delegated Authority to the President subject to INFORMATION of the Board
1. Request of UP Mindanao for inclusion in the Academic Calendar for AY 2016-2017
the conduct of a Special University Council Meeting on 09 December 2016
UP Mindanao Chancellor Sylvia B. Concepcion seeks approval for inclusion in the
AY 2016 to 2017 academic calendar the conduct of a Special University Council meeting
on 09 December 2016 to deliberate the curricular proposal on Collaborative PhD by
Research with Curtin University and UP Los Baños.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
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The parties plan to offer the program by the 1st Semester AY 2017 to 2018, thus
the UC needs to deliberate this immediately so that the final proposal could be submitted
to the Board of Regents within the first quarter of the next year.
The President approved the request on 6 December 2016.
2. Contracts/Agreements
(Delegated Authority to the President subject to information of the Board [cost not exceeding P150
Million Pesos, 1312th BOR Meeting, 29 October 2015])
Note: These agreements have gone through the standard University processes from the
Constituent Universities (CUs) concerned and the University System. In cases where
there were irregularities in the processes, the documents were returned for review of or
to exact compliance by the concerned.
CU Title of Parties to the Contract/s PROJECT / AMOUNT /
DURATION
UP
System
1 Supplemental Memorandum of
Understanding on the Expansion of
the National Science Consortium
among the University of the
Philippines, Ateneo De Manila
University, Central Luzon State
University, De La Salle University,
Mindanao State University-Iligan
Institute of Technology, University
of Santo Tomas, University of San
Carlos, Visayas State University, and
the Science Education Institute
Project: Accelerated Science and
Technology Human Resource
Development Program -
National Science Consortium
(ASTHRDP-NSC)
Duration: Shall take effect
immediately upon execution by
the parties and shall remain in
full force until terminated,
revoked, amended, and/or the
project duration extended by the
contracting parties
_______________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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UP
Diliman
1 Construction Agreement between the
University of the Philippines Diliman
and Edmundo P. Cornejo, doing
business under the name and style of
E.P. Cornejo Construction
Project: Proposed renovation of
UP-Meralco Innovation Hall, at
Electrical and Electronics
Engineering Institute Building 2
Engineering Complex
Amount: PhP1,298,259.27
Duration: Sixty (60) calendar days
2 Construction Agreement between the
University of the Philippines Diliman
and Engr. Emerson Y. Maulit doing
business under the name and style of
Reygem Builders
Project: Proposed completion of
CHE Gusali 2 Building
renovation and site development,
College of Home Economics
Amount: PhP519,774.80
Duration: Thirty (30) calendar days
3 Construction Agreement between the
University of the Philippines Diliman
and Emerson Y. Maulit doing
business under the name and style of
Reygem Builders
Project: Proposed miscellaneous
works for compliance with DOST
standards at Food Innovation
Facility, College of Home
Economics
Amount: PhP304,894.56
Duration: Thirty (30) calendar days
4 Deed of Donation between the
University of the Philippines through
the UP Engineering Research and
Development Foundation, Inc.
(DONEE) and Steelasia
Manufacturing Corporation (Donor)
Project: Establishment of the “Don
Benito Yao Metallurgical
Engineering Centennial
Professorial Chair” at the
College of Engineering, UP
Diliman
Amount: PHP120,000.00 per year
for at least five (5) years
commencing with UP Academic
Year 2017-2018 to 2021-2022
Beneficiary unit: College of
Engineering, UP Diliman
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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5 Deed of Donation between the
University of the Philippines through
the UP Engineering Research and
Development Foundation, Inc.
(DONEE) and Pedro H. Maniego, Jr.
Project: Establishment of the
“Pedro and Francisca Maniego
Professorial Chair in Industrial
Engineering” at the College of
Engineering, UP Diliman
Amount: PHP120,000.00 per year
for at least five (5) years
commencing with UP Academic
Year 2017-2018
Beneficiary unit: College of
Engineering, UP Diliman
6 Memorandum of Agreement between
the University of the Philippines
Diliman and the Foreign Service
Institute (FSI)
Project: Co-publish the book
Forging Partnerships: Philippine
Defense Cooperation under
Constitutional and International
Laws by Ambassador Eduardo
Malaya and both will be credited
as publishers
Amount: PhP100,000.00 from FSI
Implementing unit: UP Law Center
Highlights of the Discussion
CLARIFICATION ON THE AGENDA MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
1. Regent Farolan said that although the matters are just for information of the Board, they
should be subject to the usual colatilla that they should be in consonance with the existing
government laws, rules and regulations, especially on the procurement act.
2. President Pascual assured the Board that the University Secretary is alerted of that proviso
and is observing due diligence in checking the documents submitted for action of the Board.
3. Secretary De Las Llagas said that every agenda matter for information of the Board has passed
through a series of examinations and with due recognition of the requirements of the law.
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
NOTE: The Board gave an omnibus notation for most items under Matters for Information
although there were clarifications made on some items.
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A. Amendments to the By-laws of UP Provident Fund Inc. (UPPFI)
Legal Basis:
The matter of any amendment of the Amended Bylaws of UPPFI must be approved by the
UPPFI Board of Trustees, the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines and the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Article X – Amendments of the By-laws
Section 1. Amendments – These By-laws, or any provision thereof,
may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Trustees where a quorum
is present at any regular or special meeting duly held for the purpose.
