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LPU was founded by Jose P. Laurel, a former president of the Philippines, who was passionate about education. He established LPU in 1952 to be a center of academic excellence.

Jose P. Laurel founded LPU in 1952. He was a lawyer, legislator, and educator who believed strongly in the importance of education. He named the school after Aristotle and its motto reflects his values of truth, fortitude, and service to God and country.

LPU has expanded beyond its original Manila campus to include campuses in Batangas, Laguna, and Cavite. The total student enrollment is now approximately 25,000 across its four campuses.

HISTORY

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.

Unfortunately, Dr. Laurel unexpectedly died in 1959 while at work.

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.

In 1966, he founded the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas followed by the


Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna in 2000. Both campuses are now headed by Senator
Laurel’s fourth son, Peter, who was elected president in 2000.

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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.

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES


EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

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:

1. Advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and disseminating and


utilizing the results - RESEARCH
2. Provide equitable access to learning through relevant, innovative, industry-based
and environment-conscious programs and services in the context of nationalism
and internationalism - INSTRUCTION and QUALITY SERVICES
3. Provide necessary knowledge and skills to meet entrepreneurial development and
the managerial requirements of the industry - INSTRUCTION
4. Establish local and international linkages that will be the source of learning
and growth of the members of the academic community - INSTRUCTION and
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
5. Support a sustainable community extension program and be a catalyst for social
transformation and custodian of Filipino culture and heritage -
COMMUNITY EXTENSION
6. Build a community of God-centered, nationalistic, environment conscious,
and globally competitive professionals with wholesome values and attitudes-
PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUES

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CORE VALUES: LPU N JPL

L – Love of God J – Justice


P – Professional Integrity N – Nationalism P – Perseverance
U – Unity L – Leadership

QUALITY POLICY

Lyceum of the Philippines University is committed to provide QUALITY, EFFICIENT, AND


EFFECTIVE SERVICE to the University stakeholders through a dynamic and excellent
management system imbued with values and professionalism.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

In implementing the quality policy, LPU shall

1. Identify the needs and wants of the University stakeholders.


2. Attain organization efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Develop and improve competencies of human resource.
4. Disseminate information efficiently to all stakeholders.
5. Ensure functional and efficient management system.
6. Provide adequate resources and facilities.
7. Improve quality services continuously through a responsive feedback mechanism.

LPU STATEMENT OF STUDENT ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY

Lyceum of the Philippines University is committed to the development of a complete


and lasting educational experience for its students, which promotes the fundamental
University core values of Love of God, Professional Integrity, Unity, Nationalism, Justice,
Perseverance, and Leadership (LPUNJPL). Consequently, this Statement on Student
Academic Responsibility addresses some principles of student conduct and behavior
expected of responsible, competent, and ethical graduates. Observing these fundamental
guidelines will result in responsible and ethical LPU graduates.

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:

• avoid the inappropriate use of electronic devices;


• abstain from eating without permission;
• refrain from unnecessary conversation during class; and
• resist the urge to leave class without cause.

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

I (name of student) _ take a stand today that


I will be courteous in word, and in deed.
I will respect the senior leaders, teachers, non-teaching personnel and fellow students.
I will do my best to abide by the rules and regulations of the University.
I will behave with kindness and politeness at all times.
I will cultivate self-discipline within my heart and mind.
I will take the lead as a Courteous Lycean.

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.

LPU PRAYER AFTER THE CLASS

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

CLARO M. RECTO ACADEMY OF ADVANCED STUDIES (GRADUATE SCHOOL)

Ph.D. in Business Management


Ph.D. in Business Management
Specialization in: International Hospitality Management
Ph.D. in Fiscal Management
Ph.D. in Public Policies and Management
Master in Business Administration (Regular Program, Thesis/Non-Thesis)
Master in Business Administration
Specialization in: People Management
Capital Markets
Master in Public Administration (Regular Program,Thesis/Non-Thesis)
Master in Public Administration
Specialization in:Taxation
Master of Arts in Foreign Service
Master in International Hospitality Management
Master in Psychology
Specialization in: Occupational Therapy

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

AB Journalism
AB Legal Studies
AB Mass Communication
Specialization in: Advertising
Broadcasting
AB Multimedia Arts
AB Multimedia Arts
Specialization in: Digital Animation
BS Psychology

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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

COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

AB Foreign Service
Major in: Diplomacy
International Trade

COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

BS International Travel and Tourism Management


BS International Hospitality Management
Specialization in : Hotel and Restaurant Administration
Culinary Arts and Kitchen Operations
Cruise Line Operations in Hotel Services
Cruise Line Operations in Culinary Arts
Health and Wellness

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.

For Non-Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency (NFE A&E)/ Alternative


Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS A&E), Philippine Education
Placement Test (PEPT) Passers: Original NFE, ALS A&E Exam Result or certification/
photocopy of diploma and original PEPT Certificate of Rating, photocopy of NSO
issued birth certificate.

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.

b. Transferee – Transfer credential, true copy of grades, course description of subjects


for accreditation, certificate of good moral character issued by the school last
attended, one (1) pc. 2x2 color ID picture, and photocopy of NSO birth certificate.

c. Foreign Student – A foreign student applying as freshman or transferee from a


foreign school should submit the following requirements:

1. Original copy of Transcript of Records duly authenticated by the Philippine


Foreign Service establishment located at the student’s country of origin or legal
residence;
2. Notarized Affidavit of Support, including bank statement;
3. Birth Certificate;
4. One (1) pc. 2x2 color photo;
5. Admission Test Fee of one hundred US Dollars (US$100) or its equivalent in
Philippine pesos which is non-refundable even if the student fails the exam;
6. Acceptance Fee of two hundred US Dollars (US$200) or its equivalent in
Philippine pesos to be paid after the student passes the entrance exam;
7. Student Visa

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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:

1. Transcript of records/true copy of grades indicating that the student acquired


one year residency from the last college/university attended;
2. Endorsement of the transfer by the Commission on Higher Education addressed
to the Bureau of Immigration;
3. Transfer credential;
4. Course description of subjects for accreditation;
5. Certificate of good moral character issued by the school last attended;
6. One (1) pc. 2x2 color ID picture;
7. Notarized Affifavit of Support, including bank statement;
8. Student Visa

Special Study Permit

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.

The following are the requirements for Special Study Permit:

1. Letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized representative


of the petitioning school;
2. Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form CGAF-003 Rev 0). If the applicant is minor,
it shall be signed by the parent or the legal guardian;
3. Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;
4. Certificate of Acceptance issued by the learning institution accredited by the
Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, indicating the number of
months (length of study) of the technical/vocational, special and/or primary or
secondary level courses for applicants below 18 years of age;
5. Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative;
6. Photocopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portions), in case of renewal/extension
of SSP;
7. Four (4) pcs. passport-size color ID picture
8. BI Clearance Certificate

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Conversion to Student Visa

The following are the requirements for conversion of any visa to Student Visa:

1. Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized


representative of the petitioning school and applicant, using the school letterhead
and dry seal;
2. Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0);
3. Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;
4. Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the school’s
official dry seal;
5. Endorsement addressed to the Commissioner from the school for the conversion
of the applicant’s status, signed by the School Registrar;
6. Photocopy of passport page bearing the valied Bureau of Quarantine Clearance
and International Health Surveillance stamp;
7. Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health
Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify
that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome
disease and is mentally fit;
8. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) endorsement for transfer or shifting
of course, if applicable;
9. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, if application is filed six (6)
months or more from the date of first arrival in the Philippines;
10. Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative;
11. Four (4) pcs. passport-size color ID picture; and
12. BI Clearance Certificate.
Extension of Student Visa
Request for the extension of stay as foreign student is subject to the submission of the
following requirements:
1. Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant and the
authorized representative of the petitioning school stating that the applicant
qualifies for the application with the school letterhead and dry seal;
2. Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form CGAF-003- Rev 0);
3. Photocopy of passport bio-page, visa implementation page and latest admission
wih valid authorized stay;
4. Latest Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades (2 previous semesters);
5. Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer from previous school, in case of
transfer;
6. CHED endorsement for transfer or shifting of course, if applicable;
7. BI Clearance Certificate; and
8. Original or certified true copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance,
if applicant is a national of any of the countries listed under Annex “A” of
Immigration Operations Order No. SBM-14-059-A who arrived in the Philippines
on or after June 2014.
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9. Photocopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portions);
10. Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative;
11. Two (2) pcs. passport-size color ID picture.

A foreign student should apply for Student Visa Extension two (2) weeks before the
expiration of his authorized stay.

Student Visa Exemption

The principal spouse and unmarried dependent children below 21 years old of the following
are exempted from securing Student Visa or Special Study Permit:

• Immigrants (permanent foreign residents)


• Foreign nationals with valid working visas under either Section 9(d) or 9(g) or
47(a)(2) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended;
• Personnel of a foreign diplomatic or consular missions residing in the Philippines
• Personnel of duly accredited international organizations residing in the
Philippines such as, but not limited to the Asian Development Bank, International
Rice Research Institute, and specialized agencies of the United Nations
• Aliens who have valid Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
• Aliens who have valid Special Retiree’s Resident Visa (SRRV)
• Foreign students coming to the Philippines with 47(a)(2) visas issued pursuant
to existing laws, e.g. Pres. Decree No. 2021.

Students should present passport and other necessary documents to prove exemption.

d. Cross-Enrollees to LPU - Students enrolled in other educational institutions may be


admitted to LPU on a case-to-case basis and upon submission of an official permit
to cross-enroll issued by the Registrar of the school in which they are principally
enrolled. This permit shall state the subject(s) and total number of units the student
is authorized to take.

e. Graduate School Applicant – For Master’s degree applicants, baccalaureate


transcript of records with special order number or its equivalent. For doctoral
students, transcript of records with special order for the master’s degree program
(with thesis) is required.

f. College of Law Applicant – Transcript of records for a baccalaureate degree with


special order number or its equivalent. In addition, the applicant must have passed
the entrance examination and interview administered by the College of Law. The law
student must also complete at least 18 units of English, 18 units of Social Science
including Rizal Course, and 6 units of Math within the duration of his stay in law
school.

g. Re-admission of Returning Student – A student who stopped for one semester


or more should accomplish a clearance for re-admission at the Student Records
Management Department (Office of the University Registrar).

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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.

• Term of Enrolment - Any enrolment in a baccalaureate program applies for


only one semester or summer term and in the graduate program, for only one
trimester.

• Dropping of Ineligible Students - Even after enrolment, a student who is


discovered to be ineligible for admission as provided for in the Student Handbook
shall be dropped from the rolls.

• Adding/Changing of Subjects - Students are allowed to change/add subjects


only for dissolved classes and for valid reasons during the adjustment period
within two (2) weeks from the start of classes.

• 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.

• Cross-Enrolment in other Institutions - A graduating LPU student may be


allowed to cross-enrol in an approved institution if the needed subject(s) is/are
not offered in LPU provided further that the student secures the written approval
of the Dean and the University Registrar prior to cross-enrollment.

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STUDENT ACADEMIC LOAD

• Regular Load – The regular load of students is reflected in their curriculum. As


a general rule, students should enroll in subjects prescribed by the curriculum
for the semester in order to complete their degrees within the prescribed period.

