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VOLUME LIII NUMBER 7 ISSN No. 0115-7450
DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
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1373
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I. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE
1. Appointment of University Officials ………
Prof. MARIA ANTONIA N. TANCHULING as Dean of the College of Engineering, UP Diliman, effective 01 September 2022 until 31 August 2025
Assoc. Prof. MARY GRETCHEN F. CHAVES as Dean of the School of Management, UP Cebu, effective 25 August 2022 until 24 August 2025
2. Proposal of UP Los Baños to rename UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT) buildings in honor of its distinguished faculty members (deceased), namely: Drs. Senen M. Miranda, Roberto C.
Bautista, and Wilfredo P. David………
3. Land Use and Development Infrastructure Plans (LUDIPs) of UP Open University and UP Visayas Tacloban College………..
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1. Institution of the Doctor of Philosophy by Research in Data Analytics and Informatics, UP Los Baños ………
2. Institution of the Associate of Science in Forestry, UP Los Baños………
3. Institution of the Associate of Science in Development Communication, UP Los Baños……….
4. Condonation of the 6% Interest on Student Loans……….
5. Revision of Stipends for the UP Grants-in-Aid Program Beneficiaries….
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C. FISCAL MATTERS
1. Programming of UP Manila-PGH’s Excess Income in FY2021 in the amount of Php 346,753,704.00………...
2. Reprogramming of UP Manila-PGH’s Unobligated Income in FY 2021 in the amount of Php 27,313,096.41………
3. Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s Unexpended Balances from prior years’ obligations under the General Fund in the amount of Php 40,000,000.00………..
4. Reprogramming of UP Los Baños Unexpended Obligations from the Personnel Services from Prior Years (FY2018 and 2019) under the General Fund in the amount of Php 250,000,000.00………..
5. Request of the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) for the following: ………..
a) Declaration of failure of bidding for the procurement of “Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Brand New Linear Accelerator with Related Civil Works for the Philippine General Hospital Cancer Institute” and re-bidding of the said equipment with a higher Approved Budget Contract of Three Hundred Million Pesos (Php 300,000,000.00)
b) Programming of PGH’s Unobligated and Excess Income for FY 2021 in the amount of Fifty Million Pesos (Php 50,000,000.00)
6. Master Lease Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Josebizco, Inc in relation to the Food Hub Project in UP Diliman…..
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II. MATTERS FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE BOARD
1. Ad Interim Appointment of Dr. LUIS MARIA T. BO-OT as Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs, UP Diliman, effective 01 August 2022 to serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor………
2. 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 and Second Semesters/Trimesters, and Mid-Year AY 2021-2022, or as of the end of terms specified, and recommended by their respective University Councils:………..
a. UP Los Baños (approved by UPLB University Council at its 149th meeting held on 25 July 2022)
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UP Manila (approved by UP Manila University Council at its 117th meeting held on 13 July 2022)9
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III. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
1. Academic Calendars ………
a. Proposed AY 2022-2023 Academic Calendar of the MBA/MS Finance Program, Cesar EA Virata School of Business (VSB), UP Diliman
b. UP Los Baños Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2022- 2023
2. Contracts/Agreements UP System
1. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) ………..
2. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)- Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (BARMM-MBHTE)……….
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1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Open University and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V………..
2. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Open University and Happy Home: Halfway House &
Processing Center for Former Rebels……….
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IV. OTHER MATTERS
1. Certification and Proclamation of Mr. JESSIE N. MONSALE as the winning candidate for UP Cebu/Visayas/Mindanao Representative for Salary Grade 1-15 to the Board of Trustees of the UP Provident Fund, Inc. ……….
2. BAC Resolution, Notice of Award, Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed in favor of Kraut Enterprises, Inc. for the fabrication, delivery, supply, and installation of stained glass with steel frames for the Gonzalez Hall (University Library) with an approved budget of Php 10,543,120.00 (negotiated procurement)……….
3. Delegation to the UP President of the authority to sign receipts, waivers, releases, and quitclaims and such other similar documents, for and in behalf of the University………...
