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VOLUME LIII NUMBER 8 ISSN No. 0115-7450
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Table of Contents
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………..II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE
1. Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plans of the following CUs:….. ..
a. UP Visayas b. UP Mindanao c. UP Baguio
2. Establishment of the UP Center for Intelligent Systems, UP Diliman………..
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS
1. Institution of the Master of Science in Applied Physics (Medical Physics), UP Manila………..
2. Institution of the Master of Science in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, UP Manila………..
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1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Commission on Higher Education for the lease of a parcel of land with an area of 5,500 sqm, situated along C.P. Garcia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City,
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III. MATTERS FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE BOARD
1. Request of President Danilo L. Concepcion for Authority to Travel to Kyoto, Japan from 30 September 2022 until 06 October 2022 to participate in the 19th Annual Meeting of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum………
2. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Mindanao and Monde Nissin Corporation (MNC) for the project “Fermentation and Purification Research to Produce Food-Grade, Pharmaceutical-Grade and Polymer-Grade Lactic Acid”……….
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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD I. Contracts/Agreements
UP System
1. Memorandum on Academic Cooperation and Memorandum on Student Exchange between the University of the Philippines and Kindai University, Osaka, Japan ………..
2. Memorandum of Under-standing and Agreement for Student Exchange Program between the University of the Philippines and the Universidad de Malaga (UMA), Spain……….
3. Memorandum on Academic Cooperation between the University of the Philippines and the University of Reading (UoR), United Kingdom ……….
UP Diliman
1. Memorandum of Agreement between UP, through the College of Home Economics, and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) ………..
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Nuclear Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PNRI) ………
3. Memorandum of Agreement by and among the SEM-Calaca Power Corporation (SCPC), the Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation (SLPGC), and the University of the Philippines ………
4. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Soils and Water Management
5. Security Service Contract between the University of the Philippines Diliman and MBZ Security Agency Specialist, Inc. ……….
UP Open University
1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Halfway Home and the University of the Philippines Open University ………...
2. Memorandum of Understanding between Children’s Rehabilitation Center and the University of the Philippines Open University ……….
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V. OTHER MATTERS
1. Request of President Danilo Concepcion for Authority to travel, as follows:……….
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a. Malaga, Spain: 25 October – 6 November b. Singapore: 8-10 November 2022
c. Bangkok, Thailand:16-18 November 2022
2. Withdrawal of Appeal to SDC AHDHC Case No. 2017-007………
3. Follow-up by All UP Academic Union on the Fringe Benefits and Technical Working Group (TWG) on contractualization………..
4. Update on the proposed Long Service Benefit Leave for Non-Teaching Personnel, TWG report on e-HOPE expansion, and UP Budget 2023………...
5. Report on Student Council Consultations conducted during the first month of blended learning………
6. On the Red-tagging of UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar, and his wife Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar……….
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I. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
A. Evaluation of Nominees for the Next U.P. President………
B. Schedule of the Nominees Public Forum……….
II. OTHER MATTERS
A. Recommendation for the Reappointment of Regent Francis C. Laurel as a Member of the UP Board of Regents……….
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DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
I. AWARDING OF CITATION TO FORMER STUDENT REGENT RENEE LOUISE M. CO
President Concepcion invited former Student Regent Renee Louise M. Co to the meeting to receive the commendation for her invaluable contributions to the University and to the Board of Regents. Secretary Lara read into the record the commendation, as follows:
“University of the Philippines Awards this Citation to Regent Renee Louise M. Co
For serving with distinction as the 38th Student Regent of the University of the Philippines, dutifully representing the interests of her fellow students and upholding the principles of honor and excellence in the performance of her duties;
For exhibiting genuine care and consideration for the welfare of the student body, as shown during her virtual and in-person visits to all campuses of the University of the Philippines System to ascertain the situation and pressing needs of students, and inform them about systemwide developments and initiatives;
For her inclusive and consultative manner of leadership, as evidenced during meetings and dialogues with administration officials and students in the various Constituent Units of the UP System;
For ably communicating the compelling concerns of students pertaining to issues, such as:
• the collection of Laboratory Fees, Miscellaneous Fees, and Other School Fees during the semesters of remote and distance learning,
• COVID-19 vaccination plan of the University of the Philippines, specifically for the vaccination of UP students,
• pandemic-related academic rules and policies of the University, including grading, academic delinquency, degree program retention, prerequisites, and deadline for dropping and leave of absence,
• creation of learning hubs,
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• the implementation of blended learning delivery modes, the safe resumption of face-to-face classes, and the conduct of face-to- face graduations.