Only graduating students authorized by the University Registrar, upon the


written recommendation of the College Dean, shall be allowed to take more
than the prescribed curricular unit load.

• Overload - Any overload should not exceed six (6) academic units in excess of
the normal load as indicated in the curriculum.

• Summer Load - In the summer term, undergraduate students shall carry a


maximum academic load of nine (9) units, except for students graduating in the
summer term who may take a maximum of twelve (12) units.

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.

To avail of the discount, the following requisites must be met:

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-Lyceum Educational Assistance Program (A-LEAP)

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.

30% discount - College of Law


30% discount - Graduate School (Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree)
15% discount - Baccalaureate Degree as a second course/degree

They may also avail of additional discounts on tuition fees for their sons/daughters once
every semester.

15% discount – Baccalaureate including College of Law, Master’s or Doctoral degree

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 Individual Subjects or Entire Load

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 of Individual Subjects or Entire Load

Dropping period is from the start of classes until the working day before the
midterm exams. No dropping is allowed beyond this period.

For subjects dropped before midterm examinations, a student shall be marked


“Dropped” in the grading sheet, provided there is notice and compliance with the
following requirements:

- 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.

- The student must present a letter of consent from parent/guardian with a


valid ID to the Guidance Director/Guidance Counselor before dropping form
is signed.

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:

a. Dropping of the Entire Load -- A student shall be entitled to a refund of the


amount paid less 10% of the total assessed fees for his entire load if the dropping
notice is filed within one (1) week from the opening of classes during the regular
semester or within the first three (3) days of the summer term.

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.

b. Individual Dropping of Subject/s -- A student shall be entitled to a credit


adjustment for the subject/s dropped less 10% of the corresponding tuition and
laboratory fees assessed for every subject/s dropped if the dropping notice is
filed within one (1) week from the opening of classes during the regular semester
or within the first three (3) days 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.

There will be no credit adjustments to be effected for the individual dropping


of subjects/s made beyond the 2nd week from the opening of classes during a
regular semester or after the 6th day of the summer term.

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

A student may be allowed to shift from:

• a degree program to any non-degree course;


• a non-degree program to a degree program provided that the student passed
the College Entrance Test for the new program;
• a degree program to another degree program.

Shifting is subject to the following conditions:

• Approval of the receiving college


• Non-exclusion on the basis of academic deficiency
• No sanction of non-readmission
• Endorsement of the Guidance Counselor
• Approval of the University Registrar

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:

Units per Subject Maximum Hours of Allowable Absences

1 unit subject 3
2 unit subject 7
3 unit subject 10
4 unit subject 14
5 unit subject 17
6 unit subject 21

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.

• Responsibility of a Student Who Misses Classes

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.

No Exemption from Taking Major Examinations


No students will be exempted from taking major examinations.

Completion of Missed Major 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:

• Medical Certificate/Death Certificate of immediate family member or Enrolment


Assessment Form (EAF)/Official Receipt as evidence of late payment of tuition
fee.
• Examination permit
• Letter from parent/guardian indicating the reason why the student was unable to
take the examination.

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:

Enrolment Period Deadline of Completion Period


June May the following year
November October the following year
April March of the following year

For students who did not complete their practicum within the semester, the following
requirements shall be submitted to the college:
• Practicum Report and other requirements
• Final permit

Completion of Thesis/Feasibility Study/Project Design

Completion of Thesis/Feasibility Study/Project Design shall be within the next semester


after the enrolment in the subject, with the following guidelines:

• 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:

GRADE PERCENTAGE GENERAL


POINTS EQUIVALENT DESCRIPTION

1.00 99-100% Excellent


1.25 96-98 Outstanding
1.50 93-95 Superior
1.75 90-92 Very Good
2.00 87-89 Good
2.25 84-86 Satisfactory
2.50 81-83 Fairly Satisfactory
2.75 78-80 Fair
3.00 75-77 Passed
5.00 Below 75 Failed

Other Marks
“DRP” Offiicially Dropped “INC” Incomplete
“FDA” Failure due to Absences “NA” Never Appeared

Bases of Grades

Grading Periods Major Components Percentage Weight



Prelim Period Prelim Exam (PE) 40%
Creative Academic P
Performance (CAP 1) 60%
Prelim Period Grade (PPG) 100% X 33.33%

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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%

Final Period Final Exam (FE) 40%


Creative Academic
Performance 3 (CAP 3) 60%
Final Period Grade (FPG) 100% X 33.33%

Computed Final Grade (CFG) 100%

• CAP1, CAP2, and CAP3 refer to Creative Academic Performance (CAP) per
grading period, which includes quizzes, recitation, reports, projects and other
graded class activities

• Computation of grades is as follows:

PPG = 40% PE + 60% CAP1


MPG = 40% ME + 60% CAP2
FPG = 40% FE + 60% CAP3
CFG = 33.33% of PPG + 33.33% of MPG + 33.34% of FPG

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.

COMPUTATION OF THE GRADE POINT AVERAGE

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

a. Only students who have successfully completed the requirements of a particular


program shall be eligible for graduation and allowed to join the Commencement
Exercises.

b. All candidates for graduation are required to attend the graduation orientation
arranged by the Student Records Management Department (Office of the
University Registrar).

HONORS AND AWARDS

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.

• Certificate of Recognition – Honorable Mention – A student who has a GPA


of at least 1.75 with no failing grade in any subject may qualify for Honorable
Mention.

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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.

• Certificate of Recognition – GPA of at least 1.75 with no failing grade in any


subject.

Other qualifications:

• must have a passing grade in NSTP

• 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.

No Dean’s List is issued during the summer term.

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

National and International Competition Champions shall be given awards.

International Competition Winners shall be awarded the Chairman of the Board Medal.
• Gold medal – First Place
• Silver medal – Second Place
• Bronze medal – Third Place

National Competition Winners shall be awarded the University President’s Medal.


• Gold medal – First Place
• Silver medal – Second Place
• Bronze medal – Third Place

Regional Competition Winners shall be awarded the College Dean’s Medal.


• Gold medal – First Placer
• Silver medal – Second Place
• Bronze medal – Third Place

SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS Program

LPU’s Scholarship and Grants Program is administered by the Scholarship Committee.


The President appoints the chairman and members thereof.

Types of Scholarships and Grants:

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.

JOSE P. LAUREL - SOTERO H. LAUREL PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is offered in the areas of Accountancy, Computer Science, Customs


Administration, Journalism, Mass Communication, Multimedia Arts, Legal Studies, Foreign
Service, International Hospitality Management, and International Travel and Tourism
Management.

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a. Privileges

• 100% discount on total assessed fees including summer term if enrolment is


prescribed by the curriculum
• Monthly stipend for 10 months (June to March)
• Book allowance per semester
• Clothing allowance per school year

b. Qualifications

• A high school graduate of good moral character


• Belong to the top 10% of the graduating class of at least thirty five (35) students
• A Filipino citizen
• Pass the qualifying written and oral examinations
• Pass the physical examination conducted by the LPU Medical Clinic

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)

ENTRANCE/HONOR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

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

• Graduated Valedictorian/Salutatorian/First Honorable Mention/Editor-In-Chief of


the official high school publication
• Baccalaureate honor graduate as summa cum laude, magna cum laude or cum
laude
• Certified honor student and/or Editor-In-Chief by the school Principal, Guidance
Counselor, Dean or Registrar provided the total number of student graduates
meet the required number. (Required number of graduates for Valedictorian and
Salutatorian is 40 and above; First Honorable Mention is 101 and above.)

c. Conditions for Renewal of the Scholarship

• 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

This scholarship program is designed to give financial assistance to academically deserving


students who qualify for the program based on the student’s performance in the immediately
preceding semester.

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a. Privileges

• Full scholars are granted free tuition fee only


• Partial scholars are granted 50% discount on tuition fee only

b. Qualifications/Conditions

• With at least a semester residence in LPU


• 1.5 grade point average (GPA) or higher and no final grade lower than 1.75 in all
subjects in the immediately preceding semester for Full Scholarship
• 1.75 grade point average (GPA) or higher and no final grade lower than 2.0 in all
subjects in the immediately preceding semester for Partial Scholarship
• Must have passed NSTP when applicable during the semester
• Must have enrolled not less than 18 units for the previous semester or the
regular curricular load for the degree program
• No dropping or changing of any subject/schedule during the previous semester
• Did not commit any 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).

REGINA P. LAUREL SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTANCY

Established in memory of Regina Perez Laurel, former Comptroller of the Lyceum of the
Philippines University.

a. Privileges

• 100% discount on total assessed fees including summer term if enrolment is


prescribed by the curriculum
• Monthly stipend
• Book allowance

b. Qualifications:

• Belong to the top 5% of successful examinees in the Accounting qualifying


exams
• Pass the required interview.

c. Conditions:

• Be enrolled in at least 18 academic units per semester or as indicated in the


curriculum.

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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

This is a private endowment established by Seitaro Kanegae, a Japanese national in


gratitude for the cordial treatment he received from Ifugao residents during World War II.
This scholarship is awarded to Ifugao residents who are incoming freshmen and who pass
the qualifying examination given by the Scholarship Committee every school year.

a. Privileges

• 100% discount on total assessed fees including summer term if enrolment is


prescribed by the curriculum
• Book allowance
• Stipend/living allowance for 10 months
• Clothing allowance per semester
• Transportation allowance per semester

b. Qualifications

• A resident of Ifugao Province and Filipino citizen


• Belong to the top 10% of the high school graduating class
• Must pass the written examination and oral interview by the Scholarship
Committee

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

• Class A – 100% discount on total assessed fees


• Class B – 100% discount on tuition and miscellaneous fees
• Class C – 50% discount on tuition and miscellaneous fees
• Class D – 25% discount on tuition fee only

b. Qualifications:

• Belong to the varsity team


• Recommended by the Athletics Director

c. Conditions:

• Must be enrolled in at least 12 units for the previous semester


• Must have passed the required percentage of the enrolled units prescribed by
the athletic league participated in by LPU
• Must meet the requirements and eligibility rules of the league
• Shall strictly observe attendance and punctuality during practice sessions and
official games where LPU is participating
• No dropping or changing of any subject/schedule or shift programs during the
current semester
• No infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as defined in the
Student Handbook

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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).

d. Other Grounds for Disqualification

• Dropping from roster of varsity players


• Unsportsmanlike conduct
• Joining National Team and/or other teams without clearance from the Athletics
Director
• Failure to attend Athletes’ Orientation

DANCE TROUPE/CHORALE GRANTS

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

• 50% discount on tuition fee only

b. Qualifications:

• Must be a member of the LPU Chorale/LPU Dance Troupe


• Recommended by the Dance Troupe/Chorale Director

c. Conditions:

• No failing grade for the previous semester.


• Must have enrolled in at least 12 units during the previous semester
• Shall comply with the required PE and NSTP subjects during the previous
semester
• No dropping or changing of any subject/schedule during the previous semester
• 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).

