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Mary the Queen
College
(Pampanga), Inc
(MQCPI)
POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES (PSC)
FIRST EDITIONEffective: June 1, 2012
Supersedes: n.a.
I. POLICY STATEMENT Page 1 of 8 pages
IMPORTANT:
This policy is an internal document of MQPCI and as such deemed strictly
confidential and private. Unauthorized replication or distribution of this manual regardlessof purpose is prohibited and non-compliance shall be dealt with due process.
NOTED BY: APPROVED BY:
RSD MBL SDN TDC
This policy shall outline the basic framework to follow with regards to the suspension of
classes for Mary the Queen College (Pampanga), Inc. (MQCPI).
With the following objectives to wit:
Provide a standard procedure in order to streamline the flow of communicationwith regards to cancellation of classes.
To protect the welfare and interest of MQCPI students and its employees againstinjury, harm and/or damage to property caused by incidence of calamities either
natural (floods, typhoons, earthquake and the likes) or man-caused (fires,terrorism and the likes).
Observance of the school with state statutes, proclamations, memorandum ordersand the likes regarding national holidays, special holidays, local holidays and thelikes.
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College
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(MQCPI)
POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES (PSC)
FIRST EDITIONEffective: June 1, 2012
Supersedes: n.a.
II. POLICY GUIDELINES Page 2 of 8 pages
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A. General Guidelines1. General Provisions
1.1. Announcement of suspension1.1.1.Under Section F of the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order
(CMO) no. 19 series of 2005 or the Revised Guidelines on the Suspension of
Classes in the Tertiary Level on the occasion of typhoons/storms, earthquakes,
floods, fires and other natural and/or man-caused calamities (Refer to Annex A -
CHED Memorandum Order No. 34 Series of 2010)
a. The announcement of the suspension of classes, where appropriate, should bemade not later than five o'clock (5:00 AM) of the day when the suspension is totake effect using all available means of information dissemination
1.2. Effect on Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel1.2.1.Under section H of the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order
(CMO) no. 19 series of 2005 or the Revised Guidelines on the Suspension of
Classes in the Tertiary Level on the occasion of typhoons/storms, earthquakes,
floods, fires and other natural and/or man-caused calamities (Refer to Annex A -
CHED Memorandum Order No. 34 Series of 2010):
a. Teaching personnel shall not report for work when classes in the tertiary level aresuspended but shall conduct make-up classes to recover for lost time (Section H,
Paragraph 1)b. Non-Teaching personnel shall continue to render service even when classes in
the tertiary level are suspended unless the government, through its appropriateagency has declared otherwise (Section H, Paragraph 2). However, the
management can declare otherwise if it feels that non-teaching personnel might
be unable to go to work or might cause damage and/or injury.1.3. The Vice-President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) should notify the President of the
College upon declaring suspension of classes. However, for documentation purposes, the
VPAA should write a formal communication addressed to the President stating the reasons
for the cancellation of classes within one week from the resumption of classes.1.4. As stated on the CHED Memorandum Order No. 34 Series of 2010 with the subject
"Clarificatory Guidelines for the Suspension of classes in Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs) due to Typhoons/Storms, Flooding and other Weather Disturbances" (Refer to
Annex B - CHED Memorandum Order No. 19 Series of 2005)
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College
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POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES (PSC)
FIRST EDITIONEffective: June 1, 2012
Supersedes: n.a.
II. POLICY GUIDELINES Page 3 of 8 pages
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1.4.1.Even without the suspension of classes, students who are unable to report to class orparticipate in scheduled activities such as exams, due to inclement weather, shall be
given consideration and be allowed to make up for the missed class or activity
B. Causes in the suspension of classes1. MQCPI shall not hold classes or shall issue a suspension of classes based on the following
situations:
1.1. Regular Holidays1.2. Special Working Holidays1.3. Local Holidays1.4. Natural Calamities1.5. Man-Caused Calamities1.6. Suspension as declared by Government Agencies1.7. Suspension of Classes as approved by managementThe aforementioned items will be further discussed in succeeding sections of this policy.
