LPU Student Handbook
LPU Student Handbook
LPU Student Handbook
Lyceum of the Philippines University prides itself with its long and rich tradition of Academic
Excellence through the legacy of its founder, Dr. Jose P. Laurel. The only president to
have served in all three branches of the Government, Dr. Laurel was a successful lawyer,
legislator, constitutionalist, jurist, writer, scholar, statesman, philosopher, and above all
things, an educator.
Dr. Laurel’s concern for education was his most abiding passion. A graduate of top
educational institutions such as University of the Philippines College of Law, Escuela de
Derecho, University of Santo Tomas and Yale University, his credentials as an educator
were unassailable. He wrote extensively on education and managed to teach in several
educational institutions in Manila, despite his numerous commitments.
During the second World War, as the leader of the nation during its darkest period in its
history, he introduced educational policies that emphasized and upheld national morale and
character. As a senator after the war, he authored the law creating the National Education
Board alongside Sen. Claro M. Recto.
The inspiration to establish a school came to him in the early 1920’s while a student at Yale.
Three decades later, along with some of his close friends, he turned this dream into a reality.
With the aim of becoming a center of academic excellence in the Philippines and the Far
East,the Lyceum of the Philippines University (then still a college) formally opened its doors
to the public on July 7, 1952.
With his admiration for knowledge and appreciation of classical thought, Dr. Laurel named
the school Lyceum of the Philippines after Lykeios, the site in ancient Athens where the
great philosopher Aristotle nurtured the minds of his protégées. The school’s motto Veritas
et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et Patria reflects Dr. Laurel’s belief in the value of learning and
character formation for God and country.
The responsibility of running the school was passed on to his third son, Sotero, who was
then in the practice of law. Senator Sotero was the natural choice because it was he who
helped his father organize LPU years earlier and acted as the first executive secretary to
his father, the school president, before resuming his law practice.
For the next forty-three years, it was this chosen son, Sotero, who nurtured the school and
made it grow beyond Manila and into the provinces.
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In 2008, another campus in Cavite was established to bring the total number of LPU
campuses to four with the grand total enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, about
10,000 of whom are enrolled in various hospitality courses.
Senator Laurel’s eldest son, Atty. Roberto Laurel, heads the Manila and Cavite Campuses
as President.
Lyceum of the Philippines University, an institution of higher learning, inspired by the ideals
of Philippine President Jose P. Laurel, is committed to the advancement of his philosophy
and values: “ Veritas et Fortitudo “ ( truth and fortitude ) and “ Pro Deo et patria “ ( for God
and country ).
VISION
Lyceum of the Philippines University envisions itself as a leading University in the Asia-
Pacific region, dedicated to the development of the integral individual who constantly seeks
the truth and acts with fortitude in service to God and country.
MISSION
The Lyceum of the Philippines University, espousing the ideals of Jose P. Laurel is committed
to the following mission:
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CORE VALUES: LPU N JPL
QUALITY POLICY
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Classroom Decorum
It is expected that students will demonstrate a professional attitude towards quality learning
throughout their course of study. With respect to classroom decorum, students should
support and promote the creation of a positive and an excellent learning environment. To
reach this desired learning environment, LPU students are expected to be responsible
participants and are required to:
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• attend all classes (except for sickness, personal or family tragedy or formal
excuses);
• come to class on time;
• stand and greet the teachers as they enter the classroom;
• recite the LPU Opening Prayer and LPU Closing Prayer;
• maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom (practice 5S);
• come to class prepared by having fully completed assignments;
• actively engage in the classroom experience;
• treat the class as a professional experience;
• dress in appropriate attire;
• respect the views of other students;
• respect the professor’s prerogative to establish reasonable class standards;
• observe good manners and right conduct inside the campus (show courtesy, greet
all teachers and other officials, no public display of affection, self-discipline, etc.).
LPU students must also refrain from any behavior which might interfere with the instructor’s
ability to conduct the class or disrupt the ability of other students to learn. Likewise, students
must observe the following inside the classroom:
LPU students must realize that their individual attitude contributes significantly to the
collective learning in the classroom. We expect LPU students to internalize a classroom
culture that fosters an intellectual and professional learning environment.
We remind that LPU students abide by the policies set forth in LPU documents and therefore,
accept the personal responsibility needed to become skilled professionals, reasonable
community leaders, and proud graduates.
Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo, Jr.
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
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COURTESY: IT STARTS WITH ME!
“ Embodying Self-discipline Towards an Effective Practice of 5S”
COURTESY: It starts with ME! is a university-wide campaign where all LPU stakeholders are
enjoined to participate in various educational platforms about the importance of inculcating
courtesy and greetings in achieving quality education. To fully strengthen the Outcomes-
based Education on Proactive and Spiritual values, courtesy campaign has established a
platform on Courtesy as a way of embodying self-discipline towards an effective practice
of 5S in the University. All are expected to be courteous in words and in deeds starting on
the first day of the week, Monday. The Courtesy Creed, which is a powerful expression will
continue to remind all LPU stakeholders to take a stand in taking the lead as a Courteous
citizen in school, in the community and in the country.
COURTESY CREED
So help me God.
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LPU BEST INNOVATIVE SUGGESTION AWARD (BISA)
The LPU BISA Program is intended to encourage students, visitors, parents, alumni, faculty
members, and employees to put forward creative ideas that will enhance the operations of
the University and prevent occurrence of system non-conformities. The stakeholders can
participate in the BISA by accomplishing a BISA form found together with the Customer
Feedback forms in boxes located in strategic places around the campus.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
This program seeks feedback from LPU’s valuable stakeholders to usher in continuous
improvement in its products and services. The forms are readily available for stakeholders to
communicate their objective and proactive comments to evaluate the quality, effectiveness
and efficiency of various LPU services.
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LPU PRAYER BEFORE THE CLASS
Lord of light and wisdom, grant us bright intellect, sound judgment and retentive memory.
Help us to study patiently, orderly and diligently to develop ours gifts and make good use
of them according to your will, as we commit ourselves to Veritas et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et
Patria.
Amen.
Lord, thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn and the capacity to understand. Let
our knowledge be of service not only for the attainment of our goals but also for the benefit
of others.
Amen.
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ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
AB Journalism
AB Legal Studies
AB Mass Communication
Specialization in: Advertising
Broadcasting
AB Multimedia Arts
AB Multimedia Arts
Specialization in: Digital Animation
BS Psychology
BS Accountancy
BS Customs Administration
BS Business Administration
Major in: Business Management
Management Accounting
Marketing Management
Operations Management
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COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
BS Computer Science
BS Information Technology
Associate in Computer Technology
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BS Computer Engineering
AB Foreign Service
Major in: Diplomacy
International Trade
COLLEGE OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws
LPU Makati: 109 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel No. 893-9299, 893-9399 (Telefax)
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students admitted to LPU have to meet the academic standards of the university and agree
to abide by the school’s policies, rules and regulations.
Applicants for admission are required to pass the College Entrance Test administered
by the Guidance and Testing Center, and go through an interview (if applicable). Other
requirements are the following:
a. Freshman – H.S. Report Card (Form138), photocopy of NSO issued birth certificate,
one (1) pc. 2x2 color ID picture, and a certificate of good moral character issued by
the high school principal or guidance counselor.
Graduates of previous school years should also submit a certification from the last
high school attended that the Form 137 has not yet been forwarded to any college/
university or is still in the high school’s file.
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The following are the requirements for a foreign student applying for admission to
LPU as a transferee from another school in the Philippines:
The Special Study Permit (SSP) issued by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration is required
of foreign students below eighteen (18) years who enroll in a baccalaureate degree. Upon
reaching the age of eighteen (18), the student should apply for a Student Visa.
Foreign students who enroll in a special program of less than one (1) years should also
have a Special Study Permit.
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Conversion to Student Visa
The following are the requirements for conversion of any visa to Student Visa:
A foreign student should apply for Student Visa Extension two (2) weeks before the
expiration of his authorized stay.
The principal spouse and unmarried dependent children below 21 years old of the following
are exempted from securing Student Visa or Special Study Permit:
Students should present passport and other necessary documents to prove exemption.
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CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
a. Regular Student - one who carries the regular subjects and unit load prescribed
in the curriculum.
b. Non–regular Student - one who carries subjects and unit load that differ from
the those that are prescribed by the curriculum.
ENROLLMENT
Enrolment is the formal admission of a person who applies as a student for the semester,
trimester or the summer term. Enrolment is completed only upon payment of the required
amount as down or full payment and compliance with the prescribed rules and regulations
for admission and enrolment. The reciprocal relationship involving rights, duties and
responsibilities between the student and school begins upon admission or enrolment.
• Official Class Record - Only students whose names appear in the official class
record of the faculty member in the school system are considered officially
enrolled in a class. Internal arrangements between faculty and students in
relation to changes in sections/schedules are not allowed.
• Enrolment Period - All students shall enroll during the prescribed enrolment
period. Late enrolment may be allowed within two (2) weeks from the first day of
classes if the enrolment period is officially extended.
• Payment of Fees - payment of tuition and other fees should be made only with
the LPU Cashier’s Office or banks/outlets authorized by LPU.
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STUDENT ACADEMIC LOAD
• Overload - Any overload should not exceed six (6) academic units in excess of
the normal load as indicated in the curriculum.
PAYMENT OF FEES
Assessed fees shall be paid in full or on installment, in cash or through the BPI Express
Payment System (EPS), BDO, and Green Peso. All major credit cards, postal money order,
manager’s and/or cashier’s check or checks may be accepted.
Payment on installment basis is subject to an installment fee. Payments made beyond the
prescribed due date are subject to Late Payment Penalty.
A student is considered enrolled in the program that appears on his Enrolment Assessment
Form only after payment of the required amount as down or full payment for tuition and
other fees. Students covered by accredited educational plans are considered enrolled only
upon acceptance of their Scholarship Admission Slip and the issuance of their Enrolment
Assessment Form.
Payment after the deadline for enrolment shall be charged a Late Registration Fee (LRF).
DISCOUNTS
Sibling Discount
LPU offers the following discounts on tuition fees for two or more siblings enrolled during
the same term:
• the second sibling shall be granted a 20% discount;
• the third, a 40% discount;
• the fourth, a 60% discount; and,
• succeeding brothers/sisters, a 100% discount.
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The discount will apply to the youngest of the siblings.
1. All siblings must be duly enrolled for the semester applied for; and,
2. Submission of original birth certificates of all siblings issued by the National
Statistics Office (NSO). This requirement will be submitted to the Student
Records Management Department (Office of the University Registrar) only once
and updated for every additional sibling enrolled.
3. Application/renewal of sibling discount shall be filed every semester upon
submission of Enrolment Assessment Form (EAF) within a specified period
in the Academic Calendar at the Student Records Management Department
(Office of the University Registrar).
Alumni of LPU Manila, LPU Batangas, Lyceum of the Philippines Laguna, Lyceum-St.
Cabrini and LPU Cavite are entitled to discounts on tuition fees upon their enrolment at the
College of Law, Graduate School or any Baccalaureate Degree.
They may also avail of additional discounts on tuition fees for their sons/daughters once
every semester.
Application/renewal of A-LEAP discount shall be filed at the Office of Alumni Affairs every
semester not later than June 30 for the first semester and not later than November 30 for
the second semester. The following requirements should be submitted:
• Alumni ID
• Birth Certificate issued by NSO of son/daughter (for new applicants only)
• Certified true copy of Transcript of Records/Diploma or Certification of Graduation
(for alumni of other LPU campuses)
Note: A student cannot enjoy 2 types of discount. The student should choose whichever is
more beneficial to him/her.
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DROPPING/WITHDRAWAL AND CHARGING/REFUND OF FEES
Withdrawal of subjects may be full or partial and may only be done before
the opening of classes. Full withdrawal is dropping of all subjects while partial
withdrawal is dropping of some subjects.
A letter of request for withdrawal from the parent/guardian, which indicates the
reason for withdrawal, shall be submitted to the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar). The letter shall be approved by
the University Registrar before withdrawal is processed.
A student who withdraws his entire load shall be entitled to a refund of the amount
paid for his tuition and other fees less the registration fee upon submission of a
written notice and filing of an accomplished withdrawal form.
Dropping period is from the start of classes until the working day before the
midterm exams. No dropping is allowed beyond this period.
- The dropping form duly accomplished must be filed with the Student
Records Management Department (Office of the University Registrar)
before the first day of the midterm examinations.
- The dropping form must be filed before the student exceeds the maximum
allowable absences as provided in this Handbook.
Dropping without notice shall result in a mark of “Failure Due to Absences (FDA)” which is
equivalent to a failing grade.
If the class is dissolved, the student shall apply for changing or dropping for dissolved
subjects. The dissolved subject shall be deleted from the student’s subject load.
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Charges/refund of fees shall be made in accordance with the following rules:
If the dropping of the entire load is filed beyond the first week from the opening
of classes during a regular semester or beyond the first three (3) days of the
summer term but not beyond the 2nd week (for a regular semester) or 6th day
(for a summer term), the refund shall be the amount paid less 20% of the total
assessed fees.
There will be no refunds made for the dropping of subject/s beyond the 2nd
week from the opening of classes during a regular semester or after the 6th day
of the summer term.
If the individual dropping of subject/s is filed beyond the first week from the
opening of classes during a regular semester or after the first three (3) days of
the summer term, the applicable credit adjustment shall be the corresponding
tuition and laboratory fees assessed for every subject/s dropped less 20%
thereof.
For withdrawal of individual subjects/entire load or dropping of entire load, the following
fees shall be deducted in full:
a. Registration fee
b. Smart Card ID (once processed/issued)
c. Student handbook (once processed/issued)
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c. Refund without Deduction -- Full refund or credit adjustment shall be made
when the class is dissolved or discontinued.
d. Official Dropping Without Refund -- A student may officially drop any subject
without refund upon filing an official dropping form beyond the second week
from the opening of classes and should be filed before the start of the midterm
examinations. No dropping will be allowed beyond this period. Balance of tuition
and miscellaneous fees including penalty shall be fully paid prior to re-enrolment
in LPU or issuance of transfer credential.
e. Dropping Without Notice Two (2) Weeks after the First Day of Classes --
Balance of tuition and miscellaneous fees including penalty shall be fully paid
prior to re-enrolment in LPU or issuance of transfer credential if a student drops
without notice two (2) weeks after the first day of classes.
SHIFTING
Application for shifting to another program shall be processed by the Student Records
Management Department (Office of the University Registrar) before the start of the semester
when the shifting will be effective.
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ACADEMIC DIRECTIVES
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Attendance is checked every class day beginning with the first day of class. Late enrollees
and those who report/attend after the first day of class shall be marked absent for the day(s)
missed.
• Absences
A student who incurs absences of more than 20% of the total class hours for
the term in any subject shall be dropped from the rolls and given a failing grade.
The maximum allowable absences are as follows:
1 unit subject 3
2 unit subject 7
3 unit subject 10
4 unit subject 14
5 unit subject 17
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A student who leaves the classroom and stays out for the duration of the class period
without the faculty member’s permission shall be marked “absent”.
A student who incurs at least four (4) absences in any subject shall be referred by the
faculty member to the Guidance and Testing Center for counseling. A counselor’s feedback
form from GTC must be presented by the student prior to his/her re-admission in class.
• Tardiness
A student who comes to class late shall be marked “tardy.” Three tardy marks
is equivalent to one absence.
• Excused Absences
Absences considered excused and therefore not counted against a student are:
- Those incurred because of an official school activity with approval
of the College Dean. The student, however, must comply with all the
requirements due on the date of his/her absence. Internal arrangement
made between the student and the teacher/adviser of any student
organization is not considered official.
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- Absences due to death of an immediate family member (“immediate
family member” refers to children, mother, father, sister, brother, and
spouse if married. Three (3) consecutive class days shall be allowed and
considered excused.
- Absences due to serious medical illnesses with valid supporting
documents and validated by the LPU Clinic Physician shall be considered
excused only if approved by the College Dean.
A student is held responsible for all assignments and for all lessons missed,
regardless of reasons for his absence.
INTERRUPTION OF CLASSES
Parents and other callers are not allowed to interrupt classes except for grave or compelling
reasons. Permission must first be secured from the College Dean or Dean of Student Affairs.
TRANSFER CREDENTIAL
A student who has to leave LPU shall apply for transfer credential with the Student Records
Management Department (Office of the University Registrar). The student must fully settle
all obligations and accountabilities and secure the necessary clearances from offices and
departments concerned before a transfer credential is issued.
Once a Transfer Credential has been issued, a student may enroll again in LPU only after
presentation of required and valid documents as a transferee.
Transcript of Records requested for transfer purposes shall be sent directly by the Student
Records Management Department (Office of the University Registrar) to the school where
the student transferred. Said transcript may not be hand-carried unless authorized by the
school where the student transferred.