4. Proposed Compensation of Deans/Directors of Degree-Granting Units of the University……….
5. Preliminary comments and demands of UP students on the 2023 UP Budget..
6. Plans for the Faculty Regent Selection (2023-2024)………
7. Status of the Request of the Office of the Staff Regent on the Enhanced Hospitalization Programme (e-HOPE) expansion………
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A. Search Process for the Next U.P. President……….
B. Proposed Budget fr the Search Process for the Next U.P. President ………….
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I. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE1. Appointment of University Officials
1.1 At this point, the Board went into executive session.
1.2 The Board approved the appointment of the following University officials:
Prof. MARIA ANTONIA N. TANCHULING as Dean of the College of Engineering, UP Diliman, effective 01 September 2022 until 31 August 2025
Assoc. Prof. MARY GRETCHEN F. CHAVES as Dean of the School of Management, UP Cebu, effective 25 August 2022 until 24 August 2025
2 Proposal of UP Los Baños to rename UPLB College of Engineering and Agro- Industrial Technology (CEAT) buildings in honor of its distinguished faculty members (deceased), namely: Drs. Senen M. Miranda, Roberto C. Bautista, and Wilfredo P. David
2.1 President Concepcion explained that there are three (3) buildings in UP Los Baños that will be renamed in honor of the distinguished faculty members of the College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT). The first is the Department of Civil Engineering building which will be named as Dr. Senen M. Miranda Hall. The second building is the Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) building which will be named as Dr. Roberto C. Bautista Hall, and the third building is the Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (IABE) building to be named as Dr. Wilfredo P. David Hall.
2.2 Regent Laurel inquired if there is a building named after Dr. Dante De Padua who is an illustrious faculty member of UP Los Baños. Vice Chancellor Rolando T. Bello confirmed that the current CEAT Administration Building was named after Dr. De Padua and is called Dante B. De Padua Hall.
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2. Proposal of UP Los Baños to rename UPLB College of Engineering … (cont’d) . . .
2.3 In response to Regent Go’s query, President Concepcion stated that there are BOR-approved guidelines on the naming of buildings in the University. He then moved for the approval of renaming of the three CEAT buildings. There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
3. Land Use and Development Infrastructure Plans (LUDIPs) of UP Open University and UP Visayas Tacloban College
3.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that the proposed Land Use and Development Plans (LUDIPs) of UP Open University and UP Visayas Tacloban College were thoroughly presented to and discussed by the BOR during the BOR Briefing conducted last 22 August 2022.
3.2 Regent Belegal requested that her inquiry during the BOR Briefing regarding the inclusion of staff housing or staff dormitories in the LUDIP of UP Visayas Tacloban College for its Sta. Elena campus be reflected in the Minutes.
Secretary Lara explained that the OSU also transcribes the proceedings of BOR Briefings and writes highlights of the discussions. President Concepcion then proposed that said documents should form part of the record.
3.3 Regent Laurel sought clarification on whether the LUDIP will serve as the new master campus plan of the CUs or only a part and parcel of the same. In response, Vice President Zamora explained that the components of the LUDIP are essentially the same as that of the master campus plan. She said that by approving the CU LUDIPs, the University is both complying with RA 11396 and coming up with its Master Development Plan. President Concepcion added that the UP Master Development Plan is not limited to the components specified in the LUDIP and that the Board of Regents can always improve and enhance it by incorporating the unique features of each campus.
3.4 Regent Pagdanganan posed no objection to the approval by the BOR of the proposed LUDIPs, especially since it will become the master campus plans of the respective CUs.
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3. Land Use and Development Infrastructure Plans (LUDIPs) … (cont’d) . . . .
3.5 Regent Belegal informed the Board of the plan to either transfer the UP Open University to another campus or establish an additional campus for UPOU.
She asked if this plan will not affect the UPOU LUDIP if approved by the BOR. President Concepcion responded that should it happen, the BOR will just approve an amendment to the respective LUDIPs of UPOU and UP Los Baños.
3.6 After further discussions, President Concepcion moved for the approval of the LUDIPs of UP Open University and UP Visayas Tacloban College, and there being no objections, the same were approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
B. ACADEMIC MATTERS
President Concepcion informed the Board that the proposals of UP Los Baños for the institution of its three (3) curricular programs (Item Nos. 1-3 under Academic Matters) were comprehensively discussed during the BOR Briefing held on 22 August 2022.
