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th(Special) BOR Meeting, 21 April 2021
I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1. On the Creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the proposed Resolution drafted by the Sectoral Regents on the UP-DND Agreement, and to recraft and refine the same, if necessary……….
2. On the Proposed Enhanced Faculty Sick Leave Benefit ……….
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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE
1. Appointment of University Officials ……….
2. Revision of the Organizational Chart of UP Manila ……….
3. Requests of UP Los Baños for: ……….
a. Renaming of the Institute of Agricultural Engineering (IAE) to the Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (IABE);
b. Renaming of the IAE Divisions; and c. Change of IAE’s Organizational Structure
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1. Establishment of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in UP Los Baños………...
2. Proposal to Create the Program for Zoonotic Diseases towards the Establishment of the National Zoonoses Center in UP Los Banos …………
3. Institution of the Bachelor of Science in Statistics Program in UP Cebu……
4. Waiver of the Residence Rule for Graduation ………
5. General Framework for the Appointment of International Experts …………
6. Graduation of students whose names are included in the lists submitted by the following Constituent Universities, who have completed all the requirements for their respective degrees/titles as of the end of First Semester AY 2020-2021, or as of the end of term specified, and recommended by their respective University Councils: ………
a. UP Open University (approved by the UPOU University Council at its 63rd meeting via Zoom held on 3 March 2021)
b. UP Baguio (approved by the UP Baguio University Council at its 75th meeting via Zoom held on 22 February 2021)
7. Grant of authority for the UP President to approve the graduation of students whose names are included in the lists of candidates submitted by different Constituent Universities, who have completed all the requirements for their respective degrees/titles as of the end of First and Second Semesters/Trimesters, and Mid-Year AY 2020-2021, or as of the end of term specified, and as recommended by their respective University Councils……
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1. U.P. Budget Proposal for FY 2022 ………
2. U.P. Internal Operating Budget for FY 2021 ……….
3. Programming of UP Cebu’s Excess Income from the Revolving Fund in the amount of PhP1,331,995.97 ……….
4. Proposed Incentive for Faculty on “Sagad” Status ……….
5. BAC Resolution, Notice of Award, Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed for three (3) years subscription to ArcGIS Education Institutional Program and Master Agreement (Negotiated Procurement) ………..
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D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. Automatic Promotion of Asst. Prof. JENNIFER C. JOSEF, College of Social Sciences, UP Baguio, from Assistant Professor 7 to Associate Professor 2, effective 24 June 2018 when she earned her PhD in Anthropology at UP
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II. MATTERS FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE BOARD
1. Confirmation of the approval of the President of the graduation of Ms. EVELYN M. PERALTA for the Certificate in Community Health Work (Graduate in Midwifery), School of Health Sciences, UP Manila, as of the end of the First Semester, AY 2020-2021 (by virtue of the authority granted to the President by
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III. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
UP System
1. Contract of Lease (Renewal) between the University of the Philippines (Lessor) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Lessee)…………..
2. Elsevier Subscription Agreement between the University of the Philippines and Elsevier B.V. ………..
3. Elsevier Subscription Agreement between the University of the Philippines and Elsevier B. V. ……….
4. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), thru the Quezon City Second District Engineering Office (QCSDEO)………
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IV. OTHER MATTERS
1. Inquiry on University’s efforts to provide aid or assistance ("ayuda") and
livelihood support to UP communities ……… 13-14
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thMeeting, 25 March 2021
I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THEMINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
1. On the Creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the proposed Resolution drafted by the Sectoral Regents on the UP-DND Agreement, and to recraft and refine the same, if necessary.
1.1 President Concepcion recalled that during the 1357th meeting of the Board of Regents held on 28 January 2021, the President was tasked by the BOR to form a technical working group (TWG) to study the resolution filed by the Sectoral Regents on the UP-DND Agreement revocation. He then informed the Board that the TWG has already been created, with him as Chair and with Regent Reynaldo Laserna, Regent Angelo Jimenez, and Regent Renee Louise M. Co as members.
1.2 On the query of Chair De Vera regarding the timeframe for the resolution, President Concepcion said he will meet with the TWG members first and come up with a timeframe to be routed by referendum.
1.3 Regent Co confirmed that she was informed of the constitution of the TWG, which shall provide policy advice and guidance to the President and to the BOR related to the abrogation of the UP-DND Agreement, including the formulation of the BOR's official position on the abrogation should there be a need for the same.