For her staunch defense of academic freedom and human rights for the University and the nation;
For her courageous endeavors in raising the urgent need to address issues threatening the lives and freedoms of University constituents and the nation, such as the passage of the Anti-Terror Bill and the unilateral abrogation of the UP-DND Accord, providing as evidence a comprehensive report on various attacks, both online and on the ground, against UP Students throughout the System;
For championing the provision of financial support (ayuda) and livelihood assistance to UP communities; for steadfastly advocating the re-channeling of funds for health and education;
For her staunch support to the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod; for her enthusiastic and productive participation in the UP Day of Remembrance commemorations;
For her exemplary student leadership at the University, conducting herself with integrity and a heart for service;
The Board of Regents, upon recommendation of the President of the University, hereby recognizes the invaluable service of STUDENT REGENT RENEE LOUISE M. CO to the University of the Philippines, and expresses its profound gratitude and sincere appreciation, in behalf as well of the University’s faculty, staff, and students.
Given this 29th day of September in the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Two, in Quezon City, Philippines.
DANILO L. CONCEPCION President
ATTESTED:
ROBERTO M.J. LARA Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents”
In response, Regent Co expressed her appreciation for the commendation of the Board. She said it was her honor to serve the University. She thanked all the members of the Board of Regents and shared her hopes that all will continuously work together to serve the people.
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE
1. Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plans of the following CUs:
a. UP Visayas b. UP Mindanao c. UP Baguio
1.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that the proposed Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plans (LUDIPs) of UP Visayas, UP Mindanao, and UP Baguio were presented to and thoroughly discussed by the members of the BOR who were present during the BOR Briefing conducted last 27 September 2022.
1.2 Regent Go requested for a summary of the salient points of the LUDIPs of UP Visayas and UP Baguio since he only had the chance to capture UP Mindanao’s LUDIP presentation in the last BOR Briefing.
1.3 Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora, together with UP Visayas Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Rhodella Ibabao, gave a short presentation of UP Visayas LUDIP, highlighting the profile of the UP Visayas campuses, including the hazards, challenges, and the land use plans for the different campuses of UP Visayas.
1.4 At this point, Chair De Vera joined the meeting.
1.5 Chair de Vera explained that the LUDIP law specifically mandates that all state universities and colleges (SUCs) shall include in their respective campus plans the construction of dormitories for students and housing sites for employees, and the corresponding timelines. He said that having a LUDIP available is advantageous for the University because it would not only increase its chance of getting budget approval for capital outlays but also protect its lands from being expropriated by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for land reform purposes and for distribution to qualified tenants. He also shared CHED’s findings that many of the landholdings of SUCs, which they have acquired either through donations or presidential proclamations, are still untitled. Without a land title, SUCs have no legal basis to develop such lands. He said, however, that CHED will continue to assist the SUCs in titling their properties but advised that priority be given to areas that are already titled.
1.6 Regent Laurel suggested bringing private developers to build around the areas of UP Visayas. He cited the experiences of UP Diliman in the past from which the University can learn. Regent Pagdanganan, having noted that the projects of UP Visayas are scattered all over its land area and advised that UP Visayas must prioritize the immediate needs of these projects in order to
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A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d) . . .
1. Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plans…(cont’d) . . .
manage its resources well. Regent Go recommended that the University coordinate with the local government units and national government agencies as stated in the LUDIP Law, which Vice President Zamora confirmed was done by the CUs.