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III. OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH LPU

PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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

• Shall be duly endorsed by the Pathways to Higher Education Foundation


• Shall carry a regular curricular load for the degree program
• Shall comply with the required P.E. and NSTP subjects
• Shall maintain a general point average (GPA) of 2.5 with no final grade lower
than 2.5 in any 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).

b. Scholarship Privileges

• Full – 100% discount on total assessed fees

CONSOLACION P. SAUCO SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was donated by Professor Consolacion P. Sauco, Chair Emeritus of


the Filipino Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lyceum of the Philippines
University.

a. Privileges

• 100% discount on total assessed fees


• Other fees as may be charged by the school

b. Qualifications

The applicant must:


• Be a natural-born Filipino citizen
• Be a college freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Has obtained a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 during the initial
screening (midtem period) and thereafter as a final GPA

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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

• Failure to comply with any of the conditions for retention of privileges


• Infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as defined in the Student
Handbook

PTT PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is being sponsored by PTT Philippines Foundation, Inc. for the College of
International Relations.

a. Privileges

• 100% tuition and miscellaneous fees


• Other fees as may be charged by the school

b. Qualifications

• A high school graduate or a resident student of CIR


• Must carry a general average of 90% or its equivalent or better and no grade
lower than 84 or its equivalent in any of the subjects including PE, and a passing
grade in NSTP
• Must pass the College Entrance Test conducted by the Guidance and Testing
Center (for high school graduates)
• Must pass both oral and written examinations conducted by the CIR.

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c. Conditions

• Shall carry the regular curriculum load every semester.


• Shall maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 1.75 or better with no grade lower
than 2.25 in any subject of the program including Physical Education, and a
passing grade in NSTP.
• No dropping or changing of any subject/schedule during the current semester.

d. Disqualification

• Failure to pursue the course continuously.


• Failure to comply with any of the conditions for retention of privileges.
• Committed a serious misconduct or infraction of rules and regulations ranging
from serious to very serious as defined in the LPU Student Handbook.

MEGAWORLD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Foundation is an advocate of extending opportunities to qualified, deserving and


talented but financially-handicapped students to enable them to obtain quality education.

In pursuit of its above advocacy, the Foundation offers to provide financial assistance and/
or other benefits to qualified, deserving and talented but financially-handicapped students
of LPU under the terms and conditions indicated below.

a. Privileges

• 100% discount on total assessed fees


• Other fees as my be charged by the school, except late/installment charges,
graduation fees

b. Qualifications

The applicant must have:

• 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

• Must not obtain a failing grade in any subject


• Must have a GPA of not lower than 85% or its equivalent
• Must carry a full semester load as programmed every semester
• Must not drop any subject
• Must not withdraw and/or change program/school without the approval of the
Foundation
• Must not be employed with businesses that directly compete with Megaworld
Corporation, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates or other companies
belonging to the same group; hence, he/she shall be required to accomplish the
“Declaration” and if applicable submit a certificate of employment
• Must not have any record of being subjected to any disciplinary sanction by
LPU or any proceeding before judicial, quasi-judicial, administrative or other
agencies/bodies

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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

SECURITY BANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

This is a financial assistance to select Business/Information Technology undergraduates


to subsidize tuition/matriculation, book and transportation expenses. Security Bank
Foundation, Incorporated shall award five (5) scholarship grants per university, distributed
among the following degree programs:

• 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

b. Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements for New Scholarship Grants:

• Preferably Junior or Senior (3rd or 4th year) level


• Family Income Requirement: not more than P150, 000
• Not a recipient of any other scholarship grants
• No grades below 83% (individual/per subject or GPA) or its equivalent
• At least cum laude standing
• Endorsed by the College dean

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c. Conditions

• No grade (per subject or GPA) below 83% or its equivalent


• Submission of certified true copy of grades
• Submission of assessment form and/or official receipt
• Payment for subjects dropped when re-enrolled will not be shouldered by the
scholarship
• 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

• Non-compliance by the scholars to the above-stated guidelines shall mean an


automatic forfeiture of the grants without need for due notice from the foundation.
• Those who have not availed of the scholarship benefits for a period of one (1)
year shall have their grants forfeited.
• Infraction ranging from serious to very serious offenses as defined in the Student
Handbook

RUFINO R. TAN SCHOLARSHIP

a. Privileges

• 100% discount on total assessed fees including summer term if enrolment is


prescribed by the curriculum
• Monthly stipend
• Book allowance

b. Qualifications:

• Belong to the top 5% of successful examinees in the Accounting qualifying


exams
• Pass the required interview.

c. Conditions:

• Be enrolled in at least 18 academic units per semester or as indicated in the


curriculum.
• 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 general weighted average of at least 2.0 with
no failing grade in any other subject.
• No dropping/changing of any subject/schedule

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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).

Policy on “No Dual Scholarship”

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

Students are invested with the following obligations and responsibilities:

a. To study conscientiously and achieve the best possible academic performance


with honor and integrity;

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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:

• Release of diplomas and official transcript of records


• Withdrawal from all subjects (for incoming freshmen only)
• Release of Transfer Credentials
• Suspension, dismissal, or expulsion

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.

Exemptions from Wearing the Uniform

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:

• Certificate of employment stating, among others, his specific working hours;


• Valid identification card issued by the employer; and
• Current Enrolment Assessment Form (EAF)

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:

• Current Enrolment Assessment Form (EAF); and


• Letter of Acceptance from the industry-partner indicating the duration of his
practicum.

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.

a. For LESS-SERIOUS and SERIOUS offenses, the Assistant Dean of Student


Affairs or, in his/her absence, the duly designated hearing officer, is authorized
to receive the evidence and on the basis thereof, render his decision, which is
final and executory except when a penalty of suspension imposed is more than
five (5) days , in which case such decision shall require the concurrence of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)

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

The Board of Discipline is composed of the following:

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

b. For University Cases (wherein parties are from different colleges)


Chairman – Person appointed by the Dean of Student Affairs
Members – Assistant Dean of the Student Affairs Office
College Secretaries
LYCESGO President or Vice President

Classification of Offenses and Corresponding Sanctions

Offenses may also be classified according to the presence of mitigating or aggravating


circumstances as determined by the Hearing Officer.

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.

2. Wearing inappropriate Verbal Warning Written Warning One- day


campus attire such as Suspension / with
shorts and mini-skirts that community service
are more than two inches
above the knee, plunging
necklines,backless,
hanging shirts, pants that
are more than two inches
below the hip line, flimsy
and skin- tight outfits,
halter tops, slippers,
bull caps, and any other
outlandish/bizarre/
eccentric fashions such
as:

• Wearing earrings in the


nose, lips, tongue, navel,
and eyebrows;
• Multiple earrings (male
and female);
• Unkempt / Emo hairstyles
(hairstyles characterized
by black hair with random
splurges of bright and
colored highlights or
asymmetrical lines and
different background
hair). Long hair not tied
neatly at the back (for
males);
• Colored/dyed hair with
extreme colors such as
violet, red, yellow, purple
and other bright colors;

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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.

4. Loitering and running Verbal Warning Written Warning Three-day


along the corridors while suspension
classes are going on.
5. Failure to observe proper Verbal Warning Written Warning Three-day
decorum inside the suspension
chapel.
6. Littering and contributing Verbal Warning Written Warning Three-day
to any form of disorder suspension
within the classroom
and university premises.
Any trash found within
a radius of three (3)
feet from a student is
considered his/her trash,
and the student is held
answerable for it.
7. Violation of 5S rules and Verbal Warning Written Warning Three-day
regulations. suspension
8. Use of cellular phones Verbal Warning Written Warning Three–day
and other electronic Suspension
gadgets during classes.
Unauthorized use of
electrical outlets of the
University.

9. Unauthorized distribution Written Warning Two-day suspension Five-day suspension


or posting within school
premises of leaflets,
handbills or other
printed material whose
authorship is not clearly
stated therein.

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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

1. Fourth and succeeding Three-day Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension


violations of policies on Suspension
proper wearing of ID and
student uniform/LPU
shirt and inappropriate
campus attire when not
in school uniform.

2. Overt behavior untypical


of one’s gender such
as cross dressing e.g.
for males, wearing of
make- up and female
accessories and use of
female restroom.
3. Smoking including Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
e- cigarette within the
University premises.

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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.

7. All forms of bullying e.g. Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission


cyber bullying

8. Acts of vandalism such Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission


as the defacing of and replacement/ and replacement/ and replacement/
walls, bulletin boards, restoration of restoration of restoration of
paintings, doors, desks,
vandalized/damaged vandalized/damaged vandalized/damaged
tables, chairs, tearing
of books, notices or items. items. items.
circulars, destroying
plants/ picking of flowers,
destruction of window
panes toilet bowls, fans,
laboratory equipment,
water fountains,
air-conditioners,
clocks, improper use
of turnstile, and other
school equipments or
furnishings.
9. Lending or borrowing Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
of IDs, Enrolment
Assessment Form and/
or official certificates or
documents.

10.Allowing or abetting acts Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission


of impersonation and/
or misrepresentation
for the purpose of
entering school
premises, enrolling,
securing permits, taking
examinations and the
like.

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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.

15. Attending classes Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission


without having duly
enrolled therein or not
completing registration
by missing the procedure
on assessment of fees
and/or other procedures
during enrollment.

16. Transferring to a Five-day Suspension Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission


different class without an
approved transfer form
or dean’s approval.
17. Unauthorized bringing in, Ten-day Suspension Non-readmission
possession or drinking
of liquor or alcoholic
beverages inside the
University premises.

18. Entering the school


premises while
intoxicated

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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

• Having somebody else


take an examination or
test or report for one’s
self. If both parties are
students both are liable

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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

25. Solicitation of money, Ten -day Suspension Exclusion


donations, contributions
in cash or kind without
the prior approval of the
proper authority.

• 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

1. Student computer Exclusion


offenses shall include
but are not limited to the
following:

• 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.

17. Hazing or subjecting a Exclusion


person to physical or
mental injury for the
purpose of admission
and/or maintenance
of membership in
any organization,
whether recognized or
unrecognized. Members
who are present and
aware of the time of
its commission shall
also be held liable,
regardless of whether
they participate in it or
not. Officers of such
organizations shall be
equally liable regardless
of whether they are
present at the hazing
or not.
18. Acts of treachery and Exclusion
sabotage including
arson, tampering with
electric connections,
switches, generators,
elevators, motors,
air-conditioners and fire-
alarm systems.
19. Acts of grave misconduct Exclusion

20. Other Offenses as Non-readmission


deemed very serious
by the Student Affairs
Office.

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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.

Preventive Suspension from Classroom

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.

Preventive Suspension from School Premises

a. A student who poses an imminent or continuing threat to school safety may be


temporarily barred from the school premises by the Dean of Student Affairs,
upon the recommendation of the Chief of Security, with the concurrence of the
College Dean, for a maximum period of three class days during the regular
semester or two class days during the summer term. Suspension beyond this
period requires the approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

b. The period of preventive suspension shall be deducted from any penalty of


suspension that may later be imposed on the student.

c. In the event of a finding of innocence in a subsequent hearing, the absence


incurred during the period of preventive suspension shall not be counted against
the student and shall not hinder him from taking any missed examinations.

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:

Warning, Reprimand, or Censure

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.

b. A second incident of a less serious offense is meted a written warning.

