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 Foreword

Welcome Students!

The student handbook serves as a guide in orienting you, as University of Makati

students, on the systems, guidelines and procedures, and services of the University.
This is a primer to answer the numerous student queries from application to
graduation. Consider this your first textbook.

The content of this 2016 edition is a compilation of vital information on admission

requirements and processes, academic procedures, policies, and services, student
welfare, development, rights and privileges, student formation and discipline, offices
providing student services, including student-related government acts and
implementing guidelines.

As you journey in becoming responsible and independent individuals, it is our hope

that this handbook may serve its purpose and you will grow according to the
philosophy and principles of the University. We expect that each one of you will exert
utmost effort to develop the greatest potential for service by pursuing an education
suited to your abilities, and eventually becoming an asset to your family and the
society.

We challenge everyone to practice personal responsibility and assume self-regulation

in contributing to the common good. Uphold the academic integrity of the University
of Makati, and abide by the rules and regulations in accordance with your academic
responsibilities and moral uprightness.

It is, undoubtedly, a must to promote and maintain peace and tranquility of the
University and, by doing so, attain harmonious relationships with fellow students, the
teaching and academic staff and other personnel, and ultimately, foster an
environment conducive to learning and growth.

Again, welcome and enjoy your stay at the city-funded University of the City of
Makati…the University of Makati or UMak.

Dean, Office of Student Life

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 Table of Contents

Foreword 3

Acronyms 8

Preliminaries
Makati Hymn 9
University Hymn 9
Philosophy 9
The University of Makati Story 10
Vision 14
Mission 14
Goals 14
Objectives 15
University Seal 15
Board of Regents 16
Executive Committee 16
Academic Colleges/Centers/Schools 17

Section I: Admission Requirements, Procedures and

Financial Assistance
A. Admission Requirements and Procedures 19
1. Admission Qualification for College Freshman 19
2. Admission Requirements 19
3. Admission Process 19
4. Admission Test 20
5. College Transferees 20
B. Scholarship and Student Financial Assistance Programs 22
1. Academic Scholarships 22
2. Achievement Scholarships 22
3. Special Scholarship Grant 22
4. Private and Non-Governmental Scholarships 23
5. Commission on Higher Education Scholarships 23
6. Student Financial Assistance Program for the 23
University of Makati Scholars

Section II: Academic Procedures and Policies

A. Academic Procedures
1. Registration for New Students-Online 24
2. Registration for Old Students- Online 24
3. Registration for Old Students- On-Site 25
4. Token Fee Assessment- On-Site 26
5. Residency Verification- On-Site 26
6. Change of Matriculation- On-Site 27
7. Change of Matriculation- Online 27
8. Issuance of Report of Grades- On-Site 28
9. Issuance of Report of Grades- Online 28
10. Removal of Incomplete Grade 28
11. Student Evaluation 29
12. Application for Graduation 29

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 13. Issuance of Transcript of Records, Transfer 30
Credentials, Form 137-A
14. Issuance of Requested Certification 30

B. Academic Policies
1. General Weighted Average - (For 1st year going 31
to 2nd year students)
2. Quota System and Qualifying Examinations 31
3. Students Appealing for Re-Admission 31
4. Student Appealing for Admission 33
5. Students Appealing for Retention 33
6. Procedure for Appeal 33
7. Retention Policies 33
8. Dropping of Course(s) 34
9. Amendment of Grades 35
10. Leave of Absence 35
11. Marks of 4.0 or Conditional Failure and Incomplete 35
12. Crediting of Courses 36
13. Equivalence 36
14. Overload of Graduating Students 36
15. Maximum Residency Requirements 37
16. Prerequisite 37
17. Cross Enrollment 37
18. Transfer Credentials (Honorable Dismissal) 38
19. Graduation Requirements 38
Academic Awardees or Graduates with Honors 38

University Grading System 40

Section III: Student Rights, Duties and Responsibilities

A. Student Rights 42
B. Duties and Responsibilities 43
C. Student Government and Organizations 43
D. Student Activities 44
1. Office in Charge of Student Activities 44
2. The University Supreme Student Government 45
3. Student Organizations 45
4. Student Organization Adviser 45
5. Student Organization Properties 46
6. Student Organization Activities 47
7. Community Development 48
E. Classification, Policy on Enlistment, Retention and 48
Re-Enlistment of Student Organizations
1. Classification of Organizations 48
2. Enlistment 48
3. Retention 50
4. Renewal of Enlistment 51
5. Accreditation 51
F. Procedures for Collection and Disbursement of Fees for
University-Wide Student Organizations 52

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 1. Collection of Membership Fees 52
2. Budget Approval 52
3. Allotment of Funds 52
4. Disbursement of Funds 52
5. Liquidation of Cash Advances 53
6. Expenditures of Self-Generated Revenues 53
7. Purchasing Non-Expendable Property 53
8. Supervision of Organizations 53
9. Supreme Student Government 54
a. College Student Council Representatives 54
b. Electoral Process 54
10. University Library 54
a. Entrance Policy 54
b. Borrowing Books 54
c. Returning Books 55
d. Renewal/Reloaning of Books 55
e. Fines 55
f. Lost or Damaged Library Books on Loan 55
g. Unsettled obligations 55
h. Use of Discussion Room: Graduate and 55
Allied Health Library
i. Frequently Asked Questions 56

Section IV. Student Formation and Discipline

A. Duties and Functions of the Center for Student 56
Affairs, Formation and Discipline
B. Student Code of Conduct 57
C. The Prescribed School Uniform 58
D. Proper Use of Facilities 59
E. Offenses and Penalties/Sanctions 60
F. Protocols in Disposing Cases Involving Illegal/ 60
Prohibited Drugs
G. Guidelines in Releasing Confiscated ID/ 61
COR due to Minor/Major Offenses
Offenses and Penalty System
H. The Student Disciplinary Committee 64
I. Procedures in Filing a Complaint, Decision, and Appeal 65
J. Procedures for Dismissal/Expulsion Proceedings 67

Section V: Offices Providing Student Services

A. Office of Student Life 68
B. Center for Student Affairs, Formation
and Discipline 69
C. Guidance and Counseling Center 69
D. OJT and Placement Services Center 70
E. University Chaplaincy 71
F. Center for Culture and the Arts 71
G. Testing, Admission and Scholarship Center 72
H. Athletic Development Center 72
I. Medical and Dental Clinic 72
J. Center for Alumni Affairs and
Association of University of Makati Alumni, Inc. 73

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 K. Supply and Property Management Office 74
L. Corporate Communications Center 74

Section VI: Student Related Government Acts and

Implementing Guidelines
Republic Act No. 8049 - The Anti-Hazing Law 75
Republic Act No. 9262 - Anti-Violence against Women 78
and Their Children Act of 2004
Republic Act No. 7877 - The Anti-Sexual Harassment 80
Act of 1995
Republic Act No. 7610 - Special Protection of 82
Children against Abuse, Exploitation and
Discrimination Act
Republic Act No. 8792 - Electronic Commerce 86
Act of 2000
Republic Act No. 9165 - Comprehensive Dangerous 87
Drugs Act of 2002
Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation No. 3 Series of 2009 94
Subject : General Guidelines for the Conduct of 94
Random Drug Testing for Students of Secondary,
Tertiary, Vocational and Technical Schools,
Amending Board Regulation No. 6, Series of 2003
Subject: ―General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random 95
Drug Testing for Students of Secondary, Tertiary,
Vocational and Technical Schools‖
Republic Act No. 9211 - Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 99
Republic Act No. 7277 - Magna Carta for Disabled Persons 103
Republic Act No. 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste 104
Management Act of 2000
Republic Act No. 10627 - Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 106
Republic Act No. 10175 - Cybercrime Prevention 109
Act of 2012

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 ACRONYMS

ADC Athletic Development Center

AUAI Association of University of Makati Alumni, Inc.
AWOL Absence/Absent without Leave
BOR Board of Regents
CAA Center for Alumni Affairs
CAS College of Arts and Sciences
CBA College of Business Administration
CBDA College for Broadcast and Digital Arts
CCA Center for Culture and the Arts
CCC Corporate Communications Center
CCS College of Computer Science
CCSCE College of Construction Sciences and Civil Engineering
CESAFORD Center for Student Affairs, Formation and Discipline
CGPP College of Governance and Public Policy
CHED Commission on Higher Education
CHK Center of Human Kinesthetics
CMLI College of Maritime Leadership Innovation
COAHS College of Allied Health Studies
COE College of Education
COR Certificate of Registration
COSEL Commission on Students Election
CQE College Qualifying Examination
CTM College of Technology Management
DepEd Department of Education
DTS Dualized Training System
DUES Dualized University Education System
ExCom Executive Committee
GCC Guidance and Counseling Center
GWA General Weighted Average
GSO General Services Office
HPSB Health and Physical Science Building
HRMO Human Resource Management Office
HSU Higher School ng UMak
INC Incomplete
LOA Leave of Absence
MADAC Makati Anti-Drug Abuse Council
ManCom Management Committee
MDC Medical and Dental Clinic
MPCC Makati Polytechnic Community College
MTPLC Makati Training Placement and Livelihood Consortia
MRR Maximum Residency Requirements
NCR National Capital Region
NGO Non-Government Organizations
NSO National Statistics Office
OPSC On-the-Job Training and Placement Services Center
OSL Office of Student Life
OsMak Ospital ng Makati
PnM Pamantasan ng Makati
PO People‘s Organizations
ROG Report of Grades
SCOPE School of Continuing Professional Education
SDC Student Disciplinary Committee
SPMO Supply and Property Management Office
SRA Student Representatives‘ Assembly
TASC Testing, Admission and Scholarship Center
TOR Transcript of Records
UMak University of Makati
USC University Student Council

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 MAKATI HYMN ALMA MATER SONG
I (University Hymn)
Minsan mayro‘ng isang bayan I
Na halos bilang ang daan We cheer to thee Alma Mater
Ilang kabahayan napapaligiran Dear University of Makati
Ng sapa at talahiban Rejoice we‘re here,
onward marching
II Be it shine, storm cloud or rain
At iyan ang aking nagisnan Let all our voices keep ringing
Ang kwento ni Lola minsan For the glory of our Alma Mater
Takang-taka ako, ibang-iba ito Pride of Makati
Sa ngayong kabihasnan and of our Fatherland
Beloved UMak proudly stands
Refrain:
Makati, Makati, ‗Yan ang bayan II
Pinakamaganda siya Arise, thy sons and daughters
kanino man Fill the air with the joy
Makati, Makati ‗Yan ang tunay of Alma Mater
Unang-una siya ang kulay Resound our
Nitong aking buhay gladness and tidings
Every echo by far and near
III Hail to thee
Kayong mga kaibigan ko our dear beloved UMak
Tiyak na maiibigan n‘yo Faithfully we brace
Dito manirahan our mind and spirit
sa tangi kong bayan We‘re proud to be
Makati po lamang. at thy command
Future builders of this land
(Repeat Refrain & III)
(Repeat II)

Coda:
Dear University of Makati,
Future builders of this land.

PHILOSOPHY

University of Makati
is the University of the City of Makati.
We serve the children of less privileged citizens of the City
so they can actively participate in and
competitively partake of the City‘s economic progress.
We must never forget who we are, whom we are for,
and what we have to do for those for whom we are.

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 THE UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI STORY

UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI (UMak) is a public university funded by the City

Government of Makati. Established in 1972 through Municipal Resolution No. 242,
Ordinance No. 64 s. 1972 under the administration of then Mayor Nemesio I. Yabut,
it was first named Makati Polytechnic Community College (MPCC) with the following
objectives:

To advance human knowledge through basic research and study; To fully

develop the Filipino intellect and explore its manpower potentials; To give
professional training in scientific,
technological, industrial and vocational
fields; To introduce science-oriented
courses and curricular studies which do
not, at present, receive sufficient
emphasis in existing institutions in the
country; To help promote a continuing
interest as well as improve the
standards of living of the people of
Makati by providing the demands of an
emerging industrial society; And to help
enhance and uplift the dignity and
prestige of the underprivileged and low-
income residents by providing them
with free education which is the
fundamental instrument towards the Co-curricular activities of 1977 MPCC students
improvement of their economic status.‖
(Sec. 2, Municipal Resolution No. 1972-362, Ord. 108 dated May 13, 1972,
amending Municipal Resolution No. 1972-242, Ord. No. 64).

Originally located at the corner of Osmeña Highway and Sen. Gil Puyat
Avenue, MPCC was initially conceived as a technical college with courses offered in
the areas of industrial and business technology. As a community college, it was
authorized by law to offer courses for the upgrade, development, or re-orientation of
skills in both degree and non-degree levels.

Upgrading to a Full-fledged College

In response to the clamor for more curricular
offerings, the community college departed from its pure
technical-vocational orientation. It was eventually
upgraded to the status of a full-fledged college and was
renamed Makati College in 1987 under the new
administration of then Mayor Jejomar C. Binay.
On July 11, 1989, the Municipal Council of
Makati enacted Resolution No. 119, accepting and
The institution was originally assuming the rights over Fort Andres Bonifacio College
located at the corner of
as part and parcel of Makati College. A Memorandum of
Osmeña Highway and Sen.
Gil Puyat Avenue. Agreement was entered into by and between the
Municipality of Makati and the Philippine Army on
January 10, 1990, whereby the latter expressed its willingness to transfer the
ownership and administration of Fort Andres Bonifacio College to the Municipal
Government of Makati effective Academic Year 1990-1991.

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Elevation to a Chartered University
The integration of the former Fort Andres Bonifacio College paved the way
for the elevation of the college to a university through Resolution No. 242, which was
approved by the Municipal Council on March 13, 1990. By virtue of Municipal
Ordinance No. 433, series of 1991, Makati College was renamed Pamantasan ng
Makati (PnM) and operated as a chartered university beginning December 19, 1991.
Soon after, PnM transferred to its current site along J. P. Rizal Extension in West
Rembo.

The nature of the educational institution was rewritten, to wit:

“The primary purpose of the University shall be to help promote the

interest and welfare of the people of Makati by providing them with
meaningful and educational opportunities geared towards the
demands of an emerging industrial society at minimal cost. Towards
this end, the University shall provide higher vocational, technical and
professional instruction and training in the liberal and technical arts
and sciences. It shall also promote applied research, advance studies
and progressive leadership in the stated fields.” (Sec. 2, City Ord.
1999-433 dated December 19, 1991)

PnM maintained its avowed

priority to educate the children of
underprivileged and low-income
residents of Makati. On November 23,
1999, the PnM Charter was revised ―to
strengthen its organization and to make
it attuned and responsive to the
challenges of the prevailing education
and business climate‖ under City The Administration Building was opened in
Ordinance No. 1999-126 (Appendix ―A‖). 2000 to address the growing need of faculty
It adopted the same primary objective of rooms, executive offices, and other facilities.
the previous charter.

Globally Competitive Educational Institution for the New Millennium

To encourage employability of its graduates, the University embarked on the
Dualized University Education System (DUES) in June 2000. Industry practitioners
were invited to help in the development and enhancement of curricular
baccalaureate programs, and to conduct training of trainers, as well as teach
professional subjects. DUES was conceived as an innovative way of upgrading and
streamlining the curricular offerings of regular professional programs for a demand-
driven, job-specific, and practitioner-implemented orientation. DUES aimed to
enhance competitiveness with its bold and new approaches in teaching towards
employability of the graduates. The Dualized Training System or DTS, its counterpart
for non-baccalaureate, was applied as well.
By early 2001, PnM had seven
academic colleges namely, College of
Arts and Sciences, College of Business
Administration, College of Computer
Science, College of Education, College of
Local Government Management
From Pamantasan ng Makati to University of (renamed College of Governance and
Makati in 2002: A shift for a globally competitive
educational institution. 11
Public Policy in 2006), College of Technology Management, and Physical Education,
Recreation, Sports and Dance Center (renamed Center of Human Kinesthetics in
2012). In June 2001, the Center for Performing and Digital Arts (renamed College for
Broadcast and Digital Arts in 2016) was added as an academic center by virtue of
Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 2001-124 to fulfill the increasing demand for
programs in the fields of arts and media.
On August 27, 2002, City Ordinance 2002-111 was passed amending City
Ordinance No. 99-126 which further revised
the PnM charter to change its official name to
University of Makati, subject to all the laws and
existing legal regulations. The change in name
was undertaken to attract more quality
students and to give emphasis to the
University‘s spirit and thrust towards
modernization, innovation and educational
excellence. Further, it sought to infuse Launched in 2003, the College of Nursing
renewed enthusiasm in facing the challenges has been a consistent top performing
beyond the 20th century, as UMak moved to school in the Nurse Licensure
Examination.
become more globally competitive.

Strategizing and Expanding for the New Frontier

As part of UMak‘s strategy to focus on programs that provide opportunities
for dualized education and high employability, City Ordinance 2003-053 was signed
in June 2003 creating the College of Nursing effective academic year 2003 to 2004.
To adapt to the curriculum and program demands of the health industry, the college
branched-out in 2010 changing its name to College of Allied Health Studies with four
centers: Center of Nursing (launched in 2003), Center of Imaging Health Sciences
(launched in 2010), Center of Pharmacy (launched in 2012) and the country‘s first
Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (also launched in 2012).
In 2008, UMak opened its doors to deserving students, from nearby cities
to far-flung provinces, who want to pursue tertiary education through City Resolution
No. 2008-014, a resolution establishing sisterhood scholarship program to benefit
grantees endorsed by sister cities and municipalities. Different partnerships were
established in various municipalities on projects that focus on socio-cultural, athletic
and educational assistance.
With the University‘s expansion of more curricular offerings and an
escalating student population requiring
more classrooms, laboratories and other
facilities, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of
Makati approved City Resolution No. 2008
– 066 acquiring a section of land behind
the original lot on May 9, 2008, thus giving
rise to the Health and Physical Science
Building (HPSB) which now houses well-
equipped science and computer
UMak Skyline. The HPSB stands imposing as a laboratories, skills laboratories, multimedia
backdrop for the main Administration Building rooms, sports facilities, dance studios, a
and the Academic Buildings. fitness gym, cafeteria, student lounge
areas, modern library and classrooms,
administration offices, and a multilevel parking space.

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A Legacy of Institutionalizing a New Education Paradigm
As the government laid the
ground work for the senior high school
program in 2011, UMak accepted the
challenge to become one of the model
schools, introducing its version with its
trademark Filipino legacy integration –
the Higher School ng UMak (HSU) –
beginning Academic Year 2012-2013,
and coinciding with the 40 milestone
years of the University. The tripartite
Memorandum of Agreement between
the City of Makati, the Department of UMak is a pioneer of the senior high school
Education, and the Technical program and has produced the largest number of
Education and Skills Development Grade 12 graduates in the country since 2014.
Authority, another UMak milestone,
was signed on August 15, 2012. And in April 2014, HSU made history as more than
3,000 of its students became part of the first and biggest batch of senior high school
graduates in the country.
In June 2013, the School of Continuing Professional Education was
relaunched offering market-driven executive, equivalency and ladderized programs in
governance and management, business, IT, and post-baccalaureate innovative
education, utilizing fast-paced, customized and modular teaching methods. The
continuous upgrading of the quality of academic programs and administrative
processes has allowed the University to break new grounds in local governance,
business management, information technology, and teacher education, not only for
Makati but for the rest of the country.
A new addition to the UMak academic roster is the College of Maritime and
Leadership Innovation established through BOR Resolution No. 2014-039.
Launched in Academic Year 2014-2015, the college gave opportunities to students
from different parts of the country for a ―study-now, pay-later‖ program in a high-
paying industry with huge overseas demand for Filipinos. Through a responsive, well-
connected, and generous industry partner, training facilities, highly-qualified trainers
and instructors are made available, deployment for actual shipboard training is
facilitated, and employment is guaranteed after graduation. Following this academic
partnership model, the College of Construction Sciences and Civil Engineering was
recently introduced to address the growing demand for skilled graduates in the fields
of construction sciences and engineering.
Through the years, the educational landscape has continued to change
rapidly and UMak has responded with innovative strategies, such as the blended
learning of classroom teaching embedded with cutting edge technology and online
delivery mode. Moreover, students are provided opportunities for industry and
workplace exposure in collaboration with the University‘s growing roster of
established and well-known industry partners. Students are, therefore, well-rounded
and better prepared for the workplace theoretically, through the academicians and
an applicable, industry-specific curriculum, and experientially, through the
practitioners and relevant on-the-job training and internship in the industry where
they will employed.
These innovations developed, realized and institutionalized, especially in
the last five years, are testaments of a new education paradigm that UMak is
bringing forth as its legacy to the Philippine educational system.

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Redefining Higher Educational Goals, Strategies and Strengthening Processes
For over four decades, UMak has made a mark as a globally competitive
educational institution, confronting the new frontier, and institutionalizing a new
education paradigm as it moves towards technology-based education to build an
innovative nationwide agenda for the youth.
As UMak approaches its golden year and the third decade of the
millennium, it reflects on its purpose and vision as a University – redefining its higher
educational goals, strategies and strengthening processes. All these so that UMak
can continue to blaze the trail of education innovation, producing graduates
equipped with the most relevant knowledge, progressive skills and desirable attitude
necessary to be productive and prosperous citizens of the world.

UMAK VISION

We envision the University of Makati as the primary instrument where

University education and industry training programs interface to mold Makati youths
into productive citizens and IT – enabled professionals who are exposed to the
cutting edge of technology in their areas of specialization. The University shall be the
final stage of Makati City‘s integrated primary level to university educational system
that allows its less-privileged citizens to compete for high-paying job opportunities in
its business and industries.

UMAK MISSION

To achieve our vision, University of Makati shall mold highly competent

professionals and skilled workers from the children of poor Makati residents while
inculcating in them good moral values and desirable personality development by
offering baccalaureate degree, graduate degree, and non-degree programs with
parallel on-campus social, cultural, sports and other co-curricular activities.

GOALS

Inspired by a deep sense of commitment and avowed mission, the

University shall aim to realize the following:

1. To be the Center of Excellence for ―best-in-country‖ programs in several key

fields of specialization;
2. To enhance faculty development and continuing professional education of
graduates in the pursuit of life-long academic and professional
excellence;
3. To produce relevant research and extension services for the socio-economic
growth of progressive communities in Makati and the country at large;
4. To become the preferred supplier of market and industry specific
professionals and skilled employees for Makati-based industries; and
5. To help ensure 100% employability of all graduates.

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 OBJECTIVES

As a city-funded tertiary learning institution, the University is committed to

fulfill the following:

1. To offer professional degree and non-degree certificate programs and work

oriented technology-based skills trainings that are attuned to the skills,
professional requirements, and career opportunities available in the
business and industrial sectors of Makati City and the country‘s economy,
in general;
2. To produce quality graduates with industry specific skills and professional
education tailored to the preference and desired level of professionalism of
Makati-based industries;
3. To develop cutting-edge ―best-in-country‖ educational programs in major
fields of endeavor for the new millennium;
4. To strengthen the teaching, research, administrative and organizational
capabilities of the University through the continuous upgrading of skills
and academic education of its faculty and administrative staff; and
5. To implement extension programs with local government and non-
government organizations to complement Makati City‘s capability in
delivering basic government services.

THE UNIVERSITY SEAL

The TORCH symbolizes the light that guides the University in its devotion to
serve the nation through instruction, research and community extension.
The HANDLE OF THE TORCH has three nodes historically signifying the
progressive transformation of the school from Makati Polytechnic Community College
to Makati College and finally to UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI.
The RAYS OF THE TORCH represent the geographic pattern of Makati and
its 33 barangays that the University has pledged to serve.
The GEAR stands for the business course the University initially offered
when it was established in 1972. It aims to meet the demands of Makati and to
further affirm the city‘s distinction as the foremost business center of the country.
The TRIANGLE denotes technology, Industrial Technology, one of the
original courses the institution developed. The University also aims to utilize all
existing technologies in order to provide the highest quality of instruction in the
academe.

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 BOARD OF REGENTS

The Board of Regents (BOR) - The government body and corporate powers
of UMak shall be vested in and exercised by the Board of Regents which is composed
of the following:

1. The City Mayor who shall automatically be the Chair of the BOR; He/She will
be the Presiding Officer at every meeting of the BOR;
2. The President of the University who shall act as the Presiding Officer of the
BOR in the absence of the Chair;
3. The Vice Chairman who shall be the Chair of the Committee on Education of
Sangguniang Panlungsod of Makati. He/She shall represent the
government sector in the BOR;
4. The Vice Chairman who shall be the President of a reputable private
company in Makati chosen and appointed by the City Mayor and shall
represent the business sector in the BOR;
5. The Director of the Commission on Higher Education in the National Capital
Region (NCR);
6. The Director of the Technical Education and Skill Development Authority in
NCR;
7. The superintendent of the City Schools of Makati who shall serve as the
representative of the Department of Education in the BOR;
8. The Faculty Representative of the University;
9. The Student Council Representative of the University;
10. The Alumni Representative of the University;
11. The two representatives from the Non-Government Organizations (NGO) and
People‘s Organizations (PO) in Makati to represent the private sector who
shall be appointed by the City Mayor; and
12. Board of Regents of UMak shall have a Board Secretary appointed by the
Chairman and whose term of office is co-terminus with the Chairman.
He/She shall likewise serve as the ExCom Secretary.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Executive Committee – referred to as ExCom and created for the purpose of

carrying out and exercising the regular functions and powers of the BOR and likewise
the recommendatory body to the BOR composed of the following:
1. The President of the University who shall be the Presiding Officer at every
meeting of the ExCom;
2. The Chairman of the Committee on Education of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod;
3. The Faculty Representative of the University;
4. The Student Council Representative of the University; and
5. The NGO-PO Representative who shall be appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the City Mayor.

Note: All acts and resolution approved by the ExCom shall be ratified by the BOR.

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 ACADEMIC COLLEGES/CENTERS/SCHOOLS

College of Allied Health Studies (COAHS)

COAHS is formerly the College of Nursing. In consonance with meeting the
needs of the changing times, it has branched into the new college with broader and
more adaptive allied health programs and curricula with four centers: the Center of
Nursing, Center of Imaging Health Sciences, Center of Pharmacy, and the Center of
Complementary and Alternative Medicine. COAHS is dedicated to becoming the top-
of-mind innovative provider of relevant and needs-based health care education.

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

CAS promotes discovery and learning by students and faculty in the
sciences, the humanities, the arts, and general education. It recognizes the value of
interdisciplinary connections and collaborative effort across all colleges in the
University through a well-planned and professionally administered delivery of the
general education program.

College of Business Administration (CBA)

CBA envisions itself to be at the mainstream of human resource
development promoting strategic, innovative and competitive business programs
relevant to the needs of the individual, the community and the Philippine society. It
develops and implements curricular programs that are market-driven, job-specific
and practitioner-based, maintaining strategic alliance with business and industry.

College of Computer Science (CCS)

CCS provides access to new trends and ideas in information
systems/technology to keep pace with the innovations and meet the demands of a
fast-changing business and technology environment. It envisions itself as an
information technology educational institution committed to the development and
adequate utilization and applications of information technology.