1.7 With student dormitories and internet infrastructure being among those in the long-term plans of the proposed LUDIPs, Regent Severino suggested that these items must be prioritized by the University as it shifts to blended learning. Based on his consultations, he received reports that students across CUs are having difficulty in attending online classes within their respective campuses because the internet connectivity is weak. Chair De Vera expressed his support for the position of Regent Severino to prioritize in the LUDIP the infrastructure for student services as required by the LUDIP law.
1.8 On UP Baguio’s LUDIP, Regent Go asked whether the specific requirements stipulated in the LUDIP Law (i.e., detailed geographical description, survey of the site occupied by the SUC, inventory of existing infrastructures, etc.) are complied with and included in the proposed LUDIPs, to which President Concepcion responded affirmatively.
1.9 After further discussions, Regent Pagdanganan moved for the approval of the LUDIPs of UP Visayas, UP Mindanao, and UP Baguio, subject to the suggestions raised by the Regents during the discussion. There being no further comments and objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the same were approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
2. Establishment of the UP Center for Intelligent Systems, UP Diliman
2.1 President Concepcion said that this item was included in the academic matters presented by Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Bautista during the BOR Briefing held on 27 September 2022. A copy of the proposal is on file at the OSU.
2.2 Regent Go then moved for the approval of the establishment of the UP Center for Intelligent Systems in UP Diliman. Regent Pagdanganan seconded the motion. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS
President Concepcion informed the Board that the proposals of UP Manila for the institution of its two (2) curricular programs (Item Nos. 1 and 2 under Academic Matters) were comprehensively discussed during the BOR Briefing held on 27 September 2022.
Regent Go moved for the approval of the curricular proposals. There being no objections to the motion to approve duly made and seconded, the following items were approved:
1. Institution of the Master of Science in Applied Physics (Medical Physics), UP Manila
2. Institution of the Master of Science in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, UP Manila
C. FISCAL MATTERS
1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Commission on Higher Education for the lease of a parcel of land with an area of 5,500 sqm, situated along C.P. Garcia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, for the period 25 September 2022 to 31 December 2027
1.1 President Concepcion reported that after a series of meetings between the representatives of the University of the Philippines (UP) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED), they came up with a final agreement on the terms of lease, including the new rental rates, for a period of five (5) years, subject to renewal. Said memorandum of agreement (MOA) is now before the BOR for approval. On the part of CHED, Chair De Vera confirmed that CHED is amenable to the new rental rates.
1.2 Regent Go moved for the approval of the MOA between UP and CHED regarding the lease. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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III. MATTERS FOR CONFIRMATION
1. Request of President Danilo L. Concepcion for Authority to Travel to Kyoto, Japan from 30 September 2022 until 06 October 2022 to participate in the 19th Annual Meeting of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum
1.1 President Concepcion mentioned that he would be travelling to Kyoto, Japan to attend a special meeting of University Presidents about science and technology issues for the future of the humankind.
1.2 Regent Go moved for the confirmation of the President’s authority to travel to Kyoto, Japan from 30 September 2022 until 06 October 2022. There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the same was confirmed.
Board Action: CONFIRMED
2. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Mindanao and Monde Nissin Corporation (MNC) for the project “Fermentation and Purification Research to Produce Food-Grade, Pharmaceutical-Grade and Polymer-Grade Lactic Acid”
2.1 President Concepcion briefly explained that the research project under the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Monde Nissin Corporation is beneficial to the University. He then moved for the confirmation of the MOA. There being no objections, the MOA was confirmed.
Board Action: CONFIRMED
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ATTERS FOR INFORMATION/NOTATION OF THE BOARD
The following agreements are compliant with standard and applicable University processes involving the Constituent Universities (CUs) concerned and the University System. They fall under the delegated approving authority of the President, subject to information of the Board on matters not exceeding P150 Million Pesos (1312th BOR Meeting, 29 October 2015).
The Board NOTED all matters for information of the Board that were emailed to all Regents on 29 September 2022 (Memorandum No. OSU2022-07-08).