C. Regular HolidaysThe following shall be considered as official Regular Holidays as provided for under
Executive Order (EO) 203 (incorporated in EO 292) as amended by RA 9177: New Years Day January 1 Araw ng Kagitingan April 9 Maundy Thursday Movable Date
Good Friday Movable Date Black Saturday Movable Date Labor Day May 1 Independence Day June 12 National Heroes Day August 29 Bonifacio Day November 30 Christmas Day December 25 Rizal Day December 30 Eidul Fitr - Movable Date
D. Special Working HolidaysShall refer to Holidays formally declared by the National Government, the following are usually
declared as special holidays:
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EDSA Revolution Anniversary February 25 Ninoy Aquino Day August 21 All Saints Day November 1 Last Day of the Year December 31
E. Local HolidaysEach local government, be they cities, municipalities, or barangays, will often observe one or
more holidays. Being a predominantly Catholic country, these are usually the Saint Day of
the locale's one or more Patron Saints during which a fiesta is held. Secular observances
usually mark a government's founding day or the birth or death of a prominent native. These
are often celebrated with parades, processions, entertainment, and feasting, as well aswhatever local customs are traditional. Local holidays for the most part are applicable only to
the immediate area concerned, and barangay fiestas do not usually warrant a public holidayfor the area unless otherwise ordered. (Source: Wikipedia)
The following are usually declared as local holidays: Pampanga Day December 11 Feast of the Virgin Mary September 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8
F. Natural Calamities1. As stated in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 19 series of2005 or the Revised Guidelines on the Suspension of Classes in the Tertiary Level on the
occasion of typhoons/storms, earthquakes, floods, fires and other natural and/or man-caused
calamities, particularly under Section B.(Refer to Annex A - CHED Memorandum Order No.34 Series of 2010)1.1. In case of heavy rains and/or floods and/or earthquakes and/or other natural
calamities affecting particular locality which would render the holding of classes inthe tertiary level, including graduate and post-graduate, impractical and dangerous
to the students concerned, the subject Presidents/Heads of HEIs may declare a
suspension of classes.
1.2. Storms/Typhoons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cities_of_the_Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipalities_of_the_Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barangayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Dayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patron_saints_of_placeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiestahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processionshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processionshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiestahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patron_saints_of_placeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Dayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barangayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipalities_of_the_Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cities_of_the_Philippines -
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Supersedes: n.a.
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1.2.1.As stated in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order (CMO) no.19 series of 2005 or the Revised Guidelines on the Suspension of Classes in the
Tertiary Level on the occasion of typhoons/storms, earthquakes, floods, fires andother natural and/or man-caused calamities (Refer to Annex A - CHED
Memorandum Order No. 34 Series of 2010)
a. (Section A, Paragraph 1) When the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical andAstronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raises typhoon signal no.3 or
above in a particular locality... all classes in the tertiary level, including graduateand post-graduate , within the said locality shall be deemed automaticallysuspended without need of declaration... until PAGASA lowers the said Typhoon
Signal(s).
b. (Section A, Paragraph 2)However, Presidents/Heads of Higher Education (HEIs)within the said locality, may at their discretion, suspend all, some or any of their
classes in the tertiary level, including graduate and post-graduate, until such timethat the typhoon signals shall have been lowered by PAGASA or until the
weather improves.
G. Man-Caused Calamities1. As stated in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order (CMO) no. 19 series of
2005 or the Revised Guidelines on the Suspension of Classes in the Tertiary Level on the
occasion of typhoons/storms, earthquakes, floods, fires and other natural and/or man-caused
calamities, particularly under Section C. (Refer to Annex A - CHED Memorandum Order No.
34 Series of 2010)1.1. In case of fires and/or other man-caused calamities in a particular locality which
would make holding of classes in the tertiary level, including graduate and post
graduate, impractical and dangerous to the students concerned, the
Presidents/Heads of HEIs affected by the said man-caused calamities may suspendany, some or all classes in the tertiary level, including graduate and post-graduate,
as their discretion may deem appropriate.