EXAMINATIONS
A student is required to take all scheduled examinations: preliminary, midterm, final and/or
completion examinations.
Conduct of Examinations
Examinations shall be administered in the assigned rooms and during the official examination
schedule by the faculty member or assigned proctor.
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No Take-home Examinations
In no case may a faculty member give take-home examinations in lieu of the preliminary,
midterm and/or final examinations.
Application to take completion examination shall be filed at the college and approved by the
Dean. Completion examinations shall be given only for the following reasons:
• Demise of an immediate family member
• Sickness
• Late payment of tuition or other school fees
• Other valid reasons constituting an emergency which is beyond the student’s
control. The Dean shall determine if the reason presented by the student is
valid.
Depending on the reason, the following documents must be presented to the Dean before
the approval to take completion examinations:
A missed preliminary examination shall be completed not later than six (6) days after the
last day of the preliminary examinations.
A missed midterm examination must be completed not later than six (6) days after the last
day of the midterm examinations.
The schedule and conduct of the completion examination for missed preliminary/midterm
examinations shall be arranged by the faculty concerned within the grace period. If the faculty
member is no longer connected to LPU, the Dean or his/her authorized representative can
arrange the conduct of the completion examination.
A missed prelim or midterm examination shall incur a grade of 50%. After the completion
examination for prelim or midterm examination, the grade of 50% shall be replaced with the
new examination grade in the class record of the faculty member.
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A missed final examination shall be completed not later than one (1) semester from the close
of the semester during which the student was not able to take the final examination. For
serious medical reasons or prolonged illnesses, the student shall be allowed to complete
the missed final examination within one (1) year from the close of the semester during
which the student missed the final examination.
For a missed final examination, the student shall incur a grade of INC for the missed
final exam. Final grade shall also be INC. After the completion examination for the final
examination, the final grade of INC shall be replaced with the new final grade in the record
of the student in the school system. An INC final exam grade shall be converted to 50%
after the lapse of the completion period.
Completion of Practicum
Practicum subjects not completed within the semester shall be given a grade of Incomplete
(INC) and a grade of 5.0 if not completed within twelve (12) months. Twelve (12) months
shall be computed starting from the semester when the student enrolled the Practicum as
shown below:
• Students who were not able to undertake the final defense on schedule due
to valid reasons will receive a grade of Incomplete (INC). Valid reasons are:
demise of an immediate family member, sickness, and late payment of tuition
or other school fees. Other valid reasons constituting an emergency which are
beyond the student’s control should be approved by the Dean.
• For those whose reasons are not valid, they will receive a final grade of 5.0 and
will need to re-enroll the subject.
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Graded Examination Papers and Questionnaires
Graded final examination papers and questionnaires shall be submitted by the faculty
members to the Office of the Dean and shall be kept for one academic year.
GRADING SYSTEM
Final Grades/Marks
All subjects offered in the LPU use number grades as final marks, except FDA (Failure Due
to Absences), DRP (Officially Dropped), NA (Never Appeared), and INC (incomplete).
LPU adopts the following grade point system with the following percentage equivalents and
descriptions:
Other Marks
“DRP” Offiicially Dropped “INC” Incomplete
“FDA” Failure due to Absences “NA” Never Appeared
Bases of Grades
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Midterm Period Midterm Exam (ME) 40%
Creative Academic
Performance 2 (CAP 2) 60%
Midterm Period Grade (MPG) 100% X 33.33%
• CAP1, CAP2, and CAP3 refer to Creative Academic Performance (CAP) per
grading period, which includes quizzes, recitation, reports, projects and other
graded class activities
Correction of Grades
Grades, once submitted to the Student Records Management Department (Office of the
University Registrar), may only be corrected/changed within the following semester and
only upon the faculty member’s certification that an error has been committed. Correction
of grade needs the written approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The computation for the grade point average (GPA) on all credited subjects is as follows:
1. Credit units for each subject are multiplied by the grade earned to obtain the
credit points per subject.
2. The resulting credit points are added.
3. The total number of credit points is divided by the total number of credit units to
obtain the GPA. The GPA is then rounded off to two (2) decimal places.
For GPA computation purposes, a descriptive grade of Failure Due to Absences (FDA) or
Never Appeared (NA) in any subject is equivalent to 5.00.
Grades in the National Service Training Program (NSTP) are not included in the computation
of the GPA.
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UNIVERSITY RETENTION POLICY
All students should not incur a GPA lower than 2.75 every semester. Students who will not
meet this requirement will incur the following:
• Written warning for the first time a student does not meet the required GPA
• Deloading of 3 units for the second time a student does not meet the required
GPA
• Deloading of 6 units for the third time a student does not meet the required GPA
• Non-readmission for the fourth time a student does not meet the required GPA
GRADUATION
Graduation Requirements
b. All candidates for graduation are required to attend the graduation orientation
arranged by the Student Records Management Department (Office of the
University Registrar).
Graduation Honors
Honor graduates shall be recognized during the Commencement Exercises. Awards with
the corresponding grade requirements are as follows:
• Gold medal - Summa Cum Laude –A candidate for graduation who has a GPA of
at least 1.25 with only one (1) grade of 1.75 and a passing grade in NSTP may
qualify for Summa Cum Laude
• Silver medal - Magna Cum Laude – A candidate for graduation who has a GPA
of 1.50 with only one (1) grade of 2.00 and a passing grade in NSTP may qualify
for Magna Cum Laude.
• Bronze medal - Cum Laude – A student who has a GPA of at least 1.75 with only
one (1) grade of 2.25 and a passing grade in NSTP may qualify for Cum Laude.
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Honor candidates must also comply with the following requirements:
• Meet the minimum residency requirement of the University
• Must not have committed any infraction ranging from Serious to Very Serious
offense as defined in the Student Handbook during his/her entire stay in the
university.
Dean’s List
Every Semester, Deans’ Listers shall be recognized by posting their names in the bulletin
board.
Consistent Deans’ Listers per academic year shall be awarded the College Dean’s Academic
Certificate of Recognition during the Dean’s Lister ceremony.
• Gold Seal – GPA of at least 1.25, with only one (1) grade of 1.75.
• Silver Seal - GPA of at least 1.50 with only one (1) grade of 2.0.
• Bronze Seal - GPA of at least 1.75, with only one (1) grade of 2.25.
Other qualifications:
• must carry no less than the regular curriculum load for his or her course or must
enroll at least 18 units
• must not have committed any infraction ranging from Serious to Very Serious
offense as defined in the Student Handbook during the previous semester.
Scholarship Awards
The Scholarship Award is given to senior students who have excelled in academic
performance The following medals shall be awarded:
• Gold medal – for student scholars who were able to maintain grades equivalent
to a full merit scholarship for seven (7) consecutive semesters.
• Silver medal – for student scholars who were able to maintain grades equivalent
to a partial merit scholarship for seven (7) consecutive semesters.
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Awards for Co-curricular Competitions
International Competition Winners shall be awarded the Chairman of the Board Medal.
• Gold medal – First Place
• Silver medal – Second Place
• Bronze medal – Third Place
I. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The following academic scholarships are offered in pursuit of the vision of the Lyceum of
the Philippines University to be a center of academic excellence and to give financially
deserving and capable youth access to quality instruction thereby promoting equity in
higher education.
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a. Privileges
b. Qualifications
c. Conditions
• Shall take the program in the area identified and approved by the LPU
Scholarship Committee
• Shall maintain an average of 1.75 or better with no grade lower than 2.0 in all
subjects of the program including Physical Education, and must pass NSTP.
This condition applies to semestral or summer term
• Shall carry the approved load as prescribed in the curriculum of the program
• Shall not drop any subject, change subject/schedule, shift courses, or stop from
schooling, without the prior approval of the Scholarship Committee
• Will be automatically terminated if any of the above-mentioned conditions is
violated and/or in case of infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses
as defined in the Student Handbook
• Shall apply for renewal of the scholarship at the end of each semester within a
specified period in the Academic Calendar at the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar)
This scholarship program is designed to give financial assistance to deserving high school
and college graduates.
a. Privileges
• Valedictorians are exempted from taking the college entrance exam and are
entitled to free tuition and miscellaneous fees for one academic year.
• Salutatorians are exempted from taking the college entrance exam and are
granted 50% discount on tuition and miscellaneous fees for one academic year.
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• High school graduates who are First Honorable Mention are exempted from
taking the college entrance examination and are entitled to a 50% discount on
tuition fee for one semester
• Baccalaureate Honor Graduates are entitled to free tuition fee for one semester
in the College of Law or Graduate School.
• Editors-in-Chief of the official student and/or high school school publications are
exempted from taking the college entrance exam and are granted 50% discount
on tuition fee for one semester.
b. Qualifications
• Valedictorians and salutatorians whose scholarship is for one year are required
to apply for renewal of their scholarship at the end of the first semester of the
scholarship, within a specified period in the Academic Calendar at the Student
Records Management Department (Office of the University Registrar). They
should have also complied with the following requirements during the previous
semester:
• passed all subjects
• carried the full semestral load
• did not drop any subject or change subject/schedule
• did not commit any infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as
defined in the Student Handbook
• After the expiration of the scholarship after one semester or one year, the scholar
may apply for another scholarship as long as he/she meets the requirements
of said scholarship.
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
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a. Privileges
b. Qualifications/Conditions
Established in memory of Regina Perez Laurel, former Comptroller of the Lyceum of the
Philippines University.
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications:
c. Conditions:
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• With a final grade not lower than 2.0 in any Accounting subject. This condition
applies to semestral or summer terms.
• With a semestral or summer term GPA of at least 2.0 with no failing grade in any
other subject.
• No dropping or changing of any subject/schedule
• No infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as defined in the
Student Handbook
• Shall apply for renewal of the scholarship at the end of each semester within a
specified period in the Academic Calendar at the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar).
KANEGAE-IFUGAO SCHOLARSHIP
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications
c. Conditions
• Shall carry a load of not less than 18 units in the previous and current semesters
or the regular curricular load for the degree program
• Must obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or higher
• Must have no final grade lower than 2.5 in any subject, including PE. This
condition applies to semestral or summer term
• Must have a passing grade in NSTP
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• Shall not drop any subject, change subject/schedule, shift programs, or stop
from schooling, without the prior approval of the President
• No infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as defined in the
Student Handbook
• Shall apply for renewal of the scholarship at the end of each semester within a
specified period in the Academic Calendar at the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar).
II. GRANTS
These grants provide an avenue for the development, promotion and recognition of special
talents and skills among students and encourage appreciation of the value of the arts and
the importance of the physical development of a total person.
ATHLETIC GRANTS
The athletic grants are available to members of the Varsity team, renewable every semester
and summer, upon the recommendation of the Athletics Director.
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications:
c. Conditions:
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• Shall apply for renewal of the scholarship at the end of each semester within a
specified period in the Academic Calendar at the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar).
Fifty percent (50%) tuition fee discount is granted to qualified twenty (20) members of the
LPU Dance Troupe and Chorale upon the recommendation of the Dance Troupe/Chorale
Director.
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications:
c. Conditions:
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III. OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH LPU
This is a program jointly implemented by Lyceum of the Philippines University and the
Pathways to Higher Education of Ateneo de Manila University. The recipients of this program
are the poor but qualified and deserving students from selected areas of Metro Manila.
a. Scholarship Requirements
b. Scholarship Privileges
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications
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• Be of good moral character as certified by the high school principal/Guidance
Head and the SAO Dean of LPU
• Must pass the interview conducted by Professor Consolacion P. Sauco and/or
the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
c. Conditions
• The grantee shall enroll in any baccalaureate program offered by the College of
Arts and Sciences. Shifting to another program is not allowed
• Shall carry the regular curriculum load every semester
• Must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 with no grade lower
than 2.25 in any subject
• No dropping or changing of any subject/schedule during the current semester
• Shall apply for renewal of the scholarship at the end of each semester within a
specified period in the Academic Calendar at the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar).
d. Disqualification
This scholarship is being sponsored by PTT Philippines Foundation, Inc. for the College of
International Relations.
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications
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c. Conditions
d. Disqualification
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications
• a final grade report in fourth year high school with no failing grade, and with an
average of at least 85% or its equivalent
• a Certificate of Upper 10% class ranking of the graduating batch
• a passing result of the LPU entrance exam, Letter of Admission or Certificate of
Enrolment
• be qualified to enroll as a regular student of LPU in one of the following fields:
Engineering, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Accountancy and Business
Administration
• Must not be enjoying any other scholarship program or financial assistance/
benefit for other entities other than an academic scholarship automatically
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granted by the LPU as substantiated by the Certificate of Ineligibility from other
Scholarship Grants/Educational Plans to be given by the School Representative
• Must be physically fit as substantiated by a medical certificate
• Must have good moral character and have no record of being expelled from
any school/educational institution that he/she has attended in the past and
without any past or existing case or derogatory record as seen in a certificate
of good moral character issued by the most recent school attended and has
not been convicted or charged of any crime before judicial courts or the subject
of any proceeding, judicial, administrative or otherwise, before any judicial,
quasi-judicial, and/or administrative agencies/bodies as seen in his Barangay
Clearance and NBI/Police Clearance
• Must have no means of financing one’s own studies as reflected in the proof
of financial need to complete his/her studies and proof of combined annual
gross income of his/her parent/s or guardian/s, from all sources, not exceeding
Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) as stated in the ITR of “BIR
Certification for Tax Exempt” and “Affidavit for Non-filing of Income Tax” of
parents/guardian
• Must be a Filipino citizen or holding a relevant residence status validated thru an
NSO certified birth certificate and is presently living in the Philippines as seen in
the Barangay Clearance and in the Sketch of Residence submitted
• Must possess the right character and attitude of a Megaworld Scholar assessed
through the interview conducted by LPU
• Must not be currently employed with businesses that directly compete
with Megaworld Corporation, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates or
other companies belonging to the same group (collectively, “Megaworld”) as
substantiated by the “Declaration” to be given by the School Representative.
On the other hand, if the student is currently employed he/she will be obliged to
submit a certificate of employment.
c. Conditions
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• Must not have any record of being expelled from any school/educational
institution or any record of discontinuing his/her studies in LPU.
• Shall apply for renewal of the scholarship at the end of each semester, within a
specified period in the Academic Calendar, at the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar).
d. Disqualification
• Failure to comply with any of the conditions for the retention of privileges
• Infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as defined in the Student
Handbook
• BS Computer Science
• BS Information Technology
• BS Accountancy
• BS Business Administration
a. Privileges
• Tuition Fee: Actual amount of fees according to assessment form/ official receipt
up to P65,000.00
• Monthly stipend: Transportation and book allowance amounting to P3, 000 per
school month
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c. Conditions
d. Disqualification
a. Privileges
b. Qualifications:
c. Conditions:
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• No infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as defined in the
Student Handbook
• Shall apply for renewal of the scholarship at the end of each semester within a
specified period in the Academic Calendar at the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar).
As a general policy, a student shall not enjoy more than one (1) scholarship/grant at the
same time. Should he/she be a recipient of other scholarships/grants, the scholar shall
inform LPU accordingly and choose which is most beneficial to him/her.
NON-ACADEMIC DIRECTIVES
Student Rights
Subject to the limitations prescribed by the laws of the land, students shall enjoy the
following rights:
a. The right to quality and relevant education through competent and continuing
instruction;
b. The right to organize, join and participate in organizations and societies
recognized by the school;
c. The right to guidance and counseling services;
d. The right to freedom of expression and assembly, subject to such constraints
as will insure the proper exercise and enjoyment of the same freedom by all the
members of the academic community and the uninterrupted pursuit of LPU’s
mission as an institution of higher learning;
e. The right to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia and other
activities of similar nature, in accordance with prescribed procedures subject to
conditions laid down by the school to ensure good order and the achievement
of its policies and objectives as an institution of higher learning, and provided
such activities do not interfere with or disrupt classroom instruction or any other
academic activities of the school; and
f. The right of access through authorized channels to their student records, grades,
transfer credentials, and to the issuance of official certificates and transcripts of
records.
Student Responsibilities
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b. To uphold the basic principles and ideals of the school and contribute to the
attainment of its objectives;
c. To exercise their rights in a responsible manner with due regard for the rights of
others;
d. To preserve the academic atmosphere by observing discipline and by maintaining
harmonious relationships with faculty members, administrative personnel and
fellow students; and
e. To abide by this Handbook and all school rules and regulations.
Identification Card
Students must immediately secure the prescribed Smart ID Card which shall be validated
every semester. LPU ID with the prescribed LPU ID lace must be presented upon entering
the campus and worn at all times while inside the university.