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ATTERS FOR INFORMATION . . . (cont’d)
I. Contracts/Agreements
CU Contract Nature
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Memorandum on Academic
Cooperation and
Memorandum on Student Exchange between the University of the Philippines and Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
Academic cooperation
Duration: Valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of signing by the representatives of both Universities
Implementing Unit: Office of International Linkages
UP System
2 Memorandum of Under- standing and Agreement for Student Exchange Program between the University of the Philippines and the Universidad de Malaga (UMA), Spain
Academic cooperation Duration: Effective from the date of signature for an initial period of four (4) years Implementing Unit: Office of International Linkages
UP System
3 Memorandum on Academic Cooperation between the University of the Philippines and the University of Reading (UoR), United Kingdom
Academic cooperation
Duration: Valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of signing by the representatives of both Universities
Implementing Unit: Office of International Linkages
UP Diliman
4 Memorandum of Agreement between UP, through the College of Home Economics, and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)
Conduct of a component study on the “In vivo Glycemic Index
and Glycemic Load
Determination of Some Non- pigmented and Pigmented Rice in the Philippines”
Amount: P2,200,000.00 (contracting party)
Duration: 01 March 2022 to 31 December 2023
Implementing Unit: Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics (DFSN-CHE)
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I. Contracts/Agreements (cont’d) . . .
CU Contract Nature
UP Diliman
5 Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Nuclear Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PNRI)
collaborative research agreement to study the use of radiation-grafted natural fibers as reinforcement in composites for
prosthesis and ballistic applications
No budgetary outlay
Duration: Effective upon signing by the parties and shall remain in force for a period of twenty-four (24) months Implementing Unit: UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering
UP Diliman
6 Memorandum of Agreement by and among the SEM-Calaca Power Corporation (SCPC), the Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation (SLPGC), and the University of the Philippines
The University, through the DMMME, shall undertake the project “Metallurgical Analysis of SCPC Specimens"
Amount: P100,000.00 (SCPC and SLPGC)
Duration: Twelve (12) months from signing of the MOA by the parties
Implementing Unit: UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering
UP Diliman
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Implementation of the DOST-
PCAARRD project
“Development of the Philippine Groundwater Health Index for Monitoring Groundwater in Agricultural Areas”
Amount: None
Duration: May 2021 to April 2024
Implementing Unit: Institute of Biology, College of Science
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I. Contracts/Agreements (cont’d) . . .
UP Diliman
8 Security Service Contract between the University of the Philippines Diliman and MBZ Security Agency Specialist, Inc.
Security service
Amount: P114,947,204.52 Duration: Effective at 7:00 a.m.
of 01 April 2022 to 7:00 a.m. of 01 April 2023
UP Open University
9 Memorandum of Understanding between the Halfway Home and the University of the Philippines Open University
Provide social work field education placements in the Halfway Home, for post- graduate students of UP Open University
Amount: None
Duration: 30 September 2020 – 30 September 2021
UP Open
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between Children’s
Rehabilitation Center and the University of the Philippines Open University
Provide social work field education placements in the Children's Rehabilitation Center, for post-graduate students of UP Open University Amount: None
Duration: 29 September 2020 until 29 September 2021
V. OTHER MATTERS
1. Request of President Danilo Concepcion for Authority to travel, as follows:
a. Malaga, Spain: 25 October – 6 November b. Singapore: 8-10 November 2022
c. Bangkok, Thailand:16-18 November 2022
1.1 President Concepcion requested for authority to travel to Malaga, Spain to join the UP College of Law’s academic visit on the Bologna Process, Networking and Quincentennial Celebrations of Spanish-Philippine relations. He will also be travelling to Singapore to speak in the Temasek Foundation-National University of Singapore Programme for Leadership in University Management (PLUM) 10-Year Anniversary Summit and then attend as a speaker in the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) University Leaders’ Forum and the APEC CEO Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
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1. Request of President Danilo Concepcion for Authority to travel, as follows:
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1.2 Regent Laurel moved for the approval of the request. There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the authority to travel to Spain, Singapore, and Thailand was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
2. Withdrawal of Appeal to SDC AHDHC Case No. 2017-007
2.1 President Concepcion briefly explained that there was a student disciplinary case where a student was sanctioned with one (1) semester suspension. The student-appellant previously appealed the sanction to the Board of Regents but is now withdrawing said appeal to serve the penalty instead.