Regent Go moved for the omnibus approval of the three curricular proposals. Regent Laurel seconded the motion. There being no objections, the following items were approved:
1. Institution of the Doctor of Philosophy by Research in Data Analytics and Informatics, UP Los Baños
2. Institution of the Associate of Science in Forestry, UP Los Baños
3. Institution of the Associate of Science in Development Communication, UP Los Baños
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4. Condonation of the 6% Interest on Student Loans
4.1 Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Richard Philip Gonzalo presented the proposal on the condonation of the 6% interest on student loans, which covers 3,300 student borrowers since 2007 with an estimated amount of Php 5.5 million. The condonation is primarily to encourage student borrowers to pay their outstanding principal loans, and to allow settlement on installment basis.
4.2 After a series of clarifications on the process of the grant and settlement of student loans, including delinquencies in settlement, Regents Go and Pagdanganan proposed granting a grace period of two (2) years for students who have already graduated from the University to settle their outstanding principal loans.
4.3 For ease of computation, Regent Pagdanganan recommended that the period of condonation be until the end of August (31 August 2022) instead of the date of approval by the BOR.
4.4 President Concepcion clarified that the interest on the remaining balance after the condonation will still be computed based on the agreed rate.
4.5 After further discussions, the Board approved the condonation of the 6%
interest on student loans outstanding from AY 2007-2008 until 31 August 2022. Thereafter, the remaining principal obligation shall be restructured to earn interest at the agreed rate, payable within two (2) years from 01 September 2022.
4.6 There being no objections to the motion to approve duly made and seconded, the proposal was approved as amended.
Board Action: The Board APPROVED condonation of the 6%
interest on student loans outstanding from AY 2007-2008 until 31 August 2022. Thereafter, the remaining principal obligation shall be restructured to earn interest at the agreed rate, payable within two (2) years from 01 September 2022.
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5 Revision of Stipends for the UP Grants-in-Aid Program Beneficiaries
5.1 President Concepcion advised that the proposed revisions were presented to the members of the BOR during the BOR Briefing held on 22 August 2022.
5.2 In summary, Assistant Vice President Gonzalo reported that under the current rules of the UP Grants-in-Aid Program (UPGIAP), student beneficiaries are eligible for a monthly stipend provided they are enrolled in at least 12 units in a semester, with exemption granted to graduating students. The problem with the current rules is that there is no limit in the grant of stipend to students as long as they are enrolled, and long-staying students remained eligible provided their appeal for the Maximum Residence Rule (MRR) extension is approved.
Under the proposed revisions, a student enrolled in residence (zero units enrolled) may be eligible for a stipend provided he/she is in his/her terminal term (last two semesters according to their curriculum). Eligibility for stipends will be limited to two (2) semesters only. Those with extended MRRs may be allowed, provided the student has not been extended for more than two years and is enrolled in a degree program.
5.3 Regent Go inquired if stipends are included in the fees being charged by the University against the Unified Financial Assistance System (UniFAST) of CHED. President Concepcion replied in the negative and explained that the stipend under the UPGIAP is paid by the University.
5.4 Regent Pagdanganan moved for the approval of the proposal as it provides solutions to the issues on indefinite grant of stipends. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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C. FISCAL MATTERS1
1. Programming of UP Manila-PGH’s Excess Income in FY2021 in the amount of Php 346,753,704.00
1.1 Regent Go requested further details on the programming and reprogramming requests of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), particularly the sources of funds that are subject for programming or reprogramming. In response, Vice President for Planning and Finance Lisa Grace Bersales explained that the total amount of Php 346,753,704.00 were from the fees collected by PGH from its services while the total amount of Php 27,313,096.41 is from the unobligated Internal Operating Budget (IOB) of PGH.
1.2 Regent Go inquired about the identified programs or the planned expenditure to be covered by the request, to which Vice President Bersales explained that it will be used for transportation expenses, medical devices, and equipment outlay such as magnetic stimulator and electroconvulsive therapy machine.