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.

Violation of the conditions of the sanctions/penalties imposed shall subject students to


other penalties such as; but not limited to; community service, non issuance of good moral
certificate, and attendance to value formation activities depending upon the gravity of the
offense; alone or in addition to the foregoing sanctions.

For students with pending/unserved disciplinary sanction, a certificate of Good Moral


Character shall be released only upon completion of the given sanction.

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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.

3. All observed cases of violations/offenses shall be immediately and directly


reported by security officers and all members of the LPU community to the
Student Affairs Office (SAO) within 48 hours from the time the violation is
committed. Identification cards of the involved students together with the
written report and relevant documents shall be submitted for safekeeping until
the case is decided.

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.

6. Offenses punishable by warning shall be resolved by asking the involved student


to submit a written explanation signed by the parent and acknowledge receipt
of notice of warning (F-SAO-015).If respondent is a minor, written explanation
must be noted/signed by the parent/guardian.

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.

8. If needed, the security office may be requested to assist in gathering pertinent


data or information.

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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.

Government Action Not Prejudiced

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.

Offenses Outside School Premises

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.

Provisions Against Sexual Harassment

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

An academic grievance is a result of a dispute or conflict in the learning process or in the


performance of a student in an academic course.

An academic grievance may be formal or informal. An academic grievance made orally


is informal in nature. When the grievance is written and duly signed and sworn in, it then
becomes formal. Only formal academic grievances will be given due course.

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.

• Co-curricular activities are pursued to enrich the learning experiences of the


students. They are meant to complement, and not to interfere with their studies.
All co–curricular activities must be approved by the respective Deans within
thirty (30) days from the opening of the semester.

• Extra-curricular activities are meant to supplement classroom instruction and


co-curricular activities. All extra-curricular activities shall be subject to review
and approval by the College Dean and the Dean of Student Affairs. Supervision
of these activities is the responsibility of the faculty adviser.

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

STUDENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT


(OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR)

The Student Records Management Department (SRMD) is in charge of implementing school


policies in the following areas: admission, enrolment, course adjustments (withdrawal,
dropping, changing/adding, overload, substitution), shifting, cross enrolment, transfer,
records evaluation, and graduation.

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.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (ARC )

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.

5. Online Public Access catalog (OPAC) Online Library Catalog


Browse the library’s collection for your information needs through the online library
catalog or OPAC. The OPAC can be accessed from any device with Internet connection,
in-campus and off-campus. View our collection using any browser by typing the following
URLs:

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

Item Type Borrowing and Renewal Period


Circulation Books Max. of 10 books at a time for 5 days. Renewable twice, if there are no
prior request.
Multimedia Max. of 5 CD/DVD at a time for 5 days. Renewable twice, if there are
no request.
Periodicals Max. of 5 titles at a time for 1 day (overnight). Request for renewal may
depend on the recency of the item.
Reserves OVERNIGHT USE only. CHECK-OUT starts at 5:00PM and should be
Non-renewable CHECKED-IN at 8:00 AM the following day. Non-renewable.
Reference Collection The collection may be loaned, except for encyclopedias, dictionaries
and few titles such as Guinness World Records. Non-renewable.
Visual Materials i.e. maps, globes, transparencies, flash cards, slides are for Library and
classroom use only.
Theses Collection Strictly for Room Use.

7. Library Conduct Policy



In matters of general conduct, patrons shall be governed by the ordinary and
reasonable rules of behavior observed by law-abiding and self-respecting citizens. Each
patron is responsible for regulating his/her own conduct in a positive, proactive, mature
manner and therefore expected to:

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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.

8. Offenses and Sanctions

LESS SERIOUS SANCTIONS


First Offense Second Third Offense
Offense
Taking photos and using the library facilities Verbal Written Two-day
in a video shoot without permission. Warning Warning Suspension

Distributing survey forms related to thesis/ Verbal Written Two-day


research subjects without permission. Warning Warning Suspension

Selling goods and other type of products Verbal Written Two-day
which can be disturbing to other library Warning Warning Suspension
users.
SERIOUS
Acts of Vandalism: Verbal Written Two-day
* Tampering of book call numbers and Warning Warning Suspension
barcode stickers.
* Writing or leaving marks on the books
and other borrowed library materials.
* Mutilation of properties of the library.

Fraudulent acts such as using the Baggage Verbal Written Two-day


Counter to leave belongings but is not going Warning Warning Suspension
to use the Library and/ or Electronic Library.


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NOTE: All offenses shall be endorsed to the Assistant Dean of the Student Affairs Office
for proper procedures.

In the case of library researchers from other school/institution, the Head/Chief


Librarian of the visiting school will be furnished with an incident report for appropriate action,
with a corresponding ban period of 2 consecutive academic years from using the library
resources and facilities.

9. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK AND BISA (BEST INNOVATIVE SUGGESTION AWARD)


Please use the feedback forms provided in the Reserve and Circulation Counter to
assess or evaluate our staff and services, while the BISA form requests your best innovative
suggestions for the continuous improvement in the facilities and services of the library.

Information and Communication Technology

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.

The ICT guides technology decision-making through effective IT governance to ensure


consistency with the business direction.

Aside from its administrative functions, the ICT also provides Level 1 end- user technical
support to all employee and students of LPU.

Computer Systems Guidelines For Acceptable Use Policy For Students

1. University computer systems and networks are provided to students as part


of their academic programs. Students are encouraged to become proficient in
the use of computers as a means of enhancing their educational experience.
Misuse of computer resources can result in restrictions on or revocation of
computer access privileges.

2. Computer systems and networks constitute an expensive and valuable


resource. The capacity of this resource to fulfill all the legitimate academic and
administrative needs of students, faculty and staff is limited.

3. Student users have a responsibility to use computer resources in an efficient,


ethical, and lawful manner.

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.

6. Upon identifying a violation of this policy, which constitutes an immediate clear


danger to LPU’s computer systems or networks, the ICT Director, or his duly
authorized representative may immediately limit or suspend a student’s access
to the school’s computer resources with immediate notification of charges and
actions to the Dean of Student Affairs or his duly authorized representative.
This emergency suspension of computer use will then follow the student judicial
procedures as provided in the Student Rights and Responsibilities in the
Students Handbook.

7. Violations of LP’s computer policy guidelines, which do not constitute an


immediate clear danger to the college’s computer systems or networks, will be
referred to the regular student disciplinary process.

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.

2. Use of the system to harass other users, transmit obscene or offensive


language, or otherwise threaten system users or resources shall be a cause
for immediate disabling of the account. Possession of unauthorized information,
such as confidential student, personnel or financial data will also be subjected
to immediate disabling of the account.

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

• Use of LPU WIFI is strictly at the user’s own risk.


• LPU does not endorse, warrant or advocate for any particular software
application or internet website.
• LPU does not warrant or guarantee that internet filters will block all content that
is illegal, inappropriate or possibly offensive to some customers, further, LPU
does not warrant or guarantee that internet filters will allow access to some
valuable resources materials that a customer may wish to view.
• LPU is not responsible for the accuracy, authority, timeless or completeness of
the information available on the internet. However, ICT can provide assistance
in verifying such information.
• LPU takes no responsibility, and does not accept liability for any direct or
consequential harm to computer users, personal computer equipment, or other
property that may result from LPU WIFI network.
• LPU takes no responsibility, and does not accept liability for any of its customer’s
computer activities that violate Federal Law (including copyright infringement),
state law, local law. Further, LPU does not accept liability for any occurances
that result from calling local law enforcement when it appears that any of these
laws or policies are being broken.

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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.

GUIDANCE AND TESTING CENTER (GTC)

The Guidance and Testing Center is committed in promoting psychological


wellness, prevention of maladjustment, and development of lifer skills towards student well-
being by providing relevant programs and services.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:


I. RESPONSIVE SERVICES. These are activities designed to meet student’s
immediate needs and concerns.
a. Counseling- The main purpose of this service is to enhance
student’s intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies. This may
be done individually or in groups.
b. Referral- Parents, students, and other school personnel may refer
student/s to the center for counseling. Referral to other institutions is
also undertaken when students who have psychological problems and
legal concerns are beyond the GTC personnel’s expertise provided,
that the students and his/her parents agree with the agreement.
c. Follow-up – This shall be conducted when necessary to monitor
student performance and status psychological and emotional well-
being.
II. INDIVIDUAL PLANNING AND TESTING. These are ongoing systematic
activities designed to assist students in establishing persona; goals and
developing future plans.
a. Testing Program- Tests are administered as part of the screening
process for admissions, scholarship and employment. Personality
tests are also provided as springboard to counseling and planning.
b. Interviews- These are conducted to guide students in making
effective decisions and in planning for the future. These are given to
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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.

III. DEVELOPMENT LESSONS. These consist of structured modules designed to


help students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with
the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental levels
and needs.
a. Student Development Program- Seminars, workshops, and/or
lectures are given to students in each year level. These are done
either by room-to-room basis or seminar type.
b. Information Program- Topics on life skills, career, social relationships,
and academic development are provided and supplemented in the
form of open seminar, brochures, leaflets, and posting on the bulletin
board.

IV. SYSTEM SUPPORT. This is an extension service through partnership with


motivated students driven to help other students and other indirect services to
assist in planning and managing tasks through data analysis and undergoing
action research.
a. Peer Facilitators Program- This serves as a group of students
who are willing to be trained on self-awareness, basic helping skills,
values formation and team building to help assist other students.
b. Research and Program Evaluation – At the end of each academic
year, GTC reviews and evaluates all programs and services to
determine their effectiveness and to recommend further improvement.
Research is undertaken to examine data gathered as well as to
integrate new developments to enhance services and programs
given to stakeholders.

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:


Unlimited medical consultations.

Unlimited dental consultations.

Starter doses of available medicines when indicated

Temporary admission to the ward if necessary

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.

ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

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.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER

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.

CENTER FOR CAREER SERVICES AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS (CCSIR)

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY SYSTEM (EMSS)

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.

EMSS Self Discipline Guide:


v EMT:
o Practice 5S.
o Practice no Styrofoam and no Plastic Bags inside the campus.
o Practice proper waste segregation and waste disposal.
• Plastic bottles, Plastic cups, & Aluminum Cans in Green Trash Bins
• Paper wastes only in Classroom and Office Trash Bins
• Hazardous wastes are properly turned over to the Facilities and

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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.