2.2 President Concepcion then moved that the Board grant the request of the student to withdraw his appeal. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
3. Follow-up by All UP Academic Union on the Fringe Benefits and Technical Working Group (TWG) on contractualization
3.1 President Concepcion informed Regent Dupo that the report on the fringe benefits for UP employees is still being reviewed by the finance team to assess its financial implications. However, he assured Regent Dupo that a report on this matter will be included in the agenda of the next Board meeting.
Meanwhile, on contractualization, he said that it is still under review by the TWG created for the purpose.
3.2 Regent Dupo raised that the Union Management and Monitoring Committee (UMMC) has not been conducting its meeting regularly. She reminded that under the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA), the UMMC should meet once a month. In response to this, President Concepcion said that he will talk with Vice President for Administration Nestor Yunque regarding the matter.
Board Action: NOTED
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4. Update on the proposed Long Service Benefit Leave for Non-Teaching Personnel, TWG report on e-HOPE expansion, and UP Budget 2023
4.1 On the Long Service Benefit Leave for Non-Teaching Personnel, President Concepcion said that he has not yet received the data that has been requested from former Staff Regent Analiza Fulvadora. The data will be utilized by the finance team in the evaluation of the proposal, particularly the financial implications.
4.2 On the proposed expansion of the Enhanced Hospitalization Programme (e- HOPE), President Concepcion reported that its financial implication is still being evaluated by the finance team since it will have impact on UP’s budget.
At this point, President Concepcion provided an update on the ongoing budget deliberations in Congress and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)’s proposed reduction in UP’s budget proposal.
4.3 Regent Severino inquired whether the P500,000.00 budget for student assistance programs given during the previous fiscal year will be affected by the imminent budget cut. President Concepcion assured that the funding for student assistance programs will be prioritized in the next fiscal year regardless of the results of the budget deliberations.
4.4 Regent Belegal expressed the disappointment of the administrative staff sector on the budget cut, particularly on the requested 1,700 plantilla items that are allotted to REPS and administrative staff who are already occupying contractual positions in the University. She requested that the UP administration exert its best effort to distribute unfilled positions especially to smaller constituent units (CUs). In the meantime, she called for the continuation of the conversion of non-UP contractuals to UP Contractuals.
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4.5 President Concepcion mentioned that the University has no control over the creation of plantilla items as this depends upon the DBM. He explained that there are also faculty members who have been teaching in the University for a long time but have no plantilla items available for them. He informed the Board that DBM has previously approved UP’s request for 1,000 faculty items, which will be given in three (3) tranches of 400, 400, and 200, respectively. The first tranche of 400 faculty items were already distributed to the CUs. Regent Dupo requested for a breakdown of the 400 faculty items allocated to the CUs, to which President Concepcion replied that the list may be acquired from the Office of Vice President Bautista.
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4. Update on the proposed Long Service Benefit Leave … (cont’d) . . .
4.6 President Concepcion assured the Regents that they will continue to coordinate with DBM to follow-up on the second and third tranches of release of remaining faculty items. In response to Regent Dupo’s query whether this is affected by the budget cut, President Concepcion replied in the negative and said that it was already programmed by the DBM for the University.
Board Action: NOTED
5. Report on Student Council Consultations conducted during the first month of blended learning
5.1 Regent Severino relayed the various student concerns gathered during Student Councils consultations. He reported that students were disappointed over the delayed notice and dissemination of the guidelines on the blended mode of learning for Academic Year 2022-2023. Some students encountered difficulties in securing dormitories and internet accessibility in the campus. He then appealed to the UP administration to take these concerns into account in the preparation of learning delivery modes for the Second Semester, AY 2022- 2023.
5.2 Regent Severino also requested for an update on the Technical Working Group tasked to evaluate the appeals of UP Visayas students regarding Latin honors.