In case of loss, the student should report immediately to the Security Office to secure and
accomplish Application for Replacement Form which shall be valid within three (3) school
days from the date of report. This will be used temporarily while application for new ID is
being processed by ICT.
Students must surrender their LPU ID Card to the Student Records Management
Department (Office of the University Registrar) in any of the following instances:
Likewise, ID must be surrendered to the Student Affairs Office when the student made a
violation and/is under suspension.
Uniform
All students are required to wear the prescribed uniform from the first day of class while
inside the school premises.
• The prescribed uniform for male students consists of plain black slacks and gray
polo paired with black leather shoes conforming to the specifications set by the
Student Affairs Office.
• The prescribed uniform for female students consists of gray slacks and a plain
white short-sleeved blouse with LPU patch, all conforming to the specifications
set by the Student Affairs Office. Black, closed leather shoes are required.
• Jeans of any shade and hue are not allowed to be paired with the prescribed
polo. Undershirts should be plain white and free of any advertisement or logo.
Rubber shoes, sneakers, sandals, and slippers are not allowed. Students are
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also not allowed to wear bull caps even when in civilian clothes. Socks are
required on all occasions. For female students, sling–back shoes, sandals, slip-
ons and slippers are not allowed to be paired with the uniform.
Note: Physical Education (PE) attire should be worn only when attending P.E.
classes.
The Student Affairs Office may be contacted for queries on the acquisition and
purchase of uniforms.
a. Working Student
A working student may be exempted from wearing the official LPU uniform provided he/ she
submits the following to the Student Affairs Office:
b. Practicum Student
A student enrolled in Practicum may be exempted from wearing the LPU uniform, provided
he /she submits the following to the Student Affairs Office:
c. Pregnant Student
A student on the family way may be granted exemption from wearing the LPU uniform
provided she submits to the Student Affairs Office a medical certificate with Health Services
Department’s validation attesting to her pregnancy.
In general, students are required to wear the Official LPU T-shirt paired with maong pants
or slacks only on Fridays and during NSTP 1& 2 Sunday Classes. Shorts/Tokong and skirt
are not allowed to be worn with the LPU T-shirt.
Students are not required to wear the uniform on Saturdays, and during the whole summer
term.
NOTE: On occasions when uniforms are not required, students should adhere to the
convention of decency and good grooming. Attires which are inappropriate and/or tend to
scandalize other members of the academic community are prohibited.
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Administrative Due Process
A student charged with violating school rules and regulations is entitled to administrative
due process.
b. For VERY SERIOUS offenses, the Board of Discipline shall hear and try the
case and impose the sanctions provided herein. The Board shall endeavor to
render its decision by majority vote. Its decision shall be final and executory,
except when a penalty of non–readmission, exclusion or expulsion is imposed,
in which case such decision shall be reviewed by the Management Committee.
Board of Discipline
a. For College Cases (wherein both parties are from the same college)
Chairman – College Dean
Members – College Secretary
Two (2) Faculty Members
College Student Council President or Vice President
LESS-SERIOUS and SERIOUS offenses shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Student
Affairs Office.
VERY SERIOUS offenses shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Discipline. A stiffer
penalty shall be imposed on students found guilty of repeated violations of the provisions
of the Student Handbook.
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Table of Offenses and Corresponding Sanctions
Offense Sanction
Less Serious Offenses First Offense Second Offense Third Offense
1. Failure or refusal to wear Verbal Warning Written Warning One- day
the ID and/ or uniform Suspension / with
properly within the community service
university premises.
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• Tattoos most especially
on visible body parts;
• T-shirts with indecent
letterings and pictures;
• T-shirts with fraternity/
sorority logos;
• Tattered/torn jeans and
pants.
3. Shouting, conducting Verbal Warning Written Warning Three-day
boisterous conversation, suspension
and creating disruptive
noise that may disturb
ongoing classes.
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10. Room-to-room campaign Written Warning Two-day suspension Five-day suspension
for whatever purpose
without prior approval
from the Student Affairs
Office.
11. Using foul or vulgar Written Warning Two–day Suspension Five–day suspension
language.
12. Violation of the policy on Written Warning Two–day Suspension Five–day suspension
the use of the lockers
e.g. sharing of lockers.
13. Quarreling and engaging Written Warning Two-day Suspension Five-day Suspension
in shouting matches
without physical contact
within and outside the
campus.
14. Other offenses deemed Verbal Warning Written Warning Two-day Suspension
less serious by the
Student Affairs Office.
Serious Offenses
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4. Spitting on walls and Three-day Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension
floors. Suspension
5. Throwing any waste Three-day Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension
matters such as used Suspension
sanitary napkins that
cause the clogging of
toilet bowls, urinals,
lavatories, and drainage
outlets.
6. Dishonesty and/or acts Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
of disrespect in word or
in deed directed at any
member of academic
community.
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11. Gambling, playing Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
cards, and maintaining
or participating in any
game of chance inside
the university premises.
12. Unauthorized use of the Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
name of the Lyceum
of the Philippines
University
13. Use of university Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
premises and/or
facilities without prior
permit.
14. Running away from a Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
person in authority to
avoid apprehension.
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19. Cheating in any form Three-day Five-day Suspension Five-day Suspension
during an examination, Suspension and a
test or written reports grade of 50% for the
including reactions
examination/ test/
papers, case analysis,
experiments or report taken
assignments required.
The act of cheating
includes but is not limited
to the following:
• Unauthorized
possession of notes or
any materials relative
to the examination or
test whether the student
actually uses them or
not.
• Copying or allowing
another to copy from
one’s examination
paper. In the latter case,
both parties are liable
• Glancing or looking
another student’s
examination paper, or
allowing another student
to glance or look at
his or her examination
paper
• Communicating with
another student or any
person in any form
during an examination or
test without permission
from the teacher or
proctor. This includes
leaking examination
questions to another
student
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20. Plagiarism and other Three-day Five-day Suspension Five-day Suspension
forms of academic Suspension and a and a grade of 50% and a grade of 50%
dishonesty grade of 50% for for research /thesis for research /thesis
research /thesis and and o feasibility and o feasibility
o feasibility study study output study output
output.
21. Student computer Ten-day Suspension Exclusion
offenses shall include
but are not limited to the
following:
• Unauthorized use of
LPU’s computers and /
or peripheral systems
and networks.
• Unauthorized access
to LPU’s computer
programs or files
• Unauthorized alteration
or duplication of LPU’s
computer programs or
files
• Unauthorized uses Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
include but are not
limited to the following:
• Computer games
including games in cell
phones/iPad which are
not assigned course
work
• Entering or transmitting
of commercial
advertisements or
solicitations
• Entering or transmitting
of political campaign
material relating to
elections to be held
outside the school
• Sharing one’s computer
account with others or
using another person’s
account;
• Connecting any device
to the network without
permission
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• Copying, modifying, Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
replacing, deleting any
other user’s account or
any software
used to system
management
• Harming LPU’s computer
equipment
• Failure to return borrowed
multi-media equipment
22. Violation of library rules Verbal Warning Three-day Five-day to Ten-
and regulations as stated Suspension day Suspension
in the Library Conduct depending on the
Policy
gravity of the offense
23. Public displays of Three-day Ten-day Suspension Fifteen-day
affection within the Suspension Suspension
university premises
such as kissing, petting,
necking and the like
which scandalize or tend
to offend the sensibilities
of members of the
academic community.
24. Offenses incurred Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
while wearing the LPU
uniform:
• Smoking and drinking
liquor within (50) meters
the campus.
• Going to movie houses,
arcades, nightspots,
billiard halls, bars and
the likes
• Misappropriation or
failure to account for
funds belonging to
the school or to any
recognized organization
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26. Gross disobedience, Ten-day Suspension Exclusion
disrespect for any
personnel or disregard
of the lawful authority of
any faculty member or
school official
27. Leading or otherwise Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
taking part in any
concerted activity which
disrupts school functions
or adversely affects
classroom instructions,
such as causing false
alarms; banging on
doors, walls, tables,
desks or chairs
28. Commission of three (3) Five-day Suspension Two-day Suspension
less-serious offenses
within the semester
29. Other Offenses as Two-day Suspension Five-day Suspension
deemed serious by the
Student Affairs Office.
Very Serious Offenses
• Viewing, copying or
transmitting of obscene
material
• Sexual harassment/
sexual assault (student
on student) or other
forms of harassment
aimed at others or
otherwise threatening
others
• Violation of copyright
laws or using or copying
software in ways that
violate the terms of the
license
• Creation or transmitting
computer viruses or
any form of intentionally
destructive program
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• Intentional disruption of
network services
2. Extortion or blackmail, Exclusion
whether or the
purpose or objective
accomplished.
3. Tampering of university Exclusion
records and official
papers or documents.
These include forging,
destroying, falsifying
school records and
knowingly using
tampered or falsified
documents.
4. Threatening school Exclusion
officials, faculty members
and personnel and/or
fellow students in any
manner that prevent them
from performing their
duties or exercising their
rights.
5. Indecent exposure, gross Exclusion
immorality and other
scandalous acts such
as perverted behavior,
display and distribution
of pornographic materials
and the like.
6. Assaulting, challenging Exclusion
or committing physical
abuse, harassment,
or similar acts against
persons in authority
faculty members,
personnel and fellow
students or threatening
company of the
aforementioned acts.
7. Involvement in brawls Exclusion
within or outside the
school premises that
affect the name of the
university.
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8. Instigating, inciting, Exclusion
provoking, leading or
taking part (actively or
passively) in illegal and/or
violent demonstrations or
activities.
9. Recruitment/ Exclusion
membership in a
fraternity/sorority or any
student organization
not recognized by
the Lyceum of the
Philippines University.
10. Any deliberate action to Exclusion
disrupt the operation of
LPU’s computer systems
which serve other
members of the LPU’s
community, including
all networks to which
LP’s computers are
connected.
11. Use of LPU’s computer Exclusion
systems and networks
for committing crimes,
violating civil laws,
spamming, hacking or
violating rules.
12. Possession of explosive, Exclusion
firearms, knives or
deadly weapons of any
kind within the university
premises.
13. Detonating explosives Exclusion
or fireworks within the
university premises and
immediate vicinity.
14. Theft, stealing, robbery, Exclusion
and acts of malicious
mischief involving
school property or that
of the members of the
academic community,
including guests and
callers.
15. Possession, using and/ Exclusion
or selling of prohibited
drugs.
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16. Conviction by a court of Exclusion
law of a crime involving
moral turpitude.
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Preventive Suspension
This involves the temporary exclusion of a student from the school premises or any part
thereof for the purpose of avoiding or minimizing imminent or continuing danger to the
whole or part of the academic community.
a. A faculty member may dismiss a student for the duration of the class hour for
unruly behavior or acts disruptive of classroom instruction.
b. A faculty member may, with the approval of the Dean, summarily dismiss a
student from his class for a maximum of three class hours if, in his opinion,
there is imminent or continuing danger of disruptions arising from the student’s
continued presence. In such a case, the written approval of the Dean of the
College is required. Preventive suspension beyond three class hours requires
the approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed for the commission of any offense defined in this
Handbook or offenses similar thereto. Such sanction may take the form of:
These sanctions are meted out in writing (in the case of serious offenses) or by verbally
admonishing the erring student that the repetition of the offense shall subject him to graver
disciplinary measures.
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a. Oral warning/reprimand is given for a first incident of a less serious offense
which warning/reprimand is recorded in the SAO.
Community Service
This sanction requires the student to render a designated number of days as specified
service to the university/community. Student is assigned to serve as student assistant in
various on-campus units/departments.
Suspension
This involves barring a student from a particular class or from the school for a prescribed
period. Suspension for more than five days will require the approval of the Vice-President
for Academic Affairs. Suspension is considered as absence voluntarily incurred.
Non-Readmission
This measure allows an erring student to finish the semester but thereafter excludes him
from enrolling in the school. This shall be meted out when a student commits a major
offense and upon recommendation by the Board of Discipline.
Exclusion
A penalty that allows the school to immediately exclude or drop the name of an undesirable
student from the school rolls and issue him transfer credentials. This measure shall be
taken only against students guilty of major offense/s and when circumstances of extreme
urgency necessitate his/her immediate exclusion.
Expulsion
An extreme penalty on an erring student consisting of his exclusion for admission to any
public or private school in the Philippines; prior approval of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) is a requirement.
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Procedural Guidelines on Handling Disciplinary Cases
1. Disciplinary actions shall be imposed only after due process has been observed.
2. Any administrative action filed against a student must comply with the minimum
standards of due process prescribed as stated under Section 105 of CHED
Memorandum order No.40.
4. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Office, upon receipt of the violation report
and all relevant documents shall assess the gravity of the offense. If there is
merit on the case, it is then processed for investigation and recommendation.
However, if the case has no merit, the case is dismissed immediately.
5. Less-Serious and Serious offenses, acts that disrupts peace and order, shall
be under the jurisdiction of the Assistant Dean of the Student affairs or, in his
absence, the duly designated hearing officer who shall investigate and resolve
the case. Decision rendered by the Assistant Dean or his duly designated officer
is final and executory except when a penalty of suspension imposed is more five
(5) days, in which case such decision shall require the concurrence of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
7. For Very Serious offenses, grievous and malicious acts that cause dishonor
to the reputation and dignity of the student and the university, the Board of
Discipline shall hear and try the case and impose the corresponding sanctions.
The Board shall endeavor to render its decision by majority vote. Its decision shall
be final and executory, except when a penalty of non-readmission, exclusion or
expulsion is imposed, in which case such decision shall be reviewed by the
Management Committee.
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9. The following guidelines in conducting a hearing shall be strictly followed:
9.1 The BOD shall send a written notice to the respondent and other parties
involved at least two days before the date of the hearing.
9.2 The student shall be informed in writing of the nature and cause of the
accusation against him /her/them. The notice shall contain a statement of
specific charges and grounds with an accompanying instruction to file his
answer within five (5) days or a reasonable period of time from receipt of
the complaint.
9.3 Refusal of the respondent to acknowledge receipt of the notice of hearing
shall not hamper the proceedings.
9.4 The student shall be advised of his right to be assisted by parent(s)/
guardian or a faculty member during the hearing.
9.5 The student shall be informed of the evidence against him.
9.6 The student has the right to adduce evidence in their own behalf.
9.7 The evidence shall be duly considered by the BOD and decide on the
case.
9.8 The hearing shall consist of three phases:
• Meeting of the BOD with the complainant;
• Meeting of the BOD with the respondent;
• Meeting of the BOD with the complainant and the respondent.
9.9 In the absence of any of the parties involved, his/her written testimony
may be considered.
9.10 During the hearing, the complainant and the respondent shall each
present evidence/ witnesses,
9.11 The proceedings shall be recorded, non-litigious, fact-finding, and
clarificatory.
9.12 After all parties have presented their pieces of evidence, the BOD shall
proceed to evaluate the pieces of evidence on their merits.
9.13 Should a respondent admit to the charges against him/her, he/she shall
be required to execute a written admission or confession of guilt and shall
be made to appear before the BOD to affirm the admission or confession.
Sanctions shall be imposed immediately, but with considerations.
9.14 The BOD shall submit the findings, conclusions and recommendations to
the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs making sure that the recommended
sanctions are in accordance with the disciplinary measures provided in
the Student Handbook within ten (10) working days after termination of
investigation.
9.15 Should a respondent finds the decision unfavorable, he/she may file an
appeal with the Student Affairs Office within five (5) working days from the
receipt of the decision. If an appeal is not filed within the prescribed period,
the decision shall be rendered final and executory.
9.16 Recommended sanctions shall be acted upon by the Assistant Dean of
Student Affairs. If a recommended sanction is a five-day suspension and
above, this will require the approval of the VPAA.
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Sanctions on Erring Graduating Students
Graduating students who have committed an offense with a penalty of ten- day (10)
suspension and above shall not be allowed to join the commencement exercises and shall
not be issued the Certificate of Good Moral Character.
Prescriptive Period
The school has the right to take action against student offenders as long as they remain
enrolled therein.
Any course of action or penalty authorized by this handbook may be imposed without
prejudice to any proceedings to be held under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
The fact that the student commits the offense outside the school premises shall not
constitute a defense if the offense involves his/her status as a student, affects the good
name or reputation of the school, or disrupts the regular academic process.
LPU is committed to the prevention of sexual harassment of any member of the LPU
community.
Sexual harassment refers to any unwanted sexual attention that is explicitly or implicitly
made a condition for favorable decisions affecting one’s school standing, or which creates
an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment in the school.
Cases of sexual harassment are covered by the implementing guidelines of the Anti- Sexual
Harassment Act of 1995. An ad hoc committee will conduct the investigation of alleged
cases constituting sexual harassment and will recommend any course of action that may
be called for by the investigation.