These By-laws, or any amendments thereto, shall take effect upon (i) approval and
confirmation by the U.P. Board of Regents, on recommendation of the President of the
University as Ex-Officio Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and (ii) approval by the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Proposed Amendments:
At its 110th meeting held on August 13, 2016, the Board of Trustees of UPPFI
approved the following amendment to the UPPFI Amended By-laws:
Adding a President as an officer of the Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission noted that UPPFI lacks a President who is
a member of the Board of Trustees. The President is a statutory officer required under the
Corporation Code.1 The President must be a member of the Board of Trustees. In order to
meet this statutory requirement, the Board decided to amend the By-laws of UPPFI to include
the President as an officer, who shall perform the duty of presiding at all meetings of the
trustees as well as of the members in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The following amendments to Article VI of the UPPFI Amended By-laws is recommended
to comply with such statutory requirements:
“Article VI – OFFICERS AND FUND PERSONNEL
Section 1. Officers – The following are the officers of the Fund:
a) President
b) Executive Director
c) Corporate Secretary
1 Section 25 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 69 otherwise known as the Corporation Code of the Philippines.
NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
OTHER MATTERS
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d) Fund Treasurer
e) Fund Accountant
f) Internal Auditor
g) Campus Fund Manager
The Board of Trustees may also appoint officers to other positions as may be
created by it. All officers shall hold office for such terms and shall exercise such duties
as shall be determined by the Board. The Board may combine compatible offices in a
single person.
Section 2. President - The President shall be elected from among the trustees of the
Corporation and, in case of the absence of the Chairman of the Board, shall preside at
meetings of the members and the Board of Trustees.”
*Proposed amendment underscored.
*The rest of the sections under Article VI will be renumbered accordingly.
Upon the recommendation of Dr. Alfredo Pascual, President of the University of the
Philippines and UPPFI Chair, the approval and confirmation of the Board of Regents of the
University of the Philippines is hereby requested for the aforementioned proposed amendments
to the UPPFI Amended By-laws.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. President Pascual briefly explained that the proposed amendments include: (1) the addition
of a President as officer of the Fund; and that (2) the President shall be elected from among
the trustees of the corporation and, in case of the absence of the Chair of the Board, he or she
shall preside at meetings of the members and the Board of Trustees. Pertinent articles,
particularly Article VI on Officers and Fund Personnel, shall be amended correspondingly to
regularize the By-laws of the UP Provident Fund.
Board Action: APPROVED
B. On the concerns of Regent Farolan
The request was emailed to the members of the Board prior to the meeting and copies
were distributed on the day of the meeting. A copy for reference is on file at the OSU.
Highlights of the Discussion
1. Regent Farolan requested for a brief update regarding the complaint filed by two (2) UPLB
officials, Dr. Ruben D. Tanqueco and Mr. Joselito Armando M. Palanca with the Civil Servic
Commission (CSC). President Pascual said the case was referred by CSC to his office. He, in
turn, referred the matter to the Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs (OVPLA).
OVPLA assigned a lawyer from UP Manila to investigate the complaint. He expects to
receive the report from next week to implement an appropriate action. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all
existing government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
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2. On another topic, Regent Farolan requested for information on the following administrative
matters:
a. UP FOI Taskforce;
b. Existing housing programs for UP employees;
c. Existing proposed plans for retiring and retired employees;
d. Existing policies on expelled students and possible amnesties or "second-chances"
programs that could be extended to them;
e. Existing policies on and programs for solo parent employees (faculty and staff) and
solo parent students, if any; and
f. Update on the request for the list of existing programs in the UP System and CUs that
directly relate to the anti-illegal drugs, anti-corruption, anti-crime, and DRRM thrusts
of the administration of President Duterte.
He moved that updates on the aforementioned matters be submitted to the Board within a
month (30 days).
3. President Pascual noted Regent Farolan’s requests. With regard to the UP-FOI Taskforce, the
President said that the UP-FOI Taskforce headed by former Law Dean Salvador Carlota
finished its work on 25 November 2016. The committee submitted a preliminary UP Agency
Manual for FOI to his office which he promptly forwarded to Malacañang. Undersecretary
Chris Sablan was already made aware that UP complied with the deadline. Meanwhile, the
committee will continue its work to prepare a final version of the manual.
4. Regent Farolan thanked the President for the information. He will be coordinating with the
Board Secretariat to secure a copy of the said outputs. President Pascual informed him that
Secretary De Las Llagas is a member of the committee.
Board Action: NOTED
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________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For all resolutions approved by the Board, it is understood that any disbursements of funds must be subject to all existing
government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.
BOARD OF REGENTS
Hon. PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Chair
Chair, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. ALFREDO E. PASCUAL, Co-Chair
President, University of the Philippines
Hon. PAOLO BENIGNO A. AQUINO IV
(as of 22 July 2016) Chair, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture
Hon. ANN K. HOFER
(as of 30 August 2016) 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. PHILIP IAN P. PADILLA
Faculty Regent
Hon. RAOUL DANNIEL A. MANUEL
Student Regent
Hon. ALEXIS M. MEJIA
Staff Regent
Prof. LILIAN A. DE LAS LLAGAS
MSc. (Trop. Med.), PhD, LLB
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CONSTITUENT UNIVERSITIES
PROF. MICHAEL L. TAN, PhD
Chancellor, UP Diliman
PROF. FERNANDO C. SANCHEZ, JR., PhD
Chancellor, UP Los Baños
ROF. CARMENCITA D. PADILLA, MD,
MAHPS
Chancellor, UP Manila
PROF. ROMMEL A. ESPINOSA, PhD
Chancellor, UP Visayas
PROF. MELINDA D.P. BANDALARIA, PhD
Chancellor, UP Open University
PROF. SYLVIA B. CONCEPCION, PhD
Chancellor, UP Mindanao
PROF. RAYMUNDO D. ROVILLOS, PhD
Chancellor, UP Baguio
PROF. LIZA D. CORRO, LLB
Chancellor, UP Cebu
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