LPU Central Student Government (LYCESGO)

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

Revised, ratified and adopted by the LYCESGO 2014-2015, February 2015

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:

a. “University” refers to the Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila;


b. “Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Manila” refers to all Colleges,
degree-granting units under the autonomous unit of LPU Manila;
c. “College” refers to all degree-granting units that offer at least a bachelor’s
degree program. It includes:

1. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)


2. College of Business Administration (CBA)
3. College of Computer Studies (CCS)
4. College of Engineering (COE)
5. College of International Relations (CIR)
6. College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
(CITHM)
7. College of Nursing (CON)

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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:

1. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)


2. College of Business Administration (CBA)
3. College of Computer Studies (CCS)
4. College of Engineering (COE)
5. College of International Relations (CIR)
6. College of International Tourism and (CITHM)
7. College of Nursing (CON)

f. “Council” refers to the Central Student Government or College


Student Governments;
g. “Council members” means any officer of the Central Student Government
and College Student Governments;
h. “Bonafide students” are classified according to academic units earned,
as follows:

1. Freshman – 35 units or less;


2. Sophomore – from 36 to 71 units;
3. Junior – from 72 to 107 units; and
4. Terminal students – from 144 units to the completion of the
requirements of the course/program.

i. “Permanent vacancy” occurs when the office of a Council member of the


Central Student Government or College Student Government has been
vacated because of death, resignation, impeachment or expulsion from
the University; and
j. “Temporary vacancy” occurs when the office of a Council member Central
Student Government or College Student Government has been vacated
for reasons that leave the possibility of his/her resuming his/her duties
before the expiration of his/her term.

Article 2

Declaration of Principles and Objectives

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

Bill of Rights of Students

Section 1. Every student shall have the right to:

a. Admission to the LPU academic community upon meeting its requirements,


rules and regulations;
b. Academic freedom consists of, but not be limited to, the following:

1. To conduct researches in connection with academic work, and to


freely discuss and publish their findings and recommendations;
2. To conduct inquiry within the campus in curricular and extra-
curricular activities;

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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

c. To invite off-campus speakers or resource persons to student- sponsored


assemblies, fora, symposia, and other activities of similar nature.
Peaceably assemble and responsibly express his/her views and opinions;
d. Exercise freedom to religious worship and spiritual practice;
e. Regular student-faculty and student-administration dialogue;
f. Be properly informed of school policies, rules and regulations;
g. Participate actively in clean, honest and orderly elections, referenda
and plebiscites;
h. Freedom from discrimination solely on account of his/her sex, gender,
sexual orientation, physical disability and illness, race, colour, language,
religion, political allegiance, opinions, nationality, social background and
association with a national minority;
i. Safety and security;
j. Establish and issue independent publications, following the tenets
of responsible and ethical journalism that is free from censorship;
k. Privacy of communication and correspondence;
l. Run for elective positions;
m. Speedy processing to his/her own records and clearances;
n. Confidentiality of his/her views, beliefs, associations, and academic and
disciplinary records;
o. Substantive due process in any investigation or disciplinary action taken
against him/her. This right includes:

1. He/she shall be presumed innocent unless proven guilty;


2. He/she shall be advised, in writing, of any charge that may lead to
a disciplinary action against him/her;
3. He/she shall have adequate time, as defined by the Student Affairs
Office (SAO), to seek and maintain counsel, and to prepare his/her
defense;
4. He/she shall have a speedy and impartial trial by the Student
Affairs Office (SAO); and
5. He/she shall have the right to appeal the decision of his/her case
provided that he/she can provide new piece/s of evidence that can
support his/her case.

p. Competent and continuing instruction and proper evaluation and grading


of academic performances;
q. Effective, efficient and adequate school facilities and welfare services;

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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

Duties and Responsibilities of Students

Section 1. The following are the duties and responsibilities of students:

a. To uphold the academic integrity of the University;


b. To comply with University policies, rules and regulations;
c. To respect the rights of the faculty, administration and students;
d. To support the student governments and participate in its undertaking;
e. To abide by the accepted ethics of journalism in student publications;
f. To conduct themselves with dignity and respect in all their activities as
befit members of the academic community;
g. To further maximize their academic development by taking full advantage
of all available educational opportunities;
h. To complement academic development with extra-curricular participation
that may help to promote the development of the whole man; and
i. All other duties and responsibilities as specified in the Student Handbook
but are not specified herein are included as duties and responsibilities of
the students.

Article 5

The Central Student Government

Section 1. The Central Student Government shall be composed of a President, Vice-


President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Business Manager and Public
Relations Officer.

Section 2. The LYCESGO Representative of the College Student Governments shall be


the Council members of the Central Student Government.

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:

a. Be a bonafide student of LPU Manila;


b. Have at least one (1) academic year residence in LPU Manila, except for
freshmen candidates;
c. Have a General Point Average (GPA) of not lower than 2.5, without any
failing grade and with the minimum load of fifteen (15) academic units
during the semester last attended;
d. Be of good moral character and not have been found guilty in any
disciplinary case nor any act involving moral depravity in the University as
certified by the Dean of Student Affairs; and
e. 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).

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

The College Student Government

Section 1. The College Student Government shall be composed of a LYCESGO


Representative, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor,
Business Manager, Public Relations Officer and Year Level Representatives

Section 2. The LYCESGO Representative of the College Student Government shall be


the Council member of the Central Student Government.

Section 3. Vacancy

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 College Student Government shall elect among
the members a new Vice-President;
b. Should both the President and Vice-President of the College Student
Government be temporarily incapacitated, the remaining members shall
elect among themselves an acting President and Vice-President both of
whom shall relinquish their positions upon return of the permanent offices.
In no case shall the College Student Government be dissolved or rendered
inoperative;
c. If the vacancy occurs in the office of a College Student Government,
the candidate who obtained the next higher number of votes in the last
General Election of the College Student Government shall take his/her
position; and
d. When the vacancy is not permanent, the College Student Government
may choose a replacement that shall continue the duties of the Council
member of the College Student Government until he/she returns.

Section 4. Every candidate for membership in the College Student Government must:

a. Be a bonafide student of LPU Manila;


b. Have at least one (1) academic year residence in LPU Manila, except for
freshmen candidates;
c. Have a General Point Average (GPA) of not lower than 2.5, without any
failing grade and with the minimum load of fifteen (15) academic units
during the semester last attended;
d. Be of good moral character and not have been found guilty in any
disciplinary case nor any act involving moral depravity in the University as
certified by the Dean of Student Affairs; and

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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

Section 7. No College Student Government President shall hold office as President


of a University-wide and/or College-based student organization without
surrendering his/her seat in the College Student Government

Article 7

Structure of The Central Student Government and College Student Government

Section 1. The Council shall have a General Assembly and an Executive Council.

Section 2. The General Assembly shall:

a. Be the highest policy-making body of the Central Student Government


or College Student Government and shall be composed of duly elected
members;
b. Convene at least once a month or in case of extreme necessity; however,
the President upon the request of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the entire
members may convene the General Assembly in special session; and
c. Have the following powers and responsibilities:

1. Formulate, revise and approve policies and programs of action of


the Central Student Government or College
2. Elect from among themselves offices to the unfilled positions of
the Central Student Government or College Student Government
unless otherwise stipulated in this Constitution;
3. Review the decision and policies of the Executive Council; and
4. Review, amend or revise this Constitution.

Section 3. The Executive Council shall:

a. Be composed of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer,


Auditor, Business Manager and Public Relations Officer;
b. Coordinate and operationalize the program of action set by the General
Assembly and the Executive Council; and

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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

Powers and Duties of Officers

Section 1. The Central Student Government shall have the following powers and duties:

a. To elect its officers;


b. To create standing committees to facilitate its operations;
c. To convene the Council of Presidents (COP);
d. To promulgate its By-Laws and rules of procedure governing its meetings
in consonance with this Constitution;
e. To approve its budget, prepared and presented by the Treasurer and
approved by the President;
f. To implement policies governing LPU students in consonance with
this Constitution;
g. To represent the studentry in the policy-making bodies of the University
where such representation is provided for by law or by the University;
h. To assess and collect Student Council fees and solicit or raise funds
to finance its various projects; To administer its funds and to control its
properties;
i. To suspend, expel or discipline any of its members or officers for causes
provided for in this Constitution and its By-laws;
j. To exercise administrative supervision over the College Student
Governments;
k. To organize, coordinate and undertake student activities designed to
improve their general welfare and to prepare students for constructive
citizenship;
l. To supervise or coordinate probationary and recognized student
organizations in all Council-sponsored programs, projects and activities;
and
m. To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be deemed necessary
by the Council.

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Section 2. The College Student Government shall have the following powers and duties:

a. To formulate and implement policies involving the students in their


respective Colleges, not in conflict with this Constitution, LYCESGO
policies and rules and regulations of the University;
b. To convene the College-based organizations in their respective College;
c. To discuss and update the LYCESGO on College-wide programs and
concerns;
d. To elect its Year-level Representatives by a simple majority (50% + 1)
vote of the General Assembly;
e. To create standing committees to facilitate its operations;
f. To promulgate their own By-Laws and rules of procedure in accordance
with this Constitution;
g. To approve its budget, prepared and presented by the Treasurer and
approved by the President;
h. To represent the studentry in the policy-making bodies of the University
where such representation is provided for by law or by the University;
i. To suspend, expel or discipline any of its members or officers for causes
provided for in this Constitution and its By-Laws;
j. To solicit or raise funds to finance its various projects;
k. To organize, coordinate and undertake student activities designed to
improve their general welfare and to prepare students for constructive
citizenship;
l. To supervise or coordinate recognized student organizations in all
Council- sponsored programs, projects and activities; and
m. To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be deemed necessary
by the Council.

Section 3. The LYCESGO Representative shall be the representative of the College


Student Governments to the Central Student Government. It shall be his/her
duty to perform such duties and responsibilities assigned to him/her by the
Council in accordance with this Constitution.

Section 4. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council. It shall be
his/her duty to:

a. Sign all resolutions, communications and papers of the Council;


b. Enforce the provisions of this Constitution and its By-laws;
c. Preside over all meetings of the Council provided that in case he/she
desires to take part in the debate of discussion he/she may name the
Vice-President or in the absence of the latter any member in the Council
to take his/her chair;

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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.

Section 5. The Vice-President shall:

a. Support the President in all matters where his/her assistance is required;


b. Take over the function of the President; whenever his/her office is vacant
by reason of his/her death, resignation, removal, suspension, illness,
absence, or physical or mental incapacity of his/her failure to qualify for
office; and
c. 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.

Section 6. The Secretary shall:

a. Keep an accurate journal of the proceedings of the meetings of the


Council;
b. Act as the custodian of the records, documents and papers of the Council;
c. Certify all official acts 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.

Section 7. The Treasurer shall:

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.

Section 9. The Business Manager shall:

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.

Section 10. The Public Relations Officer shall:

a. Take charge of press releases, publications and all public relations


activities to the media;
b. Uphold and promote good relations with the press and public;
c. Answer inquiries about the Council and its activities; 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.

Section 11. The Year Level Representative shall:

a. Serve as the official representative and liaison officer of their respective


year level to the Council;
b. Serve as direct liaison officer between year level and faculty regarding
academic matters; and
c. 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

Accountability of Council Members

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

Removal from Office

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.

Section 4. A Council member shall be considered impeached and immediately removed


from office by a simple majority (50% + 1) vote of the General Assembly.

Article 13

Suspension

Section 1. As an alternative for impeachment, a Council member may be suspended


when:

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 3. Suspended Council member/s shall not be allowed to participate in deliberations,


vote and exercise his/her duties and power as a Council member.

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

Funds of the Council

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 3. To effect disbursement, there must be a LYCESGO resolution signed by the


LYCESGO President, countersigned by the LYCESGO Treasurer and the
LYCESGO Adviser.