College of Construction Sciences and Civil Engineering (CCSCE)

CCSCE is a newly created college which is committed to produce
competent, effectual, technology skilled, and service-oriented professional engineers
and construction workforce. It offers innovative, global and industry driven curriculum
and employs dynamic, experienced and professional trainers. It is bound to acquire
an advanced laboratory facility, and geared towards value-laden, character molding,
and community service co-curricular activities.

College of Education (COE)

COE offers teacher-education programs structured to meet the needs of
professional teachers. The programs are designed to produce educators who are
committed and accountable for providing competent and excellent classroom
instructions. COE is vertically accelerated into the undergraduate and graduate
programs, both of which provide the ongoing emergence and development of
innovative instructional and educational management-based impact on teaching and
learning paradigms.

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College of Governance and Public Policy (CGPP)
CGPP is UMak‘s teaching, research and training hub for politics, public
administration, development and governance. It offers baccalaureate and post-
baccalaureate programs in political science and public administration, and the same
fields of specialization under the executive program to government officials,
employees and staff.

College of Maritime and Leadership Innovation (CMLI)

CMLI prepares its students for leadership positions in the maritime
transport sector. It seeks to be recognized as a hub for innovative maritime
education through tie-ups with maritime professionals and international institutions;
at the same time it aims to be the premier city government maritime school of choice
that molds capable individuals into future officers and leaders of intellect and
character.

College of Technology Management (CTM)

CTM aims to produce technical and vocational proficiency for workforce
leadership and molds graduates with competence fit for technology management at
National Certification Standard or higher. Key strategies include complementary
resource utilization with partner firms in dual training system, adoption of innovative
and demand-driven curriculum, and promotion of disciplined character formation.

College for Broadcast and Digital Arts (CBDA)

Formerly known as the Center for Performing and Digital Arts, CBDA was
created to advance education and training in integrated arts and digital technology.
Today, the college envisions itself as a fertile training ground for artists and the
preferred supplier of practitioners for broadcast, animation and other creative
industries.

Center of Human Kinesthetics (CHK)

CHK was created to provide adequate and well-balanced activities attuned
to present day realities through heightened experiences in physical wellness, sports,
dance, recreation, and other related fields that will develop individual wellness
through its programmed indoor and outdoor activities. The center reinforced the
continued pursuit of the City Government of Makati to advance sports among the
students of the University.

School of Continuing Professional Education (SCOPE)

SCOPE is dedicated in convening and facilitating balanced inquiry and
reasoned deliberation or forums through systematic implementation of academic
programs that are meant to promote continuing professional education in
management/governance, business, education, information technology, and other
related fields. SCOPE shall be the model of quality and innovation in implementing
continuing professional academic programs.

Higher School ng UMak (HSU)

HSU provides learners access to quality 21st century education and life-long
skills through senior high school teaching in an atmosphere of structured, collective,
and holistic learning experience. This pioneering senior high school program
envisions students who are competently prepared for higher education and/or the
world of work, culturally-rooted, civic-minded, and imbued with core values such as
MakaDiyos, Makabayan, Makatao, and Makakalikasan.

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SECTION I: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES AND FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE

A. Admission Requirements and Procedures

The University admits students who are duly attested of good moral
character and who have the required academic credentials. The applicant
proceeds to the Testing, Admission and Scholarship Center (TASC) for
application processing.

1. Admission Qualification for College Freshmen

a. Senior High School Graduate
2. Admission Requirements
a. College Qualifying Examination (CQE)
b. Senior High School Card
c. Residency Verification Form (from the Accounting Office)
3. Admission Process
a. Apply for the CQE online, through the UMak website (On
scheduled date, proceed to UMak Accounting Office for Residency
Verification);

Note: The applicant is considered a Makati resident if one of the

following criteria is met:
i. A Graduate of any Public or Private High School in
Makati City
ii. With Parent or Sibling who is a Makati Voter, if the
applicant is below 18 years old, and with the following
required documents:
(1) Applicant with Parent who is a Makati Voter –
Photocopy of Voter‘s Certification of Parent or
Voter‘s ID of Parent
(2) Applicant with Sibling who is a Makati Voter –
Photocopy of Voter‘s Certification of Sibling or
Voter‘s ID of Sibling, and National Statistics Office
(NSO) Birth Certificate of Sibling
iii. A Registered Voter of Makati City, if the applicant is 18
years old and above, and with a Photocopy of Voter‘s
Certification or Voter‘s ID
b. Submit the accomplished downloaded application form with the
following complete admission requirements to TASC, for
evaluation:
i. CQE
ii. Senior High School Card
iii. Residency Verification Form (from Accounting Office)

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 c. Pay Php50.00 Registration and Testing Fee (UMak Cashier-
Ground Floor, Administration Building) and secure the
examination schedule and permit from the TASC;
d. Take the CQE based on the schedule of examination provided;
e. If admitted, secure the Notice of Admission based on the schedule
given by TASC;
f. Proceed to the UMak Medical and Dental Office for medical and
dental examination;
g. Qualified applicant will be tagged on the academic program of
his/her choice based on the academic grade required by the
college/center.
h. Claim College Admission Notice and password for Online
Enrolment; and
i. Proceed to Online Enrolment of academic program qualified in,
through the UMak website.

4. Admission Test
a. All freshmen-applicants for collegiate admission are required
to take the CQE. This examination covers Language Skills
(English and Filipino), Mathematics, General Physics, Science
and General Information which will be conducted in three
hours. In addition, a Personality Test will be administered.

5. College Transferees

a. Admission Qualifications
i. College student who completed at least two semesters
with a General Weighted Average (GWA) equivalent to
85% and above, and with the following requirements:
(1) No failing grades acquired and accumulated for a
total of nine units in one semester, or accumulated
for a total of 15 units in different semesters
(2) No remarks in the Transcript of Records (TOR) of
Unofficially Dropped (UD) accumulated for a total of
15 units
ii. College graduate who wish to pursue another academic
program

b. Admission Requirements
i. CQE result
ii. Two 1.5‖ x 1.5‖ ID Picture
iii. Photocopy of TOR or Certified True Copy of Grades
iv. Photocopy of Honorable Dismissal
v. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate
vi. Residency Verification Form (from the Accounting Office)

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c. Admission Process
i. Apply for the CQE online, through the UMak website (On
scheduled date, proceed to UMak Accounting Office for
Residency Verification);

Note: The applicant is considered a Makati resident if

one of the following criteria is met:
(1) A Graduate of any Public or Private High School in
Makati City
(2) With Parent or Sibling who is a Makati Voter, if the
applicant is below 18 years old, and with the
following required documents:
(2.1) Applicant with Parent who is a Makati
Voter – Photocopy of Voter‘s Certification
of Parent or Voter‘s ID of Parent
(2.2) Applicant with Sibling who is a Makati
Voter – Photocopy of Voter‘s Certification
of Sibling or Voter‘s ID of Sibling, and NSO
Birth Certificate of Sibling
(3) A Registered Voter of Makati City, if the applicant is
18 years old and above, and with a Photocopy of
Voter‘s Certification or Voter‘s ID
ii. Submit accomplished downloaded application form with
the following complete admission requirements to TASC,
for evaluation:
(1) Recent 2‖ x 2‖ ID Picture with applicant‘s name tag
(2) Photocopy of TOR or Certified True Copy of Grades
(3) Photocopy of Honorable Dismissal
(4) Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate
(5) Residency Verification Form (from Accounting
Office)
iii. Pay Php50.00 Registration and Testing Fee (UMAK
Cashier-Ground Floor, Administration Building) and
secure the examination schedule and permit from TASC;
iv. If admitted, secure from TASC the College Admission
Notice and Password for Online Enrolment;
v. Proceed to the UMak Medical and Dental Office for
medical and dental examination; and
vi. Proceed to Online Enrolment of academic program
qualified in, through the UMak website.

d. Admission Test
All college transferees are required to take the CQE and
Personality Test.

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B. Scholarship and Student Financial Assistance Programs

The program has been centralized to include all scholarship and financial
assistance programs offered by UMak. It advocates excellence in education
through the granting of endowments to deserving students of Makati based
on academic performance, talent, financial need and community
involvement. Full scholarships or 100% exemption from payment of basic
tuition fee, and partial scholarships or 50% exemption from payment of
basic tuition fee are awarded.

1. Academic Scholarships, such as entrance scholarships and dean‘s

listers, are awarded to both Makati and non-Makati residents who
have exhibited academic excellence. The applicant can avail of either a
full or partial scholarship for UMak undergraduate programs.

2. Achievement Scholarships are non-academic scholarships awarded to

students with distinct talents or has done contributory community work
for the City Government of Makati or in the national level. The
applicant must be duly-endorsed by the respective adviser, coach,
trainer, or supervisor identifying the applicant‘s specific achievement/s
during the past semester. The applicant must also be officially
enrolled based on the minimum requirements of his/her program. Full
scholarships for UMak undergraduate programs are granted.

3. Special Scholarship Grants are awarded based on existing laws,

agreements and special privileges.

a. Scholarships to Regular Faculty and Non-Teaching Employees and

their Dependents - The University awards this scholarship to
improve the quality of teaching and services in UMak. Full
scholarships for UMak undergraduate and graduate programs are
offered. Regular employees and casual employees with at least
one year of service may apply.

b. Cooperating Teacher Graduate Education Scholarships - This is

given to cooperating teachers and principals from participating
schools for their significant contribution to the professional and
personal growth of UMak student teachers, as stipulated in the
Memorandum of Agreement signed between UMak-COE and
Department of Education-Makati. Full scholarships for UMak
graduate programs are granted.

c. Presidential Decree 577 Scholarships - The University awards this

scholarship to dependents of military personnel who died or were
incapacitated in the line of duty. Full scholarships for UMak
undergraduate programs are granted.
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 d. Scholarships for Barangay Chairman/Kagawad and
Dependents/Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman/Kagawad of
Makati - The granting of this educational scholarship is pursuant
to Art. 203 (1) of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the
Local Government Code of 1991. Full scholarships for UMak
undergraduate programs are granted.

e. Sister City Scholarships - This is a special grant for non-Makati

residents who wish to study and take up any UMak college
program/degree under the Sisterhood Program. Applicants must
be duly-endorsed by the identified Sister City/Municipality of
Makati. Full scholarships for UMak undergraduate programs are
granted.

f. Makati In Need of Educational Scholarships - This special study

grant is open to selected underprivileged students who are Makati
residents. Full scholarships for UMak undergraduate programs
are granted.

g. Makati Training Placement and Livelihood Consortia (MTPLC)

Scholarships - This scholarship is fully-funded by the City Mayor
and created to develop the livelihood skills of Makati residents
from the different barangays. Qualified applicants include out-of-
school youth, unemployed adults, women, part-time students and
College graduates. Full scholarships for MTPLC programs are
granted.

4. Private and Non-Governmental Scholarships

These are continuing scholarships open to college freshmen enrolled
in any four-year degree program and not enjoying other scholarships or
financial assistance. Makati and non-Makati residents may apply. Full
scholarships for UMak undergraduate programs are granted.

5. Commission on Higher Education Scholarships

6. Student Financial Assistance Program for UMak Scholars

This is designed to provide financial allowance and subsidy to
graduating scholars of the University cleared to take the board
examination, through an educational loan at 0% interest. Payment
should be settled one year after the loan has been granted, on a
monthly installment basis. A maximum loan of Php10,000.00 per
scholar to cover the cost of review fee, books, subsistence, board and
lodging is granted.

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SECTION II: ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

A. Academic Procedures

1. Registration for New Students – Online

a. Requirements to be submitted to the Office of the Registrar:
i. Original Copy of F138-A
ii. Original Copy of Good Moral Character
iii. 1 pc. 2x2 picture
iv. 1 long Folder
v. 1 long Brown Envelope
vi. Notice of Admission
vii. Advising Slip printed from online
b. Procedure:
i. Secure access code for the online registration from the
Admission Office;
ii. Choose preferred class schedule and print the online
advising slip with the online assessment from the UMak
website (httl://umak.edu.ph/olea);
iii. Pay the token and other miscellaneous fees at the Cash
Office; (For students who want to apply for scholarship,
proceed to the TASC for approval) and
iv. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for the printing of
Certificate of Registration (COR) and for UMak ID
processing and issuance.
c. Reminders:
i. Enrollees with incomplete requirements will not be able
to print their COR. Only students with printed COR will be
considered officially enrolled.
ii. Students cannot claim credits for unofficially registered
courses.

2. Registration for Old Students – Online

a. Procedure:
i. Proceed to the UMak website enrollment page
(http://umak.edu.ph/olea) to access account (To secure
the online registration password, the online Report of
Grades (ROG) must be accessed:
(1) For shifters, returnees and culled students or those
who did not meet the required GWA, proceed to the
Office of the Registrar for evaluation;
ii. Choose the courses to enroll in the program:
(1) Only students who passed the prerequisite/s are
allowed to enroll in the advanced courses;

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 (2) Strictly follow the total number of units allowed
every term;
(3) For students who want to apply for change in
residency, download and print the residency
verification form from the UMak website enrollment
page (http://umak.edu.ph/olea). Fill out the form
completely and submit the form with the
requirements to the Accounting Office for approval.
(4) For the students who want to apply for scholarship,
download and print the scholarship application form
from the UMak website home page
(http://umak.edu.ph/) and enrollment page
(http://umak.edu.ph/olea). Fill out the form
completely and submit the form with the
requirements to the TASC for approval.
iii. Print class schedule with Assessment online;
iv. Pay the token and other miscellaneous fees at the Cash
Office;
v. Print COR online; and
vi. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for ID validation.
b. Reminders:
i. Only students who are cleared from
accountabilities/responsibilities and have secured ROG
online may access the Online Registration.
ii. Choose course/s and class schedule carefully before you
click the ―SAVE‖ button.
iii. Pre-requisite course/s must have been taken and
passed before enrolling the advanced course/s,
otherwise, it will not be given credit.
iv. Only graduating students are allowed to have an
overload, provided it will not exceed 28 units.

3. Registration for Old Students – On-Site

a. Requirements:
i. COR last semester
ii. ROG
iii. UMak ID Card
b. Procedure:
i. Choose preferred class schedule either from the UMak
website (http://umak.edu.ph/olea) or from the class
schedule posted at the designated areas, then fill out
the advising slip;
ii. Present the filled-out advising slip to the Office of the
Registrar for encoding;
iii. Present the encoded advising slip to the Accounting
Office for assessment;
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 iv. Pay the token and other miscellaneous fees at the Cash
Office; and
v. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for printing of the
COR and ID validation.
c. Reminder:
Students cannot claim credits for unofficially registered courses.

4. Token Fee Assessment – On-Site

a. Procedure:
i. Receive encoded advising slip and check that all
required documents such as advising slip, residency
verification form and scholarship application form are
attached;
ii. Encode ID number to the database and check that the
database entry corresponds to the information in the
advising slip;
iii. Token fee is assessed based on residency,
miscellaneous fee charges and scholarship program (for
scholars). Students who will avail of the scholarship
program should proceed to the TASC for certification.
iv. Save all information to the database and proceed to the
Accounting Office for assessment. The assessment
found at the back of the advising slip is printed and the
student countersigns it.
v. The advising slip is released and the student is advised
to proceed to the Cash Office for payment of his/her
token fee and other miscellaneous fees.

5. Residency Verification – On-Site

a. Procedure:
i. Fill out the printed residency verification form
downloaded from the UMak website enrollment page
(http://umak.edu.ph/olea) and present it to the
Accounting Office. A student who claims to be a Makati
Resident must also attach and present the following
documents:
(1) Makati Voter‘s ID or latest Makati Voter‘s
Certification/Affidavit, if students are 18 years old
and above;
(2) Sangguniang Kabataan Voter‘s ID, if students are
below 18 years old; and
(3) Makati Voter‘s ID or latest Makati Voter‘s
Certification/Affidavit of parents/brother/sister:
(3.1) The birth certificate of the student‘s
sibling must be presented to verify the
truthfulness of the relationship.
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 (3.2) If the guardian is a married sister, the
sister‘s birth and marriage certificates
must also be presented.
Note:
No attachment is required for Non-Makati Residents.
ii. The Accounting Office receives the filled-out residency
verification form with the required documents.
iii. The Accounting Office verifies the authenticity and
validity of the necessary documents, evaluates the
student‘s residency and countersigns the residency
verification form.
iv. The Accounting Office releases the residency verification
form and advises the student to present the residency
verification form upon enrollment.

6. Change of Matriculation – On-Site

a. Requirements:
i. COR for current semester
ii. UMak ID Card

b. Procedure:
i. Secure advising slip for the Change of Matriculation from
the Office of the Registrar;
ii. Fill out the advising slip with the course/s to be
added/changed/dropped, then seek the approval of the
concerned Professor/Department Head/Dean or
Executive Director of the College/Center/School:
(1) Once approved, proceed to the Office of
the Registrar for encoding and issuance of
payment slip;
iii. Proceed to the Cash Office for payment;
iv. Proceed to the Office of the Registrar for the printing of
the Change of Matriculation form; and
v. Affix and receive copy of Change of Matriculation form.

7. Change of Matriculation – Online

a. Procedure:
i. Proceed to the UMak website (http://umak.edu.ph/olea)
to access account;
ii. Choose the course/s to be added/changed/dropped,
then seek the approval of the Office of the Registrar:
(1) Once approved, print advising slip for the
Change of Matriculation;
iii. Proceed to the Cash Office for payment; and
iv. Proceed to the UMak website (http://umak.edu.ph/olea)
for printing of official Change of Matriculation.
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8. Issuance of Report of Grades – On-Site
a. Requirements:
i. Final Permit
ii. COR
iii. Mailing Envelope with stamp worth Php10.00
iv. UMak ID card
b. Procedure:
i. Secure Final Permit from the Accounting Office;
ii. Accomplish Final Permit, proceed to the Office of the
Registrar and present UMak ID card, Certificate of
Registration and accomplished Final Permit; and
iii. The Office of the Registrar prints the ROG.

9. Issuance of Report of Grades – Online

a. Procedure:
i. Secure Final Permit from the Accounting Office;
ii. Visit the UMak website (http://umak.edu.ph/olea). Enter
student ID number and other required information to
access grades; and
iii. Print ROG.

10. Removal of Incomplete(INC) Grade

a. Requirements:
i. ROG (w/ INC grades)
ii. COR
iii. UMak ID Card
b. Procedure:
i. Present the ROG (with INC grade) and secure payment
slip from the Office of the Registrar;
ii. Pay the necessary completion fee at the Cash‘s Office;
iii. Present the official receipt to the Office of the Registrar.
The Office of the Registrar prints and issues the
completion form to the student.
iv. Present the completion form to instructor/professor;
v. The instructor/professor fills out the necessary
information indicating the Final Grade of the student,
signs the completion form, attaches the requirement
submitted by the student and submits the same to the
Department Head.
vi. The Department Head submits the form to the
Dean/Executive Director for approval:

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 (1) Once the completion form is signed by
the Dean/Executive Director of the
College/Center/School, it is submitted
to the Office of the Registrar.
(2) The Office of the Registrar machine
validates the completion form and
issues the original copy to the student.

11. Student Evaluation

a. Requirements:
i. COR
ii. Change of Matriculation (for those students who process
Change of Matriculation)
iii. UMak ID card
b. Procedure:
i. The Office of the Registrar issues a communication to
the Office of the Dean/Executive Director of the
College/Center/School regarding the schedule of
evaluation of the academic records of the students.
ii. The Dean/Executive Director informs the concerned
students of the given schedule.
iii. The student proceeds to the Office of the Registrar for a
one-on-one evaluation with the personnel in charge of
the program. The personnel records the student‘s
currently enrolled courses and inform him/her of his/her
deficiencies, if any.

12. Application for Graduation

a. Requirements:
COR
UMak ID card
b. Procedure:
The Office of the Registrar issues a communication to
the Office of the Dean/Director of the College/Center to
inform the concerned students of the application for
graduation.
The student proceeds to the Office of the Registrar to
apply for graduation.
The Office of the Registrar provides two copies of the
Application for Graduation form.
The student fills out the application for graduation form,
affixes his/her signature, then submits the
accomplished form to the College/Center Secretary and
to the Office of the Registrar.

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13. Issuance of Transcript of Records, Transfer Credentials and Form 137-A
a. Requirements:
i. Any valid ID
ii. Authorization letter and valid ID with photocopies (if the
owner is not present to claim the requested documents)
b. Procedure:
i. Secure clearance form and payment slip from the Office
of the Registrar;
ii. Seek clearance by securing the authorized signature/s
from each of the offices indicated in the form and pay
the necessary fees to the Cash Office;
iii. Submit the accomplished clearance form and the official
receipt to the Office of the Registrar;
iv. Receive the claim stub indicating when to claim the
requested document (average of 18 working days);
v. The Office of the Registrar processes and prints the
requested records. and
vi. Claim the requested documents on the scheduled date
indicated in the claim stub.

14. Issuance of Requested Certification

Good Moral Character (THS)

Graduation
Medium of Instruction
Registration
S.O. Exemption
Units Earned

a. Requirements:
i. Any valid ID
ii. Authorization letter and valid ID with photocopies (if the
owner is not present to claim the requested documents)
b. Procedure:
i. Secure clearance form and payment slip from the Office
of the Registrar;
ii. Seek clearance by securing the authorized signature/s
from each of the offices indicated in the form and pay
the necessary fees to the Cash Office;
iii. Submit the accomplished clearance form and the official
receipt to the Office of the Registrar;
iv. Receive the claim stub indicating when to claim the
requested document; and
v. The Office of the Registrar issues the requested
document upon presentation of the claim stub of the
student.

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B. Academic Policies

1. General Weighted Average (GWA) – (for 1st Year Going to 2nd Year
Students)
a. The University Council (UC) and Executive Committee (EXCOM)
approved GWA for incoming second year students is 2.25.
b. The GWA of all first year students will be computed after the first
and second semesters.
c. Computation of GWA will not include grades in Physical Education
(PE) and ROTC.
d. Students who did not qualify or will not be allowed to continue
their program are advised to transfer to any three-year program
offered by the College of Engineering and Technology
Management (CETM).
e. Students who decide to transfer to another school/university may
secure their Transfer Credentials from the Office of the Registrar.

2. Quota System and Qualifying Examinations

a. The Quota System is in effect. Each academic department will
submit to the Registrar‘s Office their quota for each course
offering. Quotas are based on over-all student population
performance, facilities and school infrastructure and faculty
complement.
b. All 2nd year students will be ranked according to their GWA for the
1st and 2nd semester.
c. For programs requiring qualifying exams, students will be ranked
according to their performance in both the qualifying examination
and their GWA.
d. Colleges and programs requiring qualifying examinations are as
follows:
i. College of Business Administration (BS in Management
Accounting – incoming 2nd Year & Bachelor of Science in
Accountancy – incoming Fifth Year).
ii. College of Education (for incoming 1st Year, Second
Semester).
iii. College of Engineering and Technology Management (BS
in Civil Engineering - for incoming 3rd year)
e. In case of conflicting results of the GWA and qualifying
examination, the result of the qualifying examination for each
specialization shall prevail.

3. Students Appealing for Re-Admission

a. Culled Students
Culled students are those disqualified from continuing their degree
programs due to their failure to attain the specified GWA or be
included in the quota.

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b. Transferees
Transferees are students who were previously enrolled in other schools
who wish to continue their program in University of Makati. They are
further classified as follows:
i. Makati residents who graduated from/enrolled in
schools outside Makati.
ii. Honor students/Dean‘s listers
iii. Students with GWA of 2.01-2.05 or better

c. Returnees
Returnees are undergraduate students who were previously enrolled in
University of Makati. They are further classified as follows:
i. Enrolled before the implementation of the Leave of
Absence (LOA) Policy (in effect in June 1997)
ii. Unofficially Dropped (UD) students who will be treated as
freshmen on a probationary status
iii. Students who failed to enroll for not more than two
semesters, with GWA of 2.50

d. Graduates (Non-Baccalaureate Program)

Graduates (Non-Baccalaureate Program) may be allowed to enroll in
any 4-year program provided they meet the following conditions:
i. For Associate/Certificate/Diploma holders:
(1) GWA after graduation from Associate,
Certificate or Diploma programs
(2) GWA requirement of the degree program
(3) Has not incurred a grade of 5.0 in any
course/s
ii. The student has not violated the existing university
retention policies by committing any of the following:
(1) Three failing grades in a semester
(2) Accumulated five failing grades equivalent
to 15 units
(3) Accumulated 15 units of unofficially
dropped (UD) courses
iii. Once admitted to the program, the student is under
probationary status and has to abide by the following:
(1) GWA not lower than 2.00 in the initial
semester
(2) No failing grade or unofficially dropped
(UD) marking in any course in the
succeeding semester
(3) Interview and/or qualifying examination if
required by the program
e. For BS/AB degree holders (Graduates of programs with Majors
may enroll in another area of specialization):
i. Qualifying Exam
ii. GWA requirement of the degree program

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4. Student Appealing for Admission
a. Students ineligible for entry to University of Makati, due to existing
university policies, may be reconsidered under the following
conditions:
i. The student has considerable professional experience in
the field they intend to pursue (with Certificate of
Employment).
ii. The student has completed any two-year non-formal
degree or Bachelor‘s Degree (not necessarily related to
intended field of study).
iii. The intended course is a prerequisite for promotion,
sponsorship, scholarship, etc. (with supporting papers).
iv. The student is recommended by the
College/Center/School Dean/Executive Director
(application for admission must be accompanied with
appropriate justification from the Dean/Executive
Director).

5. Students Appealing for Retention

a. Only students with recommendations from their respective Deans
may be allowed to continue their current program.
b. Retained students will be placed on probationary status, and may
only be given regular status provided:
i. GWA of 2.25 during the 1ST semester
ii. No failing mark in any subjects
iii. Must receive a grade of 2.5 or better in previously failed
courses

6. Procedure for Appeal

a. The following documents must be submitted to the Admission
Office:
i. Written letter of appeal
b. Admission requirements:
i. Culled students - ROG
ii. Transferees - TOR (with photocopy), Certifcate of Good
Moral Character, Transfer Credentials
iii. Returnees - COR (of last enrollment to UMak)
iv. Graduates - TOR (with photocopy)
c. The Admission Officer submits the case to the Committee on
Appeals.
d. All appealed cases shall be decided within 24 hours.
e. The Committee issues its approval/disapproval.

7. Retention Policies (Undergraduate Programs)

a. General Education

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 i. Failure should be treated cumulatively.
(1) A student who fails in three courses or
equivalent of nine units in a semester
shall be barred from re-registration.
(2) A student who accumulates a total of five
failing grades or the equivalent of fifteen
units of failing grades shall be barred from
re-registration.
(3) A student who fails in two technical or
skilled courses or the equivalent of ten
units shall be barred from re-registration.
The total number of units shall be counted
regardless of the number of courses.
(4) Failure in non-credit courses shall not be
considered in unit count.
ii. A student who fails twice in the same course in his
professional program shall not be readmitted in the
same program.
b. Professional Program
i. A student who fails twice in the same course in his
professional program shall not be readmitted in the
same program.
ii. Third and fourth year students who fail in two major
courses shall be advised to change their field of
specialization and shall be allowed to register only if not
more than 15 units.
iii. Failure in three major courses shall be barred from re-
registration.
c. Non-Formal Program Education
i. Students who dropped out of any non-formal program in
the College of Engineering and Technology Management
(CETM)/Makati Training Placement and Livelihood
Consortia (MTPLC) will not be allowed to re-register.
(Noncompliance with any of the requirements will bar
the student from re-enrollment).

