The Pup Student Handbook

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(Kumposisyon nina Siegfredo Calabig, Susan Roldan,

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2014 REVISED EDITION

The Student Handbook is published by the O ce of the Vice
President for Student A airs and Services
Copyright © 2015 Registration No. A2015-1587

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 335-1787 or 335-1777 local 209 and 210
Address: Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines
Email: ovpsas@pup.edu.ph
Cover layout: Christopher G. Andres

Layout: Jesusana S. Dejito
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FOREWORD
PUP The PUP Student Handbook is a compendium of relevant information on

student concerns and interest as part of the University.
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external and internal substance of life in the academe.
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The Handbook also echoes the sounds and nuances of learning, including
the code of conduct, scholastic standards, cultural and religious guidelines,
and such other policies and directives that lend distinction to PUP as a
fount of knowledge and skills.
Prefaced by the PUP philosophy, vision and mission, the PUP Student
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the students of the Polytechnic University process as considerate of the student concern and
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of the Philippines. This is the outcome of a
two years and a number of presentations to the Board of Regents before
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series of consultations with students and committee meetings resulting
of the administration and the students of the
to the incorporation of proposed amendments which include among
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Philosophy of PUP
As a State University, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines believes

that education is an instrument for the development of the citizenry and for
the enhancement of nation building. It believes that the meaningful growth
and transformation of the country are best achieved in an atmosphere of
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imbued with the spirit of humanist internationalism.
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Clearing the paths while laying new foundations to transform the
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Strategic Objective: 8-Point Agenda

1. Pursuing academic excellence through disciplinal integrity
2. Embedding a culture of research
3. Insuring transparency and participatoriness in giving rewards and
sanctions
4. Modernizing and upgrading of physical facilities, equipment, library,
and campus development
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 Late Reporting of Grade/s, Mark/s and

Correction of Entry …............................................... 30
10 Removal of Incomplete Mark ………………………. 30
11 Integration Period and Examinations ………….. 31
FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………….…………… ii
12 Scholastic Standing and Delinquency ………..... 31
Messages ....................……………………………………………..………......... iii
13 Completion of Basic Courses in NSTP and P.E... 33
Philosophy of PUP ………………………………………………….……….…… vi
14 Tenure, Leave of Absence and Honorable
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Title 1 THE PUP EDUCATION …………………………………………..………. 1
16 Graduation Requirements …………..………………. 36
Brief Background of PUP ……………………….………….… 1
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Declaration of Principles …………………………………....………….. 3
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Table of Scholastic Delinquency and Actions to be Taken …....…… 69
Section 1 Fundamental Rights ……………………………….……. 7
PUP Board of Regents ………………………………………………………….....… 71
2 Academic Rights …………………………..............….. 9
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2 Scholarship and Financial Assistance ………….. 20
3 Registration and Cross Registration ……............ 21
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TITLE 1 The University at Present
THE PUP EDUCATION PUP is presently governed by Republic Act No. 8292 or the Higher
Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules
Background of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Regulations contained in the Commission on Higher Education
Memorandum Circular No. 4, series of 1997. The Board of Regents exercises
Brief History policy-making functions to carry out the vision, mission and programs in
line with the University philosophy. The University is administered by
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system under the superintendence of G.A. O’Reilley. MBS responded to Campuses.
the demand for training personnel for government service and the need
to provide skills needed for employment. In the recent years, PUP embarked on a development program that put
greater focus on the role of research and extension as vital components
In 1908, the MBS was renamed Philippine School of Commerce (PSC). of the realization of its mission as a state university. Likewise, PUP’s global
The school opened night classes to widen access to education especially competitiveness showed in the increasing number of its graduate and
of the young people employed during daytime. However, the government undergraduate students from Asia and the Middle East.
retrenchment policy caused the night classes to stop in 1932 but by virtue
of Executive Order no. 170 signed by then President Elpidio Quirino on October 2014 marked PUP’s eleven (11) decades of service particularly
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PSC had Lepanto (now Sergio H. Loyola Street) as its main campus and the country’s First Polytechnic University, it has remained a partner in
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the PSC as the Philippine College of Commerce (PCC). Under Luis F. Reyes De Guzman, envisions itself to be an epistemic community that is critically
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During the presidency of Dr. Nemesio E. Prudente from 1962 to 1972,