1.4 Regent Co raised the concern of the UP community regarding possible breaches of the agreement and on the activities of police forces inside the University. She recalled that she submitted a report to the BOR during its last meeting regarding the threats faced by the UP community from police forces. On this note, she inquired whether the UP-DILG Agreement is part of the matters to be taken up by the TWG, to which Chair De Vera replied negatively since there is an existing TWG between the DILG and UP that already addresses that issue. He added that, as a matter of policy, unless the issue raised by the Student Regent has a systemwide implication, the Board shall leave the management of the campuses to the respective Chancellors of the constituent universities.
1.5 In addition, President Concepcion clarified that the UP-DILG Agreement is still very much in force and has not been revoked by any of the parties to the agreement. As mentioned by Chair De Vera, DILG requested UP to create a TWG that will review or look at the problems being encountered in the implementation of the terms of the agreement. If there are police violations of the UP-DILG Agreement, they must communicate it immediately with the Chancellor, who will in turn communicate the same directly with the police.
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2. On the Proposed Enhanced Faculty Sick Leave Benefit
2.1 Responding to the query of Regent Pedrano regarding the proposed Enhanced Faculty Sick Leave Benefit (eFSLB), President Concepcion explained that this item is not yet included in the agenda because the TWG that was constituted for the purpose, headed by former Vice President for Administration Maragtas Amante, has submitted its report after the agenda had been prepared. He said that he shall submit a report to the BOR after they have evaluated and assessed the proposal from the TWG.
2.2 Regent Pedrano recalled that the Administrative Order issued in January 2020 was about the constitution of the Ad Hoc Committee that will review the benefits of personnel performing a combination of teaching, research and administrative work. She pointed out that the work of the Ad Hoc Committee does not only pertain exclusively to eFSLB. She then requested for the inclusion of the Expanded Service Recognition Pay (eSRP) for the administrative staff and REPS in the work of the Ad Hoc Committee. President Concepcion posed no objection to the request.
3. For the Other Items under Matters Arising
3.1 President Concepcion reported that there are no developments yet on the same.
Chair De Vera then moved to proceed to the General Governance items.
II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE1. Appointment of University Officials
1.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that he requested all nominees for the four (4) deanships and one (1) chancellorship to be on call in case the members of the Board have questions to be propounded to the nominees. Chair De Vera asked the sense of the Board whether to interview the nominees or agree that the search committee report is already sufficient for them to decide.
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(cont’d) A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)1. Appointment of University Officials (cont’d) . . .
1.2 Regent Go moved to have a short interview of the nominees. Regent Laurel seconded the motion. President Concepcion suggested that interviews be finished before the deliberations and election by the Board.
Chair De Vera pointed out that given the number of positions and the number of nominees for each position, the Board might forget the responses of the nominees. He then suggested to keep the interview process as short as possible.
1.3 Secretary Lara inquired if the interview of nominees will be off the record, as has been past practice. Chair De Vera confirmed this and moved that items under General Governance, including the interviews, be taken up in executive session. There being no objections to the motions made, the same were adopted and the meeting proceeded in executive session.
1.4 The Board appointed the following University Officials:
Appointment of Assoc. Prof. MARLO D. MENDOZA as Dean of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UP Los Baños, effective 25 March 2021 until 24 March 2024
Appointment of Asst. Prof. RICARDO M. SANDALO as Dean of the College of Human Ecology, UP Los Baños, effective 25 March 2021 until 24 March 2024
Appointment of Asst. Prof. LOUISE ANNETTE B. ESCOTO as Dean of the College of Management, UP Visayas, effective 06 April 2021 until 05 April 2024
Appointment of Prof. CORAZON L. ABANSI as Chancellor, UP Baguio, effective 14 April 2021 until 13 April 2024
Appointment of Assoc. Prof. NELIA S. ERENO as Dean of the College of Science, UP Cebu, effective 25 March 2021 until 24 March 2024
Board Action: APPROVED
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(cont’d) A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)1. Appointment of University Officials (cont’d) . . .
1.5 On the matter of the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business, the Board deferred its action on the matter and agreed to schedule a special meeting of the Board of Regents to further discuss the same.
Board Action: DEFERRED. A Special Meeting of the Board of Regents will be scheduled to further discuss this matter.
1.6 After this item, the Board went back on record.
2. Revision of the Organizational Chart of UP Manila
2.1 President Concepcion briefly explained that the proposed revision of the organizational chart of UP Manila has already been presented and discussed by UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita D. Padilla during the briefing of the Board of Regents held on 23 March 2021.