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Academic Grievance Procedure
The formal complaint against a faculty member can be filed anytime within the semester,
but not later than two (2) weeks after the start of the following semester. A complaint must
be duly notarized before submission to the Chair of the program. The student-complainant
must submit three (3) copies of his/her complaint; these copies are for the department,
faculty concerned and for the student.
A formal student grievance filed against a faculty member will initially go through a preliminary
hearing involving the student, faculty concerned, and the Chair of the Department where
the faculty belongs. Upon receipt of the complaint, together with all supporting documents,
the Department Chair shall require the respondent to answer the complaint in writing
within five (5) days from the receipt of complaint. The decision of the Chair is effective
immediately. The student-complaint, however, has five (5) days to appeal the decision of
the Chair otherwise he/she has waived his/her right to appeal.
The office of the Dean of the College is the venue particular to an appeal regarding an
academic grievance. The Dean convenes the College Academic Grievance Committee for
the purpose, this is composed of the following: Dean of College where the faculty belongs;
a senior member of the College preferably belonging to the same discipline of the faculty
concerned; and the President of the LPU Scholastic Society.
The Committee shall conduct at least one (1) hearing before deciding a case. The Committee
can call for witnesses, request for documents, and invite resource persons to aid them in
the disposition of the case. The Committee should resolve the issue within ten (10) days
upon receipt of the appeal.
The decision of the Committee is the decision of the College. However, the student-
complainant can appeal the decision of the College at the Vice President for the Academic
Affairs’ level within five (5) days from its promulgation. The VPAA either concurs with the
decision of the College or returns the case to the College Academic Grievance Committee
on the strength of new evidence or possible misinterpretation of any rule or regulation. The
decision of the VPAA is final.
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STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE (SAO)
The Student Affairs Office supports programs that encourage the concept of total student
development. It is committed to provide an environment conducive to personal, social,
emotional, spiritual and organizational development through involvement in student
activities. It continues to plan, implement, evaluate and support programs and services to
meet student needs.
Student Activities
LPU encourages students to participate in school activities and join recognized organizations
that will supplement their formal education, provide for substantial experiences, greater
productivity and creative endeavors. LPU reserves the right to exclude any student from
participating in such activities that may interfere with his studies.
Student Discipline
The Student Affairs Office, in its objective to develop good moral character and personal
discipline among LPU students, enforces discipline by consistently implementing the
provisions in the Student Handbook. Promotion of discipline is a duty shared by all members
of the LPU community. Implementation of sanction is implemented to correct student
misbehavior and not to penalize students. All the discipline initiatives are geared toward
the attainment of its ultimate goal--- to develop LPU Students to become responsible, law
abiding and productive citizens.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Manila, the University provides opportunities for
the integral faith formation and development of the school community through Campus
Ministry. The Campus Ministers, along with the school Chaplain, Collaborators, and Student
Volunteers, strive to build a community of God loving persons imbued with the spirit of
service, love for truth, enlightened and assertive nationalism and a high sense of moral
integrity through the following services:
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• Regular Masses and Confessions
• Nourishing prayer life through Novenas and other devotional prayers as well as
ensuring the prayerful ambiance of the school Chapel
• Special liturgical celebrations
• Catechetical/Faith Formation sessions
• Spiritual conversations and accompaniment
• Retreats and Recollections
• Outreach programs
The department is the custodian of academic records and is responsible for the proper
maintenance, preparation and disposition of such records, ensuring integrity, accuracy and
confidentiality.
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Student Services
1. Assessment of Fees – the Accounting Department is responsible for the accurate
assessment of tuition fees, miscellaneous fees, laboratory fees and other fees
during the enrollment period, based on CHED’s approved rate of fees.
2. Fee Adjustment/Refund – when a student add, change, drop subjects/s or
withdraws enrollment, the corresponding fee adjustment is computed which will
be automatically credited to the student’s account balance. If this resulted to a
Refund, the Accounting Department process the refund check upon receipt of
the written request from the student or parent.
3. Examination Permit – Permit shall be issued directly to the Faculty handling your
subjects.
4. Payment of Fees – there are several options where and how to pay your fees:
a. Payment channels include the following:
• Cashier’s Office
• Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) via over the counter (OTC),
ATM, phone banking and mobile banking
• Banco De Oro
• China Bank (Green Peso)
b. Forms of payment – cash, checks and major credit cards
5. Other student services
a. Processing of clearances for Transcript of Records/Diploma and
Honorable Dismissal.
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b. Prepares Statement of Tuition and Other Fees needed for Scholarship
grants
c. Processing medical insurance benefits of students/athletes due to major
injuries and or accidents.
d. Processing discounts for students with full and partial scholarship,
athletes, brother/sister discount and all other discounts granted by the
university, government agencies and other private entities/donors of
scholarship grants.
e. Attends to all student/parent’s inquiries at Window 10.
The LPU library is formally known as the Sotero H. Laurel Academic Resource Center
(SHL ARC). Its primary objective is to support the University’s instructional, curricular,
research and extension programs through an organized, relevant, and fast delivery of
quality information services.
1. Library Hours
Regular Term Summer Term
Monday thru Friday 6:30am to 8:00pm Monday thru Saturday
Saturday 6:30am to 7:00pm 7:00am to 5:00pm
***Note: Notice of changes in the schedule shall be posted in the Library Bulletin Board.
2. Library Collections:
• Books – over 65,000 volumes
• Multimedia and Audio-visual material - over 5,000 volumes
• Periodicals - over 1,000 titles (magazines, scholarly journals, college research
journals, newspapers)
• Bound Periodicals, Vertical File Collection
• Archival documents
• Theses
• Online Databases (includes e-Books, e-Journals and e-Magazines)
3. Online Resources for Research
Students can use various databases of electronic journals, electronic books and
electronic magazines to supplement their need for quality information, or for leisure reasons
such as:
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4. Library Registration/ Validation
To avail of the different library services, facilities and resources, all bona fide
students, faculty and personnel are required to register for a library account and reactivate
existing accounts. Registration and validation are held at the Multimedia Section and Quiet
Study Area.
a. In Campus @ http://10.0.70.81
b. Off Campus @ http://libraryopac.lpu.edu.ph, click the school link Lyceum of the
Philippines University, and start searching.
6. Circulation Policies
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1. Observe courtesy and 5S at all times;
2. Before entering the library, kindly put your phone in “silent” or “vibrate” mode. If
you need to conduct cell phone conversation, please take it outside;
3. Eating and sleeping are not allowed;
4. Proceed to the Circulation/ Reserve Desk if you wish to check-out library
materials;
5. The Library Management is not responsible for any personal belongings left
unattended;
6. Library patrons must not block library entrance/exit areas, aisles, doorways at all
times;
7. Everyone is requested to leave promptly at closing time;
8. Use of electrical outlets for recharging gadgets other than laptop and/or notebook
is prohibited;
9. Follow the University rules on dress code;
10. Please respect others’ need for quiet reading and study.
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NOTE: All offenses shall be endorsed to the Assistant Dean of the Student Affairs Office
for proper procedures.
The Information and Communication Technology Department (ICT) holds the principal
responsibility for all IS/IT-related projects of the school. It is mainly in charge of systems,
data, and network administration as well as computer laboratory maintenance.
Aside from its administrative functions, the ICT also provides Level 1 end- user technical
support to all employee and students of LPU.
4. The University has a responsibility and duty to protect its valuable computer
resources and to restrict student access to uses that are strictly related to the
students’ academic programs as well as reasonable time limits. LPU reserves
the right to define what unauthorized student uses are.
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5. The Director of ICT or his duly authorized representative may monitor student
user accounts, files, and /or log-in sessions for appropriate management
purposes. Such purposes include, but are limited to performing archival and
recovery procedures, evaluating system performance and ensuring system
integrity and security.
Consequences/Sanctions
1. The ICT Department, as per approval by the President, reserves the right to
immediately disable any account in possession of programs, procedures or
other information that presents a security threat to the system, network and/
or other users. Examples include, but are not; limited to any program or
procedure that is designed to: obtain other users’ passwords; obtain access to
restricted programs, systems or data; modify restricted programs, systems or
data; obtain system privileges beyond those initially granted to the user account
by authorized staff; deceive system management personnel or inhibit system
management efforts.
3. When an account is disabled by the ICT, the account will remain disabled until
the situation is investigated and appropriately resolved. If the investigation
results in charges being filed against the account owner, the account will remain
disabled until a final disposition is determined through Student Affairs Office
administrative procedures.
4. Students are expected to comply with their respective college policies and
regulations.
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LPU WIFI POLICY AND GUIDELINES
Lyceum of the Philippines University WIFI Facility provides access to vast information
resources of internet for instructional material to which students, faculty, and administrative
employees can have acces inside the school. Internet provides access to curricular and
other educational material, and experience in searching for, finding, evaluating and using
information delivered electronically.
• Access to the LPU WIFI facilities must not be to violate the laws and regulations
of any state, city, province or local jurisdiction in any material way.
• The LPU has software and appliance in place that can monitor internet usage.
• The LPU will implement the use od the technology protection measure, or filter,
to protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, pornography,
and materials that are harmful.
• Each user may not use LPU WIFI facilities to download games or to play games
against opponents over the internet.
• Each user must carefully consider what information he or she chooses to
enter, write or send in LPU WIFI Network. Viruses and malicious code can be
transferred via internet, despite virus protection and other security software.
DISCLAIMER
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INTERNET FILTERING
• LPU WIFI Network will be filtered. Filtering device is designed to look for key
words or url (uniform resource locator) and block access to internet sites whose
content appears to fit into a “blocked” category.
• WIFI internet access is set at the most restrictive level. In order to access
unfiltered access, customers may request that a site is blocked in WIFI be
reviewed and unblocked.
VIOLATION
• Use of LPU internet facilities for illegal activity shall result to suspension of
internet connection privileges.
• Violation of any of the LPU internet usage shall be forwarded to the proper
authority for further investigation and appropriate sanction based on
administrative code / faculty code/student handbook.
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coursed, transfer to other college, and for re-admitting students.
For students who intended to drop subjects(s), a letter of consent
with photocopy of ID from their parents/guardian are required. Exit
interview is also carried out to all graduating students to assist them
in planning for their career as well as to gather feedback on their stay
in the University.
c. Student Database/Inventory- Relevant personal and academic
information are viewed in the student database. These information
are used in monitoring student’s academic progress.
HEALTH SERVICES
The Health Services Department/University Clinic is open during class hours from 7:00
a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Mondays thru Saturdays. The staff include two (2) physicians, two (2)
registered nurses and one (1) dentist.
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Services include:
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Unlimited medical consultations.
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Unlimited dental consultations.
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Starter doses of available medicines when indicated
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Temporary admission to the ward if necessary
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Emergency referrals to Seamen’s Hospital for accidental injuries sustained in
school.
> Health alerts/Bulletin for common diseases/epidemics
> Discounted prices for the following dental procedures:
- Dental extraction
- Dental Restoration
- Oral Prophylaxis
SECURITY
The Security Office is responsible to maintain peace and order and protect the lives and
property of all stakeholders .The department provides 24-hour security services and
enforces the rules and regulations of LPU as contained in the Student Handbook. The
security guards inspect the ID or Enrolment Assessment Form/Registration Card and
personal belongings of anyone entering the campus. The Security Office is located at Gate
2.
FOOD SERVICES
Hot meals and snacks are served at the school canteen from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during
school days. Order, cleanliness, proper decorum and self-bussing must be observed in the
canteen.
BOOKSTORE SERVICE
The Bookstore is located near the Security Office and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Monday to Friday) and 8:00a.m. to 12:00 noon (Saturday). Textbooks, school supplies,
uniforms, various novelty and gift items including E- load services are available at the LPU
bookstore.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SERVICE LEARNING
The LPU-Community Outreach and Services Learning unit (COSel) engages the immediate
and wider communities as partners in societal transformation. To sustain these community
endeavours, COSel encourages continuous volunteerism and services engagements by
the university sectors: administration, faculty, non-teaching personnel, students and alumni.
In collaboration with the adopted communities and others that seek interventions; COSel
also facilitates the involvement of other partners and stakeholders through participatory
extension programs and projects with them. The results of the engagements provide a rich
source of knowledge, information and insights from which the university draws lessons that
enhance its other functions of research and instruction.
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Department (ACAD) projects the image of the Lyceum of the
Philippines University through social and cultural activities and performances designed to
nurture and enliven artistic awareness.
The ACAD seeks to establish cultural tie-ups and relationships within and off campus,
foster cultural exchanges and develop aesthetic sensibilities of various sectors of the
academic community. The ACAD performing units are, LPU Chorale, LPU Dance Troupe
and Tanghalang Batingaw-LPU Manila.
Established in 2009, the Research Publications and Innovation Center (RPIC) consolidated
the research oversight function of the Research Office and the research dissemination
activities of the Publications and Events Management Office. RPC thus became the lead
office in steering LPU’s RESEARCH MISSION, to advance and preserve knowledge
by undertaking research and disseminating and utilizing its results. Through its various
activities, like training, proposal preparation, field research, monitoring, report writing, oral
presentation, manuscript preparation and peer review, RPC has generated 122 research
projects, involving 96 faculty researchers from AY 2009-2010 to AY 2013-2014. To address
the challenge of research utilization in the Knowledge-Based Innovation Economy (KBIE),
RPC became a designated Intellectual Property Office - Philippines Innovation and
Technology Support Office (ITSO) in 2011, tasked with protecting and commercializing
ideas created in the university and the community. In 2013, RPC was renamed Research,
Publications and Innovation Center (RPIC) to recognize the role of the University’s research
and innovation system in its contribution to economic development, entrepreneurship and
sustainability.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT (CPAD)
The Communication and Public Affairs Department (CPAD) takes charge of all public
relations and information dissemination of the University. Students are encouraged to apply
as Student Marketing Assistants (SMA) under the department. The SMAs serve to support
the CPAD staff in marketing the university to the different target high schools , as well as to
assist in processing the applications of the incoming freshmen and transferees .
CPAD is also on top of all the promotional material and marketing collateral such as posters
and tarpaulins, ensuring the proper use of the University Brand and logos.
The Center for Career Services and Industry Relations (CCSIR) serves as a formidable
bridge connecting the students of the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila Campus
to the corporate world while they do the required Internship, to prepare them for the start
of their respective careers after graduation. The unit also helps our graduates find in
A-list enterprises, employment opportunities that match the skills and competencies they
have acquired as students of the university. In other words, the CCSIR has been created
to bridge the gap between academic training and employment opportunities where our
students can showcase their skills and talent, towards further strengthening LPU-Manila’s
contribution to national development.
EMSS is committed to a develop and implement strategic long term goals that help reduce
our environmental impact and ensure a safety and healthy learning and work environment
for students, employees and visitors. EMSS is under the Physical Plant and Facilities
Management and is comprised of three teams namely Environmental Management Team
(EMT), Health and Safety Team (HST), and Emergency Response Team (ERT).
We believe that no other asset in the company is as important as the people that contribute
with their work to achieve the University Vision, Mission and Core Values.
Therefore, we devote all the necessary energy and attention to protect students, employees,
and any other people involved with the University.
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Logistics Department e.g. Chemicals, broken glass, medical waste,
etc.
• Other waste are not listed in Blue Trash Bins
o Practice water and energy conservation by making sure running water
from faucets and toilets are properly closed and light in rooms are switch
off if not in use.
v HST:
o Prevent accidents by reporting potential hazards and unsafe practices to
the Building and Grounds Department for immediate action.
o Practice good safety practice e.g. Wear personal protective equipment
like goggles in the chemistry laboratory or know the proper procedures
and use of tools and equipment.
o Report accidents to the Health Services Department.
o Always stay fit and healthy.
v ERT:
o Know your emergency exists and evacuation plan.
o Know your emergency assembly area.
• People exiting Gate 1 should proceed to the Intramuros Wall
assembly area along Muralla Street
• People exiting Gate 2 should proceed to San Juan de Letran Street
assembly area
• People exiting Gate 3 should proceed to Real Street assembly area
o Know your emergency contact numbers and emergency office, the
designated emergency office is the Security Services located near Gate 2
with contact number 527-8251 Local 121.
o Know the University Emergency Plan and what to do.
• Phase 1: Alarm
• Notify Security Services
• Notify residents of incoming or ongoing danger
• Types of alarms:
o Emergency Horn: Prepare incoming danger (at most 5
minutes)
o Emergency Horn + University Bell: Time to evacuate
o Emergency Horn +Alternating University Bell: Ground
floor tenants move up to upper floors.
q Phase 2: Response
• If earthquake: DUCK-COVER-HOLD
o Duck: stable position
o Cover: watch out and protect from falling items
o Hold: increase stability and protection
• In fire location: Activate Fire Extinguisher Team
• If accident or physical threat: call for help (Security Services
Local 121)
• If need to evacuate: secure important personal items and follow
less that 5 minutes evacuate rule.