Vice President Bautista said that they are still on the process of reviewing the students’ appeals but will submit a report at the next Board meeting. She assured that upon reaching a decision on the said appeals, the TWG will work on harmonizing the University’s policy on Latin honors across all CUs.
5.3 After further discussions, President Concepcion said that he will request the legal team to study the interpretation of the UP Charter’s provision on the power of the BOR to approve graduation and confer Latin honors, as well as the power of the University Council to recommend to the Board the graduation and grant of honors, as indicated in Section 17 of the UP Charter.
Board Action: NOTED
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6. On the Red-tagging of UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar, and his wife Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar
6.1 Regent Severino asked whether the Board of Regents would consider coming up with a BOR Resolution against red-tagging in light of the recent red-tagging of UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar and his wife Judge Marlo Magdoza- Malagar. Regent Severino also cited various red tagging and harassment incidents recently received by some UP students.
6.2 President Concepcion noted that the President’s Advisory Council, along with other Constituent Universities, has already released a statement condemning the red-tagging of UP students and faculty.
6.3 Regent Dupo mentioned that the faculty and students expect the BOR to make a stand on the issue. Regent Pagdanganan, Chair De Vera, and Regent Go deemed that the issue of red-tagging does not warrant any policy decision from the Board of Regents. Thus, there is no need for the BOR to release a statement on the matter especially since the red-tagging was made by a private individual.
Board Action: NOTED
I. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
A. Evaluation of Nominees for the Next U.P. President
1. President Concepcion reported that at the deadline for the submission of nominations for the next UP President at 5 O'clock in the afternoon of 14 October 2022, the Office of the Secretary of the University (OSU) had received a total of six (6) nominations for the next U.P. President, as follows:
1) Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza 2) Atty. Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.
3) Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez 4) Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo 5) Dr. Benito M. Pacheco 6) Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr.
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A. Evaluation of Nominees for the Next U.P. President (cont’d) . . .
He added that a matrix was prepared for the members of the Board summarizing the documentary requirements submitted by the nominees.
2. Secretary Lara, upon the inquiry of President Concepcion, confirmed that the names in the matrix were listed based on the date and time of receipt by the OSU of the nominations.
3. Before proceeding to the screening of the submitted requirements, Regent Pagdanganan sought clarification as to what is considered a substantial academic experience at the tertiary level. In response, President Concepcion explained that the same query had been raised in the past searches for the UP President, and the decision has always been that that criterion is addressed to the discretion of each Regent, and that they will have to personally make an evaluation if a nominee possesses that particular qualification. Chair De Vera commented that, as far as CHED is concerned, the selection of SUC Presidents is covered by Republic Act No. 8292 which requires that candidates for SUC Presidents must have an earned PhD degree from a reputable university classified as level 8 in the Philippine Qualification Framework, except for two SUCs—the University of the Philippines and the Mindanao State University (MSU)—which have their own Charters that define the qualifications and selection of its presidents.
4. Chair De Vera shared that in the other SUCs, nominees running for the SUC presidency are automatically disqualified from the official list if they cannot submit the required clearances from the Ombudsman, NBI, and Sandiganbayan. President Concepcion raised that it was not expressly stated in the call for nominations that the non-submission of clearances is a disqualification of the nomination and, that the BOR agreed during its last Special BOR Meeting held on 07 September 2022, that the nominees may still submit the required clearances before the nominees’
public forum.
5. After going through each of the documentary requirements submitted by the six nominees, and after a long deliberation, the Board approved the nominations of the following candidates for the UP Presidency:
1. Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza 2. Atty. Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.
3. Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez 4. Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo 5. Dr. Benito M. Pacheco 6. Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr.
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I. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS (cont’d)
A. Evaluation of Nominees for the Next U.P. President (cont’d) . . .
A member of the Board registered a negative vote to the approval of the nomination of a particular candidate. Two (2) other Regents abstained from voting to approve the candidacy of the same candidate.
6. Regent Belegal requested that copies of the curriculum vitae and Mission-Vision statements of the nominees be given to the members of the Board, to which Secretary Lara responded that all the documents will be emailed to the Regents after the meeting.