1.3 There being no further questions from the Board, President Concepcion moved to approve the requests of PGH. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
2. Reprogramming of UP Manila-PGH’s Unobligated Income in FY 2021 in the amount of Php 27,313,096.41
2.1 PGH Director Gerardo Legaspi explained that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) downgraded the allowance for UP-PGH health workers who rendered their services during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) from Php 500/day to Php 300/day. The reprogrammed fund will be used to cover the funding shortfall to provide the 1,900 health workers of UP-PGH the full amount of Php 500 per day allowance promised to them during the MECQ.
2.2 There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the request of PGH for reprogramming of funds was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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3. Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s Unexpended Balances from
prior years’ obligations under the General Fund in the amount of Php 40,000,000.00
3.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that this request was favorably endorsed by the BOR Finance Committee in its meeting held on 23 August 2022.
3.2 In response to the query of Regent Go, Vice President Bersales explained that the reprogrammed fund from the unexpended obligations from FY 2020 and FY 2019 will be used for the Vinzons Hall, Student Union Building, and streetlights around the academic oval.
3.3 President Concepcion then moved for the approval of the UP System Administration’s request for reprogramming, and there being no objections, the request was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
4. Reprogramming of UP Los Baños Unexpended Obligations from the Personnel Services from Prior Years (FY2018 and 2019) under the General Fund in the amount of Php 250,000,000.00
4.1 UP Los Baños Vice Chancellor for Administration Rolando Bello explained that the funds will be allocated for various expenses such as payment of personnel services and benefits, salaries of personnel engaged through contract of services (COS), rehabilitation of tennis court, rehabilitation of the Dairy Training Research Institute (DTRI) main waterline, among others.
4.2 After further discussions, President Concepcion moved that the Board approve UPLB’s reprogramming request. There being no questions and objections, the proposed reprogramming was approved.
4.3 On another note, Regent Pagdanganan suggested that the Chancellors and proponents should allot time to attend the deliberations of the Board on such matters. President Concepcion then directed Secretary Lara to ensure that the proponents and concerned CU officials to be on standby during Board meetings.
Board Action: APPROVED _________________
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5. Request of the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) for the following:
a) Declaration of failure of bidding for the procurement of “Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Brand New Linear Accelerator with Related Civil Works for the Philippine General Hospital Cancer Institute” and re-bidding of the said equipment with a higher Approved Budget Contract of Three Hundred Million Pesos (Php 300,000,000.00); and,
b) Programming of PGH’s Unobligated and Excess Income for FY 2021 in the amount of Fifty Million Pesos (Php 50,000,000.00).
5.1 Regent Pastorfide and Regent Go sought clarification on the reason for the failure of the bidding and the increase of the approved budget contract (ABC) to Php 300 million in the procurement of a new linear accelerator for PGH. President Concepcion explained in detail the factors that led to the failure of bidding.
Consequently, the Vice President for Legal Affairs recommended that the Board declare a failure of bidding. Meanwhile, the proposed increase in the budget shall cover the increase in the global market price of the linear accelerator.
5.2 Director Legaspi also mentioned that the additional linear accelerator will allow them to accommodate greater number of cancer patients. Currently, the PGH only has one (1) linear accelerator.
5.3 Regent Pagdanganan moved for the approval of the requests of PGH. Regent Laurel seconded the motion. Regent Go registered his abstention. There being no objections, the same were approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
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6. Master Lease Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Josebizco, Inc in relation to the Food Hub Project in UP Diliman
6.1 President Concepcion reported that the food hub project will be given to a master lessee who will oversee the managing and hiring of personnel for the Food Hub Project. However, there is a condition that former tenants of the old UP Shopping Center will be given priority. Regent Co asked whether the former tenants of the UP Shopping Center will also be prioritized in the new 4-storey shopping center being constructed, to which President Concepcion responded in the affirmative. He emphasized however that the rental fee would not be the same as the old rate.
6.2 President Concepcion then asked if there is any objection to the Master Lease Agreement between UP and the Josebizco, Inc. There being none, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
II. MATTERS FOR CONFIRMATION OF THE BOARD
1. Ad Interim Appointment of Dr. LUIS MARIA T. BO-OT as Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs, UP Diliman, effective 01 August 2022 to serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor
1.1 President Concepcion mentioned that Dr. Luis Maria T. Bo-ot replaced former Vice Chancellor Aleli Bawagan who went on Sabbatical Leave. There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the appointment of Dr. Bo-ot as Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs of UP Diliman was confirmed by the BOR.