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q Phase 3: Evacuation
• Know your exit plan to nearest gate 1, 2 or 3.
• Evacuate with your groups e.g. Student quality circles or office
quality circles.
• Assess viability of your exist and know your alternate exit plan.
• Be alert and quick.
• Do not panic!
• In case of rising floods (Storm surge or Tsunami) move up to
higher grounds at least 1 floor better 2 floors.
q Phase 5: Assembly
• Know where to go.
• Make sure to be at assembly area and be counted.
• In case of move to upper floors. Ground floor classes go to
aligned class rooms in 3rd floor and Ground floor offices go to
nearest aligned offices in the 2nd floor.
q Phase 6: Recovery
• Stay calm, be patient, and give assistance if able to persons in
need.
• Volunteer your services to the ERT in the area.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
LPU recognizes the importance of developing creative and responsible student leaders
who will eventually assume leadership in their chosen careers. It encourages activities with
clearly established goals and which flow along social, cultural, religious, literary, educational
and recreational lines.
University-wide Organizations
These are open to all qualified Lyceans.
The LPU Central Student Government (LYCESGO) is the highest governing body of all
bonafide LPU students. Its principal concern is the promotion of the welfare and protection
of student rights.
It promotes and upholds academic freedom in pursuit of the goal of academic excellence.
It advances and carries on the tradition of enlightened nationalism as a basic element of a
truly responsive LPU education.
It promotes and maintains harmonious and peaceful relationships among the studentry,
and with faculty members and the administration based on mutual trust, respect, honesty,
equality and fairness. It adheres to democratic principles and processes, and abides by the
rule of the majority
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The Constitution of The Lyceum of The Philippines University Manila Central Student
Government
PREAMBLE
We, the students of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Manila, recognizing
the need for a Student Government that shall embody our ideals, represent and protect
our interests and general welfare, foster unity and cooperation among the student, faculty
and school administration, promote academic excellence and uphold academic freedom,
and advance the cause of enlightened nationalism, do hereby ordain and promulgate this
Constitution and By- laws.
Article 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. This Constitution shall be known as the “Constitution of the Lyceum of the
Philippines University (LPU) Manila Central Student Government (LYCESGO).”
Section 2. This Constitution shall govern the Central Student Government and College
Student Governments of LPU Manila.
Section 3. The Central Student Government shall hold office at the Lyceum of the
Philippines University, Intramuros, and Manila City.
Section 4. For the purpose of this Constitution, unless the context indicates otherwise:
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d. “LPU Central Student Government (LYCESGO)” refers to the duly
constituted central self-governing body over all Colleges and distinguished
from the College Student Governments;
e. “College Student Government (CSG)” means the duly constituted local
self- governing body of a unit that offers at least a bachelor’s degree
program. It includes:
Article 2
Section 1. The Central Student Government and College Student Government believes
that:
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a. The protection and promotion of the rights and general welfare of the LPU
Manila studentry and the Filipino people shall be its principal concern;
b. Education is a powerful tool in enhancing nationalist awareness and
forwarding the People’s interest;
c. Education should enhance creative, analytical and critical thinking and the
ability to make informed judgment, free of dogma and myths;
d. Education is a constitutional right and equal opportunities and access to
education be afforded to everyone;
e. It must unite with the struggles of the studentry and Filipino people in
pursuit of a just, free and democratic society; and
f. In order to be genuine, it must be responsive to the needs of the studentry
and the Filipino people, and to this end should be representative, self-
governing and democratic.
Section 2. The Central Student Government and College Student Government shall at
all times strive to:
a. Defend and promote the rights and general welfare of the LPU Manila
studentry and the Filipino people;
b. Serve as an active medium for students’ ideas and sentiments;
c. Uphold and ensure genuine democratic participation and representation in
all policy-making bodies in the University that affects the studentry;
d. Uphold representative, self-governing and democratic student government;
e. Promote and uphold academic freedom in pursuit of academic excellence;
f. Establish and maintain a harmonious and peaceful relationship among
the studentry, faculty and the administration, based on the mutual trust,
respect and equality; and
g. Uphold the ideals of the University that are geared towards safeguarding
a well-rounded intellectual, social, cultural and physical developments of
every student.
Article 3
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3. To choose a field of study and to pursue the quest for truth; to
express their opinion on any subject of public or general concern
which directly or indirectly affects the student or education system;
and
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r. Have his/her grievances heard and speedily administered;
s. Form and/or participate in any association, society or organization for
purposes not contrary to law and rules and regulations of the University;
and,
t. All other rights as specified in the Student Handbook but are not specified
herein are included as rights of the students.
Article 4
Article 5
Section 3. Vacancy
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a. Any permanent vacancy in the office of the President shall be filled by
the Vice-President that if the permanent vacancy occurs in the office of
the Vice- President for any cause or by reason of his assumption to the
office as President, the Central Student Government shall elect among
the members a new Vice-President;
b. Should both the President and Vice-President of the Central Student
Government be temporarily incapacitated, the remaining members shall
elect among themselves an acting President and Vice-President both of
whom shall surrender their positions upon return of the permanent offices.
In no case shall the Central Student Government be dissolved or rendered
inoperative; and
c. When the vacancy is not permanent, the Central Student Government
may choose a replacement that shall continue the duties of the Central
Student Government member until he/she returns.
Section 4. Every candidate for membership in the Central Student Government must:
Section 5. Every Council member of the Central Student Government shall hold office for
one (1) academic year only or until his/her successor has been duly elected
and assumed office.
Section 6. No Council member of the Central Student Government shall hold office as
Editor-in-Chief of a University or College-based student publication or as
President of any student organization in the University without surrendering
his/her seat in the Central Student Government.
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ARTICLE 6
Section 3. Vacancy
Section 4. Every candidate for membership in the College Student Government must:
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Be duly enrolled in at least fifteen (15) units during the term of office which
they seek or at least follows their course/program curricula prescribed by
his/her College if the number of units is below fifteen (15). Every
Council member of the College Student Government shall hold office
for one (1) academic year only or until his/her successor has been duly
elected and assumed office.
Section 6. No Council member of the College Student Government shall hold office as
Editor-in-Chief of a University or College-based student publication without
surrendering his/her seat in the College Student Government
Article 7
Section 1. The Council shall have a General Assembly and an Executive Council.
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c. Formulate policies, adopt resolutions and decisions for the Central
Student Government or College Student Government in between
meetings of the General Assembly.
Article 8
QUORUM
A simple majority (50% + 1) of the voting members shall establish a quorum for the
transaction of business by the General Assembly present and voting at a meeting at which
there lies quorum shall be legal as an act of the entire body.
Article 9
Section 1. The Central Student Government shall have the following powers and duties:
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Section 2. The College Student Government shall have the following powers and duties:
Section 4. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council. It shall be
his/her duty to:
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d. Appoint the heads of the committees at the beginning of the term or
revamp the committees as deemed necessary and present it to the
General Assembly for approval;
e. Represent the Council in his/her official capacity as President on
occasions and events where the students need representation;
f. Call a special meeting of the Council or any of its committees;
g. Issue official statements of the Council thru the Secretary and/or the
Public Relations Officer; and
h. Perform other duties and responsibilities of the functions of his/her office.
a. Act as the custodian of all funds, monies and properties of the Council;
b. Keep an accurate record of all receipts and expenses of the Council;
c. Take charge of the preparation of the budget and disburse funds only
according to standing policies promulgated by the Council;
d. Submit a financial report at the end of each semester duly audited by the
Auditor to the Council; and
e. Perform any other functions that the Council may delegate as long as
these do not overlap with the powers and responsibilities of other officers
according to this Constitution.
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Section 8. The Auditor shall:
a. Examine and audit the books of accounts and properties of the Council
from time to time;
b. Issue a report on his/her audit to the Council;
c. Examine and certify to the accuracy of the annual report of the Treasurer;
and
d. Perform any other functions that the Council may delegate as long as
these do not overlap with the powers and responsibilities of other officers
according to this Constitution.
a. Map out the general activities of the Council for the academic year;
b. Keep an inventory of all Council properties;
c. Supervise all business and fund-raising activities of the Council; and
d. Perform any other functions that the Council may delegate as long as
these do not overlap with the powers and responsibilities of other officers
according to this Constitution.
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Article 10
All Council members shall at all times be accountable to the studentry who they must serve
with utmost responsibility, honor, integrity, loyalty and professionalism.
Article 11
Adviser
Section 1. The General Assembly shall nominate at least two (2) candidates for Adviser to
LPU Manila administration, who shall then appoint an Adviser for the Council.
Section 2. The Adviser shall be bound by this Constitution and its By-laws and shall
respect the independence of the Council as the central or local self-governing
body of all bonafide LPU Manila students under the guidance of Student Affairs
Office (SAO).
Section 3. The Adviser shall serve as a liaison between the Council and the LPU Manila
administration and shall guide and supervise the operations of the Council.
Section 4. The Adviser shall have the right to observe meetings of the Council and the
General Assembly.
Section 5. The Adviser shall have the power to call for and, together with the Council
President, preside over emergency sessions or special meetings of the Council
or the General Assembly, and make proposals or call for a vote on important
matters given that only Council members can participate in such votes.
Section 6. The General Assembly shall have the power to recommend to the LPU Manila
administration the removal of an Adviser.
Article 12
Section 1. The General Assembly may remove or suspend any of its members on any of
the following cause:
a. Culpable violation of this Constitution;
b. Gross negligence of Council duties and responsibilities;
c. Misuse of Council funds, excessive and extravagant expenditures, or
fraud committed in the course of official duties;
d. Graft and corruption; and/or
e. Any form of gross misconduct which undermines the credibility of the
Council.
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Section 2. Upon the resolution of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the General
Assembly, a motion for impeachment shall be undertaken against one or more
of its members.
Section 3. Member/s for which charges for impeachment have been directed shall be
given a copy of the allegation/s not later than ten (10) days before the given
opportunity to present his/her defense in writing before the meeting shall be
allowed to address the General Assembly during the meeting.
Article 13
Suspension
a. He/she have been found guilty by the General Assembly of any of the
above wrongdoings in Article 11;
b. A simple majority (50% + 1) vote of the Council members present in the
General Assembly meeting approved the suspension upon hearing their
defense; and
c. The member/s to be suspended was informed through a written notice of
the proceedings not later than five (5) days before the meeting is called
for that purpose.
Section 2. The General Assembly shall decide the period for which the Council member/s
shall be suspended provided it shall not exceed thirty (30) days.
Section 5. Suspended Council member/s may be allowed to attend meetings and address
the body provided a majority (50% + 1) of the Council members present are in
agreement.
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Article 14
Section 1. The General Fund of the Council shall consist of the Student Council Fee
collected from every student by the duly authorized representative of the
Council every registration including summer period and shall be deposited in
a bank with the University President or Vice-President and/or Treasurer as
signatories.
1.1 40% of the Student Council Fund shall be appropriated for the
LYCESGO fund and the remaining 60% shall be appropriated for the
College Student Government fund; and
1.2 The LYCESGO shall be responsible for the appropriations of College
Student Government funds upon their request.
Section 2. The LYCESGO shall formulate and adopt a budget which shall embody a work
plan or program with estimated expenditures for the academic year.
Section 4. In the event that the Student Council fund was not exhausted at the end of the
semester, it shall be carried over to the corresponding fund allocations for the
next semester.
Section 5. No withdrawals from the Student Council fund shall be made without the
approval of the LYCESGO President, countersigned by the LYCESGO
Treasurer and LYCESGO Adviser.
ARTICLE 15
Commission on Elections
Section 3. The Council on Student Affairs (COSTAFF) shall be responsible for the
selection and appointment of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members of
the COMELEC.
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Section 4. No COMELEC member shall be affiliated to any political parties in the
University.
Section 5. The COMELEC shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
Section 6. The COMELEC shall submit a budget proposal for regular and special elections,
plebiscite, initiatives, referenda, and recalls to the LYCESGO for appropriation.
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Article 16
Elections
Section 2. The qualifications to be a candidate for the Council elections shall be provided
by this Constitution and LPU Manila Election Code.
Section 3. The General Elections of College Student Government officers, including the
representatives to the LYCESGO, shall be held on the month of February
of second semester where term of office will be effective for the following
academic year.
Section 4. The officers of the College Student Government, except the Year Level
Representatives, shall be elected directly by the students in their respective
Colleges.
Section 5. The College Student Government, by a majority (50% +1) vote of its General
Assembly, shall elect one (1) representative per year level.
Section 6. The officers of the Central Student Government shall be elected by the members
from among themselves within two (2) weeks after the General Elections.
Article 17
AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS
Section 1. Any amendment to, or revision of, this Constitution may be proposed by two-
third (2/3) vote of the General Assembly or a constitutional assembly.
Section 2. This Constitution shall be valid only after it has been ratified by the University
Student Body in a plebiscite called for a purpose.
2.1 A plebiscite shall be held not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the
elections of officers for the following academic year.
2.2 In the case of rejection of provisions upon a final plebiscite, the status
quo shall be observed.
Section 3. No amendment or revision of this Constitution shall be approved within two (2)
years following the ratification of this Constitution.
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ARTICLE 18
Effectivity Clause
Section 1. This Constitution shall take effect immediately upon its ratification by majority
(50% + 1) of the votes cast in a plebiscite called for a purpose.
ARTICLE 19
Transitory Provisions
Section 2. The election of LYCESGO Representatives shall only take effect during the
next General Election for Academic Year 2016-2017. The officers of the
LYCESGO are elected by officers representing the different college councils of
the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College
of International Relations, College of Engineering, College of International
Tourism and Hospitality Management, College of Computer Studies, and
College of Nursing.
The LPU English Club (LEC) is an organization that aims to bring together lovers of the
English language and literatures of the world. It also provides opportunities for its members
to develop their English communication skills-reading, listening, speaking and writing
through various in-school activities. Furthermore, it aspires to install awareness and social
responsibility in its members through active participation in their outreach program. LEC
envisions itself to be one of the most active and successful organization in the university by
bringing outstanding service to its members.
This organization believes that mathematics is an integral part of a society and that it
constitutes the foundation of present civilization. Therefore, it upholds jovial ways in teaching
the subject such as various activities of socialization so both learning and satisfaction will
be achieved by students. It aims to develop math learning and its method of instruction as
well as to aid students in their studies.
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LPU History Society (LHS)
This society upholds academic advancement in the field of History and other related Social
Sciences; it develops leadership among its members through various academic activities.
The LPU-RYCY is an organization which aims to develop the youth in the spirit of
humanitarianism and social service by giving them opportunities to participate in relevant
Red Cross activities within the Framework of the organization.
The official and independent student publication of the school, it is governed by a charter
as an independent student paper.
Founded in 1987, the LPU Debate Society (LDS) is the varsity debate organization of the
Lyceum. It is one of the oldest student organizations of its kind in the Philippines.
The LDS has three main thrusts. As a varsity organization, it represents the Lyceum in
regional, national and international debate tournaments. As a debate organization, it is
committed to the promotion of the art of parliamentary debating among Filipino students.
As a youth organization, it aims to raise the level of awareness and to encourage critical
thinking among the youth in general and the Lyceans in particular.
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LPU Chorale
The LPU Chorale has existed since the inception of the school itself, because its founder,
former President Jose P. Laurel, was a fond lover of music. Since then, the chorale has
been a source of pride for the institution. Its membership is composed of students from the
freshman up to the senior levels, coming from different fields of study.
LPU Chorale embarked on their biggest journey yet: their first international competition in
the 1st Asian Choir Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. All their struggle, hard work, perseverance
and prayers paid off when they were awarded Gold medals for Musica Sacra and Mixed
Youth Choir Category and one Silver Medal for Folkloric Category.
The chorale’s past achievement has now placed them in Musica Mundi’s Top 1,000 Choirs
of the world, alongside other Filipino chorale groups. The updated listing has placed the
group in the organization’s Top 150 chorales.
Established in 1990, the LPU Dance Troupe (formerly known as LPU Dance Troupe) is
committed in training and imploring students in achieving utmost efficiency and expertise in
dance, promotes culture, arts and traditions through the performing arts. The members are
composed of students from the University’s different college departments and are trained in
modern and contemporary dances, as well as Philippine folk and ethnic dances to develop
a wide range of repertoire.
The LPU Dance Troupe was one of the featured groups during the state visits to Philippines
of Queen Sofia of Spain. Poland Prime Minister Marek Belka and President of China Hu Jin
Tao. LDT has also performed for Brunei embassy functions and several hotel and theater
performances.
The LDT has also participated in dance festivals in Nice (France), Naples (Italy), Utah and
Idaho (USA) and at the International Youth Dance Festival 2008 in Macao (China).