2.2 President Concepcion then moved for the approval of the same unless the members of the Board have any further questions. Regent Jimenez seconded the motion. There being no objections, the revision of the organizational structure of UP Manila was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
3. Requests of UP Los Baños for:
a. Renaming of the Institute of Agricultural Engineering (IAE) to the Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (IABE);
b. Renaming of the IAE Divisions; and c. Change of IAE’s Organizational Structure
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3. Requests of UP Los Baños for:
3.1 President Concepcion stated that the request of UP Los Baños is for the renaming of its Institute of Agricultural Engineering (IAE) to the
“Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering” (IABE), as well as the renaming of the unit’s divisions, and the change of IAE’s organizational structure to conform with the change of name. He manifested that the proposals were presented and discussed at the BOR Briefing held on 23 March 2021. .
3.2 There being no objections to the motion to approve made by President Concepcion and duly seconded by Regent Laurel, the request of UPLB was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
B. ACADEMIC MATTERS
1. Establishment of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in UP Los Baños
1.1 This item was likewise discussed during the BOR Briefing held on 23 March 2021.
1.2 There being no further questions from the members of the Board, President Concepcion moved for the approval of the proposal. Regent Laurel seconded the motion. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
2. Proposal to Create the Program for Zoonotic Diseases towards the Establishment of the National Zoonoses Center in UP Los Baños
2.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Jezie Acorda, was in the waiting room in case there are further questions from the members of the Board. He added that the proposal was one of the agenda items discussed and presented in the BOR Briefing held on 23 March 2021.
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(cont’d) . . .B. ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d) . . .
2. Proposal to Create the Program for Zoonotic Diseases … (cont’d) . . .
2.2 Responding to the query of Regent Dupo on the reason for starting with a program instead of a center, President Concepcion explained that it is easier to roll out a program than a center because the former has lesser requirements. The proposed Program for Zoonotic Diseases shall lay the groundwork for the later establishment of the National Zoonoses Center, which will be complete with its own laboratories and facilities, and well- equipped for more wide-ranging research and public service initiatives, including serving as a diagnostic testing center.
2.3 Regent Jimenez requested an update from Dean Acorda regarding UPLB’s efforts in the development of the African Swine Flu (ASF) vaccine. Dean Acorda stated that he was not personally aware of the actual development on ASF vaccine as such is within the purview of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI); however, he informed that UPLB already submitted ASF- related research proposals for funding from the BAI in the areas of diagnosis, data analytics, and vaccine production.
2.4 There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the Board approved the proposal.
Board Action: APPROVED
3. Institution of the Bachelor of Science in Statistics Program in UP Cebu 3.1 President Concepcion stated that the proposal for the institution of
Bachelor of Science in Statistics Program in UP Cebu was likewise discussed in the BOR Briefing held on 23 March 2021.
3.2 Since there were no further questions from the members of the Board, President Concepcion moved for the approval of the proposal. There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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4. Waiver of the Residence Rule for Graduation
4.1 President Concepcion explained that this agenda item was one of the academic matters discussed and presented in the BOR Briefing held on 23 March 2021.
4.2 President Concepcion moved for the approval of the waiver. Regent Jimenez seconded the motion. There being no objections, the waiver of the residence rule for graduation was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
5. General Framework for the Appointment of International Experts
5.1 President Concepcion moved for the approval of the general framework for the appointment of international experts since the same has been presented to the members of the BOR at its Briefing on Academic Matters held on 23 March 2021, which was consequently endorsed favorably to the full Board for approval.
5.2 Upon motion duly made and seconded, and there being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
6. Graduation of students whose names are included in the lists submitted by the following Constituent Universities, who have completed all the requirements for their respective degrees/titles as of the end of First Semester AY 2020-2021, or as of the end of term specified, and recommended by their respective University Councils:
a. UP Open University (approved by the UPOU University Council at its 63rd meeting via Zoom held on 3 March 2021)
b. UP Baguio (approved by the UP Baguio University Council at its 75th meeting via Zoom held on 22 February 2021)
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6. Graduation of students whose names are included in the lists submitted by the following Constituent Universities … (cont’d)
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6.1 President Concepcion moved for the approval of the graduation of students whose names are included in the lists submitted by UP Open University and UP Baguio, and who have completed all the requirements for their respective degrees or titles as of the end of the First Semester AY 2020-2021. There being no objections to the motion made and seconded, the same were approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
7. Grant of authority for the UP President to approve the graduation of students whose names are included in the lists of candidates submitted by different Constituent Universities, who have completed all the requirements for their respective degrees/titles as of the end of First and Second Semesters/Trimesters, and Mid-Year AY 2020-2021, or as of the end of term specified, and as recommended by their respective University Councils
7.1 Corollary to Item No. 6 under Academic Matters, President Concepcion requested authority from the Board of Regents to approve the graduation of students whose names are included in the lists of candidates submitted by different Constituent Universities, and who have completed all the requirements for their respective degrees/titles as of the end of First and Second Semesters/Trimesters, and Mid-Year AY 2020-2021, or as of the end of term specified, and as recommended by their respective University Councils, subject to confirmation of the Board.