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 1. The Commission on Elections, which shall hereinafter be referred to as


COMELEC, shall decide on all electoral exercises within the University;

Section 2. The COMELEC shall be composed of an equal number of representatives from


the studentry, faculty and administration.

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:

a. To adopt and uphold the LPU Manila Election Code;


b. To ensure clean, fair and orderly election;
c. To serve as the steering committee for the Council elections;
d. To certify qualifications of candidates;
e. To penalize or disqualify candidates and/or political parties who violate
the LPU Manila Election Code;
f. To educate voters on the voting process to be used in the elections;
g. To encourage students to vote;
h. To enforce and administer all rules and regulations relative to the conduct
of the regular elections, special elections, initiatives, referenda, plebiscite,
recalls of the Council;
i. To formulate other rules and regulations relative to the conduct of an
election as it may deemed necessary;
j. To declare and publish the results of the elections, initiatives, referenda,
plebiscites and recall;
k. To decide all questions affecting elections, excluding the right to vote,
including the number and location of the polling places, appointment of
the election student volunteers and registration of voters;
l. To register and accredit political parties and independent candidates;
m. To recommend effective measures to minimize election spending,
including limitation of places where propaganda materials shall be
posted;
n. To prevent and penalize all forms of election fraud, offenses, and
malpractice;
o. To submit to the LYCESGO a comprehensive report on the conduct of
each election, plebiscite, initiative, recall, or referendum;
p. To disseminate all information regarding upcoming elections to the
student body;
q. To orient the official poll watchers of their functions; and
r. To postpone the election if, for any serious cause, the holding of such
shall become impossible. Grounds for postponement involve natural
calamities, declared holidays and other fortuitous events.

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 1. The General Elections shall be administered by the COMELEC only.

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 1. All provisions of this Constitution except the election of LYCESGO


Representatives shall take effect immediately upon its ratification by a majority
of the votes cast in a plebiscite held for the purpose.

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.

LPU English Club

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.

LPU Mathematics Club (LMC)

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.

LPU Red Cross Youth Council

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.

Kabataang Pangarap Ni Rizal (KAPARIZ LPU Chapter)

Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal known as KAPARIZ is one of the recognized university-wide


organizations in Lyceum of the Philippines University. A civic-patriotic, alternative, cultural,
non-partisan, non-stock and non-sectarian organization that establishes a harmonious
relationship, unity and cooperation among the members in the pursuit of National Progress
through the Rizalian movement. We develop in every individual social conscience, dedicated
leadership, honor, excellence and enlightened nationalism.

LPU Jesus League

Jesus League is a Bible-believing Christian organization. It envisions itself to transform


students to live spiritually and morally upright individuals in the service for God, country
and humanity. It exists to reach the LPU students to help them share in God’s word, to offer
themselves in service to Christ and to care for one another.

LPU Independent Sentinel

The official and independent student publication of the school, it is governed by a charter
as an independent student paper.

LDS (Lyceum Debate Society)

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.

LPU Dance Troupe

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.

TB is recognized by several cultural establishments such as the National Commssion for


Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Philippine Educational Theater Association (PTA), Student
Theater Foundation Inc. National Youth Commission and Experimental Theater Foundation.

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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.

LPU Environmental Society (LES)

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 (PSWAP)

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

These are for students enrolled in a specific discipline.

College of Arts and Sciences

LPU Psychology Society (LPS)

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.

LPU Legal Studies Society (LSS)

This club is composed of AB Legal Studies students. It sponsors and promotes activities
that would develop the leadership of its members.

College of Business Administration

LPU Management Society

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

LPU Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants

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.

Philippine Society of Customs Administration Students (PSCAS)

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

LPU Computer Society (LCS)

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.

College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

LPU Society of Cruise Line Students

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.

Lyceum Hotel and Restaurant Management Society

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.

LPU Tourism Students Association (LTSA)

This association promotes Tourism as a course and introduces students to allied fields for
career advancement.

LPU Les Jeun Chef

A group of students aspiring to be chefs who are regularly training for interschool and
national competitions.

LPU Flair Bartappers

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

Foreign Languages Association (FLA)

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.

Foreign Service Club (FSC)

This organization is composed of students majoring either in Diplomacy or International


Trade. It promote national unity and international understanding through lecture-forums
featuring authorities on foreign affairs, simulated exercises on protocol, cross-cultural
programs, and researches on international relations.

LPU UNESCO Club

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

Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines

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

University – Wide Organizations

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

Activities and operations of college–based organizations shall be supervised and regulated


by the College Dean, with the assistance of a Faculty Adviser, who shall submit to the
Dean of Student Affairs within the first month of the semester the organization’s program of
activities. This program shall, among others, strictly comply with the applicable ban period
as provided for in the Student Handbook.

Moratorium Period

No extracurricular or co-curricular activities shall be held within the following moratorium


periods:

a. Two (2) days before the scheduled Preliminary Examinations


b. Three (3) days before the scheduled Mid-Term Examinations
c. Five (5) days before the scheduled Final Examinations

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Off-Campus Activities

No student organization shall participate in off-campus activities without the written


permission of the Dean/Director concerned.

Renewal of Recognition of School-Wide and College-Based Organizations

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.

a. A copy of the amended Constitution and By-Laws signed by all officers;

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.

c. Report of accomplishments for the school year including an audited financial


report.

d. Membership of not less than 30 students.

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.

f. A maximum of three nominees for faculty advisers. Every student organization


may have up to two advisers, appointed by the Vice President for Academic
Affairs upon the recommendation of the Dean of the college concerned and of
the officers of the organization.

An organization’s recognition may be renewed by a 2/3 vote of the Council of Student


Affairs (COSTAFF) acting as a body. The same 2/3-vote requirement shall be observed in
cases of withdrawal or revocation of official recognition. Official recognition is valid only for
the duration of the school year, unless earlier revoked, suspended or withdrawn.

A certificate of recognition shall be a precondition for an organization’s operation in campus.

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Effects of Recognition

Recognized campus organizations will have the following privileges:

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.

Dissolution of Campus Organization

Any recognized organization may be dissolved for the following reasons:

a. Violation of its own objectives, constitution and by-laws or consistent failure


to comply with the policies contained in the implementing guidelines of the
COSTAFF and Student Handbook.
b. Failure to apply and/or qualify for renewal.
c. Submission of written request for dissolution.

Postings and Announcements

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

Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Research Journal

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.

College Based Journals

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 official publication of the LPU as an institution of higher learning. It is governed by a


Board whose members are appointed by the President.

The Lycean

The yearbook of graduating class, produced by a staff of students chosen and supervised
by the university.

The LPU Independent Sentinel

The official and independent student publication of the school, it is governed by a charter
as an independent student paper.

Publication of Printed Materials

No workshop paper or similar publication purporting to be a part of the academic or co-


curricular activities of particular courses of study in the school shall be published, issued
or distributed and posted within the premises without prior written approval of the Dean/
Director concerned and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Requirements for the Distribution of Printed Matter

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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LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mrs. Lorna P .Laurel - Chairman


Members

Atty. Roberto P. Laurel Amb. Eusebio A. Abaquin


Mr. Peter P. Laurel Ms. Josefina P. Laurel
Ms. Sarah L. Lopez Mr. Antonio Jose U. Periquet Jr.
Mr. Carlos P. Laurel Atty. Luis Marcos P. Laurel

Administrative Officials and Department Heads

President Atty. Roberto P. Laurel


Vice President-Finance Mrs. Sarah L. Lopez
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo, Jr
Executive Assistant to the President Mr. Paolo Sotero S. Laurel
Executive Director for Planning Ms. Ma. Christina G. Aquino
and Development
Executive Director, Research, Dr. Victorina H. Zosa
& Publications & Innovation Center
Executive Director, Center for Career Mr. Roberto Z. Zozobrado
Services and Industry Relations
Registrar, Student Records Management Dept. Ms. Jennifer D. Tucpi
Director, Human Resource Department Ms. Myrna. G. Reyes
Director, Community Outreach and Dr. Marilyn L. Ngales
Service Learning
Director, Sotero H. Laurel Academic Ms. Corazon M. Nera
Resource Center
Director, Information & Communication Technology Ms. Devy M. Galang
Director, Communication and Public Affairs Dept. Ms. Sandra G. Recto
Director, Athletics & P.E. Department Mr. Hercules P. Callanta
Director, Guidance and Testing Center Ms. Carolyn C. Quiba
Director, Culinary Institute Chef Danilo S. Basilio
Director, Physical Plant, Facilities & Management Dr. Samuel S. Chua
Director, Office of International Affairs Mr. Alfredo P. Diamante
Artistic Director, Arts & Cultural Affairs Dept. Mr. Robert Frederick P. Hayden Jr.
Director, Center for Career Services and Ms. Rovena I. Dellova
Industry Relations
Dean, Student Affairs Office Mr. Jayson M. Barlan
Comptroller Mr. Alberto T. Lacsina
Chief Accountant Ms. Rizalina R. Benico

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Academic Officials

Dean, Graduate School Dr. Jose Ma. S.E. Gonzales


Dean, College of Law Atty. Ma. Soledad D. Mawis
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Ms. Rizalina A. Cruz
Dean, College of Business Administration Dr. Maria Victoria M. Ac-Ac
OIC, College of Computer Studies Mr. Rejan L. Tadeo
Dean, College of Engineering Dr. Leonardo C. Medina Jr.
Dean, College of International Tourism and Dr. Lilibeth C. Aragon
Hospitality Management
Dean, College of International Relations Amb. Reynaldo O. Arcilla
Dean, College of Nursing Ms. Leonora N. Reyes

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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

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress


assembled:

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


organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities or head
of organizations seven days before the conduct of such initiation. The written notice shall
indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not exceed three (3) days, shall
include the names of those to be subjected to such activities, and shall further contain an
undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during such initiation rites.

Section 3. The head of the school or organization or their representatives must assign at
least (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.

b. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period if in consequence of the


hazing the victim shall become insane, imbecile, impotent or blind.

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.

h. The penalty of prison correccional in its maximum period if in consequence of the


hazing the victim sustained physical injuries which do not prevent him from engaging
in his habitual activity or work nor require medical attendance.

The responsible officials of the school or of the police, military or citizen’s army training
organization, may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on the person or
persons charged under this provision even before their conviction.

The maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed in any of the following instances:

a. When the recruitment is accompanied by force, violence, threat, intimidation or deceit


on the person of the recruit who refuses to join;

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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.

d. When the hazing is committed outside of the school or institution; or

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:

JOSE DE VENECIA JR. (Sgd.) EDGARDO J. ANGARA (Sgd.)


Speaker of the House President of the Senate of Representatives

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.

CAMILO L. SABIO (Sgd.) EDGARDO E. TUMANZAN (Sgd.)


Secretary General Secretary of the Senate House of Representatives

Approved:

FIDEL V. RAMOS (Sgd.)


President of the Philippines

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Annex B
ANTI-SEXUAL HARRASMENT LAW

Rules and Regulations Implementing the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

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.

Violations of this policy shall result in disciplinary action up to and including

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

Section 1. The Educational Community Defined. – The educational community consists


of those persons or groups of persons as such, or associated in institutions, involved in
organized teaching and learning systems. They are individuals and groups directly involved
in the attainment of an educational institution’s objectives, and are therefore bound by
shared purposes. The inter-relationships of the members or constituent elements of the
educational community are characterized by their respective rights and obligations.