Tanghalang Batingaw
The Tanghalang Batingaw has been part of the growing development of the arts in LPU. It
aims to cultivate the members in the different fields of theatrical production.
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LPU UNICEF
This organization aims to gather young, dynamic and passionate individuals who would
be UNICEF’s advocates to Filipino youth. Envisioning that anyone can be of help anytime,
anywhere and in any way, the two month program aims to strengthen the participation of
students from the different colleges and universities to the different fund raising efforts of
UNICEF in the Philippines.
Committed to the conscious conservation and protection of the environment, the LPU
Environmental Society prides itself as the pioneer organization in Lyceum of the Philippines
University- Manila that aims to promote environmental consciousness within and beyond the
studentry; empower Lyceans to become proactive in environmental sustainability through
various events and activities; and develop socially responsible individuals equipped with
fresh and innovative ideas engineered to trail blaze sustainable impact.
Pandayan sa Wika at Panitik is the official organization for all the Filipino subjects of Lyceum
of the Philippines University. It aims to promote nationalism through its various activities.It
also aims to nurture the Filipino language and conserve our culture.
It started as a college-based organization under the top calibre college- College of Arts
and Sciences in 1997 and became a university-wide organization in 2009. After offering
activities in line with the welfare of its members, it was nominated as the Best University-
Wide Organization for A.Y. 2013-2014 and A.Y. 2014- 2015.
College–Based Organizations
This organization fosters interest in the study of Psychology. It sponsors activities that will
develop the student’s potential and stimulate social consciousness through immersion and
other related activities.
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LPU League of Young Communication Artists and Journalists (LYCAJS)
This society aims to help in the attainment of the Mass Communications and Journalism
Department’s objectives. It encourages its members to maximize their leadership potential
through involvement in extra-curricular activities related to broadcasting, advertising and
public relations.
This club is composed of AB Legal Studies students. It sponsors and promotes activities
that would develop the leadership of its members.
The LPU MANAGEM ENT SOCIETY is the umbrella organization for Business Management,
Marketing Management, and Operat ions Management students. Providing entrepreneurial
activities,retail trade, necessary training and exposure to the business wor ld.It envisions
itself as an organization of well-rounded and globally competitive management students
committed to service of God and Humanity
The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) represents the world for the young
accountants in Lyceum of the Philippines University. JPIA is an organization established
to develop its members as responsible, wellrounded individuals. It is likewise instituted to
promote, organize, and coordinate activities for the welfare of the students and to nurture
them not just being a good Lycean but to also to the community as well. JPIA aims for
solidarity and harmony among its members. It also aims to involve the members in all its
activities by ensuring their active participation from the
planning to the implementation stage.
This organization, composed of Tariff and Customs Administration students, aims to serve
as an instrument for their gradual exposure to the customs broker profession. It seeks
to acquaint its members with the nature and activities of the Bureau of Customs and the
private customs broker with extra and co-curricular activities that will supplement their
classroom discussion.
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College of Computer Studies
This society is the official college-based student organization of the College of Computer
Studies. The society is committed in developing its members to be well rounded IT
professionals and computer scientists as guided by the LPU motto, Veritas et Fortitudo,
Pro Deo et Patria and through updating its members with regards to the latest fields of
Information and Communication Technology. It also envisions itself as an excellent medium
for its members to explore extra-curricular and co-curricular activities relevant to the degree
courses of the college namely BSCS, BSIT, BSIS and ACT.
It aims to be an instrument for student empowerment by guiding and enhancing Cruise Line
student in achieving academic excellence through exposure and proper learning.
The Lyceum Hotel and Restaurant Management Society (LHRMS) is a college based
organization exclusively for Hotel and Restaurant Administration (HRA) students aimed to
provide training and make the student perform in an excellent manner and to develop their
Hospitality traits through joining different activities to be conducted by the organization,
bearing with themselves the LPU core values and having broader goals of achieving self-
fulfilment.
This association promotes Tourism as a course and introduces students to allied fields for
career advancement.
A group of students aspiring to be chefs who are regularly training for interschool and
national competitions.
LPU Flair Bartappers is a college based organization aims to train and mold students into
amateur bartenders that excel in the art of flair bartending and mixology. LFB has brought
many honors and achievements for LPU-Manila by competing in many inter schools and
national competitions, showcasing the God given talent which students developed within
the organization.
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College of International Relations
This is an association of Foreign Service students enrolled in Spanish, French and Nihongo.
Its aims to contribute to the improvement of the learning of these three foreign languages
through symposia, programs and workshops.
A member of the UNESCO National Youth Foundation of the Philippines, this organization is
open to all Foreign Service students. It promotes collaboration among students on matters
concerning education, science and culture.
College of Engineering
This organization aims to further the technological know-how of its members by helping
them keep abreast of technological and scientific developments in the field.
College of Nursing
Nightingale Council
The Nightingale Council is the highest governing body that embodies the ideals, represents
and protects the interest of the students of the College of Nursing and fosters unity and
cooperation among the Nursing students, faculty and school administration. Otherwise it
promotes academic excellence, upholds academic freedom, nourishes bio, psycho, socio-
cultural being towards the holistic development of the Nursing student, and advances the
cause of nationalism.
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Supervision of Activities
It shall be the responsibility of the Dean of Student Affairs to supervise and regulate the
operation and activities of duly recognized student organizations, subject to the review and
approval of the President.
a. The Dean of Student Affairs is vested with the authority to direct, supervise,
and/or regulate the extra-curricular activities of individual students and student
organizations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the basic policies
and guidelines of LPU and of the CHED. To this end, the Dean of Student Affairs
shall issue such supplementary and implementing rules and regulations as it
deems necessary, subject to the review and approval of the President.
b. The Dean of Student Affairs shall meet with each organization to discuss
projects, plans, and other concerns, and to assist the organization to attain its
objectives.
c. The Dean of Student Affairs may disapprove any proposed activity that violates
existing policies and rules.
College–Based Activities
Moratorium Period
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Off-Campus Activities
Application for renewal of recognition must be filed not later than two weeks before the end
of the second semester, following such rules, regulations, and procedures set by the Dean
of Student Affairs as approved by the President.
The following supporting documents must be submitted to the Student Affairs Office as a
prerequisite for the renewal of recognition.
b. List of incoming officers, with their names, respective positions, courses, year
levels, addresses (Manila and Provincial), telephone numbers, and specimen
signatures. Officers should not have failed in any subject in the previous two (2)
semesters.
e. Program of activities for the academic year applied for, including tentative days
of implementation and brief description of each activity. Program of activities
should include outreach activity particularly in the LPU adopted community.
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Effects of Recognition
a. Appointment of an adviser.
b. Use of school facilities, upon approval and subject to the terms and conditions
laid down by the Vice-President/Treasurer.
Announcements and similar forms of communication may be posted only on the designated
bulletin boards. All posters should bear the name of the sponsoring organization and the
approval stamp of the Dean of the Student Affairs.
Students may not release, through the press or other channels of public communication,
notices of student activities without a clearance from the Dean of Student Affairs.
University Publications
The official publication of the University – the content of which are scholarly and refereed
research papers produced by faculty-researchers. The publication in under the guidance
and supervision of the Director of the Research Center.
The college journals contain college-based scholarly researches generating new knowledge
needed for the advancement of disciplines and national development. It promotes and
facilitates the dissemination and utilization of research outputs.
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Lyceum Law Journal
This journal publication of the College of Law contains a compilation of the best legal
articles written by students and professors. The journal is a venue for the expression of
learned thoughts with legal basis.
LPU Tower
The Lycean
The yearbook of graduating class, produced by a staff of students chosen and supervised
by the university.
The official and independent student publication of the school, it is governed by a charter
as an independent student paper.
Other printed matter, including leaflets and handbills, posters and the like, may be issued
and distributed only upon prior approval of the Dean of Student Affairs.
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ANNEXES
Annex A
ANTI-HAZING LAW
Republic Act No. 8049
an act regulating hazing and other forms of initiation rites in fraternities, sororities and
organizations and providing penalties therefor
Section 1. Hazing as used in this Act is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for
admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the recruit,
neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as forcing him to
do menial, silly, foolish and similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him to physical
or psychological suffering or injury.
The term organization shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the Philippines,
Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy or officer and cadet corp of the
Citizen’s Military Training or Citizen’s Army Training. The physical, mental and psychological
testing and training procedure and practices to determine and enhance the physical, mental
and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines and the Philippine National Police as approved by the Secretary of national
Defense and the National Police Commission duly recommended by the Chief of Staff,
Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director General of the Philippine National Police
shall not be considered as hazing for the purposes of this Act.
Section 3. The head of the school or organization or their representatives must assign at
least (2) representatives of the school or organization as the case maybe to be present
during the initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it that no physical harm of
any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant.
Section 4. If the person subjected to hazing or other forms of initiation rites suffers any
physical injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the fraternity, sorority
or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical harm shall be liable as
principals. The person or persons who participated in the hazing shall suffer:
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a. The penalty of reclusion perpetua if death, rape, sodomy or mutilation results therefrom.
c. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period if in consequence of the hazing
the victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear or to smell, or shall
have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, an arm or a leg or shall have lost the use of any such
member shall have become incapacitated for the activity or work in which he was
habitually engaged.
d. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period if in consequence of the hazing
the victim shall become deformed or shall have lost any other part of his body, or shall
have lost the use thereof or shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance
of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of more than
ninety(90) days.
e. The penalty of prison mayor in its maximum period if in consequence of the hazing the
victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in
which he was habitually engaged for more than thirty(30) days.
f. The penalty of prison mayor in its medium period if in consequence of the hazing the
victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in
which he was habitually engaged for ten(10) days or more or that the injury sustained
shall require medical attendance for the same period.
g. The penalty of prison mayor in its minimum period if in consequence of the hazing
the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or
work in which he was habitually engaged from one(1) to nine(9) days or that the injury
sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period.
The responsible officials of the school or of the police, military or citizen’s army training
organization, may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on the person or
persons charged under this provision even before their conviction.
The maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed in any of the following instances:
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b. When the recruit, neophyte or applicant initially consents to join but upon learning that
hazing will be committed on his person is prevented from quitting;
c. When the recruit, neophyte or applicant having undergone hazing is prevented from
reporting the unlawful act to his parents or guardians to the proper school authorities or
to the police authorities through force, violence, threat or intimidation.
e. When the victim is below twelve(12) years of age at the time of the hazing.
The owner of the place where hazing is conducted shall be liable as an accomplice, when
he has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to
prevent the same from occurring. If the hazing is held in the home of one of the officers
or members of the fraternity, group or organization, the parents shall be held liable as
principals when they have actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to
take any action to prevent the same from occurring.
The school authorities including faculty members who consent to the hazing or who have
actual knowledge thereof but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring
shall be punished as accomplices for the acts of hazing committed by the perpetrators.
The officers, former officers or alumni of the organization, group, fraternity or sorority who
actually planned the hazing although not present when the acts constituting the hazing
were committed shall be liable as principals. Officers or members of an organization, group,
fraternity or sorority who knowingly cooperated in carrying out the hazing by inducing the
victim to be present thereat shall be liable as principals. A fraternity or sorority’s adviser
who is present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed and failed to take any
action to prevent the same from occurring shall be liable as principal.
The presence of any person during the hazing is prima facie evidence of participation
therein as principal unless he prevented the commission of the acts punishable herein.
Any person charged under this provision shall not be entitled to the mitigating circumstance
that there was no intention to commit so grave a wrong.
This section shall apply to the president, manager, director or other responsible officer of
a corporation engaged in hazing as a requirement for employment in the manner provided
herein.
Section 5. If any provision or part of this act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other
parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective.
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Section 6. All laws, orders, rules or regulations which are inconsistent with or contrary to
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.
Section 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen(15) days after its publication in at least two(2)
national newspaper of general circulation
Approved:
This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 176 and House Bill No. 12401 was finally
passed by the Senate and the House or Representatives on June 2, 1995.
Approved:
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Annex B
ANTI-SEXUAL HARRASMENT LAW
Part 1
General Provisions
Rule 1
Preliminary Matters
Section 1. Title. – This body of rules and regulations shall be known as the Rules and
Regulations for the Implementation of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 in the
Lyceum of the Philippines, or “Rules”, for short.
Section 2. Terms Used; Meaning of . – Whenever used in this body of implementing rules
and regulations, the terms or words “Act”, “Institution” and “Committee” shall respectively
mean Republic Act No. 7877, also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, the
Lyceum of the Philippines, and the Committee on Decorum and Investigation of Sexual
Harassment Cases in the Institution.
Section 3. Coverage. – These Rules shall govern incidents of sexual harassment in the
Lyceum of the Philippines.
Rule II
Basic State Policy
Section 1. Basic Policy. – The State shall value the dignity of every individual, enhance the
development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for human rights, and uphold
the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employment, students or those undergoing
training, instruction or education. Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the
employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful.
It is therefore the duty of the employer or the head of the work-related, educational or
training environment or institution, to prescribe the guidelines on proper decorum in the
workplace and educational or training institutions, prevent or deter the commission of
acts of sexual harassment, and provide the procedures for the resolution, settlement or
prosecution of said acts.
Section 2. School Policy and Objectives. – The mission of the Lyceum of the Philippines
is to foster an open learning and working environment. The ethical obligation to provide an
environment that is free from sexual harassment and from fear that it may occur is implicit.
The entire educational community suffers when sexual harassment is allowed to pervade
the academic and labor atmosphere. It is therefore the declared policy of the Lyceum of the
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Philippines that sexual harassment is unacceptable behavior and violation of the law and
shall not be tolerated or condoned.
All members of the educational community affected by a sexual harassment incident shall
be treated with respect and given full opportunity to present their side of the incident.
Part II
The Educational Community, Proper Decorum and Sexual Harassment
Rule I
Preliminary Provisions
a. “Parents” – means the father and/or mother or guardian or head of the institution or
foster home which has custody of the pupil or student.
b. “Pupils” or “Students” – refers to children who regularly attend classes in any grade
of the elementary education level under the supervision and tutelage of a teacher.
“Students” refers to persons who are regularly enrolled for or engaged in formal education
studies and attend classes at the secondary or higher education levels in an educational
institution.
c. “School Personnel” – refers to all persons working for an educational institution, and
includes the following:
1. “Teaching or Academic Staff” – refers to all school personnel who are formally
engaged in actual teaching service and/or in research assignments, either on
full-time or part-time basis;
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3. “Academic Non-Teaching Personnel” – means any person or employee
possessing certain prescribed academic functions directly supportive of
teaching, such as registrars, librarians, guidance counselors, researchers,
research assistants, research aides, and other similar persons; and
2. The above acts would impair the employee’s rights or privileges under existing
labor laws; or
1. Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender;
2. Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted
to the offender;
3. When the sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of passing grade,
or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend,
allowance or other benefits, privileges, considerations; or
4. When the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment for the student, trainee or apprentice.
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Sexual harassment can be verbal, or physical. It can be overt, as in the suggestion that a
person could get in higher grade or a raise by submission to sexual advances.
The suggestion or advance need not be direct or explicit. It can be implied from the conduct,
circumstances, and relationship of the individuals involved.
Section 4. Forms of Sexual Harassment. - Sexual harassment can consist of the following:
6. Displaying objects or pictures which are sexual in nature that would create
hostile or offensive work or living environments.
Sexual harassment can also consist of serious physical abuses such as sexual assault and
rape.
Section 6. Other Persons Liable. – Any person who directs and induces another to commit
any act of sexual harassment as herein defined, or who cooperates in the commission
thereof by another without which it would not have been committed, shall also be held liable
under these Rules.
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Section 7. Basic Types of Sexual Harassment. – The following are considered basic
types of sexual harassment:
Quid pro quo sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave.
Hostile or offensive sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave, less grave or
light, depending on the reasonable man/woman standards adopted by the Committee
Sexual harassment offenses shall be classified as grave, less grave and light.
Grave sexual harassment are those to which these Rules attach the penalty of dismissal or
exclusion or expulsion.
Less grave sexual harassment cases are those to which these Rules attach the penalty of
suspension.
Light sexual harassment cases are those to which these Rules attach the penalty of
reprimand and warning.
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Section 9. Sanctions Not a bar to Court Action.- Administrative sanctions shall not be a
bar to prosecution in the proper courts of unlawful acts of sexual harassment.
Rule II
The Educational or Training Institution as Locus of Sexual Harassment
Section 2. Commission of Sexual Harassment Outside the Campus. The Institution and
the Committee shall take cognizance of sexual harassment cases committed by members
of its community outside the Institution’s campus and beyond classroom hours in any of the
following cases:
a. The violation of these Rules occurred in connection with an activity sponsored by the
Institution outside the campus; and
b. The violation involves the status of the erring member of the educational community
or affects the good name or reputation of the Institution.