8. Dropping of Course(s)
a. Officially Dropped (OD)
i. A student who is officially registered but stops attending
class(es) and has previously filed the prescribed/official
form for dropping of courses shall be marked OD.
ii. A student may drop a course anytime during semester,
but not later than a week after the midterm examination
period. If the student intends to drop a course, he
should accomplish the dropping form and seek the
approval of the concerned teacher and the
Dean/Executive Director of the College/Center/School.

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 b. Unofficially Dropped (UD)
i. A student who is officially registered but did not attend
the scheduled class(es) and did not file the prescribed
dropping form shall be marked UD.
ii. A student who is officially registered, attended,
performed and participated in the class, then stopped
attending without filing the official dropping form shall
be marked UD instead of grade of 5.0.
c. A student who accumulates a total of five Unofficially Dropped
(UD) courses or the equivalent of 15 units (excluding ROTC), the
student shall be barred from re-enrollment.

9. Amendment of Grades
(Includes both students initiated and faculty initiated)
a. Amendment of Grade/s or inclusions of name of student in the
Grade Sheets has to be made within a year after the issuance
period of the ROG. This has to be approved by the Council of
Deans and Directors.

10. Leave of Absence (LOA)

A student who files for LOA should seek permission and approval from
all his respective teachers and Dean of the College.

11. Marks of 4.0 or Conditional Failure and INC

a. A grade of 4.0 or conditional failure (70 to 74) may be removed
when the student passes a re-examination within five days after
the final examination period or before the encoding of final
grades.
i. A student is given a grade of ―3.0‖ if he passes the re-
examination, however, if a student is unable to remove
the grade of ―4.0‖ or conditional failure within the
prescribed time or failed the re-examination, the
concerned teacher gives the students a grade of ―5.0‖.
Only one re-examination is allowed.
ii. A grade of ―4.0‖ or conditional failure should not be
given by the teacher as a final grade of a student, hence,
the grade of ―4.0‖ should not be reflected in the Grade
Sheets.
b. The removal of INC in non-pre-requisite course/s must be done
within one year after it has been incurred and the student may
obtain a completion grade (not necessarily 3.0) by fulfilling
whatever requirement/s of the course was left incomplete, which
may include passing an examination, submission of a report for a
project, etc. However, a student, who receives a final grade of
―INC‖ in a prerequisite course at the end of the term, may be
allowed to enroll in the advanced course/s until he/she removes
his/her ―INC‖ grade and submits the necessary completion form
at the Office of the Registrar, within the semester after it has been

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 incurred, otherwise the student cannot claim credit for the
advanced course/s.
i. If a student is unable to complete the grade of ―INC‖
within the prescribed time, the grade of ―INC‖ will remain
with zero until, then the student has to re-enroll the said
course(s).

12. Crediting of Courses

Crediting of subjects previously taken is usually done upon acceptance
and enrolment of transferees. Under this procedure, credits earned
from the previous school are deemed sufficient to meet the curriculum
requirements of the degree the student is working for. Not all schools
credit every subject taken. Schools should establish guidelines
governing crediting of subjects. Some of the common practices include
the following:
a. Courses to be credited should meet a minimum grade
requirement
b. Courses to be credited should have a similar subject description
and number of units required by the course
c. Major or professional courses may or may not be credited
depending on the institutional policy
d. Limited number of credited units allowed in relation to the
residency requirements of schools
i. PE and NSTP requirements are generally credited.

13. Equivalence
Equivalence (also referred to as substitute course) is a course in the
current curriculum that can be taken as an equivalent or substitute to
the course that is no longer offered. This is determined jointly by the
Academic Department (i.e. Dean/Executive Director/Department
Head) and the Office of the Registrar, following the principle that the
substitute course must be similar to the course requirement.

14. Overload of Graduating Students

a. Only graduating student with 28 units of remaining academic load
and with very good academic record may be allowed to have an
overload. The Advising Officer shall determine whether a student
may be allowed to register with 28 units academic load.
b. A load of 28 units for a graduating student during the last
semester may be allowed provided that the total overload will not
exceed seven units.
c. The taking of three laboratory courses (five units per course) at
the same time may be allowed provided that the student is
graduating during the term and that the total load will not exceed
21 units.
d. A graduating student may be allowed to take four units of P.E.
(two PE courses) at one time with other academic courses
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 provided that the total load will not exceed 28 units. In extreme
cases, a graduating student may be allowed to take 6 units of P.E.
(three PE courses) provided that the total load will not exceed 18
units, including the six units of PE.
e. In extreme cases, a graduating student may be allowed to take
eight units of P.E. (four PE courses) provided that these are the
only courses he lacks for graduation.
f. An education student who is graduating during the last semestral
term may be allowed to carry an overload, including Practice
Teaching provided that the total load will not exceed 26 units.

15. Maximum Residency Requirements (MRR)

a. Baccalaureate Program
i. All students registered in the baccalaureate programs
are given a maximum residence of five years to finish
their degrees.
ii. An extension of one year may be granted to the
following:
1. Working students
2. Students who filed LOA for not more than two
semesters.
ii. Extension for MRR should be applied for and approved
by the Dean of the concerned college.
b. On the Implementation of MRR
i. Students who were on Absence without Leave (AWOL)
two years before implementation of policy (First
Semester, Academic Year 1998-1999) are not covered
by the MRR.
ii. Students taking leave without filing the corresponding
LOA shall be considered on AWOL and therefore shall
not qualify for readmission.

16. Prerequisite
A student should not register in a course for which the prerequisite has
not been satisfied. However, in meritorious cases, a student may be
allowed to register and attend a course for credit even without having
passed or earned credit for the prerequisite course, if he has
previously registered and fully attended it; i.e., the student incurs an
―INC‖ which can be completed at the time when the second course is
in process.

17. Cross Enrollment

a. With the consent of the Dean, a student may cross enroll with
another school duly approved by the Registrar in a course/s
required by his program and are not offered by the University at

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 the time he needs them. No credit shall be given for any work
done in violation of this rule.
b. A student from other school may cross enroll with the University
upon proper request from the student‘s school.

18. Transfer Credentials (Honorable Dismissal)

a. If a student currently enrolled wishes to withdraw from the
University, he must proceed to the Office of the Registrar for the
cancellation of all his semestral courses. Then he must request
for Transfer Credentials. If he is not currently enrolled he may
request directly for a Transfer Credentials.
b. Any student wishing to transfer to another school must secure
clearances from the different departments concerned and must
pay in advance the required fee.

19. Graduation Requirements

a. All students who expect to graduate in a given semester are urged
to apply for an evaluation of their academic records two months
before the end of the school term that precedes the semester of
their graduation.
b. Candidates for graduation must file an official application for
graduation with the Office of the Registrar before the mid-term
examinations of their last semester in school; otherwise, they will
not be allowed to join in the graduation ceremony.

ACADEMIC AWARDEES OR GRADUATES WITH HONORS

The General Weighted Average (GWA) is computed on the basis of units. If you
graduate from the four-year baccalaureate program with the weighted average of:

Existing Policies Revisions on the Policies

1.0-1.25 SUMMA CUM LAUDE 1.0-1.15 SUMMA CUM LAUDE

1.26-1.45 MAGNA CUM LAUDE 1.16-1.30 MAGNA CUM LAUDE
1.46-1.75 CUM LAUDE 1.31-1.45 CUM LAUDE

If you graduate from the two-year or the three-year program,

with the weighted Average of:

Existing Policies Revisions on the Policies

1.0-1.25 WITH HIGHEST HONORS 1.0-1.15 WITH HIGHEST HONORS

1.26-1.45 WITH HIGH HONORS 1.16-1.30 WITH HIGH HONORS
1.46-1.75 WITH HONORS 1.31-1.45 WITH HONORS

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 Existing Policies Revisions on the Policies

Provided that there is no grade lower

than 2.0 in any academic course and the
candidate should have completed 75% of
the total number of academic units in
UMak. For transferees, all courses taken
Provided that there is no grade lower
from other schools are included in the
than 2.50 in any academic course and
computation. The semestral load should
the candidate should have completed
be according to the curriculum of the
75% of the total number of academic
program, or at no time, shall the student
units in UMak. For transferees, all
enroll less than a total of 15 units.
courses taken from other schools are
included in the computation. The
No grade of 5.0 or failed, or INC
semestral load should not be less than
(Incomplete), or O.D. (Officially Dropped),
15 units.
U.D. (Unofficially Dropped) in any
course/s.
No grade of 5.0 or failed in any
course/s.
No cross-enrollment in other school,
and/or no LOA, authorized or
The NSTP courses though not
unauthorized, in any semester.
included in the computation should not
reflect any failing grade.
The NSTP courses though not
included in the computation should not
The weighted average is computed
reflect a grade lower than 2.50.
by multiplying the number of units of
credit for each course by the actual
The weighted average is computed
grade obtained. The partial results are
by multiplying the number of units of
added and the number thus obtained is
credit for each course by the actual grade
divided by the total units of credit
obtained. The partial results are added
registered. This yields the weighted
and the number thus obtained is divided
average. The generally accepted
by the total units of credit registered. This
mathematical principles of rounding off
yields the weighted average. The
figures up to two decimal places are
generally accepted mathematical
applied.
principles of rounding off figures up to two
decimal places are applied.

In addition, list of candidates for

graduation with honors/academic
awardees is subject for deliberation.

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 UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM

EXISTING GRADING SYSTEM

GRADE PERCENTAGE EQUIVALENT ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT
1.0 95 above Excellent
1.1 94 Superior
1.2 93 Superior
1.3 92 Superior
1.4 91 Superior
1.5 90 Superior
1.6 89 Very Good
1.7 88 Very Good
1.8 87 Very Good
1.9 86 Very Good
2.0 85 Very Good
2.1 84 Good
2.2 83 Good
2.3 82 Good
2.4 81 Good
2.5 80 Good
2.6 79 Fair
2.7 78 Fair
2.8 77 Fair
2.9 76 Fair
3.0 75 Fair
4.0 74-70 Conditional Failure

5.0 69 below Failure

INC Incomplete
OD Officially Dropped
UD Unofficially Dropped

Effective up to Academic Year 2017-2018 for old students who were admitted
during the First Semester, Academic Year 2014-2015; and up to Academic Year
2018-2019 for those enrolled in Five Year Programs.

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 REVISED GRADING SYSTEM

GRADE PERCENTAGE EQUIVALENT ADJECTIVAL EQUIVALENT

1.00 97-100 % Excellent

1.25 94-96 % Superior
1.50 91-93 % Superior
1.75 88-90 % Very Good
2.00 85-87 % Very Good
2.25 82-84 % Good
2.50 79-81 % Good
2.75 76-78 % Fair
3.00 75% Fair
4.00 74-70 % Conditional Failure
5.00 69 below Failure
INC Incomplete
OD Officially Dropped
UD Unofficially Dropped

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SECTION III: STUDENT RIGHTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Student Rights

Students who are officially enrolled in the University have the following rights:

1. To receive education commensurate to his abilities and capabilities

primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education in line
with national goals and conducive to their full development as a person
with human dignity;
2. To choose a field of study available and to continue until they graduate in
their programs, unless disqualified because of academic deficiency or
violation of University rules and regulations;
3. To avail of school guidance and counseling services that will help them
select the relevant program to take that will suit their intellectual
capabilities and employment demand;
4. To use all available equipment, facilities and services in the University,
subject to existing procedures related thereof;
5. To have access to their own school records, which will be maintained and
kept confidential by the University;
6. To receive official school certificates, diplomas, TORs, grades, transfer
credentials, and similar school documents or records within a reasonable
period of time;
7. To publish a student paper and other publications and to invite resource
persons for assemblies, symposia, and other activities with similar purpose
provided they are not in conflict with the interest of the University;
8. To exercise academic freedom and to express freely opinions and
suggestions, within the bounds of the University rules and regulations as to
issuance of permit to assemble, without fear of unlawful persecutions, and
to have open channels of communications with the appropriate academic
and/or administrative departments of the University;
9. To form, establish, join, and participate in organizations and societies
recognized by the University including the right to vote and to be voted
upon, in order to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual and physical
growth and development, or to form, establish, join, and maintain
organizations or societies for the purpose not contrary to University rules
and regulations;
10. To be free from any unauthorized contributions, except those in accordance
with the By-laws of their organizations or societies;
11. To avail of scholarship grants and financial aid offered by any sector of the
society provided the donor individual or organization do not have conflicting
goals and objectives with the University; and
12. To be protected from any form of sexual harassment as provided for by law
(R.A. 7877).

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b. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To exert their best efforts to develop their potential for community
service and leadership, particularly by undergoing an education
appropriate to their needs and abilities, and thus become assets
to their families and to society;
ii. To uphold the academic excellence of the University, and to abide
by its rules and regulations governing their academic
responsibilities and moral integrity;
iii. To promote and maintain peace and order within the University by
observing University rules of discipline embodied in this Student
Handbook, and other pronouncements in writing the University
authorizes, to exert efforts toward the development of harmonious
relationship with their fellow students, University faculty and
personnel;
iv. To actively participate in civic affairs and in the promotion of the
general welfare, particularly on social, economic and cultural
development activities of the University and the larger Makati City
community, toward the attainment of a just, compassionate, and
orderly society;
v. To responsibly exercise their rights and be answerable for any
infringement or violation of the general welfare or the rights of
others;
vi. To contribute to the development of the University by observing
and upholding University regulations as well as the Constitution
and By-Laws of their respective organizations;
vii. To report to appropriate authorities any relevant information
affecting the integrity and reputation of the University and their
respective organizations in accordance with existing rules; and
viii. To abide by the prescribed provision of the student code of
conduct.

C. Student Council and Organizations

The University recognizes the University Student Council (USC) as the
legitimate representative of the studentry, and its importance to the development of
creative and responsible student leaders, who will eventually assume leadership in
their chosen fields of endeavor. For this purpose, the University encourages smooth
relationship between the University and the student council and its member
organizations.
The University also creates cordial environment for the formation of student
organizations and associations by their initiatives. Students can create programs
that will cater to their social, cultural, literary, educational, moral and spiritual
development. Guided by the University‘s principles and objectives, the student
organizations and their members are enjoined to help their fellow students and to
serve others in their communities.

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D. Student Activities
The University adheres to its role to provide student development programs
and projects that aim to enhance leadership skills and sustainable social
responsibility by recognizing the establishment and operation of student
organizations and activities. The University through the Office of Student Life (OSL)
and the Center for Student Affairs, Formation, and Discipline (CESAFORD) supervises,
recognizes, and monitors student organizations and their activities such as
leadership programs, student organizations, sports development, volunteerism, peer
helper program, among others.
Student organizations shall have a system of accreditation, re-accreditation,
monitoring and evaluation using participatory institutional procedures and processes
in recognition of basic rights to organize. Requirements and procedures for
recognition/ accreditation of student groups shall be widely disseminated. Through
its student services, centers under the Office of Student Life (OSL) shall provide
adequate, sustainable, and productive leadership trainings for organizational growth
and community development. It shall promote programs and opportunities designed
to develop social awareness, personal internalization and meaningful contribution to
nation building, and to ensure opportunities for meaningful socio-civic involvement of
students which includes volunteerism, environment protection, etc.

1. Office in Charge of Student Activities

a. CESAFORD is the central office for student leadership formation, trainings,
and coordination of student organization activities of the University. It shall have
the following powers and functions:
i. Coordinates and facilitates planning conferences with the student
organizations;
ii. Procures student organization profiles and properties for documentation;
iii. Evaluates outcomes of student activities vis-à-vis program objectives;
iv. Investigates student organizations on their misconduct and endorses to
the OSL Dean for disciplinary measures;
v. Reviews and evaluates financial records of student organizations;
vi. Recommends themes and/or activities to student organizations;
vii. Implements program trainings on leadership and parliamentary
procedures;
viii. Formulates, reviews, and revises handbook on student activities upon
the approval of the OSL Dean;
ix. Coordinates with OSL on matters related to student activities; and
x. Performs other functions as directed by the OSL Dean.
b. CESAFORD shall act as an investigation tribunal in cases involving student
organization officers and members‘ misconduct and financial infractions.
c. CESAFORD has the authority to require student organization officers to attend
its sponsored leadership trainings and seminars through proper coordination
with the College Deans, Center Executive Directors, and Department Heads
concerned.
d. CESAFORD coordinates with the Guidance and Counseling Center (GCC) on
values formation activities for students.
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2. The University Student Council (USC))
a. USC is the University-wide student body that represents the University of
Makati studentry.
b. The autonomy of the USC is a paramount principle and is governed by its
existing Constitution and By-Laws.
c. The Constitution and By-Laws of the USC shall adhere and conform to the
policies, rules, and regulations of the University.
d. All activities of the USC shall be properly coordinated with CESAFORD and duly
approved by OSL Dean, and shall be in compliance with the rules and
regulations of the University.
f. Sponsorships and partnerships with external linkages or companies, whether
public or private, shall be governed by this manual.

3. Student Organizations
a. All students are free to establish their organizations subject to the provisions
of this manual.
b. The requirements for the establishment of student organizations are the
following:
i. For Re-Enlistment (Existing Organizations)
(1) Accomplishment Report (with proper documentation and evaluation
data in all activities)
(2) Financial Clearance (to be secured from the Accounting Office)
(3) Current List of Officers and Adviser
(4) General Plan of Action
(5) Constitution and By-Laws (if revised)
ii. For New Organizations or Re-activation of Organizations
(1) Vision-Mission of Organization
(2) Constitution and By-Laws
(3) General Plan of Action
(4) Current List of Officers and Adviser
(5) Endorsement of the Dean
c. CESAFORD shall accredit the student organizations based on the compliance
of the aforementioned documents and thereby approved by OSL Dean.
d. Non-compliant student organizations shall be barred from conducting
activities inside or outside of the University.

4. Student Organization Adviser

a. All accredited student organizations shall have one faculty adviser for a period
of one year.
b. A student organization shall appoint a faculty adviser working full time, casual
or tenured in the University.
c. A faculty member is only allowed to have one student organization
advisorship.

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 d. A faculty adviser can be replaced or renewed by their respective advisees
based on their Constitution and By-Laws.
e. The faculty adviser shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
i. Advise student organization officers on their plans, programs, and
projects;
ii. Be present in all student activities of the student organization;
iii. Monitor and evaluate student organization activities;
iv. Monitor academic performances of the student organization officers;
v. Lead investigations in connection with student organization-related
issues;
vi. Approve endorsements for disciplinary actions or removal of student
organization officers to CESAFORD;
vii. Counter-liquidate properties and financial records of the student
organization;
viii. Approve annual procurement to CESAFORD as scheduled for the
reinstitution of the student organization; and
ix. Coordinate meetings with CESAFORD.
f. A faculty adviser who is accused of being negligent of his/ her duties and
responsibilities or accused of committing grave abuse of discretion shall be
subject to due process by an investigative tribunal with a composition to be
determined by OSL.
g. A faculty adviser found guilty of the abovementioned charges shall be
replaced by the student organization members and shall not be allowed to hold
advisorship of any student organization in the future.
h. The faculty adviser shall submit a copy of his/ her profile to the College Dean
or Center Executive Director/Director. Another copy must be submitted to
CESAFORD and OSL.

5. Student Organization Properties

a. An accredited student organization can acquire equipment for the purpose of
improving the operation of the organization.
b. All property/equipment purchases shall be subject to the provisions of the
Constitution and By-Laws of the student organization that owns the
property/equipment. As a general rule, all student organization
properties/equipment are owned by the student organization that
purchased/acquired them.
c. In the absence of any provision related to the purchase of property, this
handbook shall be the basis thereof.
d. All student organization properties shall secure clearance from CESAFORD
and the Supply and Property Management Office (SPMO).
e. All student organization properties shall be properly documented.
f. All properties/equipment shall be placed in student organization‘s equipment
room. In the absence of an equipment room, the student organization shall
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 g. All properties/equipment shall be reported annually through an inventory list
and physical presentation to CESAFORD. The said inventory shall be submitted
to CESAFORD and OSL.
h. The student organization shall be liable for any loss and damage subject to
the existing provisions of their Constitution and By-Laws. The student
organizations are regulated to donate properties to colleges, academic centers,
or departments, subject to the approval of all officers of the student organization
and majority of its members, and clearance from CESAFORD, OSL, and SPMO.
i. CESAFORD Director shall be the lead person in the investigation and issuance
of penalties regarding lost or damaged properties/equipment together with the
faculty adviser, Department Head, and the Student Council Chairman of the
college concerned.
j. A motion for reconsideration on the decision of CESAFORD can be filed with
OSL for review and decision.
k. Non-resolution of the above provisions on related matters shall deny the
reinstatement of accreditation of the student organization involved.

6. Student Organization Activities

a. An accredited student organization shall have the autonomy to prepare and
conduct activities that are beneficial to its members and to the University
populace.
b. Annual Plans and Programs approved by the College Dean or Center Executive
Director shall be submitted and presented to CESAFORD and OSL, as scheduled.
c. Any activity that induces violence or any ideology contrary to the University
policies and principles is strongly prohibited. Student organizations and their
members who will engage in the aforesaid activity will be sanctioned following
due process.
d. Student organizations conducting activities that are not coordinated and
approved by CESAFORD and OSL shall be sanctioned with revocation of
operation.
e. Reservation of UMak facilities and properties shall follow the guidelines set
forth by UFRO, General Services Office (GSO), and SPMO.
f. Damages to UMak facilities and properties shall be assessed by UFRO and
GSO or SPMO and shall be charged to the student organization concerned.
g. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Terms and Conditions is required for
partnerships and sponsorships of external linkages, such as public or private
companies/corporations. Prior to signing, the student organization shall submit
the full details of the terms and conditions or the MOA to CESAFORD with a copy
to OSL and OVPAA.
h. CESAFORD and OSL shall decide on the merits of partnership and/or
memorandum of agreement.
i. All fund-raising activities and solicitations, both internal and external, or
activities involving money must be properly presented to CESAFORD duly
endorsed to OSL. The OSL Dean will recommend its approval and will endorse it
to the Management Committee (ManCom) for final approval.

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 j. For any activity that will be conducted outside the University, student-
participants and the student organization officers shall secure an approval from
CESAFORD and OSL, a waiver form that will be legibly signed by their parent or
guardian, and a letter of appearance and assurance from the adviser/faculty
regarding students‘ safety and security during the off-campus activity. These
documents shall be submitted to CESAFORD at least three working days before
the conduct of the off-campus activity.
k. Any student or student organization who will conduct off-campus activities in
violation of this manual shall be sanctioned following due process.

7. Community Development
a. A student organization shall have at least one significant and related
community development program per academic year. All community
development programs or extension services shall be endorsed to CESAFORD,
approved by the Dean of OSL, and coordinated with the Center for Extension
Services and Livelihood Education (CESELE).
b. In case of inadequate resources, the student organization can create
partnerships with other accredited student organizations and/or private
establishments, subject to the provisions on partnerships and linkages.
c. Accredited student organizations shall participate in the University-sponsored
or University-approved community development projects.
d. Community development programs shall be sustainable and shall provide
communities with relevant services, such as livelihood, literacy training, cultural
exchange, infrastructure, health and wellness, and technology-driven projects.
e. All community development projects shall be properly documented to include
at least 15 pictures with descriptions. Format shall be provided by CESAFORD.

E. Classification, Policy on Enlistment, Retention and Re-Enlistment of Student

Organizations

1. Classification of Student Organizations

a. Academic Related Organizations - All enrolled students in any major program
are considered bonafide members of the existing academic organization in their
respective colleges. Its function is to conduct activities for promoting excellence
both inside and outside the campus. Such activities can include symposia, quiz,
film showing, exhibits, etc. (e.g. English Club, Science Club).
b. Socio-Cultural Related Organizations – Student organizations that are mainly
concerned in purely socio-cultural functions fall under this classification. Their
activities focus mainly on arts and culture, social and other socio-civic duties.
Religious organizations and fraternities of any form may not be recognized in the
University.

2. Enlistment
Students desiring to establish student organizations and publications shall
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a. A letter of intent addressed to the Dean of OSL through the Director of
CESAFORD should be submitted with the following documents or information, for
evaluation:
i. Constitution and By-Laws
ii. List of officers and the mode of selection qualifications of officers (a
student who failed in any academic subject is disqualified to hold any
position from the organization)
iii. Designated faculty member as adviser/consultant
b. A faculty member will be chosen as adviser/consultant through a vote of
confidence from the officers of the organization and/or endorsement of the
Department Head approved by the Dean of the College.
c. A faculty member designated as adviser/consultant will be deloaded by three
units from his/her regular teaching load. His/her functions are to assist/guide
the officers in their work plan; to oversee the implementation of the
organization‘s plan and projects; to design leadership training/activities suitable
for the student organization‘s need; to help in values formation of the leaders
and their members especially on the aspect of leadership and accountability; to
establish networks linkage thereby promoting the good name of the University
and the City of Makati; to submit semestral-progress report that will form part of
the organization‘s accomplishment report; to monitor the academic performance
of all the members of the organization.
d. Only one adviser will be reflected officially. Students may decide to include a
co-adviser. However, deloading cannot be applied to the co-adviser.
e. The adviser will have a one year term of office, renewable annually.
f. The adviser can be replaced by another faculty member on a semestral basis
if he/she resigns, if there is loss of confidence, or if found guilty of
misappropriation of funds or sexual harassment.
g. The adviser cannot be replaced in the middle of the semester since the
advisorship is part of his/her regular teaching load.
h. In case of complaints, a committee will be established to evaluate the merits
of the case. The committee will be composed of the Dean of OSL as Chairman,
and the members will be composed of the CESAFORD, Faculty Club President,
Department Head of the concerned faculty member, and the USC President. The
CESAFORD may temporarily oversee the management of the organization while
the committee is deliberating on the merits of the complaint. In case the
committee does not agree to a decision, the OSL Dean will endorse the case to
the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) for elevation to the University
Legal Officer for final decision.
i. Membership fees for student organizations are allowed to be collected in order
to support the activities and projects of the organizations, subject to the
approval of the OSL Dean prior to the organization‘s collection of fees. The
funding of the organization and their operations shall be taken from the
membership and other fees.
j. Collected fees, donations and any form of contribution to the organization shall
be covered by an acknowledgement receipt.

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 k. Funds shall be deposited under the organization‘s name, and the signatories
should be composed of the adviser, the president and the treasurer of the
organization. This is to ensure the safety of the member student‘s interest.
l. Every organization should submit a short term plan for the academic year and
a long term plan covering a period of three to five years.
m. Upon approval of the enlistment, a notice of enlistment will be given to the
president/representative of the organization.