Board Action: CONFIRMED
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2. 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 and Second Semesters/Trimesters, and Mid-Year AY 2021-2022, or as of the end of terms specified, and recommended by their respective University Councils:
a. UP Los Baños (approved by UPLB University Council at its 149th meeting held on 25 July 2022)
b. UP Manila (approved by UP Manila University Council at its 117th meeting held on 13 July 2022)
2.1 Regent Pagdanganan moved for the confirmation of the graduation of the students whose names are included in the lists submitted by the CUs. There being no objections to the motion duly made, the same was confirmed.
Board Action: CONFIRMED
III. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
The Board NOTED all matters for information of the Board that were emailed to all Regents on 20 August 2022 (Memorandum No. OSU2022-07-07 and Memorandum No.
OSU2022-07-07 [a]).
1. Academic Calendars
a. Proposed AY 2022-2023 Academic Calendar of the MBA/MS Finance Program, Cesar EA Virata School of Business (VSB), UP Diliman b. UP Los Baños Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2022-2023
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(cont’d)The Board NOTED all matters for information of the Board that were emailed to all Regents on 20 August 2022 (Memorandum No. OSU2022-07-07 and Memorandum No.
OSU2022-07-07 [a]).
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2. Contracts/Agreements
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).
CU Contract NATURE
UP System
1 Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE)
The purpose of this partnership is to deliver responsive, relevant, and quality education for disadvantaged and marginalized learners in BARMM
Duration: Valid for a period of three (3) years Implementing Unit:
Ugnayan ng
Pahinungod/Oblation Corps System Office
UP System
2 Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)- Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (BARMM-MBHTE)
Academic Partnership Duration: Valid for a period of three (3) years Implementing Unit:
Ugnayan ng
Pahinungod/Oblation Corps System Office
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(cont’d)The Board NOTED all matters for information of the Board that were emailed to all Regents on 20 August 2022 (Memorandum No. OSU2022-07-07 and Memorandum No.
OSU2022-07-07 [a]).
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2. Contracts/Agreements (cont’d) . . .
CU Contract NATURE
UP Open University
1 Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Open University and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V
Partnership with Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V and UPOU for field work placements Duration: Shall be effective from the date of signing by the parties and shall remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months
Implementing unit:
Faculty of Management and Development Studies UP Open
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2 Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Open University and Happy Home: Halfway House &
Processing Center for Former Rebels
Partnership with Happy Home: Halfway House &
Processing Center for Former Rebels and UPOU for field work placements Duration: Shall commence on 19 March 2021 until 19 March 2022
Implementing unit:
Faculty of Management and Development Studies
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IV. OTHER MATTERS
1. Certification and Proclamation of Mr. JESSIE N. MONSALE as the winning candidate for UP Cebu/Visayas/Mindanao Representative for Salary Grade 1- 15 to the Board of Trustees of the UP Provident Fund, Inc.
1.1 There being no objections to the motion duly made and seconded, the certification and proclamation of Mr. Jessie N. Monsale is approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
2. BAC Resolution, Notice of Award, Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed in favor of Kraut Enterprises, Inc. for the fabrication, delivery, supply, and installation of stained glass with steel frames for the Gonzalez Hall (University Library) with an approved budget of Php 10,543,120.00 (negotiated procurement)
2.1 President Concepcion explained that the matter is being presented to the Board for approval because the amount involved is beyond the President’s authority of Php 10,000,000.00. He then moved for the approval of the same.
Regent Go manifested his abstention. Noting the manifestation of abstention by Regent Go, and there being no objections, the motion was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
3. Delegation to the UP President of the authority to sign receipts, waivers, releases, and quitclaims and such other similar documents, for and in behalf of the University
3.1 Upon the recommendation of the Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs, President Concepcion requested that the authority to sign receipts, waivers, releases, quitclaims and such other similar documents, for and in behalf of the University, including contracts approved by the Board, be delegated to the President of the University. Regent Pagdanganan moved for the approval of the same. With no further questions or objections, the delegation of authority to the President was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED
4. Proposed Compensation of Deans/Directors of Degree-Granting Units of the University
4.1 At this point, the Board went into executive session.
4.2 President Concepcion will submit his recommendations to the BOR.
Board Action: DEFERRED.