7.2 Upon motion duly made and seconded, and there being no objections, the request of the UP President for authority to approve graduation of students for the First and Second Semesters/Trimesters, and Mid-Year AY 2020- 2021 was granted by the Board.
Board Action: APPROVED
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1. U.P. Budget Proposal for FY 2022
1.1 President Concepcion explained that the UP Budget Proposal for FY 2022 has already been discussed and favorably endorsed by the BOR Finance Committee during its meeting held on 23 March 2021.
1.2 There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the budget proposal of UP for FY 2022 was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
2. U.P. Internal Operating Budget for FY 2021
2.1 President Concepcion said that the BOR Finance Committee likewise discussed and favorably endorsed in its meeting held on 23 March 2021 the UP Internal Operating Budget (IOB) for FY 2021.
2.2 Since there are no further questions from the other members of the BOR, President Concepcion moved for the approval of the Internal Operating Budget of UP for FY 2021. Regent Laurel seconded the motion.
2.3 Regent Jimenez posed no objection but sought clarification regarding the budget process in the University. President Concepcion explained that the past practice in the University was to wait for the enactment of the General Appropriation Act (GAA) before the preparation of the IOB. However, since the GAA is sometimes approved behind schedule, he proposed the advance preparation of the IOB prior to the approval of the GAA and to just make necessary adjustments in case the requested amount was not granted in the GAA.
2.4 There being no objections to the motions duly made and seconded, the UP Internal Operating Budget for FY 2021 was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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1 In all resolutions involving the disbursement of funds, it is understood that the same must be subject to all existing government
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3. Programming of UP Cebu’s Excess Income from the Revolving Fund in the amount of PhP1,331,995.97
3.1 The request for programming of UP Cebu’s excess income from the Revolving Fund (RF) in the amount of PhP1,331,995.97 was also discussed and favorably endorsed by the BOR Finance Committee in its 23 March 2021 meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded without objections, the request was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
4. Proposed Incentive for Faculty on “Sagad” Status
4.1 President Concepcion moved for the approval of the proposed incentive for the faculty on “sagad” status, which was discussed by the members of the BOR who were present in the BOR Briefing held on 23 March 2021.
4.2 The motion was duly seconded by Regent Laurel. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
5. BAC Resolution, Notice of Award, Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed for three (3) years subscription to ArcGIS Education Institutional Program and Master Agreement (Negotiated Procurement)
5.1 Since the BAC Resolution, Notice of Award, Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed for three (3) years subscription to ArcGIS Education Institutional Program and Master Agreement have been thoroughly discussed and consequently endorsed favorably by the BOR Finance Committee, President Concepcion moved for the approval of the same.
Regents Laurel and Jimenez seconded the motion. There being no objections, the same were approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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1 In all resolutions involving the disbursement of funds, it is understood that the same must be subject to all existing government
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6. BAC Resolution, Notice of Award, Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed for one (1) year subscription to Web of Science (Negotiated Procurement)
6.1 President Concepcion briefly explained that the procurement of the subscription to Web of Science was done through negotiated procurement.
He added that the same was favorably endorsed by the BOR Finance Committee in its 23 March 2021 meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, and there being no objections, the BAC Resolution, Notice of Award, Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed for UP’s subscription to Web of Science were approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2
1. Automatic Promotion of Asst. Prof. JENNIFER C. JOSEF, College of Social Sciences, UP Baguio, from Assistant Professor 7 to Associate Professor 2, effective 24 June 2018 when she earned her PhD in Anthropology at UP Diliman
1.1 President Concepcion remarked that the automatic promotion of Asst. Prof.
Jennifer Josef from Assistant Professor 7 to Associate Professor 2 was favorably endorsed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He moved for the approval of the same. Regent Laurel seconded the motion. There being no objections, the automatic promotion of Asst. Prof. Josef to Associate Professor 2 was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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2These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College, the Constituent Universities concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and recommendation.