Section 2. Members or Constituent Elements. – The members or elements of the


educational community are as follows:

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;

2. “School Administrators” – refers to the school head or the chief operating


officer of a school; or in general, those who are duly appointed to and
occupying a position of responsibility involved in both policy-formulation and
implementation in a school;

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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

4. “Non-Academic Personnel” – refers to all other school employees who do not


fall under the definition and coverage of teaching and academic staff, school
administrators, and academic non-teaching personnel

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


education or training-related sexual harassment is committed by an employer, employee,
manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher, instructor, professor, coach, trainor,
or any other person who, having authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another in
a work or training or education environment, demands, requests or otherwise requires any
sexual favor from the other, regardless of whether the demand, request or requirement for
submission is accepted by the object of said act.

a. In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is committed


when:

1. The sexual favor is made as a condition in the hiring or in the employment,


re- employment or continued employment of the said individual, or in granting
said individual favorable compensation, terms, conditions, promotions
or privileges, or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting,
segregating or classifying the employee which in any way would discriminate,
deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect
said employee;

2. The above acts would impair the employee’s rights or privileges under existing
labor laws; or

3. The above acts would result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment


for the employee.

b. In an education or training-environment, sexual harassment is committed:

1. Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender;
2. Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted
to the offender;
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:

a. Persistent, unwanted attempts to change a professional or educational relationship


to a personal one.

b. Unwelcome sexual flirtations and inappropriate put-downs of individual persons or


classes or people. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Unwelcome sexual advances;

2. Repeated sexual oriented kidding, teasing, joking, or flirting; verbal abuse of


a sexual nature;

3. Graphic commentary about an individual’s body, sexual prowess, or sexual


deficiencies;

4. Derogatory or demeaning comments about women in general, whether sexual


or not; leering, whistling, touching, pinching, or brushing against another’s
body;

5. Offensive crude language; and

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 5. Romantic Relationships. – Romantic relationships between faculty and


students, faculty and teacher assistants, teacher assistants and undergraduates, and
faculty and support staff are hereby discouraged.

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:

a. “Quid pro quo” sexual harassment – occurs when submission to or rejection of


unwelcome sexual advances is used as the basis for employment decisions, giving
of passing grades, granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend,
allowance or other benefits, privileges or considerations.

Quid pro quo sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave.

b. “Hostile or offensive” sexual harassment – occurs when unwelcome sexual


conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual’s job performance or creates
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment, even in the absence of
tangible or economic job consequences.

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

Section 8. Sanctions. – The following administrative sanctions shall be imposed on sexual


harassment cases:

a. For work-related incidents of sexual harassment:

1. Reprimand and warning


2. Suspension
3. Dismissal

b. For education training-related acts of sexual harassment:

1. Reprimand and Warning


2. Suspension
3. Exclusion
4. Expulsion

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 1. The Educational or Training Institution’s Dual Role. – The educational or


training institution shall, under these Rules, be considered as both a place of study and a
place of work.

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

Section 1. Committee on Decorum and Investigation. – A Committee on Decorum and


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

Section 2. Composition of Committee on Decorum and Investigation. – In view of the


dual role of the educational or training institution mentioned under Section 1, Rule II, Part II
hereof, the Committee on Decorum and Investigation shall be composed of at least one(1)
representative from the administration, the teaching or academic staff, the academic non-
teaching and non-academic personnel, and students or trainees, as the case may be.

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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;

c. He shall be informed of the evidence against him;

d. He shall have the right to adduce evidence in his own behalf; and

e. The evidence must be considered by the investigating committee or official to hear


and decide the case.

Rule III
Complaint and Reporting System

Section 1. Complaint or Reporting System. – A complaint or reporting system is hereby


installed whereby victims are encouraged to come forward with a report or complaint of
incidents of sexual harassment and allows first for informal resolution and then, if the
process fails, for formal resolution.

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.

Section 4. Furnishing Respondents with Complaint. – The Committee shall immediately


furnish the respondents a copy of the complaint and all its attachments and shall direct him/
her (respondent) to file an answer within ten(10) calendar days from receipt thereof.

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 5. Filing of an Answer. – Within the period indicated in paragraph 1 of Section 3


hereof, the respondent shall file an answer incorporating therein all pertinent documents in
support of his defense.

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 7. Summary Judgement. – If on the basis of the pleadings/evidence on record,


the Committee finds that there is sufficient ground to render judgement, it shall consider the
case submitted for decision.

Section 8. Judgement Based on Position Paper. – Whenever summary judgement is


not appropriate, the Committee shall direct the parties to the case to simultaneously submit
their position papers and/or memoranda within ten(10) calendar days from notice after
which the case shall be deemed submitted for decision.

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.

Section 10. Evaluation of the Case. – In evaluating a report or complaint of sexual


harassment, an attempt should be made to focus on the perspective of a person situated
similarly to the accuser. The Committee should attempt to maintain confidentiality, however,
a complainant should be told that complete anonymity may give way to the institution’s
obligation to investigate and take appropriate action. Because it is important that every effort
be made to keep the incident confidential, discretion should be exercised in determining
which witnesses are indeed necessary to the investigation.

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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 14. Liability of the Employer, Head of Office, Educational or Training


Institution. – The employer or head of office, educational or training institution shall be
solidarily liable for damages arising from the acts of sexual harassment committed in the
employment, education or training environment if the employer or head of office, educational
or training institution is informed of such acts by the offended party and no immediate action
is taken thereon.

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

Section 1. Preventive Suspension of Accused in Sexual Harassment Cases. – Any


member of the educational community may be placed immediately under preventive
suspension during the pendency of the hearing of the charges of grave sexual harassment
against him if the evidence of his guilt is strong and the school head is morally convinced
that the continued stay of the accused during the period of investigation constitutes a
distraction to the normal operations of the institution or poses a risk or danger to the file or
property of the other members of the educational community.

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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.

Section 3. Effectivity. – These Rules and Regulations Implementing the Anti-Sexual


Harassment Act of 1995 in Lyceum of the Philippines shall take effect fifteen(15) days after
publication by the Committee.

Approved.

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Annex C

FRATERNITIES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION


OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

CHED Order
No. 4, 1995

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST VIOLENCE AND SANCTIONS ON FRATERNITIES


AND OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.

To: CHED Regional Directors


Heads of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities

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.

2. Historically, fraternities were founded to promote brotherhood and camaraderie among


groups of people, including student in colleges and universities. Fraternities and other
student-organizations must serve to forge not only brotherhood as the ultimate bonding
of all men and women inside and outside the confines of the universities, but must exist
to preserve the value of human life. Their talents and energies must be channeled and
utilized for collective development.

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

4. In order to have an atmosphere of brotherhood among fraternities and other student


organizations, all educational institutions of higher learning encouraged to promote
programs and projects that will produce responsible students and will instill the value
of human life for a productive future. The following preventive measures are therefore
suggested:

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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.

4.3 Reporting of a potential conflict to the head of the fraternity as a standard


procedure. The head in turn will patch it up with his counterpart.

4.4 Internal policing by the fraternities themselves.

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.

4.6 More interaction between School Administration and the fraternities.

4.7 Parents informed about the participation of their children in fraternities.

4.8 Use of fraternity alumni members to counsel resident members.

4.9 Fraternities be obliged to have ethical code in their organizational vision


and objectives which should include a commitment to solve problems in a
peaceful and friendly way.

5. In order to deter violence among Fraternities the following sanctions shall be strictly
carried out:

5.1 Automatic expulsion of any fraternity member for:

a. Starting or taking the offensive action that clearly provokes violence.


b. Carrying of knives, sticks, pipes, guns and other deadly weapons in
schools.
c. Extortion.

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.

Immediate dissemination for this order is desired.

RICARDO T. GLORIA (Sgd.)


Chairman

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Annex D

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9163


AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRANING PROGRAM (NSTP)
FOR TERTIARY LEVEL STUDENTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT
NOT 7077 AND PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1706, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House Representatives of the Philippines in Congress


assembled.

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:

a) “National Service Training Program (NSTP)” is a program aimed at enhancing civic


consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics
of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program
components. Its various components are specially designed to enhance the youth’s
active contribution to the general welfare

b) “Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)” is a program institutionalized under


Sections 38 and 39 of Republic Act No 7077 designed to provide military training
to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for
national defense preparedness.

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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.

d) “Civic Welfare Training Service” refers to program or activities contributory to the


general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or the
enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education,
environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and morals of the citizenry.

e) “Program component” shall refer to the service components of the NSTP as


enumerated in Section 4 of this Act.

Section 4. Establishment of the National Service Training Program - There is hereby


established a National Service Training Program (NSTP), which shall form part of the
curricula of all baccalaureate degree courses and of at least two (2)-year technical-
vocational courses and is a requisite for graduation, consisting of the following service
components:

1) The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which is hereby made optional and
voluntary upon the effectivity of this Act;

2) (2) The Literacy Training Service; and

3) The Civic Welfare Training Service

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.

Section 7. NSTP Offering in Higher and Technical-Vocational Educational Institutions


– All higher and technical-vocational institutions, public and private, must offer at least one
of the program components: Provided, That State universities and colleges shall offer the
ROTC component and at least one other component as provided herein: Provided, further,
that private higher and technical-vocational education institutions may also offer the ROTC
if they have at least three hundred and fifty (350) cadet students.

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 9. Scholarships – There is hereby created Special Scholarship Program for


qualified students taking the NSTP which shall be administered by the CHED and TESDA.
Funds for this purpose shall be included in the annual regular appropriations of the CHED
and TESDA.

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 14. Suspension of ROTC Requirement – The completion of ROTC training as


a requisite for graduation is hereby set aside for those students who despite completing
all their academic units as of the effectivity of this Act have not been allowed to graduate.

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.

Section 16. Amendatory Clause – Section 35 of Commonwealth Act No. 1, Executive


Order No. 207 of 1939, Sections 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1706, and Sections 38
and 39 of Republic

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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.

OSCAR G. YABES ROBERTO P. NAZARENO


Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: JAN. 23, 2002

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO (Sgd.)


President of the Philippines

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Annex E

Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Dangerous Drug Board

BOARD REGULATION No. 6


Series of 2003

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.

A. GUIDING PRNCIPLES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RANDOM DRUG TESTING IN


SCHOOLS AND MANAGEMENT OF DRUG TEST RESULTS.

1. Government recognizes the primary responsibility of the family, particularly the


parents for the education and awareness of its members of the ill effects of dangerous
drugs.
2. Parental involvement shall be maximized in the implementation of drug education,
random drug testing, treatment and rehabilitation of drug users and dependents.
3. The school, with the assistance of Local Government Unit (LGUs) and other agencies
where the school is located, has the obligation to employ every reasonable means
to provide a healthy and drug-free environment to its populace.
4. Cognizant of the right of the students to continue and complete their studies, the
government and the schools shall give emphasis to the implementation of measures
aimed and guidance and counseling together with the treatment and rehabilitation of
any student found to have used or to be dependent on dangerous drugs.
5. Academic freedom of institutions of higher learning shall be respected in the
implementation of random drug testing and all other pertinent provisions of RA 9165.
6. The implementation of drug abuse prevention and education programs hall be
intensified as an integral part of the over-all demand reduction efforts of the
government.
7. The random drug testing shall be implemented as a collaborative undertaking of the
government, the schools, the students and their parents. The whole process shall
not in any manner be utilized to harass the students.