3. Retention
a. Student organizations will be evaluated based on their performance for the
academic year.
b. An active organization will be allowed to continue to operate provided they
submit the semestral-progress report and financial statement after every
activity. Organizations who fail to comply with these requirements will not be
allowed to hold another activity until such time that they have submitted the
required reports.
c. All expenses for an activity or project must be liquidated immediately after the
activity or project. Should the student assigned to liquidate expenses be
graduating, he/she must submit the liquidation report/s prior to being given
clearance to graduate by CESAFORD or OSL. The Office of the Registrar will not
release documents such as TOR, diploma, etc. until compliance to liquidate has
been done.
d. A record book that contains the minutes of meetings should be readily
available.
e. Organizations should adhere to the strict implementation of university policies
on extra-curricular and off-campus activities.
f. Hazing, initiation, or any activity that may inflict physical, moral and
psychological harm, or be a source of unnecessary financial burden to students
are prohibited.
g. Organizations inviting guests or visitors, such as speakers, seminar
participants, moderators, government and non-government officials, from
outside the campus are required to submit a letter of request to the Dean of OSL
through CESAFORD stating the name/s of the visitor/s, the expected time of
arrival/departure, and the purpose of the visit.
h. Any member of a student organization who will participate in outside activities
as official representative/s of the University must advise the OSL through
CESAFORD.
i. Off-campus activities should be approved prior to departure. The following
should be submitted to OSL through CESAFORD prior to departure:
i. Letter requesting for approval addressed to OSL through CESAFORD
ii. Approval of the College Dean for academic organizations
iii. Waiver duly signed by the parents/guardian of the participant/s
iv. List of participant/s
v. Itinerary
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 vii. Written acceptance of responsibility from the faculty/adviser for the
supervision of the participant/s during the trip.
A financial statement/liquidation of expenses should be submitted to the OSL
through CESAFORD immediately after the activity.
j. Failure to comply with any of the above requirements means waiving the right
to continue the existence of the organization.

4. Renewal of Enlistment
a. The approval of enlistment of each organization is valid for one academic
year, after which student organizations should reapply for the renewal of their
enlistment.
b. For the renewal of their enlistment, the organization should submit the year-
end accomplishment report and the updated report on the status of the
organization.
c. Any organization that violates the rules and regulations set forth by the
University will be barred from renewing their enlistment.

5. Accreditation
a. CESAFORD may accredit student organizations that have Constitution and By-
Laws not contrary to the University‘s vision and mission.
b. Accreditation may be granted after the specific period of observation and
upon submission of the requirements to CESAFORD and endorsement to OSL.

F. Procedures for Collection and Disbursement of Fees for University-Wide Student

Organizations
Policy and procedures contained herein apply only to the financial aspects
of student organizations (which have been registered with CESAFORD and duly
recognized by the University) and activities that derive their basic financial support
from student fees or self-generated revenue. The individual student organizations
and activities will adhere to the financial procedures described herein and will
exercise prudent judgment over the financial affairs, transactions, and its operations.
The OSL through CESAFORD will direct that financial records of revenue and
disbursements be maintained in accordance with financial procedures set forth
herein and will request submission of periodic financial reports from each student
organization and activity showing the current status of fund availability. Files in
CESAFORD will include approved budgets, allotment of funds, authority for requesting
disbursement of funds, vouchers, receipts of deposits and other supporting
documents.

1. Collection of Membership Fees

a. Membership fees of all student organizations that have been registered with
CESAFORD must be collected at the Cash Office during the student registration
period using a pre-numbered official receipt by CESAFORD authorized personnel.
b. During the student registration period, membership to organizations will be
included in encoding and assessment.

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remitted/deposited intact daily on the day of cash receipt or the next banking
day, at the latest.
d. Summary of collection and deposits will be forwarded to the Accounting Office
for record and audit purposes.

2. Budget Approval
a. All eligible student organizations that desire funding from student fees will
prepare an action plan with corresponding budget request at the start of the
school year and will submit this itemized request to the appropriate student
body for review and recommendation.
b. Each student organization will be given an opportunity to defend and explain
their budget request before the student review group.
c. Following such review, the student budget review group will advise CESAFORD
of their recommended amount of funding for each requesting group.
d. CESAFORD will review the budget request considering the student fee revenue
projection made by the student organization and will make the corresponding
budget allocation recommendations.

3. Allotment of Funds
a. After the amount of budget funding has been approved and communicated to
each organization, CESAFORD will prepare a memorandum listing each funded
activity, the approved budget, the student or faculty member financially
responsible for the management of funds, and the amount allocated.

4. Disbursement of Funds
a. No disbursements shall be made without a written request from the president
or any authorized representative of the student organizations. The request shall
include the following information:
i. The purpose for the disbursement which shall be consistent with the
approved programs of the organization;
ii. The amount of cash advance, which, in no case, shall exceed the budget
appropriation;
iii. The period when the expenses will be incurred; and
iv. Properly filled-out application form for the disbursement of fund from the
CESAFORD Office.
b. All requests for cash advances shall be made through a check voucher. The
voucher shall be co-signed by the adviser, recommended by CESAFORD, and to
be approved by OSL Dean.

5. Liquidation of Cash Advances

a. All cash advances shall be liquidated three weeks from the day received. A
liquidation report shall be prepared accompanied by the following documented
evidences:

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 i. Meals/Food/Services
(1) Official Receipts
(2) Attendance Sheet/List of Participants
(3) A Notarized Contract (for catering, hotel accommodation, rental of
sound system, etc.)
ii. Seminars/Trainings/Assembly
(1) Attendance sheet of the participants duly certified by the person in
charge
(2) Program of Activities
(3) Handouts of Topics Presented
(4) Speaker‘s Profile (if there is honorarium pay)
iii. Transportation Expense
(1) Itinerary of Travel and Justification
(Hiring taxi cabs shall not be allowed unless justified by the prevailing
circumstances such as, but not limited to carrying large amounts of cash
or bulky equipment which cannot be conveniently transported through
ordinary mode of transportation.)
b. Expenses of more than Php1,000 should be accompanied by a price canvass
from three suppliers.
c. No new cash advances will be processed until the previous cash advance has
been properly liquidated.

6. Expenditure of Self-Generated Revenues

The expenditures are subject to administrative review only to ensure
adequate documentation, availability of funds and compliance with procurement
procedures.

7. Purchase of Non-Expendable Property

The University takes the responsibility, on behalf of the students, to enact
procedures that will assist in maintaining control, preventing loss and allowing
identification in case of loss of non-expendable property. Property purchased with
student fee funds or self-generated revenues by the student organization will be
treated as University property and will be subject to Memorandum Receipt (MR) from
the SPMO for records purposes, but control of the property will continue to rest with
the student organization for which the purchase was made.

8. Supervision of Organizations
The OSL Dean supervises and regulates the operations and activities of all
duly recognized student organizations through the CESAFORD. This is to guide the
organizations in maximizing student‘s academic and human potentials in
consonance with the University goals and objectives.

9. USC
The USC is the highest union and organization of undergraduate students in
the University. The USC is a democratic organization that shall serve as the
representative and main forum for the articulation of student needs and aspirations,
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while upholding the students‘ rights, interests, and welfare that are not contrary to
the University rules and regulations.
The USC Executive Board is composed of the elected student
representatives from all existing colleges and academic centers in the University. The
elected student representatives shall convene to elect their spokesperson in the
Executive Committee and the Board of Regents.
a. College Student Council Representatives
The political and administrative subdivisions of the USC are the College
Student Councils. Each council is composed of officers duly elected by the
students belonging to their particular college. The elected College Student
Council Chairman shall automatically become a member of the committee in the
Executive Board.
b. Electoral Process
The regular student council election shall be scheduled every academic
year based on the prescribed date as stated in the Constitution and By-Laws of
the USC. Each college and center shall have its own date of elections within the
said date as determined by the Commission on Student Elections (COSEL).
The COSEL shall preside over the conduct of student council election. Its
members shall be appointed by the President of the USC upon the approval of
the majority of the members of the Student Representatives‘ Assembly (SRA).
The President of the USC shall submit a list of appointees to the SRA during its
first monthly session for the first semester of the academic year.

10. University Library

The official University identification card serves as the required ID for
students to use the University Library. For faculty and staff, the University of Makati
personnel ID should be presented at the control desk upon entry. The University
Library adopts the ―NO ID, NO ENTRY and NO BORROWING‖ policy to ALL users.
a. Entrance Policy
i. Check-in bags at the bag counter;
ii. Show ID at the control desk; and
iii. If ID is invalid, entrance to the library is denied.
b. Borrowing Books
i. Present ID and book/s for loan processing;
ii. Ask for a loan slip;
iii. Take note of the due date;
iv. Always present loan slip at the bag counter; and
v. Keep loan slip for returning books.
c. Returning Books
i. Present ID and book/s to be returned together with the loan slip;
ii. Ask library assistant to sign loan slip as proof that book/s were returned;
iii. Pay corresponding fine for overdue books; and
iv. Request for official computer printout receipt.
d. Reloaning of Borrowed Books
i. Present ID and book/s for loan processing;
ii. Ask for a computer printout loan slip;
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 iii. Take note of the due date;
iv. Always present loan slip at the bag counter; and
v. Keep loan slip for returning books.
e. Fines
i. Php2.00 per overdue day/per book; Php3.00 per overdue day/per book
(during final exams)
ii. Sundays and holidays are excluded in the computation of overdue fines.
f. Lost or Damaged Library Books on Loan
This should be reported at once. The same should be replaced or paid
within two weeks from due date. If a lost book is not promptly reported to the library,
the standard fines (before the loss or damage is reported) will be added to the
replacement cost of the book.
g. Unsettled Obligations
Unpaid overdue fines or unreturned books will suspend a student‘s
privilege to borrow another book, until such time that the obligations are settled.
h. Use of Discussion Room: Graduate and Allied Health Library
i. This may be used for a maximum of one hour only.
ii. Reservation request should be submitted one day prior to use.
iii. Students and/or faculty should fill-out the log book before they can use the
discussion room.
iv. Faculty members who wish to conduct classes in this room must seek
permission from the Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval two days
before the scheduled class. Classes cannot be conducted inside the library
without due permission from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
v. Faculty members who are allowed to use this room for classes should
accompany the students throughout the duration of the class.
vi. Discussion room users are responsible in keeping the area clean and orderly
before leaving.
vii. No food or beverages are allowed inside the discussion room.
i. Frequently Asked Questions
i. Who can borrow?
All UMak faculty, administration personnel, and enrolled students are eligible for
borrowing privileges upon registration at the control desk.
ii. How many books can be borrowed?
Enrolled students may borrow, at most, three loanable books at a time. UMak
faculty and administration personnel may borrow, at most, five loanable books
at a time.
iii. How long may the book/s be borrowed?
Students may keep the book/s up to three days. UMak faculty and
administration personnel may keep the book/s up to one week.
iv. Is renewal allowed?
Yes. If books are not on ―request‖ or not on ―hold order‖ status, renewal is
allowed for another three days for students and another week for faculty and
administrative personnel.

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SECTION IV. STUDENT FORMATION AND DISCIPLINE

All institutions design policies to concretize the vision, mission and goals of
their organization. University of Makati, as a higher educational institution, is
determined to be a pioneer in the learning instruction of locally funded universities in
terms of students‘ academic, non-academic and moral aptitude. The Center for
Student Affairs, Formation and Discipline (CESAFORD), under the Office of Student
Life (OSL), monitors and supervises students‘ moral rectitude. It envisions UMak
students who are refined, responsible, respectful, and self-disciplined individuals
imbued with values of MakaDiyos, Makabayan, Makatao and Makakalikasan. To
realize this, the center ensures the effective implementation of the student code of
conduct, other existing rules and regulations on student discipline and the promotion
of positive discipline programs conducive to the total development of the students in
collaboration with all stakeholders and partners of the University.

A. Duties and Functions of the CESAFORD

1. The center acts as the administrative office directly responsible for the
enforcement of student discipline policies of the University.
2. The Director of the Center serves as the liaison officer between the University
Officials and other administrative personnel on all matters concerning student
discipline.
3. Exercise general supervision over students‘ behavior in academic, social,
athletic, recreational and cultural activities in and out of the University;
4. Determine the gravity of offense/s, whether minor or major, committed by
students, in the determination of probable cause to warrant the filing of the case
committed by both parties, and in the recommendation of further investigation
as the case requires;
5. Hear and investigate complaints, grievances, or other similar or related cases
and render appropriate sanctions/penalties with regard to major or minor
offenses;
6. Maintain records of disciplinary cases of the students and coordinates with
their parents;
7. Furnish the college/department with copy of records of the status of students
with disciplinary sanctions;
8. Refer students to the GCC for counseling services;
9. Provide a data base of the cases on student disciplinary infractions;
10. Implement the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct;
11. Formulate programs and activities to promote positive discipline and to help
students avoid violations;
12. Establish partnership with local officials, Makati Ant-Drug Abuse Council
(MADAC), Philippine National Police Makati, POs/NGOs, Barangay Peace and
Order Council for external support;
13. Support the Student Crime Prevention Committee and its Junior Police Force
and Student Anti-Drug Abuse Council;
14. Convene the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC) in case of appeal of the
student-respondents regarding cases punishable by longer period of
suspension, exclusion, dismissal and expulsion from the University;
15. Enforce the Student Discipline Policies of the University;
16. Review and update the Student Discipline Policies in consultation with all
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 17. Sustain the revitalization of co-curricular programs of the University through
active participation of student organizations;
18. Establish the Student Crime Prevention Committee as mandated by the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order No. 42 series of
2005, Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 1, series 2006, and
Memorandum of Understanding dated 01 September 2005, made, executed
and entered into by and among the National Police Commission, DepEd and
CHED regarding the Creation and Composition of the Student Crime Prevention
Committee (SCPC);
19. Conduct trainings, seminars and forums on anti-substance abuse, anti-
bullying/anti-cyber bullying, sexual harassment, anti-hazing, values and personal
leadership formation, teen sexuality, positive discipline, and existing laws and
city ordinances pertaining to discipline; and
20. Support the effort in institutionalizing university-wide random drug testing in
coordination with MADAC.

B. Student Code of Conduct

All students of UMak are expected to conduct themselves properly, to respect the
persons around them and the rights of their fellow students, faculty members,
school administrators, school authorities and employees. They should also preserve
human dignity and uphold the good name of the University, at all times. Specifically,
the students should conduct themselves in accordance with the following:

1. General Behavior
a. Students shall at all times be neat, clean and decent in their clothing;
orderly, respectful, and courteous in their manners.
b. Students shall refrain from using bad language and from committing acts
that are disrespectful, vulgar, or indecent, or which in any manner may
cause or tend to disturb other students, faculty members, employees, or
officials of the University.
c. Students shall not bring into the University objects, pictures or literature
that are morally offensive.
d. Students shall at no time bring into premises of the University any
alcoholic drink or any prohibited drug or opiate, or enter the University
premises under the influence of liquor or prohibited drugs.
e. Students shall not smoke within the school premises.
f. Students shall not write or draw indecent or lewd words or figures or any
form of graffiti on blackboards, chairs and walls.
g. Students shall not damage any property of the University.
h. Students shall not bring into the University premises deadly weapons of
any kind, whether concealed or openly. The use or threat to use of such
weapons shall aggravate the act.
i. Students shall not affiliate knowingly or unknowingly with any
unauthorized organization operating within the University.
j. Students shall not commit any form of littering or unsanitary acts within
the University premises.
k. Students shall not disturb classes.
l. Students shall follow all University rules and regulations governing them
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 2. Behavior in the Classroom
a. Students shall attend their classes regularly and punctually. Tardiness of
more than fifteen minutes without justifiable reason shall be considered as
absence.
b. Students shall rise when called upon to recite or when asking questions.
c. Students shall leave the room quietly and in an orderly manner.
d. Students waiting to occupy a classroom shall enter only when the
outgoing class has left the room.
e. Students may leave the classroom only with permission of the professor.
f. Students shall not smoke in classroom, and within the University
premises.
g. Students shall not cheat or commit any form of dishonesty in relation
to their studies.

3. Behavior in the Library - Rules and regulations governing the use of the library
shall be followed.

4. Behavior in the Corridors

a. Students shall neither loiter nor make any disturbance in the corridors.
b. Students shall keep to the right when walking in corridors and stairways.

5. Behavior during Academic Functions

a. Students shall refrain from making unnecessary noise that may cause a
commotion.
b. Students shall refrain from leaving the hall during a speech or
performance.

6. Behavior during Social Function

a. Students shall attend social functions in clothing appropriate for the
occasion.
b. Students shall behave properly during social functions.

7. Behavior Outside the Campus - Students shall, at all times, refrain from
committing acts that may embarrass or dishonor the University.

C. The Prescribed School Uniform

1. All students are required to attend classes in the following prescribed

uniform:
a. For Male Students
i. White polo with patch sewn a little above the left side of the chest
ii. Brown slacks for College Students
iii. Black closed leather shoes
iv. ID
b. For Female Students
i. White Blouse with school patch
ii. Brown pants or skirt for College Students
iii. Black closed leather shoes
iv. ID

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 2. The wearing of the following is not allowed inside the campus:

MALE FEMALE
earrings/multiple earrings multiple earrings
cap inside the classrooms/offices sleeveless/string blouse
torn jeans plunging/tube blouse
long/noticeable dyed hair torn jeans/leggings/jeggings
rubber shoes micro mini skirt/short-shorts
make-up (gays) heavy make-up/noticeable dyed hair
cross-dressing (gays) rubber slippers

3. Identification Card
a. Wearing of ID card in the campus is mandatory.
b. Lost ID card must be reported immediately to CESAFORD for the issuance
of Temporary Pass Slip.
c. Temporary Pass Slip is non-renewable and is good for three days only.
d. Students must immediately apply for ID replacement at the Office of the
Registrar upon payment of ID fee and compliance with other requirements
set by CESAFORD.

4. Special Cases
a. Pregnant female students are exempted from wearing the prescribed
uniform only when the pregnancy becomes evident.
b. Old students must wear uniform as soon as the classes start. New
students are given a grace period of two weeks from the start of their
classes to secure their uniform.

5. Students found violating the uniform rules may be meted with the following
penalties:
a. He/She shall not be allowed to enter the University.
b. He/She shall be issued a violation copy by the CESAFORD.
c. The documents of violations shall be part of the record of the student
while studying in UMak.

D. Proper Use of Facilities

Students are obliged to be responsible in keeping the University facilities orderly and
clean. Thus, all students shall:

1. Dispose of garbage in trash bins;

2. Turn off lights and fans when not in use;
3. Not vandalize or destroy properties;
4. Always conform to all rules and regulations;
5. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness at all times;
6. Organizations who want to use the conference room/student hall must
immediately apply at the UFRO for reservation.
7. Organizations who want to use the students‘ hall for other functions must
inform UFRO and GSO thru OSL in writing at least three days before the function.
8. The organization in charge of the students‘ hall should observe and
implement the rules and regulations.

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E. Offenses and Penalties/Sanctions

The following sanctions/penalties shall be imposed as corrective measures to

prevent tendencies of committing similar or graver offenses for the welfare and
protection of the students and the entire UMAK community:

1. For Minor Offense

a. First Commission: Oral reprimand from CESAFORD, written apology from
the student
b. Second Commission: Oral and written reprimand from CESAFORD, written
apology from the student, Counseling Sessions with the GCC.
c. Third Commission: This shall be considered as a major offense.

2. For Major Offense

Based on the appreciation of facts and evidences, any of the following
penalties shall be imposed:
a. Community Service. This may vary from clerical to general services
rendered by a student-offender within a specified period of time. The
number of hours of services may be determined by CESAFORD in case of
three consecutive minor offenses.
b. Suspension. This is the prevention of a student from attending classes
and thus from taking any examinations, quizzes and graded recitations
given during the specified period. The University, upon the recommendation
of the SDC, may suspend an erring student during the academic year or
term for a maximum period not exceeding 20% of the prescribed school
days. Suspension which involves losing the entire year or term shall not be
sanctioned unless approved by the Board of Regents.
c. Dropping. The University may drop from its rolls during the academic
year or term a student who is considered undesirable after having been
convicted following due process by the SDC and affirmed by the Board of
Regents. The student who is dropped should be issued immediately with
his transfer credentials.
d. Dismissal/Exclusion. This removes undesirable student from the school
rolls.
e. Expulsion. This is an extreme form of administrative sanction that debars
the student from all public and private schools. Expulsion requires CHED
approval.

F. Protocols in Disposing Cases Involving Illegal/Prohibited Drugs

1. First Offense.
a. If a student is apprehended by security personnel/officer, employee
(faculty or administrative personnel), or co-students due to possession
and/or use of prohibited drugs or chemicals in any form within the school
premises and/or at school sponsored activities even outside the school
premises, he/she shall be turned over to CESAFORD together with the
incident report, evidences and confiscated ID and COR for initial
investigation, assessment, evaluation and preliminary counseling.
b. CESAFORD shall summon the parent/guardian of the student for a
conference and inform them of the case within 24 hours from the time
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the personnel in-charge of the MADAC Office for drug and psychological
testing.
d. If MADAC recommends that the student should undergo in-patient
treatment, the student shall be rehabilitated in any drug rehabilitation
center and shall be pulled out from the University with the consent of the
parent/guardian.
e. If MADAC recommends that the student should undergo out-patient
treatment, he/she shall attend the counseling program to be conducted by
MADAC personnel for a specified period of time.
f. After attending the counseling program of MADAC, the student shall
undergo a parallel counseling session for one week to be conducted by the
University Guidance Counselor.
g. After counseling sessions, the student shall be accompanied by his/her
parent/guardian to report to CESAFORD for signing of UMAK-Student-Parent
Agreement, which includes a provision that the said student shall undergo
an on-the-spot/unannounced drug testing at any given time.
h. After signing the agreement, the student shall be allowed to attend
his/her classes.

2. Second Offense. If a student is apprehended for a second offense due to

possession and/or use of prohibited drugs or chemicals in any form within the
school premises and/or at school sponsored activities or even outside school
premises, the provisions of the student handbook on procedures for
dismissal/expulsion of the student shall be applied. In the case of HSU, the
student shall be dropped from the roll.

G. Guidelines in Releasing Confiscated ID and COR due to Minor and Major Offenses

1. After the confiscation of ID due to commission of minor offense, the security

personnel/officer shall mark the student‘s COR before turning over the ID to
CESAFORD.
2. Together with the marked COR, the student shall proceed to CESAFORD for
conference and counseling. Before redeeming his/her ID, the student shall
submit a letter of apology and sign the CESAFORD-Student Agreement.
3. Should the confiscated ID not be redeemed within the allowed number of
days, the student‘s COR shall be confiscated and he/she shall not be allowed to
enter the University premises without his parent/guardian.
4. For succeeding violations of minor offenses, the ID and COR of the student
shall be confiscated and the student must bring his parent/guardian for a
conference with CESAFORD.
5. After complying with the appropriate sanctions imposed by CESAFORD, the
student and his parent/guardian shall sign the CESAFORD-Parent-Student
Agreement before the ID and COR are released.
6. If the student is apprehended and found to be habitually violating the student
discipline policies, the necessary disciplinary actions as provided by the Manual
and/or by the Student Handbook shall be applied.
7. If the student is apprehended for committing a major offense, his ID and COR
shall be confiscated and shall be turned over to CESAFORD together with
student‘s written statement.

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 8. If during initial investigation the student admitted his/her violation, the
parent/guardian of the student shall be summoned for a conference with
CESAFORD.
9. After complying with the sanctions imposed by CESAFORD and submission of
letter of apology, the student and his parent/guardian shall sign the UMAK-
Parent-Student Agreement before releasing his/her ID and COR.
10. If the student is apprehended and found to be a habitual violator of the
student discipline policies, provisions of the student handbook on procedures
for suspension/dismissal/expulsion of the student shall be applied.
11. Below is the matrix of offenses, penalty system, and complaint procedure
which shall be used for the purpose of imposing sanctions to students who
violate the student discipline policies of the University.

OFFENSES AND PENALTY SYSTEM

PENALTIES/SANCTIONS
MINOR OFFENSES 1ST Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Not wearing ID
Not wearing prescribed school uniform
Wearing of incomplete uniform Oral and
The case
Cross Dressing (for gays/lesbians) Written
Wearing non-prescribed shoes
shall be
Reprimand
Wearing of slippers treated as
Oral and
Wearing of miniskirts and shorts a Major
Written
Wearing of shirt/blouses with indecent pictures Offense
Reprimand
and prints
Attendance
Having non-prescribed haircut (for males)
in Group
Wearing of earrings (for males) Attendance
Counseling
Wearing of multiple earrings (for males and in Group or
females) Session
One-on-
Make-Up (for males) One
Exhibiting rough behavior Written
Counseling
Using of vulgar, abusive or obscene language Apology
Session
Loitering from the
Littering student Written
Careless or unauthorized use of school property Apology
Community
Unauthorized posting of announcements, from the
Service
posters and notices in bulletin boards and the student
like

MAJOR OFFENSE PENALTIES / SANCTIONS

1ST Offense 2ND Offense 3RD Offense
Using another person‘s ID/COR, Exclusion/Dismissal/
Suspension
lending of ID/COR Expulsion
Using fake IDs/ CORs/ Uniform Exclusion/Dismissal/
Suspension
Exemption ID/ Temporary Pass Expulsion
Tampering of student‘s ID for the
purpose of illegal entry in the Exclusion/Dismissal/
Suspension
University or any place in the Expulsion
school premises
Forging, falsifying or tampering
of any academic or official
Exclusion/Dismissal/
records or documents; making a
Expulsion
false statement of any material
fact; practicing any deception or

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admission, registration,
examination, enrolment or
graduation
Grave act of disrespect that
tends to malign University Exclusion/Dismissal/
officials, faculty members or Expulsion
administrative non-teaching staff
Illegal assembly aggravated by
Exclusion/Dismissal/
disturbances of the peace and Community Service Suspension
Expulsion
order in the campus
Unauthorized possession of
examination materials and Exclusion/Dismissal/
Suspension
documents during examination Expulsion
given by the University
Having somebody else take an
Exclusion/Dismissal/
examination for another
Expulsion
(both shall be liable)
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Cheating during examination Suspension
Expulsion
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Plagiarism
Expulsion
Possession/Distribution in any
form of pornographic material, Exclusion/Dismissal/
Community Service Suspension
sexual objects within the Expulsion
University
Vandalism/Writing/Putting up Exclusion/Dismissal/
Community Service Suspension
feet on tables, chairs and walls Expulsion
Bribing or receiving bribes from
Exclusion/Dismissal/
faculty members, administrators
Expulsion
or non-teaching staff
Misappropriation or
Exclusion/Dismissal/
embezzlement of
Expulsion
organization/class‘ fund
Hazing of any kind inflicted on
students by another student Exclusion/Dismissal/
whether inside or outside the Expulsion
campus
Involvement in any form of
attack to another person such as Exclusion/Dismissal/
rumble, fist fighting, punching, or Expulsion
armed combat
Public Display of Affection –
portrayal of untoward behavior Exclusion/Dismissal/
Suspension
which tends to cause sexual Expulsion
excitement or vulgarity
Actions which tend to dishonor,
humiliate, embarrass, discredit
or contempt the name and Exclusion/Dismissal/
integrity of the institution, Expulsion
administrator, faculty, staff,
employee, and students
Direct physical assault upon
students, faculty members,
Exclusion/Dismissal/
admin or non-teaching staff, or
Expulsion
any person of authority in the
University
Unauthorized collection
(extortion) of money, checks or Exclusion/Dismissal/
other instruments used as Expulsion
University collection purposes
Shouting or creating noise inside Exclusion/Dismissal/
Community service Suspension
and outside the classroom Expulsion
Entering the campus under the
Exclusion/Dismissal/
influence of wine, liquor, or any Suspension
Expulsion
intoxicating beverages

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Thefts of school properties or Exclusion/Dismissal/
similar acts Expulsion
Carrying or possession of
firearms, deadly weapons and Exclusion/Dismissal/
explosives within the school Expulsion
premises
Indiscriminate use of all forms of
musical instruments,
Suspension Exclusion/Dismissal/
megaphones, cameras, cellular Community Service
Expulsion
phones, videos, and other game
devices during class hours
Possession of cigarettes and/or
Exclusion/Dismissal/
smoking within the school Community Service Suspension
Expulsion
premises
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Gambling (in any form) Community Service Suspension
Expulsion
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Oral defamation Suspension
Expulsion
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Serious physical injury
Expulsion
Membership to any
unrecognized Exclusion/Dismissal/
association/organization or Expulsion
fraternity/sorority
Violation of new anti-hazing law
and/or recruitment of a student
Exclusion/Dismissal/
to join unrecognized association,
Expulsion
organization, fraternity and the
like
Violation of Dangerous Drug
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Laws and other similar/related
Expulsion
laws
Violation of Anti-Bullying and/or
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Cyber Bullying Laws and other
Expulsion
similar/related laws
Exclusion/Dismissal/
Convictions by any court of law
Expulsion

Note: Attendance in Group or in One-on-One Counseling Session is also required for

the 1st and 2nd offense punishable by community service and suspension.