7. Further, the Board also agreed to announce the official list of nominees for the UP President on 20 October 2022.
Board Action: The Board APPROVED the nominations of the following as official candidates for the UP Presidency:
1. Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza 2. Atty. Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.
3. Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez 4. Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo 5. Dr. Benito M. Pacheco
6. Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr.
B. Schedule of the Nominees’ Public Forum
1. President Concepcion advised the Board that the proposed schedule for the nominees’ public forum is on 11 November 2022 (Friday), at 1:00 PM. He recommended that it be held at the Cine Adarna (UPFI Film Center) since the UP Theatre is under renovation.
2. The members of the Board gave their inputs and suggestions on the mechanics of the forum. After further discussions, Chair De Vera then instructed the Board Secretary to submit to the Board a detailed plan for the mechanics of the forum based upon the manifestations of the members of the Board, and to submit the same to the BOR for approval via referendum. President Concepcion said that he will give the proper directions to the Board Secretary who should be able to submit the same to the BOR for approval by the following week. There being no objections, the schedule of the public forum was approved as proposed.
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I. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS (cont’d)
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B. Schedule of the Nominees’ Public Forum . . .
Board Action: The Board APPROVED the following:
1. The Nominees’ Public Forum will be held on 11 November 2022 (Friday), at 1:00 PM, at at the Cine Adarna (UPFI Film Center), UP Diliman, Quezon City.
2. The mechanics of the forum will be submitted to the BOR for approval by referendum.
II. OTHER MATTERS
A. Recommendation for the Reappointment of Regent Francis C. Laurel as a Member of the UP Board of Regents
1. President Concepcion reminded the Board that the term of Regent Laurel as a member of the Board will expire on 14 November 2022. On this note, he moved that the Board recommend to the President of the Philippines the reappointment of Regent Laurel as a member of the U.P. Board of Regents. Regent Go seconded the motion. Chair De Vera and the other Regents expressed their support for the reappointment of Regent Laurel. There being no objections, the Board unanimously approved the recommendation for the reappointment of Regent Laurel as a Regent.
Board Action: APPROVED
BOARD OF REGENTS
Hon. J. PROSPERO E. DE VERA III Chair, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. DANILO L. CONCEPCIÓN, Co-Chair President, University of the Philippines
Hon. FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO
Chair, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture Hon. MARK O. GO
Chair, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Hon. REYNALDO C. LASERNA President, UP Alumni Association
Hon. RAUL C. PAGDANGANAN Member
Hon. FRANCIS C. LAUREL (until Nov. 14, 2022)
Hon. GLADYS SJ TIONGCO (effective Nov. 14, 2022)
Member
Hon. GREGORIO BANZON PASTORFIDE Member
Hon. AIMEE LYNN BARRION-DUPO Faculty Regent
Hon. SIEGFRED R. SEVERINO Student Regent (effective 7 September 2022)
Hon. VICTORIA CANAPEBELEGAL Staff Regent
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Prof. DANILO L. CONCEPCIÓN President
Prof. MA. CYNTHIA ROSE B. BAUTISTA Vice President for Academic Affairs
Prof. LISA GRACE S. BERSALES Vice President for Planning and Finance
Prof. NESTOR G. YUNQUE Vice President for Administration
Prof. ELVIRA A. ZAMORA Vice President for Development
Prof. ELENA E. PERNIA Vice President for Public Affairs
Prof. HECTOR DANNY D. UY Vice President for Legal Affairs
Atty. ROBERTO M.J. LARA Secretary of the University and of the BOR
CONSTITUENT UNIVERSITIES Prof. FIDEL NEMENZO
Chancellor, UP Diliman
Prof. JOSE V. CAMACHO, JR.
Chancellor, UP Los Baños
Prof. CARMENCITA D. PADILLA Chancellor, UP Manila
Prof. CLEMENT C. CAMPOSANO Chancellor, UP Visayas
Prof. MELINDA dP. BANDALARIA Chancellor, UP Open University
Prof. LYRE ANNI E. MURAO Chancellor, UP Mindanao
Prof. CORAZON L. ABANSI Chancellor, UP Baguio
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