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III. MATTERS FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE BOARD
1. Confirmation of the approval of the President of the graduation of Ms.
EVELYN M. PERALTA for the Certificate in Community Health Work (Graduate in Midwifery), School of Health Sciences, UP Manila, as of the end of the First Semester, AY 2020-2021 (by virtue of the authority granted to the President by the BOR at its 1048th meeting held on 26 March 1992, for PRC requirements)
Board Action: CONFIRMED
IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
The Board NOTED all matters for information of the Board that were emailed to the members of the Board of Regents on 20 March 2021 (Memorandum No.
OSU2021-07-03).
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Lease Premises: A parcel of land and improvements consisting of 10,000 square meters more or less of land, the PHIVOLCS Building with net leasable area of approximately 6,840.98 square meters, and other improvements, situated at Carlos P. Garcia Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
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Board Action: NOTED
V. OTHER MATTERS
1. Inquiry on University’s efforts to provide aid or assistance ("ayuda") and livelihood support to UP communities
1.1 Regent Co briefly explained that her point of inquiry was in light of the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in the country and the imposition of the enhanced community quarantine imposed over the National Capital Region, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal (“NCR Plus Bubble”), as well as DILG’s lifting of the ban on evictions and LTFRB’s deadline for registration for e-jeeps.
There was also UP Diliman’s prohibition on street food vendors inside the campus until further notice. She said that there are UP communities within the NCR Plus Bubble that are affected by all these developments. She then inquired if there are and/or could be systemwide efforts to provide aid or assistance ("ayuda") and livelihood support to affected UP communities.
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1. Inquiry on University’s efforts to provide aid or assistance ("ayuda") and livelihood support to UP communities (cont’d)
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1.2 President Concepcion said that there might be a problem if the assistance expected from the University is in the form of cash or financial assistance because the law will not allow it. On the query regarding the efforts of the different constituent universities, he said he could ask the Chancellors of all the CUs to check what programs of assistance they have adopted to assist and provide livelihood support to their respective communities inside UP campuses.
1.3 Regent Jimenez shared that, as a matter of tradition, UP’s spirit of helping has always been through volunteerism. He asked if the Office of the Student Regent (OSR) has donation drives which he can support. Regent Co replied that the OSR does not accept donations but the respective University Student Councils (USCs) of the different constituent units are accepting cash or in-kind donations.
The UP Diliman USC, for example, has an ongoing donation drive called Isko Operations (”Isko Ops”) which was organized since the pandemic started. She agreed with Regent Jimenez about the spirit of volunteerism, but added that it would also be very helpful if the University or the BOR itself would be able to provide encouragement and support to the efforts of the USCs and civil society organizations, in providing aid to affected UP communities.
1.4 Regent Laurel recalled that during the first implementation of the enhanced community quarantine in 2020 due to COVID-19, a lot of UP students were stranded inside the UPLB campus. However, because of the coordinated and collective efforts of the UPLB administration and the UPLB Alumni network, together with the UPLB community, UPLB was able to provide for the board and lodging of stranded students. He then advised Regent Co to coordinate with Chancellor Camacho for the proper persons to contact.
1.5 Regent Dupo shared that she was one of the volunteers who provided assistance to stranded UPLB students under the initiatives of former UPLB Chancellor Fernando Sanchez. She was assigned in the delivery of packed food to students who stayed in the dormitories. In terms of mobilization of funds, she said that all donations then, whether in cash or in kind, were coursed through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for reporting and for transparency purposes.
1.6 Regent Co hopes to see a revival of these joint initiatives of the administration and UP alumni groups in helping affected UP communities. She said she will coordinate with the members of the Board regarding this matter.
1.7 President Concepcion expressed that the UP System is always willing to support the efforts and initiatives of the Student Regent
Board Action: NOTED
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A. On the Matter of Cesar E.A Virata School of Business
Board Action: No Action. Proceeding from the information given by UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, the Board resolved not to take action on this matter.
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Chair, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. DANILO L. CONCEPCIÓN, Co-Chair President, University of the Philippines
Hon. JOEL VILLANUEVA
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. ANGELO A. JIMENEZ Member
Hon. FRANCIS C. LAUREL Member
Hon. MARIA ARLISSA D. AGUILUZ Member
Hon. AIMEE LYNN BARRION-DUPO Faculty Regent
Hon. RENEE LOUISE CO Student Regent
Hon. MYLAH R. PEDRANO Staff Regent
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Prof. NESTOR G. YUNQUE Vice President for Administration
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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
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