H. The Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC)

1. The Student Disciplinary Committee shall be composed of the following:

a. Chairman: Dean of the Office of Student Life
b. Members:
i. Director of CESAFORD
ii. Director of GCC or his/her representative
iii. Dean/Executive Director of the concerned College/Center or his/her
representative
iv. USC President
v. Chairman of the Student Council of the concerned College/Center
vi. Faculty Club Representative
2. The SDC shall be assisted by the University Legal Counsel.
3. The following are the functions of the SDC:
a. To act as the principal advisory body on matters affecting student‘s discipline;
b. To identify and deliberate upon needed policy guidelines in the area of student
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 c. To hear and investigate complaints, grievances, and similar cases referred by
CESAFORD involving a student or group of students as respondent/s who
committed major violation; and
d. To render judgment and recommendation after a thorough inquiry of the case.
4. The SDC shall have jurisdiction over the following cases punishable by
suspension, exclusion, dismissal and/or expulsion:
a. Cases brought to its attention by CESAFORD;
b. Cases brought to its attention by the legitimate higher administrative
authorities; and
c. Cases brought to its attention by a group of students with the consent of the
ManCom.
5. The following are the limitations of the powers of SDC:
a. To probe and review cases whether it has a merit in a procedural due process
of the law;
b. To determine the prima facie evidence;
c. To determine correspondingly the violations and sanctions; and
d. To submit the results of the findings to the ManCom.
6. The SDC shall be co-terminus with the final determination of the case that they
are handling.

I. Procedures in Filing of Complaint, Decision, and Appeal

1. Any complaint on matters pertaining to student‘s discipline must be in writing and

shall first be brought to the attention of CESAFORD. To the greatest extent, all
parties shall explore all the possible resolution to the conflict. Complainant and
respondent may resort to amicable settlement of the case. However, all major
offenses punishable by expulsion/dismissal shall be dealt with by the Student
Disciplinary Committee for further inquiry and determination of the case.
2. In the issuance of the formal charge/s, the respondent/s shall be informed of his
rights and to be heard before the SDC. The following rules shall be observed:
a. The respondent must be informed in writing of the nature and cause of any
accusation against him;
b. The respondent shall have the right to answer the charges against him, with
the assistance of counsel, if desired;
c. The respondent shall be informed of the evidence against him;
d. The respondent shall have the right to present evidence on his own
behalf; and
e. The evidence must be considered by the SDC.
3. The SDC shall settle the case through amicable settlement. However, should the
case prosper, the SDC shall proceed to the inquiry of the case and render
appropriate judgment and recommendations.
4. The following are the procedures in filing of complaint, decision and appeal:
a. Any member of the UMak community may file with OSL through CESAFORD a
written complaint against a student or group of students. The written complaint
must contain all evidences to prove the allegations.
b. An incident report from the Security Office of the University pertaining to any
offense shall be considered a formal complaint against a student or group of
students.
c. Results of the investigation and recommendation shall be submitted to the
Office of the President for approval by the SDC.

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 d. Reconsideration/Appeals shall be filed with the Office of the President
through the SDC within five days after the student respondent receives the
notice of suspension/dismissal/expulsion, as the case may be.
e. When No Notice of Appeal for reconsideration has been filed with the Office
of the President within the period of time specified, the decision becomes final
and executory.
f. Thereafter, no other appeal shall be entertained and the final order from the
Office of the President shall be executed immediately.
5. If during the preliminary investigation the respondent admits guilt in the form of
writing, the case may be acted upon by the SDC summarily. This shall be put to
record and the CESAFORD shall recommend that a hearing be dispensed with. The
action shall be terminated as soon as the respondent answers the charges and the
members of the SDC shall be done with their clarificatory questions.

COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Academic

FACULTY / ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND OFFICERS AGAINST STUDENT-

Academic Dishonesty
Step 1. Action of the Director of CESAFORD
Step 2. Action of the SDC
Step 3. Action of the ManCom/University President

STUDENT AGAINST FACULTY / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL

Step 1. Dialogue with the Faculty/Admin Officer and Personnel

Step 2. Action of Department Head/ Human Resource Management Office (HRMO)
Head
Step 3. Action of OSL Dean through Student Grievance Committee
Step 4. Action of ManCom/ University President

Behavioral

STUDENT AGAINST STUDENT

Step 1. Action of Director of CESAFORD for Minor Offense

Step 2. Action of SDC for Major Offense punishable by dismissal/expulsion
Step 3. Action of ManCom/ University President

FACULTY / ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND OFFICERS AGAINST STUDENT

Step 1. Action of Director of CESAFORD for Minor Offense

Step 2. Action of SDC for Major Offense punishable by suspension,
dismissal/expulsion
Step 3. Action of ManCom/ University President

STUDENT AGAINST FACULTY / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL

Step 1. Action of OSL Dean through Student Grievance Committee

Step 2. Action of ManCom/ University President

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J. Procedures for Dismissal/Expulsion Proceedings

In relation to the matrix of student offense/penalty system of the Student Handbook,

the SDC adopted the following Procedures for Dismissal/Expulsion Proceedings:

1. The Notice of infraction shall be sent to all respondents.

2. The respondents shall be required to submit their written statements under
oath pertaining to the case.
3. The SDC shall be convened to evaluate the verified written statement
submitted and decide whether a clarificatory hearing is necessary.
4. If deemed necessary, the SDC shall inform all respondents and witnesses
on the date, time and place where the clarificatory hearing shall be
undertaken.
5. In the clarificatory hearing, the respondents may be asked questions
propounded by the members of the SDC.
6. In as much as the proceeding is summary in nature, respondents may be
assisted by their respective counsels. However, counsels will not be allowed
to cross-examine or propound any questions to the respondents and/or
witnesses unless with the approval of a majority of the members of the SDC
present during the said proceeding.
7. If the members of the SDC decide that no clarificatory hearing is necessary,
parties shall be required to file and submit their respective verified position
papers attaching thereon all affidavits of their witnesses and, other
documentary evidence
8. In the absence of any applicable provisions in the Student Handbook or this
Manual, and in order to effectuate the objectives of the Student Handbook
and other existing policies of the University applicable in the case at bench,
the pertinent provisions of the Rules of Court of the Philippines may, in the
interest of expeditious dispensation of justice and whenever applicable and
convenient, be applied by analogy or in suppletory character and effect.
9. The SDC shall decide on the administrative cases within 30-days from the
submission of the verified position papers of the respondents.
10. Appeal of the resolution of the SDC is governed by the matrix of student
offenses/penalty system of the Student Handbook.

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SECTION V: OFFICES PROVIDING STUDENT SERVICES

These offices are essential arms in providing and implementing basic services that
are necessary to serve the well-being of students.

A. Office of Student Life (OSL)

The office provides student-centered activities and services in support of
academic instruction intended to facilitate holistic and well-rounded student
development for active involvement as future responsible citizens and leaders. The
activities are geared towards enhancing student success, student learning and
overall quality of campus life of students. These initiatives will provide a ―road map‖
for the continued development of their intellect, spiritual enrichment, physical
wellness, social well-being, cultural awareness and appreciation, environmental
responsiveness, moral ascendancy, and emotional growth. The OSL is collectively
committed in fostering the potential of each student in the University. The offices
under OSL serve as full partners in the University‘s efforts in promoting sustainable
and holistic development of students‘ skills and competencies making them valuable
and responsible members of the nation.

Services
1. Formation Programs – OSL is responsible in molding students to become
more creative, proactive and responsible student leaders, and eventually
assume top positions in their chosen fields. The CESAFORD supports OSL
in this endeavor.
2. Policy-Making Initiatives – The office takes the lead in crafting, developing
and implementing student policies, rules and regulations, and other
pertinent guidelines prescribed in the Student Handbook as well as in the
University Manual, in collaboration with CESAFORD.
3. Socio-Cultural and Spiritual Services – The office promotes awareness and
appreciation of Philippine history, culture and the arts, sports, environment,
and spiritual development, with the Center for Culture and the Arts (CCA),
Athletic Development Center (ADC), and the University Chaplaincy Office as
the prime movers of the programs.
4. General Supervision Services – The office co-facilitates, supervises and
regulates year-round student programs and activities of the various centers
under the student development cluster. These activities are intended to
develop a holistic UMak student.
5. Student Assistantship Service – The office facilitates and screens students
who want to enlist in the University Student Assistantship Program
(UNISAP), which is a program designed to provide financial assistance to
indigent students of the University in partnership with the HRMO.
6. Supervising and Monitoring Services – The office supervises the activities
and other affairs of the USC and all recognized student organizations,
approves the recognition of new student organizations, monitors the
collection of miscellaneous fees, endorses budget requests of student
organizations to the Accounting Office and scouts for sponsorship to
student-related activities.

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 The center is the University‘s arm in developing student leaders by
encouraging them to establish and empower student organizations. It is the
paramount duty of the center to supervise the affairs of the USC and other
recognized student organizations in UMak in conducting trainings, seminars, and
other activities that help students become transformative leaders.

Services
1. Student Development Programs – The center provides transformative
leadership and holistic youth development trainings, workshops, and
seminars sponsored by the USC, the University and the City Government of
Makati.
2. Student Holistic Activities – The center, in coordination with other clusters
and organizations in the University and its external linkages, provides
democratic governance under the rule of law as its leadership platform,
activities that are espoused to form good leaders and public servants,
sustainable community extension programs that encourage self-
development and self-sustenance and positive activism that strengthen
social awareness and help in the resolution of basic social problems.

Additional Functions of CESAFORD

The center is the administrative office directly in charge of the enforcement

of student discipline policies of the University. It exercises general supervision over
the students‘ behavior in academic, social, athletic, recreational and cultural
activities in and out of the campus. The center director serves as the liaison officer
between the University officials and other administrative personnel on all matters
concerning student discipline.

Services
1. Enforcement of Student Code of Conduct – The center is accountable for
the enforcement of student discipline policies of the University. It hears and
investigates complaints, grievances, and other similar or related cases,
determines the gravity of offense/s committed and renders appropriate
sanctions/penalties.
2. Coordinating Services – The center serves as the liaison between the
University officials and other administrative personnel on all matters
concerning the student discipline.
3. Formation Programs – The center exercises the general supervision over
the students‘ behavior in academic, social, athletic, recreational and
cultural activities in and out of the University.

C. Guidance and Counseling Center (GCC)

The center is an integral part of the academic community that promotes
students‘ personality and professional development through its holistic approaches.

Services
1. Information Orientation – New and old students alike are acquainted and
familiarized with the University‘s history, philosophy, vision, mission, goals,
routine, rules and regulations, personnel, program services, resources, and
facilities available in the University.
2. Individual Inventory – The center preserves and furnishes pertinent data of
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 health, interests, aptitude, personal and social adjustments for reference
and counseling purposes.
3. Counseling – School counselor/s for group or individual sessions are made
available for students‘ academic, personal, social, psychological and
emotional concerns.
4. Psychological Testing – Various psychological tests help students in the
assessment and diagnosis of learning difficulties and social adjustment,
and serve as basis for guidance and counseling.
5. Referral Service – Students are linked with relevant people, organizations
or institutions that could provide or support their needs.
6. Peer Mentoring Program – This serves as an extension arm of the GCC to
provide a venue in establishing healthy relationships as ―Big Brother-Big
Sister‖.
7. Research and Evaluation Service – Knowledge relevant to establish a
tracer or standard measurement that serves as a basis for restructuring,
improving, or enhancing the Guidance and Counseling Services Program is
provided.
8. Follow-up Service – This is a post-counseling service to determine whether
students who have undergone counseling are making progress and to trace
their performance development and activity.
9. Exit Interview – An exit interview is conducted for each student who desires
to terminate schooling or has made the decision to leave school or to
explore the consequences of the choice to leave school.
10. Ancillary Services
11. Professor-As-Advisor Program (PAP) for college level and Teacher-As-
Advisor Program (TAP) for HSU – Teachers/professors are assisted and
equipped with adequate skills in conducting and managing developmental
guidance to foster among students mature personal, emotional, social, or
career-related decisions.
12. Academic Intervention Program (AIP) – This program assists students to
detect early symptoms of academic problems, and then develop their
adjustment ability.
13. Professional Career Guidance and Development Program (Homeroom
Guidance) – Students are provided with the necessary information for their
vocation planning and decision, thus their various academic developmental
needs are addressed.

D. OJT and Placement Services Center (OPSC)

The OPSC is the University‘s arm that takes charge of the students‘ career
education, practicum, and job placement. It does not only facilitate on-the-job
training of the students, but also provides them with the necessary training that
would prepare them for the world of work. Through the different programs of the
OPSC, the students can develop their career goals and plans towards the fulfillment
of a rewarding career.
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Services
1. Networking – The office facilitates with the industry partners for industry-
school collaboration on: curriculum development and enhancement,
students‘ practical experience in the workplace, faculty immersion in the
industry, joint seminars by the academe and the industry both for faculty
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 business, and industry providing financial and infrastructure support to the
University.
2. Employment Assistance – It caters to graduating students and alumni
through job vacancy posting, job fairs, graduate list/directory provided to
requesting companies, academe-industry dialogue and career education,
and partnership with job sites.

E. University Chaplaincy
The University Chaplaincy is a center for spreading God‘s love and mercy. It
contributes to the University‘s goal of bringing students to their solace and
awareness that God is journeying with them through the presence of the University
Chaplain with the Campus Ministry which implements its programs and activities.

Services
1. Liturgical Services – One of the main services of the University Chaplaincy
is to conduct Eucharistic celebrations every twelve o‘clock noon and other
times when needed. It also holds the University mass for the grand opening
celebration in honor of the Holy Spirit during the opening of the academic
year, the thanks giving or convocation mass before the year ends in
December, and the baccalaureate mass during graduation. It also does
regular exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday at the
University Chapel.
2. Psycho-Spiritual Services – The University Chaplaincy provides spiritual
direction through vocational, character, family, and personal activities for
students. It also extends services to students through general counseling
and recommendations to offices in need of further professional assistance.
3. Ministerial Services – The University Chaplaincy regularly conducts
confessions and administers the sacraments, and
recollections/retreats/talks. Together with the Campus Ministry, it
organizes campus activities, such as the vocational campaign, the living
rosary every October, devotions to the Mother of Perpetual Help every
Wednesday and the Sacred Heart every first Friday of the month. It also
organizes and recruits volunteers for the altar service, the praise and music
ministry, and the lector & commentator service.

F. Center for Culture and the Arts (CCA)

The center focuses on the development of the arts and culture in the
University. With the various cultural organizations under the center, the
students/members constantly cultivate their talents and skills, which include
dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, acting, designing, and other fields of
art that they are interested in, to become excellent. The CCA programs the cultural
events, productions and projects and spreads them out in the entire year to ensure
that each group has equal opportunity to showcase their talents and masterpieces.
It organizes competitions for regular students who are not members of cultural
organizations giving them the chance to become performers. The center also handles
some of the University-wide cultural events and productions, such as the Gawad
Parangal, Foundation Week, etc. CCA encourages students to support its project in
the University to keep the cultural movement in the University rich and progressive
and to motivate students to reach their highest potential. The cultural organizations
under CCA are the Brass Band, New Chorale, Jammers, and Dance Xtreme. The
affiliated cultural organizations are the Agham Theater Company (ATC) and the
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Services
1. On-Site Performances – The center provides various programs and shows for
colleges and student organizations. It spearheads the University-wide activities
organized by the Management, and likewise conducts organizational-based
activities, such as trainings for major and minor productions.
2. Community Performances – It facilitates invitations for public and private
institutions to perform in the University and promotes student involvement in
cultural events organized by other cultural groups, whether local or national. It
assists in processing documents for students participating in various national
competitions organized by private and public institutions.

G. Testing, Admission, and Scholarship Center (TASC)

The center is a unit under the OVPAA. It provides incoming new students
with aptitude assessment through the University of Makati Admission Test for senior
high school students and the CQE for college students to identify the appropriate
track or program that students will pursue. It caters to the recruitment and psycho-
diagnostic examination/assessment of students applying for Certificate in Teaching
Program (CTP) and the administration of faculty evaluation. It also provides
psychological testing services for student admission, profiling of faculty and students,
career development of faculty and students, assessment and updating of testing
materials and database for future research and reference.

Services
1. Registration and Admission Service – TASC facilitates the conduct of
admission tests for incoming new students.
2. Reservation of Programs – The center reserves programs in the different
academic colleges and centers based on the students‘ qualifications in the
CQE and GWA.
3. Coordinating Office – It coordinates with the Office of the Registrar and the
colleges on the programs being offered.
4. Administration of Evaluation – It prepares, administers, and prepares the
report on the students‘ faculty evaluation.
5. Research and Test Development – It provides personnel assessment,
vocational and psycho-diagnostic testing, research and testing
development, programming and networking.
6. Scholarship Programs

H. Athletic Development Center (ADC)

The center is responsible in the promotion, development and
implementation of the sports program of the University of Makati by providing
administrative directions in all its intercollegiate athletic activities which include
recruitment, training, and holistic formation of student-athletes. It envisions building
champions beyond competition.

Services
1. Structured and Organized Sports Program – The center provides the best
possible experience to student-athletes and opportunities for them to fully
develop their athletic potentials.
2. Recruitment Program – The center recruits competitive student-athletes
who will form part of the different sporting events and who desire to
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 athletic potential. The requirements are: academic performance (high
school general average not lower than 80%), athletic achievement
(participation in regional or national competitions), should undergo health
and fitness conditioning test, and should pass the medical test of the
University as well as the sports specific test.
3. Overseeing and Supervision – It oversees intercollegiate athletic programs
and activities of the University and supervises all coaches and athletic staff,
including shared responsibility for hiring and disciplining, and full
responsibility for their training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.

I. Medical and Dental Clinic (MDC)

The University Clinic makes professionally trained personnel available for
the varied health care needs of both employees and students.

Services
1. Infirmary Services – MDC attends to common health and medical problems
encountered in the school premises, such as fever, headache, abdominal
pain, and common medical emergencies.
2. Immunization Services – MDC promotes the control and prevention of
serious communicable diseases by providing available active
immunizations free of charge.
3. Student Comprehensive Health Assessment – MDC provides assessment
guidelines in dealing with critical health issues that concern adolescents
and young adults.
4. Education, Promotion and Advocacy on Health and Wellness – MDC
conducts trainings and workshops on specific topics about health and
wellness.
5. Handling of Medical Emergencies and Emergency Transport to Ospital ng
Makati (OsMak) – MDC handles medical emergencies in coordination with
OsMak. It informs and requests for authorization from the
parents/guardians of students to act on the medical emergency and
process necessary documents.

J. Center for Alumni Affairs (CAA) and Association of University of Makati Alumni, Inc.
(AUAI)
Since a University‘s greatness is perpetuated by its graduates, the
University sees the embodiment and expression of the ideals and teachings in her
alumni. The center, therefore, serves as the main coordinating body for all alumni
activities and the link between the University and the alumni through its alumni
association, the AUAI, and any alumni chapter to establish, renew, and foster lifelong
and mutually-beneficial relations with their Alma Mater and amongst the alumni.

Services
1. Alumni Member Database Updating and Tracking – CAA serves as the ―exit‖
point of graduates for their clearance, issues them alumni IDs and enlists
them as alumni members as they update their information profile. The
member profile provides the data for the alumni tracking and employability
report. All alumni are expected to become bona fide members of AUAI by
paying their alumni membership and ID fees upon graduation:
(1) Doctorate – Php300.00; (2) Master – Php250.00; (3) Bachelor –
Php200.00; (4) Associate/Certificate – Php150.00.

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 2. Alumni Networking and Communication Arm – CAA and AUAI serve as the
―re-entry‖ points of graduates to continuously keep contact with them and
connect them with each other, disseminate information and build a positive
image for UMak and the alumni association, and generate support for
lifelong involvement in the undertakings of the University through AUAI. An
alumni general assembly is organized every year where the officers present
the accomplishment report and financial standing. An election of alumni
board of trustees and officers is conducted every two years during the
general assembly. Other activities are facilitated or implemented year-
round, such as homecomings and reunions, exhibits, workshops, seminars,
etc. for fellowship, fundraising, to showcase the excellence and
contributions of the UMak alumni to nation building, or to simply revitalize
alumni participation in University activities and bring them back to their
Alma Mater. Information dissemination is facilitated through the official
UMak alumni website (http://www.auai.org.ph/) and the official UMak
alumni Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/officialumakalumni/).
3. Alumni and University Assistance and Endowments – AUAI generates funds
to support fellow alumni, projects and activities that would redound to the
benefit of the alumni and the UMak academic community. This includes
the ―Triple A Scholarship: Amazing Anak ng Alumni” Academic Scholarship
Program to deserving children of AUAI members. Assistance is also
provided in job placement and career advancement, community service and
extension programs.

K. Supply and Property Management Office (SPMO)

This office manages specialized laboratories for computer science,
engineering, hotel and restaurant management, and allied health programs. It also
provides permits for the ―bringing-in‖ and ―bringing-out‖ of personal properties.

Services
1. Logistics and Equipment Assistance – As requested by students, the SPMO-
Instructional Media Center (IMR) and Science Laboratory lend necessary
tools and equipment for instructional use. Requisition slips to be
accomplished by the borrowers are provided to avail of this service.
Scheduling of laboratory use is done with the proper endorsement of the
respective college deans. Baggage counters are made available to store the
personal belongings of students while using the laboratories.
2. Implementation of Bringing-In and Bringing-Out of Personal Property –
Students may bring in and bring out their personal properties by filling-out a
Permit to Bring-In/Out which will be processed by the SPMO. It is mandatory
to accomplish this permit for security purposes.

L. Corporate Communications Center (CCC)

The center provides relevant, synergistic, and sustained institutional
communication and documentation about the University. The center also provides
online communication support to engage the students through the official website
and the official Facebook page.

Services

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 1. University of Makati Official Website (https://umak.edu.ph/) – The website
may be accessed for general and relevant information and news about the
University, with links to the AUAI and CERIN websites and the official social
networking sites of UMak. A student portal is included for online
application and enrollment, and to access report of grades. Downloadable
forms for scholarship, on-the-job training, and website content posting are
also made available through the website. Students may contribute content
to the website by submitting their content to CCC together with the duly
accomplished and signed website content posting approval form.
Guidelines for posting are provided at the back of the approval form.
2. University of Makati Official Facebook Page
(https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfMakati1/) – This social media
page supplements the UMak website in information dissemination using a
platform that is more immediate, interactive, and collaborative. Links to the
official UMak website and the other official social networking sites are
provided.

SECTION VI: STUDENT RELATED GOVERNMENT ACTS AND IMPLEMENTING

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 GUIDELINES

The University strongly upholds a school environment where all members of the
learning community value the dignity of every individual. The faculty members,
academic and administrative personnel, and the students should mutually respect
one another and behave in consonance with the highest ethical standards. The
University commits itself to the implementation of these laws. Below are excerpts
from the original documents of the enumerated laws and statutes provided herein, to
wit:

Republic Act No. 8049

THE ANTI-HAZING LAW

AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN

FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES THEREFOR

Section 1. Hazing, as used in this Act, is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite

for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the
recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as
forcing him to do menial, silly, foolish and other similar tasks or activities or
otherwise subjecting him to physical or psychological suffering or injury. The term
―organization‖ shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the Philippines,
Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy, or officer and cadet corp. of
the Citizen‘s Military Training and Citizen‘s Army Training. The physical, mental and
psychological testing and training procedure and practices to determine and enhance
the physical, mental and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as approved by
the Secretary of National Defense and the National Police Commission duly
recommended by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director
General of the Philippine National Police shall not be considered as hazing for the
purposes of this Act.

Section 2. No hazing or initiation rites in any form or manner by a fraternity, sorority

or organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities
or head of organization seven days before the conduct of such initiation. The written
notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities, which shall not exceed
three days, shall include the names of those to be subjected to such activities, and
shall further contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by
anybody during such initiation rites.

Section 3. The head of the school or organization or their representatives must

assign at least two representatives of the school or organization, as the case maybe,
to be present during the initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it
that no physical harm of any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or
applicant.

Section 4. If the person subjected to hazing or other forms of initiation rites suffers
any physical injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the
fraternity, sorority or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical
harm shall be liable as principals. The person or persons who participated in the
hazing shall suffer:

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1. The penalty of reclusion perpetua (life imprisonment) if death, rape, sodomy
or mutilation results therefrom.

2. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period (17 years, 4 months
and 1 day to 20 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become
insane, imbecile, impotent or blind.

3. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period (14 years, 8 months
and one day to 17 years and 4 months) if in consequence of the hazing the
victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear or to smell, or shall
have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, an arm or a leg or shall have lost the use of any
such member shall have become incapacitated for the activity or work in which
he we habitually engaged.

4. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period (12 years and one
day to 14 years and 8 months) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall
become deformed or shall have lost any other part of his body, or shall have lost
the use thereof, or shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on
the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of more than
90 days.

5. The penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period (10 years and one day to
12 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or
incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was
habitually engaged for a period of more than 30 days.

6. The penalty of prision mayor in its medium period (8 years and one day to 10
years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or
incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was
habitually engaged for a period of 10 days or more, or that the injury sustained
shall require medical assistance for the same period.

7. The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period (6 years and one day to 8
years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or
incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was
habitually engaged from one to nine days, or that the injury sustained shall
require medical assistance for the same period.