Part III
Grievance Procedures
Rule I
Committee on Decorum and Investigation
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Rule II
Due Process
Section 1. Right to Due Process. – No disciplinary sanction shall be applied upon any
erring member of the educational community except for cause and after due process shall
have been observed.
In sexual harassment cases, the alleged harasser must be afforded due process and as
much confidentiality during the process.
Section 2. Procedural Due Process Standard. – The following procedural due process
standards must be met in sexual harassment cases:
a. The alleged harasser must be informed in writing of the cause of accusation against
him;
b. He shall have the right to answer the charges against him, with the assistance of
counsel if desired;
d. He shall have the right to adduce evidence in his own behalf; and
Rule III
Complaint and Reporting System
Section 2. Who May File. – Any student or employee of the school may report or file a
complaint of sexual harassment.
Section 3. Report or Complaint. – The report or complaint must be in writing and must
contain the following information:
a. The name(s) and address(es) of the complainant(s);
b. The name(s) and address(es) of the respondent(s);
c. The substance, cause/grounds of complaint;
d. When and where the action complained if happened; and
e. The name(s) of any witness thereto.
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All pertinent papers or documents in support of the complaint must be attached whenever
possible.
The committee shall also calendar the case/complaint for a conference with the end in view
of arriving at a amicable settlement. The parties shall be duly informed of the conference
which shall be set immediately after filing of the answer.
Section 6. Waiver. – If respondent fails to file his answer and pertinent documents within
the period specified or fails to appear during the conference, respondent shall be deemed
to have waived his right to present his/her evidence and the case shall be heard ex parte.
Section 9. Investigation Procedure. – Where the Committee finds that there are
complicated factual issues involved which cannot be resolved through position papers and/
or memoranda, it shall conduct investigation by requiring the parties to submit affidavits. It
may, if necessary, direct the parties to appear before it to answer clarificatory questions.
For this purpose, it may allow the parties to submit suggested written clarificatory questions
which it may propound to the parties concerned.
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Section 11. Reasonable Man/Woman Standard. – In view of the fact that the perceptions
of men and women may differ as to what constitutes harmless fun and what constitutes
offensive conduct, the Committee shall adopt a “reasonable man/woman” rather than a
“reasonable person” standard to determine whether conduct is unwelcome and sufficiently
pervasive to amount to sexual harassment. Under this standard, the proper focus is on the
victim’s perspective of the given conduct and thus, in the typical case, a sexual harassment
claim is proven if a reasonable man or woman would consider the harassment hostile or
offensive.
Section 12. Resolution of the Case. – The Committee after evaluation of the evidence
submitted by the parties, shall decide the case. The decision of the Committee is final and
executory.
Section 13. Motu Propio Cases of Sexual Harassment. – In instances where cases of
sexual harassment are motu propio initiated by the Administration, the Committee shall
handle the case subject to the aforementioned procedures.
Section 15. Written Records and Privacy of Parties. – Careful written records of cases
of sexual harassment must be kept, but precautions should be taken to protect the privacy
of all parties involved as much as possible.
Part IV
Miscellaneous Provisions
Rule I
Preventive Suspension
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Rule II
Independent Action for Damages and Prescription
Section 1. Independent Action for Damages. – Nothing in the Act or in these Rules
shall preclude the victim of work, education – or training – related sexual harassment from
instituting a separate and independent action for damages and other affirmative relief.
Section 2. Prescriptive Period. – Any action arising from the violation of the provisions of
the Act and these Rules shall prescribe in three (3) years.
Rule III
Administrative Provisions
Section 1. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of the Act, or any of these
implementing rules and regulations, which may be held invalid or unconstitutional shall not
thereby affect the effectivity and implementation of its remaining parts or provisions.
Section 2. Repealing Clause. –All rules and regulations, orders and policies of the
Institutions which are inconsistent with any provision of the Act or with any of these
implementing rules and regulations, are hereby deemed repealed or modified, as the case
may be.
Approved.
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Annex C
CHED Order
No. 4, 1995
1. The fundamental law of the land requires the state through its instrumentalities, in
particular the educational agencies, to promote the physical, intellectual and social
being of the youth, the students. They are encouraged to go to schools of all levels to
utilize their God-given talents for self development and, collectively, for nation-building.
They are encouraged further to join all kinds of organizations that foster camaraderie
and instill brotherhood.
3. Recent events involving fraternities tend to erode the moral values inculcated by parents
and the educational institution. Students dedication to study, respect for authority,
observance of the rules and regulations of educational institutions are ignored. Existing
laws and other administrative issuance’s seem not enough to deter some students to
inflict physical and mental injuries on the others and, in so many instances, cause the
loss of life of students
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4.1 Monthly meetings of heads of fraternities in a council of Equals.
4.2 Regular gatherings of fraternity members through sports, cultural events and
joint community projects where there are cross memberships.
4.5 Long term re-orientation of role of fraternity to move away from macho
conflicts into a society of brotherhood that stresses studies, productivity,
creativity, and sense of community and nationhood.
5. In order to deter violence among Fraternities the following sanctions shall be strictly
carried out:
5.2 Sixty (60) days suspension of all officers of a fraternity found guilty of starting
action that will provoke violence.
5.3 Suspension of guilty fraternity for one year for the first offense and permanent
ban for the next offense.
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6. Higher Education institutions must fully assume authority and responsibility in dealing
with fraternities and other students aggrupations. They are enjoined to closely monitor
and supervise the enumerated preventive measures and sanctions herein above
stated.
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Annex D
Section 1. Short Title – This act shall be known as the “National Service Training Program
(NSTP) Act of 2001.”
Section 2. Declaration of Policy – It is hereby affirmed the prime duty of the government
to serve and protect its citizens. In turn, it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend
the security of the State and in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen
to render personal, military or civil service.
Recognizing the youth’s vital role in nation-building, the State shall promote civic
consciousness among the youth and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual
and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism, nationalism, and advance
their involvement in public and civic affairs.
In pursuit of these goals, the youth, the most valuable resource of the nation, shall be
motivated, trained, organized and mobilized in military training, literacy, civic welfare and
other similar endeavors in the service of the nation.
Section 3. Definition of Terms – For purposes of this Act, the following are hereby defined
as follows:
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c) “Literacy Training Service” is a program designed to train students to become
teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth, and
other segments of society in need of their service.
1) The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which is hereby made optional and
voluntary upon the effectivity of this Act;
The ROTC under the NSTP shall instill patriotism, moral, virtues, respect for rights of
civilians, and adherence to the Constitution, among others. Citizenship training shall be
given emphasis in all three (3) program component.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA), in consultation with the Department of National Defense
(DND), Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC). Coordinating
Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) and other
concerned government agencies may design and implement such other program
components as may be necessary in consonance with the provisions of this Act.
Section 5. Coverage – Students, male and female, of any baccalaureate degree course
or at least two (2)-year technical- vocational courses in public and private educational
institutions shall be required to complete one (1) of the NSTP components as requisite for
graduation.
Section 6. Duration and Equivalent Course Unit – Each of the aforementioned NSTP
program components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters.
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In lieu of the two (2)-semester program for any of the components of the NSTP, a one
(1) summer program may be designed, formulated and adopted by the DND, CHED and
TESDA.
In offering the NSTP whether during the semestral or summer periods, clustering of affected
students from different educational institutions maybe done, taking into account logistics,
branch of service and geographical considerations. Schools that do not meet the required
number of students to maintain the optional ROTC and any of the NSTP components shall
allow their students to cross-enroll to other schools irrespective of whether or not the NSTP
components in said schools are being administered by the same or another branch of
service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), CHED and TESDA to which schools
are identified.
Section 8. Fees and Incentives – Higher and technical-vocational institutions shall not
collect any fee for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees, which shall not
be more than fifty percent (50%) of what is currently charged per unit.
In the case of the ROTC, the DND shall formulate and adopt a program of assistance and/
or incentive to those students who will take the said component.
The school authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that group insurance for
health and accident shall be provided for students enrolled in any of the NSTP components.
Section 10. Management of the NSTP Components – The school authorities shall
exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption
and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective schools: Provided,
That in case CHED- or TESDA- accredited non-government organization (NGO) has been
contracted to formulate and administer a training module for any of the NSTP components,
such academic and administrative supervision shall be exercised jointly with that accredited
NGO. Provided, further, That such training module shall be accredited by the CHED and
TESDA.
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The CHED and TESDA regional offices shall oversee and monitor the implementation
of the NSTP under their jurisdiction to determine if the trainings are being conducted in
consonance wit the objectives of the Act. Periodic reports shall be submitted to the CHED,
TESDA and DND in this regard.
Section 11. Creation of the National Service Reserve Corps. – There is hereby created
a National Service Reserve Corps, to be composed of the graduates of the non-ROTC
components. Members of this Corps may be tapped by the State for literacy and civic
welfare activities through the joint effort of DND, CHED and TESDA.
Graduates of the ROTC shall form art of the Citizens Armed Force, pursuant to Republic
Act. No. 7077.
Section 12. Implementing Rules – The DND, CHED and TESDA shall have the joint
responsibility for the adoption of the implementing rules of this Act within sixty (60) days
from the approval of this Act.
These three (3) agencies shall consult with other concerned government agencies, the
PASUC and COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student organizations in drafting the
implementing rules.
The implementing rules shall include the guidelines for the adoption of the appropriate
curriculum for each of the NSTP components as well as for the accreditation of the same.
Section 13. Transitory Provisions – Students who have yet to complete the Basic ROTC
except those falling under Section 14 of this Act, may either continue in the program
component they are currently enrolled or shift to any of the other program components
of their choice: Provided, That in case he shifts to another program component, the Basic
ROTC courses he has completed shall be counted for the purpose of completing the NSTP
requirement; Provided, further, That once he has shifted to another program component he
shall complete the NSTP in that component.
Section 15. Separability Clause – If any section or provision of this Act shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected thereby shall remain
in full force and effect.
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Act No. 7077, as well as all laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other issuances
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed amended and modified
accordingly.
Section 17. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
(2) newspapers of national circulation, but the implementation of this Act shall commence
in the school year 2002-2003.
Approved
FRANKLIN M. DRILON JOSE DE VENECIA JR
President of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives
This Act which is a consolidation of H.B. No. 3593 and S.B. No. 1824 was finally passed by
the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 19, 2001.
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Annex E
General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug Testing To Secondary and
Tertiary Students
Pursuant to Section 36(c), Article III of Republic Act No. 9165, the following guidelines are
hereby promulgated.
The guidelines shall be applicable to the random drug testing of students in public and
private secondary, tertiary/higher education institutions and post-secondary technical
vocational schools. These guidelines outline the purposes of the random drug-testing
program, as well as procedures and necessary consequences of a positive drug test result
after confirmation. All procedures undertaken shall take into account the ideals of fairness
and rehabilitation and not isolation of the drug dependent. The school must not violate the
constitutional rights to due process, equal protection and self-incrimination.
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8. Random drug testing shall be implemented primarily for prevention and
rehabilitation.
9. The drug testing program shall guarantee and respect the personal privacy and
dignity of the student.
10. The drug test results shall be treated with outmost confidentiality.
11. The test results shall not be used in any criminal proceedings.
C. DEFINITION OF TERMS
“Drug Counselor” shall mean a person trained in the techniques of guidance counseling
particularly dealing with cases of drug dependency. The Drug Testing Center Coordinator
shall designate such person.
“Drug Testing Coordinator” shall be the point person in the school tasked with handling
random testing which shall be the principal of a secondary school, the administrator of a
technical vocational education and training institution or the administrator appointed by the
president/chief executive officer in tertiary institutions.
“Parents” shall, for the purposes of these guidelines, include court appointed guardians.
“Random selection” refers to the unbiased process of selecting students who are to undergo
drug testing.
“Schools” shall mean an institution that has its primary purpose the education of students
including secondary, tertiary and technical vocational education and training institutions.
“Selection Board” shall be the board constituted at the level of the school composed of the
Drug Testing Coordinator as chairperson, one representative each from students, faculty and
parents as members. The authorized governing body duly recognized by their respective
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constituents shall choose the representatives from these stakeholders based on a set of
selection criteria formulated for this purpose. In the absence of a parent’s association, the
School Head may appoint any parent who shall be a member of the Selection Board.
“Supervising Agency” shall refer to the government agency that exercises supervision over
the school such as the Department of Education (DepEd), Commision of Higher Education
(CHED), or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
1. Notification
a. The Supervising Agency through an appropriate order that includes these guidelines
on random drug testing, shall inform all schools under its supervision about the
government’s action against illegal drugs.
The schools’ administration shall be required to explain these provisions and their
procedures to the school community and when applicable, include these in the school’s
handbook or listing of procedures.
(The Supervising Agencies’ Memorandum Circulars should Include a list of DOH- accredited
Testing Centers/Laboratories.)
b. All students and their parents shall be notified in writing on the process and manner
by which the random drug testing shall be conducted. Such notification may be sent
at any time during the school term. Failure to return the acknowledgement receipts
shall not be a bar to the conduct of t6hr drug testing.
2. Samples
a. The Supervising Agency shall inform randomly selected schools on their inclusion in
the random drug-testing program.
b. The whole student population of the school selected shall be included in the random
sampling.
c. The number of samples should yield a statistical 95% confidence level for the whole
student population.
3. Selection of Samples
a. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall convene the Selection Board within five days
from the receipt of notice from the Supervising Agency stating that the school is
included in the program.
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b. On the day of the testing, the Selection Board shall conduct the random selection of
those to be tested.
c. The Selection Board shall ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the random
selection process.
d. The selection process shall be random through a lottery, which may be computerized,
or in any other manner that shall be agreed upon by the Board.
e. The random selection of students and the drug testing shall be done on the same
day.
f. Prior testing, the selected students shall be asked to reveal the prescription
medicines, vitamins, food supplements that they had ingested within the past five
(5) days. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall keep the listing and utilize this in the
evaluation of the confirmatory drug test.
g. The laboratory shall follow the DOH prescribed guidelines in the collection of urine
specimens. Universal precautions shall be observed at all times. DOH Prescribed
Guidelines shall be posted in strategic places/visible areas of the school.
h. The monitor assigned to ensure the integrity of the collection process should be at
the same sex as the student.
i. The drug testing shall be done and conducted by a duly accredited drug-testing
laboratory. The school, though its respective health personnel, shall assist the Drug
Testing Laboratory in the conduct of the drug testing.
j. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the
random drug testing for the students, teachers, administration and personnel of
the school. It is strongly recommended that the drug testing for students, teachers,
administration and personnel be done simultaneously.
a. The results of the test shall be strictly confidential. No school shall publish or post
results whether positive or negative.
b. Any person who isolates the rules of confidentiality of the results and selection shall
be liable under Section 72 of RA9165 and such other appropriate laws.
c. The laboratory shall place the drug test result in a sealed envelope and deliver
the same via personal service to the drug Testing Coordinator. The Drug Testing
Coordinator shall then inform all students tested individuality of the test results.
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d. In case the results are positive, the Drug Testing Coordinator shall inform both the
student and parent concerned that a confirmatory test shall be conducted. The
student shall be told to inform his/her parents of the scheduled conference with the
Drug Testing Coordinator. The student shall be advised to refrain from revealing the
test results to other persons.
e. During the scheduled conference, the Drug Testing Coordinator shall relay to the
parents full information on the process that shall be undertaken for the confirmatory
test.
In the event that the parents do not appear on the scheduled conference, the student
shall be informed of the schedule of the confirmatory test.
f. The confirmatory drug test shall be conducted in the same manner as the initial drug
test.
g. The results of the confirmatory test shall be transmitted by the laboratory in a sealed
envelope and handed directly to the Drug testing Coordinator.
h. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall inform both the parents and the students of the
results of the test.
i. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall not delegate such task of informing the student
and parent to any other person, nor shall the Drug Testing Coordinator reveal the
results of the test to any person other than the student and parent.
j. First time positive confirmatory drug test result shall not be a ground for expulsion or
any disciplinary action against the student.
k. The Drug Test Coordinator shall refer the student and his/her parent to government-
owned DOH-accredited facility or DOH-accredited government physician to
determine the student’s dependency level.
l. The student may opt for a private DOH-accredited facility or physician for this initial
determination provide it is at his/her own expense.
m. In the event that it is determined that the student is a drug dependent, the school may
impose the appropriate sanctions against the student as provided for in the school’s
Student Handbook and the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, provide that
in the case of public secondary schools, if the student is later on found to have been
rehabilitated, the student shall then be allowed to re-enroll.