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5 Preliminary comments and demands of UP students on the 2023 UP Budget
5.1 Regent Co shared with the members of the Board the concerns of the UP students regarding the allocation of the proposed 2023 UP Budget and the imminent budget cut. The students call for an expansion of student support services such as housing, transportation, wellness subsidies, gadget subsidies, and reopening of learning hubs, among others. This is to ensure that students can continue learning whether through blended mode or face-to-face classes.
The students also put forward other demands of the communities within the University, including humane housing for those who were affected by the fire in Villages A and B.
Board Action: NOTED
6 Plans for the Faculty Regent Selection (2023-2024)
6.1 Since the term of Regent Dupo as Faculty Regent is set to end on 31 December 2022, she reported that preparations for the search for the next Faculty Regent is already underway.
6.2 Vice President Bautista briefly explained that the selection process will consist of two (2) rounds: one for nomination and the other for election, which will be conducted through an electronic voting system. She also mentioned that it will be UP Manila’s turn to provide the list of all its faculty members qualified to be nominated as the next Faculty Regent.
Board Action: NOTED
7 Status of the Request of the Office of the Staff Regent on the Enhanced Hospitalization Programme (e-HOPE) expansion
7.1 President Concepcion informed Regent Belegal that the Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked to study the expansion of the coverage of the Enhanced Hospitalization Programme (e-HOPE) has not yet submitted its report. He reminded Secretary Lara to follow-up with the TWG.
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A. Search Process for the Next U.P. President
1. President Concepcion explained that under the UP Charter, the next UP President should be chosen by the Board of Regents not later than ninety (90) calendar days from the date when the vacancy occurs. Since his term as President will end on 09 February 2023, the University must have a new President by 09 May 2023.
2. As a way of background, President Concepcion presented the comparative data of previous searches for the next UP President from 1987-2016, which include the composition of search committee, minimum requirements, qualifications of nominees, timetable of activities, manner of election, among others.
3. At this point, Chair De Vera joined the meeting.
4. After extensive discussion and deliberation, the Board constituted itself as the Search Committee for the next UP President, and approved the following minimum qualifications for the next UP President:
a. Holder of a Master's degree; doctorate preferred;
b. Substantial academic experience at the tertiary level;
c. Should be able to serve the full term of six (6) years before reaching the age of 70;
d. No conviction for administrative or criminal offenses; and,
e. Must possess administrative and/or managerial experience at the senior level.
5. The Board adopted the 2016 process for the call for nominations but modified it to include the submission of clearances from Sandiganbayan, Ombudsman, and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) by nominees. In addition, the Board decided to require the nominee’s mission-vision statement to respond to the following questions:
i. If elected, what value would you add/bring to the University, and how will you achieve it?
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ii. Why should you be elected as President of the University of the Philippines?
iii. How will you operationalize and implement the mandates of the University under RA 9500?
6. As the Search Committee for the next UP President, the Board agreed to accept nominations from 12 September 2022 (Monday) until 5:00 PM of 14 October 2022 (Friday). The dates for the other activities of the search shall be announced thereafter. The Board also unanimously agreed to adopt the same process used in 2016.
B. Proposed Budget for the Search Process for the Next U.P. President
1. President Concepcion presented the proposed estimated budget for the entire search process.
2. Chair De Vera moved for the approval of the proposed budget. There being no objections, the same was approved.
3. President Concepcion moved that the authority to approve any additional expense for the search process be delegated to the President. There being no objections, the same was approved.
Board Action: APPROVED. The Board authorized the UP President to approve any additional expense for the search process for the next UP President.
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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 Member
Hon. GREGORIO BANZON PASTORFIDE Member
Hon. AIMEE LYNN BARRION-DUPO Faculty Regent
Hon. RENEE LOUISE CO Student Regent (until August 2022)
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
Atty. Leo B. Malagar Chancellor, UP Cebu