8. The penalty of prision correccional in its maximum period (4 years, 2months

and one day to 6 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim sustained
physical injuries, which do not prevent him from engaging in his habitual activity
or work nor require medical attendance. The responsible officials of the school
or of the police, military or citizen‘s army training organization, may impose the
appropriate administrative sanctions on the person or the persons charged
under this provision even before their conviction. The maximum penalty herein
provided shall be imposed in any of the following instances:
a. When the recruitment is accompanied by force, violence, threat,
intimidation or deceit on the person of the recruit who refuses to join;
b. When the recruit, neophyte or applicant initially consents to join but upon
learning that hazing will be committed on his person, is prevented from
quitting;

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 c. When the recruit, neophyte or applicant having undergone hazing is
prevented from reporting the unlawful act to his parents or guardians, to
the proper school authorities, or to the police authorities, through force,
violence, threat or intimidation;
d. When the hazing is committed outside of the school or institution; or
e. When the victim is below 12 years of age at the time of the hazing. The
owner of the place where hazing is conducted shall be liable as an
accomplice, when he has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted
therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring. If
the hazing is held in the home of one of the officers or members of the
fraternity, group, or organization, the parents shall be held liable as
principals when they have actual knowledge of the hazing conducted
therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring.
The school authorities including faculty members who consent to the hazing
or who have actual knowledge thereof, but failed to take any action to
prevent the same from occurring shall be punished as accomplices for
the acts of hazing committed by the perpetrators. The officers, former
officers, or alumni of the organization, group, fraternity or sorority who
actually planned the hazing although not present when the acts
constituting the hazing were committed shall be liable as principals. A
fraternity or sorority‘s adviser who is present when the acts constituting the
hazing were committed and failed to take action to prevent the same from
occurring shall be liable as principal. The presence of any person during the
hazing is prima facie evidence of participation therein as principal unless
he prevented the commission of the acts punishable herein. Any person
charged under this provision shall not be entitled to the mitigating
circumstance that there was no intention to commit so grave a wrong. This
section shall apply to the president, manager, director or other
responsible officer of a corporation engaged in hazing as a requirement for
employment in the manner provided herein.

Section 5. If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional,

the other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective.

Section 6. All laws, orders, rules or regulations, which are inconsistent with or
contrary to the provisions of this Act, are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

Section 7. This Act shall take effect 15 calendar days after its publication in at least
two national newspapers of general circulation.

CHED STATEMENT ON FRATERNITIES

The CHED strongly condemns any form of violence committed in the name
of establishing fraternal bonds. Hazing, and all other forms and/or kinds of violence
must be banned.

Fraternities must serve to forge not only brotherhood among their

members, but must establish brotherhood as the ultimate bonding of all men and
women inside and outside the confines of universities. Their talents and energies
must be channeled and utilized for development of the larger collectivity and beyond
their immediate small groups.

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 The universities and all other institutions must fully assume authority and
responsibility in dealing with fraternities and all other student aggrupation. The CHED
supports firmly this position of universities and all institutions of higher education.

Towards this, the CHED would make available to these organizations fora to
harness their potentials as development agents in campuses, specifically, and in
society generally. These fora would similarly serve to discuss, settle differences, and
differing organizations and students views to transform these organizations into
constructive and productive entities.

Republic Act No. 9262

ANTI-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ACT OF 2004

AN ACT DEFINING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, PROVIDING

FOR PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR VICTIMS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFORE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the ―Anti-Violence Against Women
and Their Children Act of 2004‖.

A. ―Physical Violence‖ refers to acts that include bodily or physical harm;

B. ―Sexual violence‖ refers to an act which is sexual in nature, committed against a
woman or her child. It includes, but is not limited to:
a. rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, treating a woman or her child
as a sex object, making demeaning and sexually suggestive remarks, physically
attacking the sexual parts of the victim‘s body, forcing her/him to watch
obscene publications and indecent shows or forcing the woman or her child to
do indecent acts and/or make films thereof, forcing the wife and mistress/lover
to live in the conjugal home or sleep together in the same room with the abuser;
b. acts causing or attempting to cause the victim to engage in any sexual activity
by force, threat of force, physical or other harm or threat of physical or other
harm or coercion;
c. Prostituting the woman or child.
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Section 5. Acts of Violence Against Women and Their Children. - The crime of violence
against women and their children is committed through any of the following acts:
a. Causing physical harm to the woman or her child;
b. Threatening to cause the woman or her child physical harm;
c. Attempting to cause the woman or her child physical harm;
d. Placing the woman or her child in fear of imminent physical harm;
e. Attempting to compel or compelling the woman or her child to engage in
conduct which the woman or her child has the right to desist from or desist from
conduct which the woman or her child has the right to engage in, or attempting
to restrict or restricting the woman‘s or her child‘s freedom of movement or
conduct by force or threat of force, physical or other harm or threat of physical or
other harm, or intimidation directed against the woman or child. This shall
include, but not limited to, the following acts committed with the purpose or
effect of controlling or restricting the woman‘s or her child‘s movement or
conduct:
1. Threatening to deprive or actually depriving the woman or her child of
custody to her/his family;

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 2. Depriving or threatening to deprive the woman or her children of financial
support legally due her or her family, or deliberately providing the woman‘s
children insufficient financial support;
3. Depriving or threatening to deprive the woman or her child of a legal
right;
4. Preventing the woman in engaging in any legitimate profession,
occupation, business or activity or controlling the victim‘s own money or
properties, or solely controlling the conjugal or common money, or
properties;
f. Inflicting or threatening to inflict physical harm on oneself for the purpose of
controlling her actions or decisions;
g. Causing or attempting to cause the woman or her child to engage in any
sexual activity which does not constitute rape, by force or threat of force,
physical harm, or through intimidation directed against the woman or her child
or her/his immediate family;
h. Engaging in purposeful, knowing, or reckless conduct, personally or through
another that alarms or causes substantial emotional or psychological distress to
the woman or her child. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following
acts:
1. Stalking or following the woman or her child in public or private places;
2. Peering in the window or lingering outside the residence of the woman
or her child;
3. Entering or remaining in the dwelling or on the property of the woman or
her child against her/his will;
4. Destroying the property and personal belongingness or inflicting harm to
animals or pets of the woman or her child; and
5. Engaging in any form of harassment or violence;
i. Causing mental or emotional anguish, public ridicule or humiliation to the
woman or her child, including, but not limited to, repeated verbal and emotional
abuse, and denial of financial support or custody of minor children of access to
the woman‘s child/children.

Section 6. Penalties. - The crime of violence against women and their children, under
Section 5 hereof shall be punished according to the following rules:
a. Acts falling under Section 5(a) constituting attempted, frustrated or
consummated parricide or murder or homicide shall be punished in accordance
with the provisions of the Revised Penal Code. If these acts resulted in
mutilation, it shall be punishable in accordance with the Revised Penal Code;
those constituting serious physical injuries shall have the penalty of prison
mayor; those constituting less serious physical injuries shall be punished by
prision correccional; and those constituting slight physical injuries shall be
punished by arresto mayor.
b. Acts falling under Section 5(b) shall be punished by imprisonment of two
degrees lower than the prescribed penalty for the consummated crime as
specified in the preceding paragraph but shall in no case be lower than arresto
mayor.
c. Acts falling under Section 5(c) and 5(d) shall be punished by arresto mayor;
d. Acts falling under Section 5(e) shall be punished by prision correccional;
e. Acts falling under Section 5(f) shall be punished by arresto mayor;
f. Acts falling under Section 5(g) shall be punished by prision mayor;
g. Acts falling under Section 5(h) and Section 5(i) shall be punished by prision
mayor. If the acts are committed while the woman or child is pregnant or

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 committed in the presence of her child, the penalty to be applied shall be the
maximum period of penalty prescribed in the section.

In addition to imprisonment, the perpetrator shall (a) pay a fine in the amount of not
less than one hundred thousand pesos (Php100,000.00) but not more than three
hundred thousand pesos (Php300,000.00); (b) undergo mandatory psychological
counseling or psychiatric treatment and shall report compliance to the court.

Republic Act No. 7877

THE ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT ACT OF 1995

AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT,

EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the ―Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of
1995.‖

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall value the dignity of every individual,
enhance the development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for human
rights, and uphold the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employment,
students or those undergoing training, instruction, or education. Towards this end, all
forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education, or training environment is
hereby declared unlawful.

Section 3. Work, Education, or Training-Related, Sexual Harassment Defined. Work,

education or training-related sexual harassment is committed by an employer,
employee, manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher, instructor, professor,
coach, trainor, or any other person who, having authority, influence or moral
ascendancy over another in a work or training or education environment, demands,
requests or otherwise requires any sexual favor from the other, regardless of whether
the demand, request or requirement for submission is accepted by the object of said
Act.
a. In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is
committed when:
1. The sexual favor is made as a condition in the hiring or in the
employment, reemployment or continued employment of said individual, or
in granting said individual favorable compensation, terms of conditions,
promotions, or privileges; or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in
limiting, segregating or classifying the employee, which in any way would
discriminate, deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise
adversely affect said employee
2. The above acts would impair the employee‘s rights or privileges under
existing labor laws, or
3. The above acts would result in an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment for the employee.
b. In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed:
1. Against one who is under the care, custody, or supervision of the
offender;
2. Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship, or tutorship is
entrusted to the offender;

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 3. When the sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of a passing
grade, or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a
stipend, allowance or other benefits, privileges, or consideration, or;
4. When the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive environment for the student, trainee, or apprentice.
Any person who directs or induces another to commit any act of sexual
harassment as herein defined, or who cooperates in the commission thereof by
another, without which it would not have been committed, shall also be held liable
under this Act.

Section 4. Duty of the Employer or Head of Office in a Work-related, Education, or

Training Environment. It shall be the duty of the employer or the head of the work-
related, educational or training environment or institution, to prevent or deter the
commission of acts of sexual harassment and to provide the procedures for the
resolution, settlement, or prosecution of acts of sexual harassment. Towards this
end, the employer or head of office shall:

a. Promulgate appropriate rules and regulations in consultation with and jointly

approved by the employees or students or trainees, through their duly
designated representatives, prescribing the procedure for the investigation of
sexual harassment cases and the administrative sanctions therefore.

Administrative sanctions shall not be a bar to prosecution in the proper courts

for unlawful acts of sexual harassment. The said rules and regulations issued
pursuant to this subsection (a) shall include, among others, guidelines on proper
decorum in the workplace and educational or training institutions.

Administrative sanctions shall not be a bar to prosecution in the proper courts

for unlawful acts of sexual harassment. The said rules and regulations issued
pursuant to this subsection (a) shall include, among others, guidelines on proper
decorum in the workplace and educational or training institutions.

b. Create a committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual

harassment. The committee shall conduct meetings, as the case may be, with
officers and employees, teachers, instructors, professors, coaches, trainers, and
students or trainees to increase understanding and prevent incidents of sexual
harassment. It shall also conduct the investigation of alleged cases constituting
sexual harassment.

In the case of a work-related environment, the committee shall be composed of

at least one representative each from the management, the union, if any, the
employees from the supervisory rank, and from the rank and file employees.

In the case of the educational or training institution, the committee shall be

composed of at least one representative from the administration, the trainers,
instructors, professors, or coaches, and students or trainees, as the case may
be.

The employer or head of office, educational, or training institution shall

disseminate or post a copy of this Act for the information of all concerned.

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Section 5. Liability of the Employer, Head of Office, Educational, or Training
Institution. The employer or head of office, educational, or training institution shall be
solitarily liable for damages arising from the acts of sexual harassment committed in
the employment, education, or training environment, if the employer or head of
office, educational, or training institution is informed of such acts by the offended
party and no immediate action is taken.

Section 6. Independent Action for Damages. Nothing in this Act shall preclude the
victim of work, education, or training-related sexual harassment from instituting a
separate and independent action for damages and other affirmative relief.

Section 7. Penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of this Act shall, upon
conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one month nor more than
six months, or a fine of not less than ten thousand pesos (Php10,000.00) nor more
than twenty thousand pesos (Php20,000), or both such fine and imprisonment at the
discretion of the court. Any action arising from the violation of the provisions of this
Act shall prescribe in three years.

Section 8. Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act is declared void
or unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected
by such declaration.

Section 9. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other
issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 10. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete
publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.

Republic Act No. 7610

SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST ABUSE,
EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION ACT

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION

AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

ARTICLE I. TITLE, POLICY, PRINCIPLES, AND DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the ―Special Protection of Children
against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.‖

Section 2. Declaration of State Policy and Principles. It is hereby declared to be the

policy of the State to provide special protection to children from all forms of abuse,
neglect, cruelty exploitation and discrimination and other conditions, prejudicial to
their development; provide sanctions for their commission and carry out a program
for prevention and deterrence of and crisis intervention in situations of child abuse,
exploitation, and discrimination. The State shall intervene on behalf of the child when
the parent, guardian, teacher, or person having care or custody of the child fails or is
unable to protect the child against abuse, exploitation, and discrimination or when
such acts against the child are committed by the said parent, guardian, teacher, or
person is having care and custody of the same. It shall be the policy of the State to

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protect and rehabilitate children gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances
which affect or will affect their survival and normal development and over which they
have no control. The best interests of children shall be the paramount consideration
in all actions concerning them, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare
institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities, and legislative bodies,
consistent with the principle of First Call for Children as enunciated in the United
Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child. Every effort shall be exerted to
promote the welfare of children and enhance their opportunities for a useful and
happy life.

Section 3. Definition of Terms.

a. ―Children‖ refers to persons below 18 years of age or those over, but are
unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse,
neglect, cruelty, exploitation, or discrimination because of a physical or mental
disability or condition.

b. ―Child abuse‖ refers to the maltreatment, whether habitual or not, of the child,
which includes any of the following:
1. Psychological and physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and
emotional maltreatment;
2. Any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the
intrinsic worth and dignity of a child as a human being;
3. Unreasonable deprivation of his basic needs for survival, such as food
and shelter, or;
4. Failure to immediately give medical treatment to an injured child
resulting in serious impairment of his growth and development or in his
permanent incapacity or death.

c. ―Circumstances which gravely threaten or endanger the survival and normal

development of children‖ include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Being in a community where there is armed conflict or being affected by
armed conflict-related activities;
2. Working under conditions hazardous to life, safety, and normal
development which unduly interfere with their normal development;
3. Living in or fending for themselves in the streets of urban or rural areas
without the care of parents or a guardian or basic services needed for a
good quality of life;
4. Being a member of an indigenous cultural community and/or living
under conditions of extreme poverty or in an area which is underdeveloped
and/or lacks or has inadequate access to basic services needed for a good
quality of life;
5. Being a victim of a man-made or natural disaster or calamity, or;
6. Circumstances analogous to those above-stated which endanger the life,
safety, or normal development of children.

d. ―Comprehensive program against child abuse, exploitation, and

discrimination‖ refers to the coordinated program of services and facilities to
protect children against:

1. Child Prostitution and other sexual abuse

2. Child trafficking

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 3. Obscene publications and indecent shows
4. Other acts of abuses
5. Circumstances which threaten or endanger the survival and normal
development of children.

ARTICLE II. PROGRAM ON CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, AND DISCRIMINATION

Section 4. Formulation of the Program. There shall be a comprehensive program to

be formulated by the Department of Justice and the Department of Social Welfare
and Development, in coordination with other government agencies and private sector
concerned, within one year from the effectivity of this Act, to protect children against
child prostitution and other sexual abuse; child trafficking, obscene publications and
indecent shows; other acts of abuse; and circumstances which endanger child
survival and normal development.

ARTICLE III. CHILD PROSTITUTION AND OTHER SEXUAL ABUSE

Section 5. Child Prostitution and Other Sexual Abuse. Children, whether male or
female, who for money, profit, or any other consideration, or due to the coercion or
influence of any adult, syndicate or group, indulge in sexual intercourse or lascivious
conduct, are deemed to be children exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse.

Section 6. Attempt to Commit Child Prostitution. There is an attempt to commit child

prostitution under Section 5, paragraph (a) hereof when any person who, not being a
relative of a child, is found alone with the said child inside the room or cubicle of a
house, an inn, hotel, motel, pension house, apartelle or other similar establishments,
vessel, vehicle or any other hidden or secluded area under circumstances, which
would lead a reasonable person to believe that the child is about to be exploited in
prostitution and other sexual abuse.
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ARTICLE VI. OTHER ACTS OF ABUSE

Section 10. Other Acts of Neglect, Abuse, Cruelty or Exploitation and Other Conditions
Prejudicial to the Child‘s Development.
a. Any person who shall commit any other acts of child abuse, cruelty or
exploitation or to be responsible for other conditions prejudicial to the child‘s
development including those covered by Article 59 of Presidential Decree No.
603, as amended, but not covered by the Revised Penal Code, as amended,
shall suffer the penalty of prison mayor in its minimum period.

b. Any person, owner, manager or one entrusted with the operation of any public
or private place of accommodation, whether for occupancy, food, drink or
otherwise, including residential places, who allows any person to take along with
him to such place or places any minor herein described shall be imposed a
penalty of prison mayor in its medium period and a fine of not less than
Php50,000.00), and the loss of the license to operate such a place or
establishment.

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ARTICLE X. CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT

Section 22. Children as Zones of Peace. Children are hereby declared as Zones of
Peace. It shall be the responsibility of the State and all other sectors concerned to
resolve armed conflicts in order to promote the goal of children as zones of peace. To
attain this objective, the following policies shall be observed.
a. Children shall not be the object of attack and shall be entitled to special
respect. They shall be protected from any form of threat, assault, torture or other
cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment.
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b. Delivery of basic social services such as education, primary health and

emergency relief services shall be kept unhampered.
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c. Public infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and rural health units shall
not be utilized for military purposes such as command posts, barracks,
detachments, and supply depots.
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ARTICLE XI. REMEDIAL PROCEDURES

Section 27. Who May File a Complaint. Complaints on cases of unlawful acts
committed against the children as enumerated herein may be filed by the following:
a. Offended party
b. Parents or guardians
c. Ascendant or collateral relative within the third degree of consanguinity
d. Officer, social worker, or representative of a licensed child-caring institution
e. Officer or social worker of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
f. Barangay chairman, or
g. At least three concerned responsible citizens where the violation occurred.

Section 28. Protective Custody of the Child. The offended party shall be immediately
placed under the protective custody of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development pursuant to Executive Order No. 56, series of 1986. In the regular
performance of this function, the officer of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development shall be free from any administrative, civil, or criminal liability. Custody
proceedings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Decree No.
603.

Section 29. Confidentiality. At the instance of the offended party, his name may be
withheld from the public until the court acquires jurisdiction over the case. It shall be
unlawful for any editor, publisher, and reporter, or columnist in case of printed
materials, announcer or producer in case of television and radio broadcasting,
producer and director of the film in case of the movie industry, to cause undue and
sensationalized publicity of any case of violation of this Act which results in the moral
degradation and suffering of the offended party.

Section 30. Special Court Proceedings. Cases involving violations of this Act shall be
heard in the chambers of the judge of the Regional Trial Court duly designated as
Juvenile and Domestic Court. Any provision of existing law to the contrary
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involving detention prisoners and persons covered by Republic Act No. 4908, all
courts shall give preference to the hearing or disposition of cases involving violation
of this Act.

STUDENTS‘ RIGHT AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES

Except for the following instances, no search and seizures of students shall be
deemed valid: a. Searches made at the point of ingress and egress in the University
and in the buildings of the University by authorized personnel of the school b.
Searches and seizures of the illegal articles as defined by the Revised Penal Code
and other related penal laws and the Student Handbook c. Searches and seizures of
articles falling in plain view of duly authorized personnel d. Searches made when the
student is attempting to commit, is committing, has just committed, or has been
committing a crime or a serious infraction of the school‘s rules and regulations e.
Searches made with a valid search warrant f. Searches under any circumstance
conducted on reasonable grounds.
NOTES a. U.S. v. Arceo, 3 Phil. 381 b. Revised Penal Code and Pertinent Penal
Statutes. c. Roan v. Gonzales, 145 SCRA 687 and People v. Alfonso, 219 SCRA 102
d. People v. Delos Santos, 200 SCRA 431, and People v. Gerente, 219 SCRA 756 e.
Alvaro v. Dizon, 76 Phil. 837; Rules of Court, Rule 113 f. Terry v. Ohio

Republic Act No. 8792

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT OF 2000

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION AND USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCIAL

AND NON-COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS, PENALTIES FOR
UNLAWFUL USE THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

PART I SHORT TITLE AND DECLARATION OF POLICY

Sec. 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the ―Electronic Commerce Act of
2000‖.

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of information and
communications technology (ICT) in nation-building; the need to create an
information-friendly environment which supports and ensures the availability,
diversity and affordability of ICT products and services; the primary responsibility of
the private sector in contributing investments and services in telecommunications
and information technology; the need to develop, with appropriate training programs
and institutional policy changes, human resources for the information technology
age, a labor force skilled in the use of ICT and a population capable of operating and
utilizing electronic appliances and computers; its obligation to facilitate the transfer
and promotion of adaptation technology, to ensure network security, connectivity and
neutrality of technology for the national benefit; and the need to marshal, organize
and deploy national information infrastructures, comprising in both
telecommunications network and strategic information services, including their
interconnection to the global information networks, with the necessary and
appropriate legal, financial, diplomatic and technical framework, systems and
facilities.
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SEC. 31. Lawful Access. - Access to an electronic file or an electronic signature of an
electronic data message or electronic document shall only be authorized and

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enforced in favor of the individual or entity having a legal right to the possession or
the use of the plain text, electronic signature or file and solely for the authorized
purposes. The electronic key for identity or integrity shall not be made available to
any person or party without the consent of the individual or entity in lawful
possession of that electronic key.

SEC. 32. Obligation of Confidentiality. - Except for the purposes authorized under this
Act, any person who obtained access to any electronic key, electronic data message,
or electronic document, book, register, correspondence, information, or other
material pursuant to any powers conferred under this Act, shall not convey to or
share the same with any other person.

SEC. 33. Penalties. - The following Acts shall be penalized by fine and/or
imprisonment, as follows: (a) Hacking or cracking which refers to unauthorized
access into or interference in a computer system/server or information and
communication system; or any access in order to corrupt, alter, steal, or destroy
using a computer or other similar information and communication devices, without
the knowledge and consent of the owner of the computer or information and
communications system, including the introduction of computer viruses and the like,
resulting in the corruption, destruction, alteration, theft or loss of electronic data
messages or electronic document shall be punished by a minimum fine of one
hundred thousand pesos (Php100,000.00) and a maximum commensurate to the
damage incurred and a mandatory imprisonment of six months to three years.

Republic Act No. 9165

COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002

AN ACT INSTITUTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002,

REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6425, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DANGEROUS
DRUGS ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and cited as the ―Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.‖

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to safeguard and integrity
of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry particularly the youth, from the
harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being, and to
defend the same against acts or omissions detrimental to their development and
preservation. In view of the foregoing, the State needs to enhance further the efficacy
of the law against dangerous drugs, it being one of today‘s more serious social ills.
Toward this end, the government shall pursue an intensive and unrelenting campaign
against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances
through an integrated system of planning and implementation and enforcement of
anti-drug abuse policies, programs, and projects. The government shall however aim
to achieve a balance in the national drug control program so that people with
legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate
amounts of appropriate medications, which include the use of dangerous drugs. It is
further declared the policy of the State to provide effective mechanisms or measures
to reintegrate into society individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse or
dangerous drug dependence through sustainable programs of treatment and
rehabilitation.

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ARTICLE I. DEFINITION OF TERMS
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Section 3. Definitions. As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean:

a. Administer – Any act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body of any
person, with or without his/her knowledge, by injection, inhalation, ingestion or
other means, or of committing any act of indispensable assistance to a person
in administering a dangerous drug to himself/herself unless administered by a
duly licensed practitioner for purposes of medication.

b. Board – Refers to the Dangerous Drugs Board under Section 77, Article IX of
this Act. c. Centers – Any of the treatment and rehabilitation centers for drug
dependents referred to in Section 34, Article VIII of this Act.
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a. Confirmatory Test – An analytical test using a device, tool or equipment with a
different chemical or physical principle that is more specific which will validate
and confirm the result of the screening test.
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b. Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals – Include those listed in
Tables I and II of the 1988 UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances as enumerated in the attached annex, which is an
integral part of this Act.
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a. Dangerous Drugs – Include those listed in the Schedules annexed to the
1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the 1972 Protocol,
and in the Schedules annexed to the 1971 Single Convention on Psychotropic
Substances as enumerated in the attached annex which is an integral part of
this Act.
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a. Drug Dependence – As based on the World Health Organization definition, it is
a cluster of physiological, behavioral, and cognitive phenomena of variable
intensity, in which the use of psychoactive drug takes on a high priority thereby
involving, among others, a strong desire or a sense of compulsion to take the
substance and the difficulties in controlling substance taking behavior in terms
of its onset, termination, or levels of use.
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v. Cannabis or commonly known as ―Marijuana‖ or ―Indian Hemp‖ or by its any
other name – Embraces every kind, class, genus, or specie of the plant
Cannabis sativa L. including, but not limited to, Cannabis Americana, hashish,
bhang, guaza, churrus, and ganjab, and embraces every kind, class, character of
marijuana, whether dried or fresh and flowering, flowering or fruiting tops, or any
part or portion of the plant and seeds thereof, and all its geographic varieties,
whether as a reefer, resin, extract, tincture, or in any form whatsoever.

w. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or commonly known as ―Ecstasy‖,

or by its any other name – Refers to the drug having such chemical composition,
including any of its isomers or derivatives in any form.

x. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or commonly known as ―Shabu‖, ―Ice‖,

―Meth‖, or by its any other name - Refers to the drug having such chemical
composition, including any of its isomers or derivatives in any form.

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y. Opium – Refers to the coagulated juice of the opium poppy, Papaver
somniferum L., and embraces every kind, class and character of opium, whether
crude or prepared; the ashes or refuse of the same; narcotic preparations
thereof or therefrom; morphine or any alkaloid of opium; preparations in which
opium, morphine or any alkaloid of opium enters as an ingredient; opium poppy;
opium poppy straw; and leaves or wrappings of opium leaves, whether prepared
for use or not. z. Opium Poppy – Refers to any part of the plant of species
Papaver somniferum L., Papaver sentigerum DC, Papaver orientale, Papaver
bracteatum and Papaver rhoeas, which includesthe seeds, straws, branches,
leaves, or any part thereof, or substances derived therefrom, evenfor fl oral,
decorative, and culinary purposes.

aa. PDEA – Refers to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency under

Section 82, Article IX of this Act.

bb. Person – Any entity, natural or juridical, including among others, a

corporation, partnership, trust or estate, joint stock company, association,
syndicate, joint venture or other unincorporated organization or group
capable of acquiring rights or entering into obligations.
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ee. Protector/Coddler – Any person who knowingly and willfully consents
to the unlawful acts provided for in this Act, and uses his/her influence,
power or position in shielding screening or facilitating the escape of any
person he/she knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe in or suspects,
has violated the provisions of this Act in order to prevent the arrest,
prosecution, and conviction of the violator.

ff. Pusher – Any person who sells, trades, administers, dispenses, delivers,
or gives away to another, on any terms whatsoever, or distributes,
dispatches in transit, or transports dangerous drugs, or who acts as a
broker in any of such transactions, in violation of this Act.

gg. School – Any educational institution, private or public, undertaking

educational operation for pupils/students pursuing certain studies at
defined levels, receiving instructions from teachers, usually located in a
building or a group of buildings in a particular physical or cyber site.

hh. Screening Test – A rapid test performed to establish

potential/presumptive positive result.

ii. Sell – Any act of giving away any dangerous drug and/or controlled
precursor and essential chemical whether for money or any other
consideration.

jj. Trading – Transactions involving the illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs

and/ or controlled precursors and essential chemicals using electronic
devices such as, but not limited to, text messages, e-mail, mobile or
landlines, two-way radios, internet, instant messengers and chat rooms or
acting as a broker in any of such transactions whether for money or any
other consideration in violation of this Act.