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n. The student shall the undergo a three (3) month observation and counseling period
under the supervision of the DOH-accredited facility or physician in consultation with
the parent. Such process of observation and counseling shall be done in coordination
with the Drug Counselor of the school.
o. At the end of the three months, it is hoped that with the counseling done, the student
will be properly rehabilitated.
If student shows no signs of improvement, recovery or fails the drug test the second time,
the DOH-accredited facility or physician, may make a recommendation to the student,
parent and Drug Testing Coordinator to have the student referred to a DOH-accredited
facility suited to the student’s level of dependency. If another drug testing is conducted for
another period on the same student population, and the student is positive the second time,
the school shall proceed in accordance with Section 61 R.A. 9165.
The parent and the student may choose to enroll the student in a private rehabilitation
center or program or opt to avail of the rehabilitation services of the government through a
DOH-accredited facility.
If parents refuse to act, the school shall proceed in accordance to Sec. 61 of RA 9165
without prejudice to the provision of Sec 73, RA 9165.
2. The aggregate test results from each school which shall not include the identities
of the students tested, shall be submitted by the School head to the Division
Superintendent of DepEd for secondary schools, the regional Director of CHED for
tertiary schools and Training Institution Administrator for TESDA for consolidation for
the purpose of evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of drug abuse prevention
programs.
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G. EXPENSES OF THE PROGRAM
The Department of Health, in coordination with the Supervising Agencies shall designate
the drug testing laboratories that shall be utilized for purposes of the program.
Payment of testing fees shall be done by the government thru Department of Health to the
Drug Testing Laboratories.
H. ENFORCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Students who refuse to undergo random drug testing shall be dealt with in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the schools, provided that at no time shall refusal to undergo
testing give rise to a presumption of drug use or dependency; provided further that the school
may impose sanctions on such refusal other than the offense of drug use or dependency.
School that refuse to implement the random drug testing program shall be liable under
Section 32 of RA 9165 without prejudice to other administrative sanctions imposed by the
Supervising Agencies. The Supervising Agency shall report the same to the Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).
Miscellaneous Provisions
Separability clause. If any provision of these Guidelines or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the other provisions of these Guidelines and
the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected
thereby.
Effectivity. The Guidelines shall take effect immediately after its approval by the Dangerous
Drugs Board.
ADOPTED and APPROVED this 1st day of August, 2003 at Camp Crame, Quezon City.
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Annex F
Republic Act No. 9165
Sec 36. Authorized Drug Testing.- Authorized drug testing shall be done by the government
forensic laboratories or by any of the drug testing laboratories accredited and monitored by
the DOH to safeguard the quality of test results. The DOH shall take steps in setting the
price of the drug test with DOH accredited drug testing centers to further reduce the cost of
such drug test. The drug testing shall employ, among others, two (2) testing methods, the
screening test which will determine the positive result as well as the type of the drug used
and the confirmatory test which will confirm a positive screening test. Drug test certificates
issued by accredited drug testing centers shall be valid for a one-year period from the date
of issue which may be used for other purposes. The following shall be subjected to undergo
drug testing.
… c.) Students of secondary and tertiary schools. - Student of secondary and tertiary
schools shall, pursuant to the related rules and regulations as contained in the school’s
student handbook and with notice to the parents, undergo a random drug testing: Provided,
That all drug testing expenses whether in public or private schools under this Section will
be borne by the government.
This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1858 and House Bill No. 4433 was finally
passed by the Senate and the House or Representatives on May 30, 2004, respectively.
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ANNEX G
In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, Republic
Act (R.A.) 7722 otherwise known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, provision in the
Constitution which states that “The State shall exercise reasonable supervision over all
higher educational institutions”, and pursuant to Commission en Banc Resolution No. 122-
2012 dated June 11, 2012, the following policies and guidelines are hereby adopted.
ARTICLE I
STATEMENT OF POLICIES
Section 1. It is the policy of the state to create and sustain a complete, adequate and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society. In line with
this, the higher education’s contribution to boost tourism and generate more employment is
recognized towards the attainment of the goals of human development.
Section 2. It is also the policy of the state to continuously promote the law to restrain certain
acts of public officers and private persons alike which constitute graft or corrupt practices
or which may lead thereto.
ARTICLE II
COVERAGE
Section 3. These policies and guidelines shall cover the educational tours and/or field trips
in the Philippines duly required in the approved curriculum of authorized higher education
programs of both public and private HEIs. These shall apply to all higher education students
and the faculty duly authorized by the concerned HEI to handle educational tours and/or
field trips. Other trips to be conducted after the student has graduated are not covered by
these policies and guidelines.
Section 4. For purposes of this CMO, the terms below are defined as follows:
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Educational Tour – an extended educational activity involving the travel of students and
supervising faculty outside the school campus which is relatively of longer duration usually
lasting for more than one day and relatively more places of destination than a field trip;
Field Trip – an educational activity involving the travel of students and supervising faculty
outside the school campus but is of relatively shorter duration usually lasting for only one
day and with fewer places of destination.
ARTICLE III
OBJECTIVES
Section 5. This set of policies and guidelines aims to rationalize the Conduct of Educational
Tours and/or Field Trips among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in order to:
5.2. ensure that all Higher Education Institutions provide quality educational tours
and/or field trips relevant to the acquisition of the necessary knowledge, skills,
and values for student welfare and development.
ARTICLE IV
ACADEME-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
Section 6. Educational Tours and Field trips in general are part of the curriculum
enhancement, hence, broadens the students’ learning opportunities and a feel of the real
world, and therefore serves as a powerful motivator to strengthen the academe-industry
linkage. HEIs should come up with their creative academe-industry linkage plans appropriate
to degree program requirements.
ARTICLE V
STUDENTS
Section 7. Higher education students are considered as young adults, thus they shall
assess their capability to undertake such educational tours and/or field trips. HEIs shall
require the concerned students to submit a medical clearance before allowing them to join
the given educational tours and/or field trips. The medical clearance must be issued by the
concerned HEIs as part of their free services to the students.
Section 8. For students who cannot join the educational tours and/or field trips, they shall
be given a parallel school activity which provides similar acquisition of knowledge of the
required practical competencies and achieves other learning objectives. Learners with
special needs such as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) shall be given due consideration.
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Section 9. For students undergoing internship, practicum or on-the-job training programs,
the same shall be governed by CHED Memorandum Order No. 23 s. 2009 “Guidelines
for Student Internship Programs in the Philippines (SIPP)” for all programs with practicum
subject. Educational tours and field trips shall not be made as substitute for a major
examination for the purpose of compelling students to participate in educational activities
not otherwise compulsory.
ARTICLE VI
DESTINATION
Section 10. As much as practicable, destination of educational tours and/or field trips
should be near the concerned HEI in order to minimize cost. Be guided by CMO 11, s. 1997
for the places they should visit among others, the registered museums, cultural sites and
landmarks which should be in line with the objectives of the educational tours and/or field
trips.
Section 11. When the educational tours and/or field trips require additional cost on the part
of the students, prior consultation with concerned students shall be undertaken as much
as possible. Hence, all these information shall form part of the student handbook so that
the same shall be explained during the General Orientation of Freshmen before the start of
classes, including the details of the educational tours and/or field trips.
Section 12. Whenever necessary for the safety and convenience of the touring party,
advance and proper coordination with the local government units with appropriate clearance
from the concerned government and non-government offices shall be secured before the
scheduled dates of the educational tours and/or field trips.
ARTICLE VII
ROLES OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Section 13. The HEI shall implement the appropriate educational tours and/or field trips in
accordance with the specific degree program requirement.
Section 14. Briefing and debriefing program shall be undertaken by the concerned HEI
before and/or after the educational tours and field trips. Briefing shall include, among
others, precautionary measures that will be undertaken by the concerned HEI with the
concerned students and parents/guardians if the student is a minor. Also, Risk Assessment
Procedures for educational tours and/or field trips must also be discussed with concerned
students, including parents and/or guardians. As a general requirement, the HEIs following
their institutional policy should require the students to submit the parent’s and/or guardian’s
consent. Debriefing program should include, among others, reflection of the learning
experiences duly documented in the learning journal.
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Section 15. As part of the Curriculum/course, a Prototype Observation Guide during
educational tours and/or field trips must be required and accomplished, giving emphasis
on the relevant competencies and lessons learned from the stated trips. An assessment of
learning outcomes must also be accomplished following the institutional policy on grading
system.
Section 16. HEIs shall inform the CHEDROs on the nature of the educational tours and/
or field trips to include purpose, schedule, destinations and cost and submit a report on the
matter to the CHED Regional Offices concerned at least one month before the opening
of classes for every academic year. HEI’s report should include among others the filled-in
undertaking form that the field trip is not conducted to unduly benefit or accommodate any
of the establishments enumerated in the list owned by an HEI or employee or by an owner
who is a relative within the third civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to an HEI owner
or employee having any involvement in the conduct of educational tours and/or field trips.
In turn, all CHEDROs are hereby directed to consolidate these reports of the HEIs within
their respective jurisdictions and submit the same to the Executive Office (Attention: The
Director, Office of Student Services).
Section 17. In the event that tour guides will be utilized, only accredited Tour Operators
and Tour Guides from the Department of Tourism shall be engaged by the HEIs. To ensure
quality and professional conduct of tours, only travel and tour operators and tour guides
accredited by the Department of Tourism should be engaged by the HEIs (a list of DOT-
accredited tourism enterprises can be obtained form the DOT Main and Regional Offices).
Section 18. Security of the students should be the foremost responsibility of the higher
educational institutions concerned. HEI authorities shall inform parents or guardians of the
HEI guidelines on the conduct of educational tours and/or field trips.
Section 19. HEI guidelines for educational tours and/or field trips or on-the-job training shall
be written in their Student Handbook, and copies of the same shall be given to students and
displayed in conspicuous places for their students’ guidance and reference.
Section 20. It shall be unlawful for an HEI employee to personally profit from an educational
tour and/or field trip. Any HEI employee who violates this section may be terminated for
Grave Misconduct.
Section 21. If any of the service companies mentioned in the preceding sections is
established as a laboratory or practicum training outfit, the provision of the immediately
preceding sections shall not apply.
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ARTICLE VIII
FUNDING
Section 22. Prior consultation including the manner, time and duration of the educational
tours and/or field trips shall be done by the concerned HEIs with the concerned students
and stakeholders. If the educational tour and/or field trip is included in the internship, this
shall be fully explained to the concerned students. Refer to Annex A for the checklist of
requirements.
ARTICLE IX
SANCTIONS
Section 23. In order to ensure compliance with the guidelines and regulations stated in this
CMO, the Commission en Banc may, upon the recommendation of the Regional Offices
and CHED Legal Services, impose the following sanctions depending on the nature and
seriousness of the violation or non-compliance of Higher Education Institutions.
Any HEI found guilty of violating any of the provisions contained in these guidelines may be
subjected to the following sanctions:
ARTICLE X
REPEALING CLAUSE
Section 24. CHED Memorandum Order No. 11 s. 1997 “Enjoining all HEIs in the Country
to Make insofar as practicable, All Registered Museums and Cultural Sites and Landmarks
as Venues for Educational Tours and Field Trips and Subjects for studies and Researches”
is hereby amended. All previous issuances inconsistent with these guidelines are deemed
repealed, revoked or rescinded accordingly.
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ARTICLE XI
EFFECTIVITY
Section 25. These guidelines shall take effect 15 days after publication in newspapers of
general circulation and should be observed by all HEIs starting AY 2012- 2013 and shall
remain in force and effect until revoked or amended.
ANNEX H
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10627
SEC. 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”.
SEC. 2. Acts of Bullying. – For purposes of this Act, “bullying” shall refer to any severe or
repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a
physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the
effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional
harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other
student; infringing on the rights of the other student at school; or materially and substantially
disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of a school; such as, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching,
pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks,
teasing, fighting and the use of available objects as weapons;
b. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being;
c. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional
distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name-calling, tormenting
and commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body; and
d. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic
means.
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SEC. 3. Adoption of Anti-Bullying Policies. – All elementary and secondary schools are
hereby directed to adopt policies to address the existence of bullying in their respective
institutions. Such policies shall be regularly updated and, at a minimum, shall include
provisions which:
(2) Bullying at a location, activity, function or program that is not school-related and
through the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased
or used by a school if the act or acts in question create a hostile environment at
school for the victim, infringe on the rights of the victim at school, or materially and
substantially disrupt the education process or the orderly operation of a school; and
(3) Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who provides information during
an investigation of bullying, or who is a witness to or has reliable information about
bullying;
(b) Identify the range of disciplinary administrative actions that may be taken against a
perpetrator for bullying or retaliation which shall be commensurate with the nature and
gravity of the offense: Provided, That, in addition to the disciplinary sanctions imposed
upon a perpetrator of bullying or retaliation, he/she shall also be required to undergo a
rehabilitation program which shall be administered by the institution concerned. The parents
of the said perpetrator shall be encouraged by the said institution to join the rehabilitation
program;
(3) Restoring a sense of safety for a victim and assessing the student’s need for
protection;
(4) Protecting from bullying or retaliation of a person who reports acts of bullying,
provides information during an investigation of bullying, or is witness to or has reliable
information about an act of bullying; and
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(5) Providing counseling or referral to appropriate services for perpetrators, victims and
appropriate family members of said students;
(d) Enable students to anonymously report bullying or retaliation: Provided, however, That
no disciplinary administrative action shall be taken against a perpetrator solely on the basis
of an anonymous report;
(e) Subject a student who knowingly makes a false accusation of bullying to disciplinary
administrative action;
(f) Educate students on the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying policies of the school as
well as the mechanisms of such school for the anonymous reporting of acts of bullying or
retaliation;
(g) Educate parents and guardians about the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying policies
of the school and how parents and guardians can provide support and reinforce such
policies at home; and
(h) Maintain a public record of relevant information and statistics on acts of bullying or
retaliation in school: Provided, That the names of students who committed acts of bullying or
retaliation shall be strictly confidential and only made available to the school administration,
teachers directly responsible for the said students and parents or guardians of students
who are or have been victims of acts of bullying or retaliation.
All elementary and secondary schools shall provide students and their parents or guardians
a copy of the anti-bullying policies being adopted by the school. Such policies shall likewise
be included in the school’s student and/or employee handbook and shall be conspicuously
posted on the school walls and website, if there is any.
The Department of Education (DepED) shall include in its training programs, courses or
activities which shall provide opportunities for school administrators, teachers and other
employees to develop their knowledge and skills in preventing or responding to any bullying
act.
SEC. 4. Mechanisms to Address Bullying. – The school principal or any person who holds
a comparable role shall be responsible for the implementation and oversight of policies
intended to address bullying.
Any member of the school administration, student, parent or volunteer shall immediately
report any instance of bullying or act of retaliation witnessed, or that has come to one’s
attention, to the school principal or school officer or person so designated by the principal
to handle such issues, or both. Upon receipt of such a report, the school principal or the
designated school officer or person shall promptly investigate. If it is determined that
bullying or retaliation has occurred, the school principal or the designated school officer or
person shall:
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(a) Notify the law enforcement agency if the school principal or designee believes
that criminal charges under the Revised Penal Code may be pursued against the
perpetrator;
(d) Notify the parents or guardians of the victim regarding the action taken to prevent
any further acts of bullying or retaliation.
If an incident of bullying or retaliation involves students from more than one school, the
school first informed of the bullying or retaliation shall promptly notify the appropriate
administrator of the other school so that both may take appropriate action.
SEC. 5. Reporting Requirement. – All schools shall inform their respective schools
division superintendents in writing about the anti-bullying policies formulated within six (6)
months from the effectivity of this Act. Such notification shall likewise be an administrative
requirement prior to the operation of new schools.
Beginning with the school year after the effectivity of this Act, and every first week of
the start of the school year thereafter, schools shall submit a report to their respective
schools division superintendents all relevant information and statistics on acts of bullying
or retaliation. The schools division superintendents shall compile these data and report the
same to the Secretary of the DepED who shall likewise formally transmit a comprehensive
report to the Committee on Basic Education of both the House of Representatives and the
Senate.
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity
of this Act, the DepED shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement
the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared to be
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force or effect.
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SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved:
This Act which is originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the
House of Representatives and the Senate on June 5, 2013.
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Executive Office (President & HRD) 527-1757
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Finance Office TeleFax (VPF) 527-3678
ALU - Alumni Office 523-9729
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CANTEEN 405-0003
CAS – College of Arts & Sciences 527-2303
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CPD – Communication & Public Affairs Department 527-1758
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ICT – Information Communication Technology Department. 523-4620
PUR - Purchasing Office 525-9167
REG – Student Records and Management Department - TeleFax 527-2717
SAO - Student Affairs Office 527-2707
THM- College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management 404-2040
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Telephone # (632) 893-9399/ 893-9299
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