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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.

B. PURPOSES OF RANDOM DRUG TESTING

1. To determine the prevalence of drug users among the students.


2. To assess the effectivity of school-based and community-based prevention
programs.
3. To deter the use of illegal drugs.
4. To facilitate the rehabilitation of drug users and dependents.
5. To strengthen the collaboration efforts of identified agencies against the use of illegal
drugs and in the rehabilitation of drug users and dependents.

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.

“Rehabilitation” is the dynamic process, including after-care and follow-up treatment,


directed towards the physical, emotional/psychological, vocational, social and spiritual
change/enhancement of a drug dependent to enable him/her to live without dangerous
drugs, enjoy the fullest life compatible with his/her to become a law abiding and protective
member of the community.

“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).

D. PROCEDURES IN THE CONDUCT OF RANDOM DRUG TESTING

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.

4. Treatment of Random Drug Test Results

a. The results of the test shall be strictly confidential. No school shall publish or post
results whether positive or negative.

b. Any person who 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.

E. REPORTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF RESULTS OF THE RANDOM DRUG TESTING

1. The Drug Testing Coordinator, Drug Counselor and employees of DOH-accredited


facilities, testing laboratories, shall not reveal the names of the students or test
results to any other persons except to the student concerned or his/her parents.

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.

F. TRAINING OF GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

The Department of Education, Commission of Higher Education, Technical Education and


Skills Authority, The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Dangerous Drugs Board in
coordination with each other, shall formulate and conduct the training program for guidance
counselors for the purpose of enhancing their skills in handling drug abuse prevention
programs and handling drug dependency cases.

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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

AN ACT INSTITUTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002,


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

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

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT


COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

CHED Memorandum Order No. 17


Series of 2012

SUBJECT: POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ON EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND FIELD TRIPS


OF COLLEGE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

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:

5.1. provide access to efficient and interactive learning of students through


meaningful educational tours and/or field trips as required in their program
requirement embodied in the approved curriculum; and

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:

1st Offense, a written warning;


2nd Offense, suspension from conducting educational tours and field trips for a
period of time as determined by the Commission en Banc, and
3rd Offense,
• Disapproval of application for other school fees increase and introduction of
new fees by HEI;
• Administrative and criminal charges against it and/or its responsible officers
under existing laws;
• Imposition of penalties such as revocation of permits, downgrading of status,
phase-out and such other penalties that may be validly imposed by the
Commission to the concerned HEIs.

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.

Issued this 6th day of July 2012 in Quezon City.

PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.


Chairperson

ANNEX H
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10627

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO ADOPT


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

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

SEC. 2. Acts of Bullying. – For purposes of this Act, “bullying” shall refer to any severe or
repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a
physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the
effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional
harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other
student; infringing on the rights of the other student at school; or materially and substantially
disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of a school; such as, but not
limited to, the following:

a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching,
pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks,
teasing, fighting and the use of available objects as weapons;

b. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being;

c. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional
distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name-calling, tormenting
and commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body; and

d. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic
means.

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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:

(a) Prohibit the following acts:

(1) Bullying on school grounds; property immediately adjacent to school grounds; at


school- sponsored or school-related activities, functions or programs whether on or
off school grounds; at school bus stops; on school buses or other vehicles owned,
leased or used by a school; or through the use of technology or an electronic device
owned, leased or used by a school;

(2) Bullying at a location, activity, function or program that is not school-related and
through the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased
or used by a school if the act or acts in question create a hostile environment at
school for the victim, infringe on the rights of the victim at school, or materially and
substantially disrupt the education process or the orderly operation of a school; and

(3) Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who provides information during
an investigation of bullying, or who is a witness to or has reliable information about
bullying;

(b) Identify the range of disciplinary administrative actions that may be taken against a
perpetrator for bullying or retaliation which shall be commensurate with the nature and
gravity of the offense: Provided, That, in addition to the disciplinary sanctions imposed
upon a perpetrator of bullying or retaliation, he/she shall also be required to undergo a
rehabilitation program which shall be administered by the institution concerned. The parents
of the said perpetrator shall be encouraged by the said institution to join the rehabilitation
program;

(c) Establish clear procedures and strategies for:

(1) Reporting acts of bullying or retaliation;

(2) Responding promptly to and investigating reports of bullying or retaliation;

(3) Restoring a sense of safety for a victim and assessing the student’s need for
protection;

(4) Protecting from bullying or retaliation of a person who reports acts of bullying,
provides information during an investigation of bullying, or is witness to or has reliable
information about an act of bullying; and

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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;

(b) Take appropriate disciplinary administrative action;

(c) Notify the parents or guardians of the perpetrator; and

(d) Notify the parents or guardians of the victim regarding the action taken to prevent
any further acts of bullying or retaliation.

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

SEC. 5. Reporting Requirement. – All schools shall inform their respective schools
division superintendents in writing about the anti-bullying policies formulated within six (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. 6. Sanction for Noncompliance. – In the rules and regulations to be implemented


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

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within 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:

(Sgd.) JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA (Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR.


Acting Senate President Speaker of the House of Representatives

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.

(Sgd.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES (Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP


Secretary of the Senate Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: SEP 12 2013

BENIGNO S. AQUINO III (Sgd.)


President of the Philippines

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College Representatives

Rosauro V. Duplon – CAS


Atty. Norberto V. Castillo - CBA
Maria Corazon Adriano - CCS
Mark Melegrito - COE
Glenn Niño Sartillo - CIR
Reyman M. Gapas- CITHM
Dr. Cesar Cicero Cedullo- CON

Unit/Department Representatives

Noemi C. Villarante – SAO


Milagros Roldan - SAO
Rosemarie Arhlene Ampil - Publications
Jennifer D. Tucpi - SRMD
Cecille Andres -SRMD
Charisma Salariosa – GTC
Angela Llantino - SHL Library/ARC
Mariano Santos - Accounting
Jane B. Pacheco- ICT
Glen Placio- Security

Student Representatives

Clarence Cedric Lee - LYCESGO


Khyle Zybille S. De Leon - LYCESGO
Eunice U. Mallari - SENTINEL
Krishna Khemchandani - CIR
Aurea Montemar – CIR
Dyan Ashley B. Codamon - CIR
Teresa Tugade – CITHM
Edralyn Vincent C. Petines- LYCESGO

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LPU Manila
Trunk Line & Telephone Directory (as of 4/15/15)

TELEPHONE OPERATOR 100


ACA – Arts & Cultural Affairs Department 152
ACC - Accounting Office 134
ACC - Assessment Section 126
ACC - Chief Accountant 111
ACC - Payroll 115
ALU - Alumni Office 112
ARC - Sotero H. Laurel Academic Resource Center 129
ATH - Athletics and P.E. Department 157
BGD - Building & Grounds Department 170
BOOKSTORE 108
CAS - College of Arts & Sciences & Industrial Relation 143
CBA – College of Business Administration 139
CCS – College of Computer Studies 158
CSI – Center for Career Services 173
CSI – Executive Director 167
CIR – College of International Relations 149
CLP - Center for Language Education Proficiency 144
COE – College of Engineering 113
COE – Extension Laboratories 128
COMPTROLLER 147
CON – College of Nursing 146
CPD – Communication & Public Affairs Department 119/162
CPD - Director 154
CPD - Marketing Officer 155
CSH – Cashier Office 110
CSL – Community Outreach & Service Learning 127
FLD - Facilities & Logistics Department 169
FLD - Boardroom 138
FLD - JPL Hall of Freedom 101
FLD - Mini Theater 120
GSC - Claro M. Recto Academy of Advanced Studies (Graduate School) 105
GTC - Guidance & Testing Center 142
GYM - Gym 161
HOF - House Office 122
HRD - Human Resources Department 131/133
HRD - Director 141
HRD - Officer 159

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HSD - Health Services Department 109
HMS - Material Resources & Supply Services 166
HMS – Le Cafe 153
HMS – Stock Room 160
ICT - Information Communication Technology Department 148
ICT - System Development 165
ICT - Technical Support Services 140
ICT - Director 174
INTERNAL AUDIT 124
JSS - Janitorial Services 118
LYCEUM FACULTY ASSOCIATION (LFA) 171
LPU CENTRAL STUDENT GOVERNMENT (LYCESGO) 163
PDO – Planning & Development Office 164
PFM - Physical Plant and Facilities Management 156
PFM - Director 168
PRP - Property Office 145
PUR - Purchasing Office 136
REG – Student Records and Management Department – Admission Section 104
REG - Records Section 103
REG - University Registrar 116
RPC - Research, Publications & Innovation Center 135
SAO - Student Affairs Office 137
SAO - Campus Ministry 106
SCY - Security Services - Gate 2 Student Entrance 121
SCY - Gate 1 Visitor Entrance 102
THM – College of International Tourism & Hospitality Management 117
THM - Casa Intramuros 151
THM - Travel Office 172

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Top Management:
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT 150
PRESIDENT – Secretary – Executive Office 107
VPAA - Vice President for Academic Affairs 123
VPAA – Secretary & AAO - Academic Affairs Office 132
VPF - Vice President for Finance 130
VPF - Secretary & ADO- Administration Office 125
Executive Office (President & HRD) 527-1757
Executive Office (VPAA & PDO) 527-5548
Executive Office Fax 527-1761
Finance Office TeleFax (VPF) 527-3678
ALU - Alumni Office 523-9729
ATH - Athletics & P.E. Department 525-7669
CANTEEN 405-0003
CAS – College of Arts & Sciences 527-2303
CBA – College of Business Administration 527-2704
CCS – College of Computer Studies 523-2098
CIR – College of International Relations 527-2719
CON – College of Nursing 527-2690
CPD – Communication & Public Affairs Department 527-1758
CPD – Communication & Public Affairs Department 404-3115
GSC - Claro M. Recto Academy of Advanced Studies (Graduate School) 527-2338
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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Manila Campus: Muralla St. Intramuros 1002 Manila.
Trunk line: (632) 527-8251 to 56/ 526-6023

The Bayleaf: Muralla St. Intramuros 1002 Manila.


Telephone # (632) 318-5000/ 318-3170

LCI – LPU Culinary Institute: Victoria St. Intramuros 1002 Manila.


Telephone # (632) 318-4000/ 318-5090

Makati Campus & COL - College of Law: 109 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Viilage, Makati City
Telephone # (632) 893-9399/ 893-9299

Cavite Campus: Governor’s Drive, General Trias Cavite


Trunk line: (046) 484-8091 to 94

Laguna Campus: KM54 National Highway, Makiling Calamba, 4627 Laguna


Trunk line: (049) 502-0971 to 75

Batangas Campus: Batangas City Capitol Side, 4200 Batangas


Trunk line: (043) 723-2441/ 723-0706

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