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 kk. Use – Any act of injecting, intravenously or intramuscularly, of
consuming either by chewing, smoking, sniffing, eating, swallowing,
drinking, or otherwise introducing into the physiological system of the body,
any of the dangerous drugs. . . .

Section 5. Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution and

Transportation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential
Chemicals. –

The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from five hundred
thousand pesos (Php500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (Php10,000,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, trade,
administer, dispense, deliver, give away to another, distribute dispatch in transit or
transport any dangerous drug, including any and all species of opium poppy
regardless of the quantity and purity involved, or shall act as a broker in any of such
transactions.

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from 12 years and one day to 20 years and a
fine ranging from one hundred thousand pesos (Php100,000.00) to five hundred
thousand pesos (Php500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless
authorized by law, shall sell, trade, administer, dispense, deliver, give away to
another, distribute, dispatch in transit or transport any controlled precursor and
essential chemical, or shall act as a broker in such transactions.

If the sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution or

transportation of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential
chemical transpires within 100 meters from the school, the maximum penalty shall
be imposed in every case.

For drug pushers who use minors or mentally incapacitated individuals as runners,
couriers and messengers, or in any other capacity directly connected to the
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemical trade, the
maximum penalty shall be imposed in every case.

If the victim of the offense is a minor or a mentally incapacitated individual, or should

a dangerous drug and/or a controlled precursor and essential chemical involved in
any offense herein provided be the proximate cause of death of a victim thereof, the
maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed.

The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person who organizes, manages or acts as a ―financier‖ of any of the illegal activities
prescribed in this Section. The penalty of 12 years and one day to 20 years of
imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(Php100,000.00) to five hundred thousand pesos (Php500,000.00) shall be
imposed upon any person, who acts as a ―protector/coddler‖ of any violator of the
provisions under this Section.
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Section 11. Possession of Dangerous Drugs. The penalty of life imprisonment to

death and a fine ranging from five hundred thousand pesos (Php500,000.00) to ten
million pesos (Php10,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless

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authorized by law, shall possess any dangerous drug in the following quantities,
regardless of the degree of purity thereof:
1. 10 grams or more of opium
2. 10 grams or more of morphine
3. 10 grams or more of heroin
4. 10 grams or more of cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride
5. 50 grams or more of methamphetamine hydrochloride or ―shabu‖
6. 10 grams or more of marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil
7. 500 grams or more of marijuana
8. 10 grams or more of other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or ―ecstasy‖,
paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid
diethylamine (LSD), gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and those similarly designed
or newly introduced drugs and their derivatives, without having any therapeutic
value or if the quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic requirements, as
determined and promulgated by the Board in accordance to Section 93, Article
XI of this Act.

Otherwise, if the quantity involved is less than the foregoing quantities, the penalties
shall be graduated as follows:

1. Life imprisonment and fine ranging from four hundred thousand pesos
(Php400,000.00) to five hundred thousand pesos (Php500,000.00), if the
quantity of methamphetamine hydrochloride or ―shabu‖ is 10 grams or more but
less than 50 grams

2. Imprisonment of 20 years and one day to life imprisonment and a fine ranging
from four hundred thousand pesos (Php400,000.00) to five hundred thousand
pesos (Php500,000.00), if the quantities of dangerous drugs are five grams or
more but less than 10 grams of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine or cocaine
hydrochloride, marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine
hydrochloride or ―shabu‖, or other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
MDMA or ―ecstasy‖, PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB, and those similarly designed or newly
introduced drugs and their derivatives, without having any therapeutic
requirements; or three hundred (300) grams or more but less than five (500)
grams of marijuana

3. Imprisonment of 12 years and one day to 20 years and a fine ranging from
three hundred thousand pesos (Php300,000.00) to four hundred thousand
pesos (Php400,000.00), if the quantities of dangerous drugs are less than five
grams of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride, marijuana
resin, or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine hydrochloride or ―shabu‖ or
other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to, MDMA or ―ecstasy‖, PMA,
TMA, LSD, GHB, and those similarly designed or newly introduced drugs and
their derivatives, without having any therapeutic value or if the quantity
possessed is far beyond therapeutic requirements; or less than three hundred
(300) grams of marijuana.

Section 12. Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus, and Other

Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs. The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six
months and one day to four years and a fine ranging from ten thousand pesos
(Php10,000.00) to fifty thousand pesos(Php50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any

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person, who, unless authorized by law, shall possess or have under his/her control
any equipment, instrument, apparatus, and other paraphernalia fit or intended for
smoking, consuming, administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any
dangerous drug into the body: Provided, That in the case of medical practitioners and
various professionals who are required to carry such equipment instrument,
apparatus and other paraphernalia in the practice of their profession, the Board shall
prescribe the necessary implementing guidelines thereof. The possession of such
equipment, instrument, apparatus, and other paraphernalia fit or intended for any of
the purposes enumerated in the preceding paragraph shall be prima facie evidence
that the possessor has smoked, consumed, administered to himself/herself,
injected, ingested or used a dangerous drug and shall be presumed to have violated
Section 15 of this Act.

Section 13. Possession of Dangerous Drugs during Parties, Social Gatherings or

Meetings. Any person found possessing any dangerous drug during party, or at social
gathering or meeting, or in the proximate company of at least two persons, shall
suffer the maximum penalties provided for in the Sec. 11 of this Act, regardless of
the quantity and purity of such dangerous drugs.

Section 14. Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other

Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs during Parties, Social Gatherings or Meetings. –
The maximum penalty provided for in Section 12 of this Act shall be imposed upon
any person who shall possess or have under his/her control any equipment,
instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia fit or intended for smoking,
consuming, administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any dangerous drug
into the body, during parties, social gatherings or meetings, or in the proximate
company of at least two persons.

Section 15. Use of Dangerous Drugs. A person apprehended or arrested, who is

found to be positive for use of any dangerous drug, after a confirmatory test, shall be
imposed a penalty of a minimum of six months rehabilitation in a government center
for the first offense, subject to the provisions of Article VIII of this Act. If apprehended
using any dangerous drug for the second time, he/shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment ranging from six years to one day to 12 years and a fine ranging from
fifty thousand pesos (Php50,000.00) to two hundred thousand pesos
(Php200,000.00): Provided, That this section shall not be applicable where the
person tested is also found to have his/her possession such quantity of any
dangerous drug provided under Section 11 of this Act, in which case the provisions
stated therein shall apply.

ARTICLE III. DANGEROUS DRUGS TEST AND RECORD REQUIREMENTS

Section 36. Authorized Drug Testing. Authorized drug testing shall be done by any
government forensic laboratories or by any of the drug testing laboratories accredited
and monitored by the DOH to safeguard the quality of test results. The DOH shall take
steps in setting the price of the drug test with DOH accredited drug testing centers to
further reduce the cost of such drug test. The drug testing shall employ, among
others, two testing methods, the screening test, which will determine the positive
result as well as the type of the drug used, and the confirmatory test, which will
confirm a positive screening test. Drug test certificates issued by accredited drug
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may be used for other purposes. The following shall be subjected to undergo drug
testing:
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a. Students of secondary and tertiary schools.- Students of secondary and
tertiary schools shall, pursuant to be related rules and regulations as contained
in the school‘s student handbook and with notice to the parents, undergo a
random drug testing: Provided, That all drug testing expenses whether in private
or public schools under this Section will be borne by the government.
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ARTICLE IV. PARTICIPATION OF THE FAMILY, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOL
AUTHORITIES IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT

Section 41. Involvement of the Family. The family, being the basic unit of the Filipino
society, shall be primarily responsible for the education and awareness of the
members of the family on the ill effects of dangerous drugs and close monitoring of
family members who may be susceptible to drug abuse.

Section 42. Student Councils and Campus Organizations. All elementary, secondary
and tertiary schools‘ student councils and campus organizations shall include in their
activities a program for the prevention of and deterrence in the use of dangerous
drugs, and referral for treatment and rehabilitation of students for drug dependence.

Section 43. School Curricula. Instruction on drug abuse prevention and control shall
be integrated in the elementary, secondary, and tertiary curricula of all public and
private schools, whether general, technical, vocational, or agro-industrial, as well as
in non-formal, informal and indigenous learning systems. Such instructions shall
include:

1. Adverse effects of the abuse and misuse of dangerous drugs on the person,
the family, the school and the community

2. Preventive measures against drug abuse

3. Health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal and economic dimensions and

implications of the drug problem 4. Steps to take when intervention on behalf of
a drug dependent is needed, as well as the services available for the treatment
and rehabilitation of drug dependents

5. Misconceptions about the use of dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
the importance and safety of dangerous drugs for medical and therapeutic use
as well as the differentiation between medical patients and drug dependents in
order to avoid confusion and accidental stigmatization in the consciousness of
the students.

Section 44. Heads, Supervisors, and Teachers of Schools. For the purpose often
forcing the provisions of Article II of this Act, all school heads, supervisors, and
teachers shall be deemed persons in authority and, as such, are hereby empowered
to apprehend, arrest, or cause the apprehension or arrest of any person who shall
violate any of the said provisions, pursuant to Section 5, Rule 113 of the Rules Court.

They shall be deemed persons in authority if they are in the school or within its
immediate vicinity, or even beyond such immediate vicinity if they are in attendance

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at any school or class function in their official capacity as school heads, supervisors,
and teachers.

Any teacher or school employee, who discovers or finds that any person in the school
within its immediate vicinity is liable for violating any of said provisions, shall have
the duty to report the same to the school head or immediate superior who shall, in
turn, report the matter to the proper authorities.

Failure to do in either case, within a reasonable period from the time of discovery of
the violation shall, after due hearing, constitute sufficient cause for disciplinary
action by the school authorities.

Section 45. Publication and Distribution of Materials on Dangerous Drugs. With the
assistance of the Board, the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), the
CHED, and the Director-General of the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA), shall cause the development, publication, and distribution of
information and support educational materials on dangerous drugs to students, the
faculty, the parents, and the community.

Section 46. Special Drug Education Center. With the assistance of the Board, the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the National Youth Commission
(NYC), and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), shall
establish in each of its provincial offices a special education drug center for out-of-
school youth and street children. Such Center, which shall be headed by the
Provincial Social Development Officer, shall sponsor drug prevention programs and
activities and information campaigns with the end in view of educating the out-of-
school youth and street children regarding the pernicious effects of drug abuse. The
programs initiated by the Center shall likewise be adopted in all public and private
orphanage and existing special centers for street children.

DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD REGULATION No. 3 Series of 2009

SUBJECT : GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF RANDOM DRUG

TESTING FOR STUDENTS OF SECONDARY, TERTIARY, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL
SCHOOLS, AMENDING BOARD REGULATION NO. 6, SERIES OF 2003

WHEREAS, Section 36 (c) , Article III of Republic Act 9165, mandates that the
students of secondary and tertiary schools shall undergo drug testing and that all
drug testing expenses whether in public or private schools under this Section will be
borne by the government;

WHEREAS, government already implemented a similar random drug testing activity in

2005 for secondary level students, and in 2007, for tertiary level students;

WHEREAS, there is a need to amend provisions of the implementing guidelines in

order to adopt new policy directives and remedy perceived ambiguities in the
previous issuance;

WHEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to amend Board Regulation

No. 6, Series of 2003 specifically the following provisions thereof:

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SECTION 1. Subject, is hereby amended by including ―students of vocational and
technical schools‖, as among those covered by the guidelines which should now read
as follows:

SUBJECT: ―GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF RANDOM DRUG TESTING

FOR STUDENTS OF SECONDARY, TERTIARY, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS‖

SECTION 2. Letter A ―Guiding Principles in the Implementation of Random Drug

Testing in Schools and Management of Drug Test Results‖ is hereby amended by
adding another paragraph as paragraph number 12.
12. Random drug testing for students is considered by the government as entirely a
―health‖ issue and aims to provide appropriate interventions, to those who will be
tested positive for dangerous drug use, which will help the student stop further use
and/or abuse of the substance.

SECTION 3. Letter C ―DEFINITION OF TERMS‖ is hereby amended to include the terms

―CHAIN OF CUSTODY, INTERVENTIONS and LABORATORY, which shall be defined as
follows:

CHAIN OF CUSTODY- refers to procedures to account for each specimen by tracking

its handling and storage from point of collection to final disposal. These procedures
require that the applicant‘s identity is confirmed and that a Custody and Control Form
is used from time of collection to receipt by the laboratory. Within the laboratory,
appropriate chain of custody records must account for the samples until disposal.

INTERVENTIONS- are therapeutic programs appropriate for high-risk individuals/

students who are using dangerous drugs and who need special assistance to
recognize the signs and symptoms of initial drug use and dependency. It may include
corrective or rehabilitative actions that may take the form of crisis intervention, peer
counseling, peer leadership programs, parent/peer groups, or psychological
counseling at the individual or family level and structured rehabilitation programs. It
may also include medical intervention of the afflicted student whenever necessary.

LABORATORY- refers to a DOH-Accredited private or government facility that is

capable of testing a specimen to determine the presence of dangerous drugs therein.

SECTION 4. Letter D ―PROCEDURES IN THE CONDUCT OF RANDOM DRUG TESTING‖

is hereby amended such that:

Item 2.a. should read as: ―The Supervising Agency shall inform all schools on their
inclusion in the random drug testing program.‖

Item 4. on Treatment of Random Drug Test Results is hereby amended in its

entirety such that it shall read as follows:

4. TREATMENT OF RANDOM DRUG TEST RESULTS

a. The results of the test shall be strictly confidential. No school shall publish or
post results whether positive or negative.
b. Any person who violates the rules of confidentiality of the results and
selection shall be liable under Section 72 of RA 9165 and such other
appropriate laws.

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c. In case the test results are positive at the screening level, the same specimen
shall immediately be submitted for confirmation observing all strict chain of
custody procedures and confidentiality of records.

d. If a student is ―confirmed‖ to be using a dangerous drug, the following shall

be observed:

i. The Laboratory, places results in a sealed envelope for transmission to

the Central Office of the Supervising Agency

ii. The Supervising Agency shall then transmit the results to the concerned
school/ institution by informing the particular school/institution‘s random
drug testing (RDT) Coordinator previously assigned by the selection board.
1. The Supervising Agency shall remind the RDT Coordinator of the
confidential nature of the results and strict handling of the ―chain of
custody‖ of the information should be observed.

iii. The school/institution‘s RDT Coordinator shall then inform the parent
and the student of the results and how the information is regarded with
utmost secrecy and confidentiality
1. The Coordinator shall remind the student that divulging the results
with anybody will be at his own risk; and
2. That if possible, the information should remain in the confines of their
house.

iv. The parent, the RDT Coordinator and the student shall then prepare
for a case conference to discuss issues of drug use and possible
dependency.

v. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall refer the student and his/her
parent to a government-owned DOH- accredited facility or DOH-
accredited government physician to determine the student‘s dependency
level.

vi. A date and venue shall be selected for the case conference
1. Date should be agreeable to all concerned in the case conference
(Parent, Student, RDT Coordinator and the DOH Accredited Physician).
2. Venue should have a semblance of privacy (preferably in a room, with
an office table where group discussions and individual sessions can be
done).
3. Whichever is more convenient for the student and parent, venue could
be as follows:
a. Regional Office or hospital of the DOH
b. Regional Office of the Supervising Agency
c. Other designated venue which can assure privacy

vii. The RDT Coordinator shall inform Supervising Agency Central Office
coordinator on the possible dates and venue for further discussions of
options.

viii. Once, finalized, the group shall proceed as planned with the case
conference.

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 1. Drug dependency level of the student shall be evaluated;
2. Cross reference of information shall be validated from the parent and
RDT Coordinator;
3. Treatment planning for the student shall be discussed and presented
to the student and parent;
4. Options for treatment should be presented to the parent and student;
5. If a student (below 18 years of age) is found to be a drug dependent,
the school authority shall refer him/her to the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) or a local social worker for counseling
and other intervention;
6. The parent and the student may choose to enroll the student in a
private rehabilitation center or program or opt to avail of the
rehabilitation services of the government through a DOH-accredited
facility.
a. If child opts for government service, the DOH treatment and
rehabilitation centers nearest to the area can provide services;
b. If the parent and student would opt for private services, appropriate
referrals will be done, taking note of the progress of treatment on a
regular basis;
7. Trained guidance counselors can also be utilized.

e. If a student is ―confirmed‖ negative from dangerous drug use, the following

shall be observed:
1. Names per school/institution of all who tested negative will be
summarized in a result form.
2. The Summarized result form shall be transmitted to the Supervising
Agency concerned.
3. Supervising Agency Central Office shall forward the same to the
concerned school/institution‘s RDT Coordinator.
4. The RDT Coordinator and/or teacher adviser/and/or guidance
counselor shall individually inform each student and parent concerned
regarding the results.
f. Positive confirmatory drug test result under this Regulation shall not be a
ground for expulsion or any disciplinary action against the student and should
not be reflected in any and all academic records. Under no circumstances shall
the results be used to incriminate any student for further legal action which may
result to administrative/ civil/criminal liabilities.
Likewise, consistent with the requirements of confidentiality, the results of drug
tests conducted pursuant to this Board Regulation shall not be used as evidence
in any court or tribunal, where the subject student stands to be accused of any
crime or felony, and for any other purpose.
g. The student shall then undergo the prescribed intervention program under the
supervision of the DOH-accredited facility or physician, or private practitioners,
or social worker, in consultation with the parent. Such process of observation
and counseling shall be done in coordination with the Drug Counselor of the
school.
h. If student shows no signs of improvement, recovery or fails the drug test the
second time, the DOH- accredited facility or physician, may make a
recommendation to the student, parent, and Drug Testing Coordinator to have
the student referred to a DOH- accredited facility suited to the student‘s
level of dependency. If another drug testing is conducted for another period on

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 the same student population, and the student is found positive the second
time, the school shall proceed in accordance with Section 61, R.A. 9165.
i. If the parents refuse to act, the school shall proceed in accordance to
Sec. 61 of RA 9165 without prejudice to the provision of Section 73, RA 9165.

SECTION 5. Letter F‖TRAINING OF GUIDANCE COUNSELORS‖ is hereby amended

such that letter F shall read as follows:

F. TRAINING OF GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

The DepEd, CHED, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),
the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) in
coordination with each other, shall formulate and conduct the training program for
guidance counselors for the purpose of enhancing their skills in handling drug abuse
prevention programs and handling drug dependency cases. The school guidance
counselors and other qualified medical personnel shall be encouraged to undergo
DOH accreditation.

SECTION 6. Letter H‖ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE‖ is hereby amended to

delete the phrase ―impose sanction‖ and change it with the phrase ―implement
interventions‖ and adding as additional sentence ―Interventions should be consistent
with the provisions of this Board Regulation and it‘s guiding principles of the first
paragraph and adding as third paragraph thereof the phrase; ―Supervising Agencies
should encourage institutionalization of Drug

Testing Activities in schools/institutions concerned over-and-above the random drug

testing program conducted by the government. The Supervising Agencies and the
DOH should help build up capacities of schools/institutions to achieve competencies
and self-reliance on random drug testing. Schools who initiated the conduct of similar
drug testing activities shall submit reports to the Supervising Agencies for proper
accreditation of the Department of Health.‖ So that letter H of the Guidelines should
now read as follows;

H. ENFORCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Students who refuse to undergo random drug testing shall be dealt with in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the schools; provided that at no time
refusal to undergo testing shall not give rise to a presumption of drug use or
dependency; provided further that the school may implement interventions on such
refusal other than the offense of drug use or dependency. Interventions should be
consistent with the provisions of this Board Regulation and it‘s guiding principles.

Schools that refuse to implement the random drug testing program shall be liable
under Section 32 of RA 9165 without prejudice to other administrative sanctions
imposed by the Supervising Agencies. The Supervising Agency shall report the
same to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs
Board (DDB).

Supervising Agencies should encourage institutionalization of Drug Testing Activities

in schools/institutions concerned over-and-above the random drug testing program
conducted by the government. The Supervising Agencies and the DOH should help
build up capacities of schools/institutions to achieve competencies and self-reliance
on random drug testing. Schools who initiated the conduct of similar drug testing

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activities shall submit reports to the Supervising Agencies for proper accreditation of
the Department of Health. Attached is the flow chart of activities which shall be an
integral part of this Regulation. All issuances, including Board Regulation No. 6, s.
2003 or part thereof inconsistent herewith, are deemed repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity – This Regulation shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after
its publication in two newspapers of general circulation and after its registration with
the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), UP Law Center, Quezon
City.

Republic Act No. 9211

TOBACCO REGULATION ACT OF 2003

AN ACT REGULATING THE PACKAGING, USE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND

ADVERTISEMENTS OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of
2003.

Section 2. Policy. – It is the policy of the State to protect the populace from
hazardous products and promote the right to health and instill health consciousness
among them. It is also the policy of the State, consistent with the Constitutional ideal
to promote the general welfare, to safeguard the interests of the workers and other
stakeholders in the tobacco industry. For these purposes, the government shall
institute a balanced policy whereby the use, sale and advertisements of tobacco
products shall be regulated in order to promote a healthful environment and protect
the citizens from the hazards of tobacco smoke, and at the same time ensure that
the interests of tobacco farmers, growers, workers and stakeholders are not
adversely compromised.

Section 3. Purpose. – It is the main thrust of this Act to:

a. Promote a healthful environment;
b. Inform the public of the health risks associated with cigarette smoking and
tobacco use;
c. Regulate and subsequently ban all tobacco advertisements and sponsorships;
d. Regulate the labeling of tobacco products;
e. Protect the youth from being initiated to cigarette smoking and tobacco use by
prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors;
f. Assist and encourage Filipino tobacco farmers to cultivate alternative agricultural
crops to prevent economic dislocation; and
g. Create an Inter-Agency Committee on Tobacco (IAC- Tobacco) to oversee the
implementation of the provisions of this Act.

Section 4. Definition of Terms – As used in this Act:

a. ―Advertisement‖ – refers to any visual and/or audible message
disseminated to the public about or on a particular product that
promote and give publicity by words, designs, images or any other
means through broadcast, electronic, print or whatever form of mass
media, including outdoor advertisements, such as but not limited to
signs and billboards. For the purpose of this Act, advertisement shall be
understood as tobacco advertisement.

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b. ―Advertising‖ – refers to the business of conceptualizing presenting,
making available and communicating to the public, through any form of
mass media, any fact, data or information about the attributes, features,
quality or availability of consumer products, services or credit.
For the purpose of this Act, advertising shall be understood as tobacco
advertising. This shall specifically refer to any messages and images
promoting smoking; the purchase or use of cigarette or tobacco
products; and cigarette or tobacco trademarks, brand names, design
and manufacturer‘s names;
c. ―Advertiser‖ – refers to a person or entity on whose account or for whom
an advertisement is prepared and disseminated by the advertising
agency, which is a service established and operated for the purpose of
counseling or creating and producing and/or implementing advertising
programs in various forms of media;
d. ―Cigarette‖ - refers to any roll or tubular construction, which contains
tobacco or its derivatives and is intended to be burned or heated under
ordinary conditions of use;
e. ―Distributor‖- refers to any person to whom a tobacco product is delivered
or sold for purposes of distribution in commerce, except that such term
does not include a manufacturer or retailer or common carrier of such
product;
f. ―Mass Media‖ – refers to any medium of communication designed to
reach a mass of people. For this purpose, mass media includes print
media such as, but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, and
publications; broadcast media such as, but not limited to, radio,
television, cable television, and cinema; electronic media such as but
not limited to the internet;
g. ―Minor‖ - refers to any person below 18 years old;
h. ―Manufacturer‖ – refers to any person or entity, including a re-packer,
who makes, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels a finished
product;
i. ―Package‖ – refers to packs, boxes, cartons or containers of any kind in
which any tobacco product is offered for sale to consumers;
j. ―Person‖ – refers to an individual, partnership, corporation or any other
business or legal entity;
k. ―Point-of-Sale‖ – refers to any location at which individual can purchase
or otherwise obtain tobacco products;
l. ―Promotion‖ – refers to an event or activity organized by or on behalf of a
tobacco manufacturer, distributor or retailer with the aim of promoting a
brand of tobacco product, which event or activity would not occur but for
the support given to it by or on behalf of the tobacco manufacturer,
distributor or retailer. It may also refer to the display of tobacco product
or manufacturer‘s name, trademark, logo, etc. on nontobacco products.
This includes the paid use of tobacco products bearing the brand names,
trademarks, logos, etc. in movies, television and other forms of
entertainment. For the purpose of this Act, promotion shall be
understood as tobacco promotion;
m. ―Public Conveyances‖ – refer to modes of transportation servicing the
general population, such as, but not limited to, elevators, airplanes,
buses, taxicabs, ships, jeepneys, light rail transits, tricycles, and similar
vehicles;

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 n. ―Public Places‖ – refer to enclosed or confined areas of all hospitals,
medical clinics, schools, public transportation terminals and offices, and
buildings such as private and public offices, recreational places,
shopping malls, movie houses, hotels, restaurants, and the like;
o. ―Retailer‖ – refers to any person who or entity that sells tobacco products
to individuals for personal consumption;
p. ―Smoking‖ – refers to the act of carrying a lighted cigarette or other
tobacco products, whether or not it is being inhaled or smoked;
q. ―Sponsorship‖ – refers to any public or private contribution to a third
party in relation to an event, team or activity made with the aim of
promoting a brand of tobacco product, which event, team or activity
would still exist or occur without such contribution. For the purpose of
this Act, sponsorship shall be understood as tobacco sponsorship;
r. ―Tobacco‖ – refers to agricultural components derived from the tobacco
plant, which are processed for use in the manufacturing of cigarettes and
other tobacco products;
s. ―Tobacco Product‖ – refers to any product that consists of loose tobacco
that contains nicotine and is intended for use in a cigarette, including any
product containing tobacco and intended for smoking or oral or nasal
use. Unless stated otherwise, the requirements of this Act pertaining to
cigarettes shall also apply to other tobacco products;
t. ―Tobacco Grower‖ – refers to any person who plants tobacco before the
enactment of this Act and classified as such by the National Tobacco
Administration (NTA); and
u. ―Warning‖ – refers to the notice printed on the tobacco product or its
container and/ or displayed in print or aired in broadcast or electronic
media including outdoor advertising and which shall bear information on
the hazards of tobacco use.

HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT

Section 5. Smoking Ban in Public Places. – Smoking shall be absolutely prohibited in

the following public places:
a. Centers of youth activity such as play schools, preparatory schools,
elementary schools, high schools, colleges and universities, youth
hostels and recreational facilities for persons under 18 years old;
b. Elevators and stairwells;
c. Locations in which fire hazards are present, including gas stations and
storage areas for flammable liquids, gas, explosives or combustible
materials;
d. Within the buildings and premises of public and private hospitals,
medical, dental, and optical clinics, health centers, nursing homes,
dispensaries and laboratories;
e. Public conveyances and public facilities including airport and ship
terminals and train and bus stations, restaurants and conference halls,
except for separate smoking areas; and
f. Food preparation areas.

Section 6. Designated Smoking and Non-smoking Areas. - In all enclosed places that
are open to the general public, private workplaces and other places not covered
under the preceding section, where smoking may expose a person other than the
smoker to tobacco smoke, the owner, proprietor, operator, possessor, manager or

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administrator of such places shall establish smoking and non-smoking areas. Such
areas may include a designated smoking area within the building, which may be in an
open space or separate area with proper ventilation, but shall not be located within
the same room that has been designated as non-smoking area.

All designated smoking areas shall have at least one legible and visible sign posted,
namely ―SMOKING AREA‖ for the information and guidance of all concerned. In
addition, the sign or notice posted shall include a warning about the health effects of
direct or secondhand exposure to tobacco smoke. Non-smoking areas shall likewise
have at least one legible and visible sign, namely: ―NON-SMOKING AREA‖ or ―NO
SMOKING.‖

PENAL PROVISIONS

Section 32. Penalties. – The following penalties shall apply:

a. Violation of Sections 5 and 6

On the first offense, a fine of not less than Php500.00 but not
more than Php1,000.00 shall be imposed.
On the second offense, a fine of not less than Php1,000.00 but
not more than Php5,000.00 shall be imposed.
On the third offense, in addition to a fine of not less than
Php5,000.00 but not more than Php10,000.00 shall be imposed. The
business permits and licenses to operate shall be cancelled or revoked.

PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Section 33. Programs and Projects. – For a period not exceeding five years, the
National Government and the concerned departments and agencies shall provide the
following programs and projects:

h. Withdrawal Clinics – The DOH shall establish smoking withdrawal clinics

to provide counseling regarding the hazardous health effects of
tobacco/cigarette smoking and to rehabilitate smokers from the hazardous
effects of such products.

If a smoker-minor voluntarily submits himself for treatment, counseling, or

rehabilitation in a smoking withdrawal clinic located in any medical institution in the
Philippines, or through his parent/guardian, the expenses incurred shall be a
reimbursable outpatient service of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.

INFORMATION PROGRAM

Section 34. Information Drive. – Consistent with the provisions of this Act, the DOH
shall, in cooperation with the DepEd and with the assistance of the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA), undertake a continuous information program on the
harmful effects of smoking.

The DOH shall enlist the active participation of the public and private sectors in the
national effort to discourage the unhealthy habit of smoking.

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Section 35. Instruction on the Hazardous Effect of Smoking as Part of School
Curricula. – Instruction on the adverse effects of cigarette/tobacco smoking,
including their health, environmental and economic implications, shall be integrated
into the existing curricula of all public and private elementary and high schools.

The DepEd Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the above stated policy hereof, and, with the assistance of the
Secretary of Health, and with the approval of the IAC-Tobacco, shall cause the
publication and distribution of materials on unhealthy effects of smoking to students
and the general public.

Republic Act No. 7277

MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REHABILITATION, SELF DEVELOPMENT AND SELF

RELIANCE OF DISABLED PERSONS AND THEIR INTEGRATION INTO THE MAINSTREAM
OF SOCIETY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER I BASIC PRINCIPLE

Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known and cited as the ―Magna Carta for
Disabled Persons.‖

Section 2. Declaration of Policy — The grant of the rights and privileges for disabled
persons shall be guided by the following principles:
(a) Disabled persons are part of Philippine society, thus the State shall give
full support to the improvement of the total well-being of disabled persons
and their integration into the mainstream of society. Toward this end, the
State shall adopt policies ensuring the rehabilitation, self-development and
self-reliance of disabled persons. It shall develop their skills and potentials
to enable them to compete favorably for available opportunities.
(b) Disabled persons have the same rights as other people to take their
proper place in society. They should be able to live freely and as
independently as possible. This must be the concern of everyone — the
family, community and all government and non-government organizations.
Disabled persons‘ rights must never be perceived as welfare services by the
Government.
(c) The rehabilitation of the disabled persons shall be the concern of the
Government in order to foster their capacity to attain a more meaningful,
productive and satisfying life. To reach out to a greater number of disabled
persons, the rehabilitation services and benefits shall be expanded beyond
the traditional urban-based centers to community based programs that will
ensure full participation of different sectors as supported by national and
local government agencies.

CHAPTER II EDUCATION

Section 12. Access to Quality Education. — The State shall ensure that disabled
persons are provided with access to quality education and ample opportunities to
develop their skills. It shall take appropriate steps to make such education

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accessible to all disabled persons. It shall be unlawful for any learning institution to
deny a disabled person admission to any course it offers by reason of handicap or
disability. The State shall take into consideration the special requirements of
disabled persons in the formulation of educational policies and programs. It shall
encourage learning institutions to take into account the special needs of disabled
persons with respect to the use of school facilities, class schedules, physical
education requirements, and other pertinent consideration.

The State shall also promote the provision by learning institutions, especially higher
learning institutions of auxiliary services that will facilitate the learning process for
disabled persons.

Section 13. Assistance to Disabled Students. — The State shall provide financial
assistance to economically marginalized but deserving disabled students pursuing
post-secondary or tertiary education. Such assistance may be in the form of
scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives to
qualified disabled students in both public and private schools. At least five percent
(5%) of the allocation for the Private Education

Student Financial Assistance Program created by virtue of R.A. 6725 shall be set
aside for disabled students pursuing vocational or technical and degree courses.

Republic Act No.9003

ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM,

CREATING THE NECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS AND INCENTIVES,
DECLARING CERTAIN ACTS PROHIBITED AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

CHAPTER I BASIC POLICIES

Article 1 General Provisions

Section 1. Short Title – This Act shall be known as the ―Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000.‖

Section 2. Declaration of Policies - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to

adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program
which shall:
(a) Ensure the protection of the public health and environment;
(b) Utilize environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of
valuable resources and encourage resource conservation and
recovery;
(c) Set guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume
reduction through source reduction and waste minimization
measures, including composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, green
charcoal process, and others, before collection, treatment and
disposal in appropriate and environmentally sound solid waste
management facilities in accordance with ecologically sustainable
development principles;
(d) Ensure the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment
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 the best environmental practice in ecological waste management
excluding incineration;
(e) Promote national research and development programs for improved
solid waste management and resource conservation techniques, more
effective institutional arrangement and indigenous and improved
methods of waste reduction, collection, separation and recovery;
(f) Encourage greater private sector participation in solid waste
management;
(g) Retain primary enforcement and responsibility of solid waste
management with local government units while establishing a
cooperative effort among the national government, other local
government units, non- government organizations, and the private
sector;
(h) Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among waste generators
through the application of market-based instruments;
(i) Institutionalize public participation in the development and
implementation of national and local integrated, comprehensive, and
ecological waste management programs; and
(j) Strengthen the integration of ecological solid waste management and
resource conservation and recovery topics into the academic
curricula of formal and non-formal education in order to promote
environmental awareness and action among the citizenry.

Article 2 Definition of Terms

Section 3. Definition of Terms - For the purposes of this Act:

(a) Agricultural waste shall refer to waste generated from planting or
harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants and wastes or run-off
materials from farms or fields;
(b) Bulky wastes shall refer to waste materials which cannot be
appropriately placed in separate containers because of either its bulky
size, shape or other physical attributes. These include large worn-out or
broken household, commercial, and industrial items such as furniture,
lamps, bookcases, filing cabinets, and other similar items;
(c) Bureau shall refer to the Environmental Management Bureau;
(d) Buy-back center shall refer to a recycling center that purchases of
otherwise accepts recyclable materials from the public for the purpose
of recycling such materials;
(e) Collection shall refer to the act of removing solid waste from the source
or from a communal storage point;
(f) Composting shall refer to the controlled decomposition of organic matter
by microorganisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus-like
product;
(g) Consumer electronics shall refer to special waste that includes worn-out,
broken, and other discarded items such as radios, stereos, and TV
sets;
(h) Controlled dump shall refer to a disposal site at which solid waste is
deposited in accordance with the minimum prescribed standards of
site operation;
(i) Department shall refer to the Department of Environment and Natural
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 (j) Disposal shall refer to the discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking
or placing of any solid waste into or in an land;
(k) Disposal site shall refer to a site where solid waste is finally discharged
and deposited;
(l) Ecological solid waste management shall refer to the systematic
administration of activities which provide for segregation at source,
segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment,
and disposal of solid waste and all other waste management activities
which do not harm the environment;
(m) Environmentally acceptable shall refer to the quality of being re-usable,
biodegradable or compostable, recyclable and not toxic or hazardous
to the environment;
(n) Generation shall refer to the act or process of producing solid waste;
(o) Generator shall refer to a person, natural or juridical, who last uses a
material and makes it available for disposal or recycling;
(p) Hazardous waste shall refer to solid waste management or combination
of solid waste which because of its quantity, concentration or physical,
chemical or infectious characteristics may:

Republic Act No. 10627

ANTI-BULLYING ACT OF 2013

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO ADOPT

POLICIES TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS THE ACTS OF BULLYING IN THEIR
INSTITUTIONS

SEC. 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Bullying Act of 2013".

SEC. 2. Acts of Bullying. – For purposes of this Act, "bullying" shall refer to any severe
or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression,
or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student
that has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of
physical or emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile environment
at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of the other student at school;
or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly
operation of a school; such as, but not limited to, the following:
a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like
punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks,
inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the use of available
objects as weapons;
b. Any act that causes damage to a victim‘s psyche and/or emotional well-
being;
c. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue
emotional distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target,
name-calling, tormenting and commenting negatively on victim‘s looks,
clothes and body; and
d. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any
electronic means.na
SEC. 3. Adoption of Anti-Bullying Policies. – All elementary and secondary schools are
hereby directed to adopt policies to address the existence of bullying in their
respective institutions. Such policies shall be regularly updated and, at a minimum,
shall include provisions which:
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(a) Prohibit the following acts:
(1) Bullying on school grounds; property immediately adjacent to
school grounds; at school-sponsored or school-related activities,
functions or programs whether on or off school grounds; at school
bus stops; on school buses or other vehicles owned, leased or
used by a school; or through the use of technology or an electronic
device owned, leased or used by a school;
(2) Bullying at a location, activity, function or program that is not
school-related and through the use of technology or an electronic
device that is not owned, leased or used by a school if the act or
acts in question create a hostile environment at school for the
victim, infringe on the rights of the victim at school, or materially
and substantially disrupt the education process or the orderly
operation of a school; and
(3) Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who
provides information during an investigation of bullying, or who is
a witness to or has reliable information about bullying;
(b) Identify the range of disciplinary administrative actions that may be
taken against a perpetrator for bullying or retaliation which shall be
commensurate with the nature and gravity of the offense: Provided, That, in
addition to the disciplinary sanctions imposed upon a perpetrator of
bullying or retaliation, he/she shall also be required to undergo a
rehabilitation program which shall be administered by the institution
concerned. The parents of the said perpetrator shall be encouraged by the
said institution to join the rehabilitation program;
(c) Establish clear procedures and strategies for:
(1) Reporting acts of bullying or retaliation;
(2) Responding promptly to and investigating reports of bullying or
retaliation;
(3) Restoring a sense of safety for a victim and assessing the
student‘s need for protection;
(4) Protecting from bullying or retaliation of a person who reports
acts of bullying, provides information during an investigation
of bullying, or is witness to or has reliable information about
an act of bullying; and
(5) Providing counseling or referral to appropriate services for
perpetrators, victims and appropriate family members of said
students;
(d) Enable students to anonymously report bullying or retaliation: Provided,
however, That no disciplinary administrative action shall be taken against a
perpetrator solely on the basis of an anonymous report;
(e) Subject a student who knowingly makes a false accusation of bullying to
disciplinary administrative action;
(f) Educate students on the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying policies of
the school as well as the mechanisms of such school for the anonymous
reporting of acts of bullying or retaliation;
(g) Educate parents and guardians about the dynamics of bullying, the anti-
bullying policies of the school and how parents and guardians can provide
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 (h) Maintain a public record of relevant information and statistics on acts of
bullying or retaliation in school: Provided, That the names of students who
committed acts of bullying or retaliation shall be strictly confidential and
only made available to the school administration, teachers directly
responsible for the said students and parents or guardians of students who
are or have been victims of acts of bullying or retaliation.

All elementary and secondary schools shall provide students and their parents or
guardians a copy of the anti-bullying policies being adopted by the school. Such
policies shall likewise be included in the school‘s student and/or employee handbook
and shall be conspicuously posted on the school walls and website, if there is any.

The DepEd shall include in its training programs, courses or activities which shall
provide opportunities for school administrators, teachers and other employees to
develop their knowledge and skills in preventing or responding to any bullying act.

SEC. 4. Mechanisms to Address Bullying. – The school principal or any person who
holds a comparable role shall be responsible for the implementation and oversight of
policies intended to address bullying.

Any member of the school administration, student, parent or volunteer shall

immediately report any instance of bullying or act of retaliation witnessed, or that has
come to one‘s attention, to the school principal or school officer or person so
designated by the principal to handle such issues, or both. Upon receipt of such a
report, the school principal or the designated school officer or person shall promptly
investigate. If it is determined that bullying or retaliation has occurred, the school
principal or the designated school officer or person shall:
(a) Notify the law enforcement agency if the school principal or designee
believes that criminal charges under the Revised Penal Code may be
pursued against the perpetrator;
(b) Take appropriate disciplinary administrative action;
(c) Notify the parents or guardians of the perpetrator; and
(d) Notify the parents or guardians of the victim regarding the action taken to
prevent any further acts of bullying or retaliation.

If an incident of bullying or retaliation involves students from more than one school,
the school first informed of the bullying or retaliation shall promptly notify the
appropriate administrator of the other school so that both may take appropriate
action.

SEC. 5. Reporting Requirement. – All schools shall inform their respective schools
division superintendents in writing about the anti-bullying policies formulated within
six months from the effectivity of this Act. Such notification shall likewise be an
administrative requirement prior to the operation of new schools.

Beginning with the school year after the effectivity of this Act, and every first week of
the start of the school year thereafter, schools shall submit a report to their
respective schools division superintendents all relevant information and statistics on
acts of bullying or retaliation. The schools division superintendents shall compile
these data and report the same to the Secretary of the DepEd who shall likewise

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both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

SEC. 6. Sanction for Noncompliance. – In the rules and regulations to be

implemented pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of the DepEd shall prescribe the
appropriate administrative sanctions on school administrators who shall fail to
comply with the requirements under this Act. In addition thereto, erring private
schools shall likewise suffer the penalty of suspension of their permits to operate.

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within 90 days from the effectivity of
this Act, the DepEd shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared
to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force or effect.

SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.

Republic Act No. 10175

CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012

AN ACT DEFINING CYBERCRIME, PROVIDING FOR THE PREVENTION, INVESTIGATION,

SUPPRESSION AND THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

CHAPTER I - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

Sec. 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the "Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

Sec.2. Declaration of Policy. The State recognizes the vital role of information and
communications industries such as content production, telecommunications,
broadcasting electronic commerce, and data processing, in the nation‘s overall social
and economic development. The State also recognizes the importance of providing
an environment conducive to the development, acceleration, and rational application
and exploitation of information and communications technology (ICT) to attain free,
easy, and intelligible access to exchange and/or delivery of information; and the
need to protect and safeguard the integrity of computer, computer and
communications systems, networks, and databases, and the confidentiality, integrity,
and availability of information and data stored therein, from all forms of misuse,
abuse, and illegal access by making punishable under the law such conduct or
conducts. In this light, the State shall adopt sufficient powers to effectively prevent
and combat such offenses by facilitating their detection, investigation, and
prosecution at both the domestic and international levels, and by providing
arrangements for fast and reliable international cooperation.

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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following terms are hereby
defined as follows:
(a) Access refers to the instruction, communication with, storing data in, retrieving
data from, or otherwise making use of any resources of a computer system or
communication network.
(b) Alteration refers to the modification or change, in form or substance, of an
existing computer data or program.
(c) Communication refers to the transmission of information through ICT media,
including voice, video and other forms of data.
(d) Computer refers to an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other data
processing or communications device, or grouping of such devices, capable of
performing logical, arithmetic, routing, or storage functions and which includes any
storage facility or equipment or communications facility or equipment directly related
to or operating in conjunction with such device. It covers any type of computer device
including devices with data processing capabilities like mobile phones, smart
phones, computer networks and other devices connected to the internet.
(e) Computer data refers to any representation of facts, information, or concepts in a
form suitable for processing in a computer system including a program suitable to
cause a computer system to perform a function and includes electronic documents
and/or electronic data messages whether stored in local computer systems or online.
(f) Computer program refers to a set of instructions executed by the computer to
achieve intended results.
(g) Computer system refers to any device or group of interconnected or related
devices, one or more of which, pursuant to a program, performs automated
processing of data. It covers any type of device with data processing capabilities
including, but not limited to, computers and mobile phones. The device consisting of
hardware and software may include input, output and storage components which
may stand alone or be connected in a network or other similar devices. It also
includes computer data storage devices or media.
(h) Without right refers to either: (i) conduct undertaken without or in excess of
authority; or (ii) conduct not covered by established legal defenses, excuses, court
orders, justifications, or relevant principles under the law.
(i) Cyber refers to a computer or a computer network, the electronic medium in which
online communication takes place.
(j) Critical infrastructure refers to the computer systems, and/or networks, whether
physical or virtual, and/or the computer programs, computer data and/or traffic data
so vital to this country that the incapacity or destruction of or interference with such
system and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national or economic
security, national public health and safety, or any combination of those matters.
(k) Cybersecurity refers to the collection of tools, policies, risk management
approaches, actions, training, best practices, assurance and technologies that can
be used to protect the cyber environment and organization and users assets.
(l) Database refers to a representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts, or
instructions which are being prepared, processed or stored or have been prepared,
processed or stored in a formalized manner and which are intended for use in a
computer system.
(m) Interception refers to listening to, recording, monitoring or surveillance of the
content of communications, including procuring of the content of data, either directly,
through access and use of a computer system or indirectly, through the use of
electronic eavesdropping or tapping devices, at the same time that the
communication is occurring.
(n) Service provider refers to:

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 (1) Any public or private entity that provides to users of its service the ability
to communicate by means of a computer system; and
(2) Any other entity that processes or stores computer data on behalf of
such communication service or users of such service.
(o) Subscribers information refers to any information contained in the form of
computer data or any other form that is held by a service provider, relating to
subscribers of its services other than traffic or content data and by which identity can
be established:
(1) The type of communication service used, the technical provisions taken
thereto and the period of service;
(2) The subscribers identity, postal or geographic address, telephone and
other access numbers, any assigned network address, billing and payment
information, available on the basis of the service agreement or
arrangement; and
(3) Any other available information on the site of the installation of
communication equipment, available on the basis of the service agreement
or arrangement.
(p) Traffic data or non-content data refers to any computer data other than the
content of the communication including, but not limited to, the communications
origin, destination, route, time, date, size, duration, or type of underlying service.

CHAPTER II - PUNISHABLE ACTS

Sec. 4. Cybercrime Offenses. The following acts constitute the offense of cybercrime
punishable under this Act:

(a) Offenses against the confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer data
and systems:
(1) Illegal Access. The access to the whole or any part of a computer system
without right.
(2) Illegal Interception. The interception made by technical means without right
of any non-public transmission of computer data to, from, or within a computer
system including electromagnetic emissions from a computer system carrying
such computer data.
(3) Data Interference. The intentional or reckless alteration, damaging, deletion
Or deterioration of computer data, electronic document, or electronic data
message, without right, including the introduction or transmission of viruses.
(4) System Interference. The intentional alteration or reckless hindering or
interference with the functioning of a computer or computer network by
inputting, transmitting, damaging, deleting, deteriorating, altering or
suppressing computer data or program, electronic document, or electronic data
message, without right or authority, including the introduction or transmission of
viruses.
(5) Misuse of Devices.
(i) The use, production, sale, procurement, importation, distribution, or
otherwise making available, without right, of:
(aa) A device, including a computer program, designed or adapted
primarily for the purpose of committing any of the offenses under
this Act; or
(bb) A computer password, access code, or similar data by which
the whole or any part of a computer system is capable of being

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any of the offenses under this Act.

(ii) The possession of an item referred to in paragraphs 5(i)(aa) or (bb)

above with intent to use said devices for the purpose of committing any
of the offenses under this section.
(6) Cyber-squatting. The acquisition of a domain name over the internet in
bad faith to profit, mislead, destroy reputation, and deprive others from
registering the same, if such a domain name is:
(i) Similar, identical, or confusingly similar to an existing trademark
registered with the appropriate government agency at the time of the
domain name registration;
(ii) Identical or in any way similar with the name of a person other than
the registrant, in case of a personal name; and
iii) Acquired without right or with intellectual property interests in it.

(b) Computer-related Offenses:

(1) Computer-related Forgery.
(i) The input, alteration, or deletion of any computer data without right
resulting in inauthentic data with the intent that it be considered or acted
upon for legal purposes as if it were authentic, regardless whether or not
the data is directly readable and intelligible; or
(ii) The act of knowingly using computer data which is the product of
computer-related forgery as defined herein, for the purpose of perpetuating
a fraudulent or dishonest design.
(2) Computer-related Fraud. The unauthorized input, alteration, or deletion of
computer data or program or interference in the functioning of a computer
system, causing damage thereby with fraudulent intent: Provided, That if no
damage has yet been caused, the penalty imposable shall be one degree lower.
(3) Computer-related Identity Theft. The intentional acquisition, use, misuse,
transfer, possession, alteration or deletion of identifying information belonging
to another, whether natural or juridical, without right: Provided, That if no
damage has yet been caused, the penalty imposable shall be one degree lower.

(c) Content-related Offenses:

(1) Cybersex. The willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation,
directly or indirectly, of any lascivious exhibition of sexual organs or sexual
activity, with the aid of a computer system, for favor or consideration.
(2) Child Pornography. The unlawful or prohibited acts defined and punishable
by Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, committed
through a computer system: Provided, That the penalty to be imposed shall be
(1) one degree higher than that provided for in Republic Act No. 9775.
(3) Unsolicited Commercial Communications. The transmission of commercial
electronic communication with the use of computer system which seek to
advertise, sell, or offer for sale products and services are prohibited unless:
(i) There is prior affirmative consent from the recipient; or
(ii) The primary intent of the communication is for service and/or
administrative announcements from the sender to its existing users,
subscribers or customers; or
(iii) The following conditions are present:
(aa) The commercial electronic communication contains a
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same source;
(bb) The commercial electronic communication does not
purposely disguise the source of the electronic message; and
(cc) The commercial electronic communication does not
purposely include misleading information in any part of the
message in order to induce the recipients to read the message.
(4) Libel. The unlawful or prohibited acts of libel as defined in Article 355 of the
Revised Penal Code, as amended, committed through a computer system or any
other similar means which may be devised in the future.

Sec. 5. Other Offenses. The following acts shall also constitute an offense:

(a) Aiding or Abetting in the Commission of Cybercrime. Any person who willfully abets
or aids in the commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this Act shall be held
liable.

(b) Attempt in the Commission of Cybercrime. Any person who willfully attempts to
commit any of the offenses enumerated in this Act shall be held liable.

Sec. 6. All crimes defined and penalized by the Revised Penal Code, as amended,
and special laws, if committed by, through and with the use of information and
communications technologies shall be covered by the relevant provisions of this
Act: Provided, That the penalty to be imposed shall be one degree higher than that
provided for by the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and special laws, as the case
may be.

Sec. 7. Liability under Other Laws. A prosecution under this Act shall be without
prejudice to any liability for violation of any provision of the Revised Penal Code, as
amended or special laws.

CHAPTER III - PENALTIES

Sec. 8. Penalties. Any person found guilty of any of the punishable acts enumerated
in Sections 4(a) and 4(b) of this Act shall be punished with imprisonment of prision
mayor or a fine of at least Php200,000.00 up to a maximum amount commensurate
to the damage incurred or both.

Any person found guilty of the punishable act under Section 4(a)(5) shall be punished
with imprisonment of prision mayor or a fine of not more than Php500,000.00 or
both.

If punishable acts in Section 4(a) are committed against critical infrastructure, the
penalty of reclusion temporal or a fine of at least Php500,000.00 up to maximum
amount commensurate to the damage incurred or both, shall be imposed.

Any person found guilty of any of the punishable acts enumerated in Section 4(c)(1)
of this Act shall be punished with imprisonment of prision mayor or a fine of at least
Php200,000.00 but not exceeding Phpl,000,000.00 or both.

Any person found guilty of any of the punishable acts enumerated in Section 4(c)(2)
of this Act shall be punished with the penalties as enumerated in Republic Act No.

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9775 or the "Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009″: Provided, That the penalty to be
imposed shall be one degree higher than that provided for in Republic Act No. 9775,
if committed through a computer system.

Any person found guilty of any of the punishable acts enumerated in Section 4(c)(3)
shall be punished with imprisonment of arresto mayor or a fine of at least
Php50,000.00 but not exceeding Php250,000.00 or both.

Any person found guilty of any of the punishable acts enumerated in Section 5 shall
be punished with imprisonment one degree lower than that of the prescribed penalty
for the offense or a fine of at least Phpl00,000.00 but not exceeding Php500,000.00
or both.

Sec. 9. Corporate Liability. When any of the punishable acts herein defined are
knowingly committed on behalf of or for the benefit of a juridical person, by a natural
person acting either individually or as part of an organ of the juridical person, who
has a leading position within, based on: (a) a power of representation of the juridical
person provided the act committed falls within the scope of such authority; (b) an
authority to take decisions on behalf of the juridical person: Provided, That the act
committed falls within the scope of such authority; or (c) an authority to exercise
control within the juridical person, the juridical person shall be held liable for a fine
equivalent to at least double the fines imposable in Section 7 up to a maximum of
Php10,000,000.00.

If the commission of any of the punishable acts herein defined was made possible
due to the lack of supervision or control by a natural person referred to and
described in the preceding paragraph, for the benefit of that juridical person by a
natural person acting under its authority, the juridical person shall be held liable for a
fine equivalent to at least double the fines imposable in Section 7 up to a maximum
of Php5,000,000.00).

The liability imposed on the juridical person shall be without prejudice to the criminal
liability of the natural person who has committed the offense.

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CONTRACT

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Greetings!

This is to inform you that I personally read, studied and understood the
contents of the University of Makati, Undergraduate Student Handbook, 2016
Edition, and will abide by the school policies.

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