H. Suspension as declared by Government Agencies1. Refer to Procedure A - Suspension by National Government (NG), Local Government
Unit (LGU) or other authorized governmental entity, for the detailed procedure.
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College
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POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES (PSC)
FIRST EDITIONEffective: June 1, 2012
Supersedes: n.a.
II. POLICY GUIDELINES Page 6 of 8 pages
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I. Suspension of Classes as approved by management1. MQCPI Management Committee (MANCOM) can suspend classes even without the occurrence
of any of the mentioned above situations, such in the case of a special event, situation and the
likes once approved by a majority of its members.
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College
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POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES (PSC)
FIRST EDITIONEffective: June 1, 2012
Supersedes: n.a.
II. POLICY GUIDELINES Page 7 of 8 pages
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REPEALING CLAUSE
All policies, guidelines and procedures inconsistent herewith are hereby revoked, modified or
amended, as the case may be.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This policy shall take effect on _______________
LEGEND
1. CMO Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order2. EO Executive Order3. HEIs Higher Education Institutions4. LGU Local Government Unit5. MANCOM Management Committee6. MQCPI Mary the Queen College (Pampanga), Inc.7. NG National Government8. PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration
9. VPAA Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Mary the Queen
College
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POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
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III. REPEALING CLAUSE
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
V. LEGEND
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College
(Pampanga), Inc
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POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES (PSC)
FIRST EDITIONEffective: June 1, 2012
Supersedes: n.a.
II. POLICY GUIDELINES Page 8 of 8 pages
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DISTRIBUTION
A.MQCPI1. Execom
1.1. Office of the President1.1.1. Human Resources Department1.1.2. QMS Head (File Copy)
2. Mancom2.1. Vice President for Academic Affairs
2.1.1. Program CoordinatorsA.2.1.1.1. AccountancyA.2.1.1.2. Business AdministrationA.2.1.1.3. EducationA.2.1.1.4. Hotel and Restaurant
Management
A.2.1.1.5. InformationTechnology/Information
Systems
A.2.1.1.6. EnglishA.2.1.1.7. MathematicsA.2.1.1.8. Social SciencesA.2.1.1.9. Physical Education &
Sports
A.2.1.1.10.ScienceA.2.1.1.11.Research
2.2. Administrative Group Head2.2.1. College Registrar
2.2.2. General Services DepartmentHead
A.2.2.2.1. Property ManagementHead
A.2.2.2.2. Purchasing DepartmentHead
2.2.3. Marketing Department Head2.2.4. Health Services Department2.2.5. Chief Librarian2.2.6. Printing Press Office2.2.7. Safety and Security Head
2.3. Integral Formation Group2.3.1. Guidance and Admissions
Office
2.3.2. Theology Head2.3.3. Office of Student Affairs Head
A.2.3.3.1. Prefect of Discipline2.3.4. Community Development and
Outreach Program Head
2.3.5. NSTP Coordinator2.4. Finance Group Head2.5. MQC-Career Institute Head
B.BOF1. RMG Head
1.1. TQMD Head File
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College
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POLICY ON SUSPENSION OF
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APPROVED BY:
Reynaldo S. David Michael B. Lapid Susan David-Nunga Teresa David-Carlos
Special Assistant to the Chairman President Chairman of the Board Trustee
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A. Suspension by National Government (NG), Local Government Unit (LGU) orother authorized governmental entity.
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National Government (NG) Local Government Unit (LGU) or other
authorized governmental entity.
Issues official announcement regarding suspension of classes
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Upon receipt of official notification shall inform the Presidentregarding suspension of classes
Shall notify the Office of Student Affairs, Academic Coordinators andAdministrative Group Department Heads regarding suspension of
classes. These group heads will be responsible in informing their
respective department personnel
Office of Student Affairs
Upon receipt of official notification from the Vice President forAcademic Affairsshall notify Central Student Council and Recognized
Student Organizations regarding suspension of classes.
Shall notify Security Guard in charge to post announcement regardingsuspension of classes.
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Central Student Council/Recognized Student Organizations
Upon receipt of official notification from the Office of Student Affairsshall inform all the students regarding suspension of classes.
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