further expansion of undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal and
distributive arts as well as social sciences was made possible. Student
services were likewise introduced such as the book bank, student loan
fund, cultural and student assistantship programs. PCC’s growth continued
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under the administration of Dr. Pablo T. Mateo, PCC was converted into a
chartered state university and was renamed Polytechnic University of the
Philippines by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1341. By the 1980’s, PUP
had transferred its main campus to a government-assigned property along
Anonas Street, Sta. Mesa, Manila.

Declaration of Principles social as well as politico-economic problems and encourage them

to contribute to the nationalist industrialization and overall socio-
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines hereby adopts and economic development of the country; and develop, use, nurture,
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development goals as it must be an instrument for the development
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high quality campus environment, broaden opportunities for
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2. The University shall promote the democratization of access to
educational opportunities by all sectors of the national community. through school fees within the reach of even socio-economically
disadvantaged students; strive to promote the welfare of its
members through the improvement of salary levels, security
3. The University shall help accelerate the socio-economic development
of tenure and through scholarships, training and development
of the countryside by ensuring that tertiary education is within the
programs, better working conditions, as well as the rational use of
reach of deserving members of rural communities.
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linkages, particularly in the areas of common concern like training
4. The University shall promote and maintain the building of a self- and retraining, equipment and audio-visual use, and other existing,
reliant and egalitarian society through a relevant, quality and total modern and applied technological advancement; strengthen research,
University education. publication, and creative works; model quality m a n a g e me n t
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5. The University shall at all times encourage the students and faculty in and linkages; institutionalize principles of academic freedom and
the pursuit of applied and useful knowledge. responsibility; promote academic excellence in student/faculty
performance nationally and internationally; value and enrich cultural
6. As a University, it shall generate research that shall help maximize heritage, integrate information and communication technology with
institutional development and support national development thrusts. instructions, research, service and production; evaluate wholesome
living and working environment for faculty, employees, and students;
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and develop relevant expertise and competence, stressing their
importance in building a truly independent and sovereign Philippines; 9. To formulate and implement new and relevant curricula and, at the
emphasize the unrestrained and unremitting search for, and defense same time, supplement curricular activities with carefully-planned
of truth as well as the advancement of moral and spiritual values; co-curricular interests and undertaking.
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develop, promote and maintain in the students’ and faculty self-
discipline, nationalism, and social consciousness, and the need to 10. To emphasize on the need to improve indigenous Philippine science,
protect and defend human rights; provide the students and faculty technology and research; and to stress, above all, continued and
with liberal arts-based education essential to broaden understanding regular improvement of the contents and quality of PUP
and appreciation of life and to the total development of the individual; HGXFDWLRQWRJHWKHUZLWKRULHQWLQJFRXUVHRරHULQJVWRZDUGVXVWDLQLQJ
make the students and faculty conscious of applied technological, Filipino manpower requirements and entrepreneurial needs.

Shared Values President of the University as Chairman and all professors (assistant,
associate, and full) of the University as members. It is empowered to
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x Collegiality retention and graduation, and recommends candidates for graduation to
x Integrity and Credibility the Board. The Council exercises disciplinary power over students of the
x Transparency and Accountability University within the limits prescribed by the rules of discipline approved
x Passion for Learning by the BOR. The Administrative Council is composed of the President of the
x Patriotism University as Chairman and the vice presidents, directors, deans and other
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to recommend policies governing the administration, management, and
development programs of the University as approved by the Board.
Mandate
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and has also given the University the authority to expand diametrically
through the establishment of branches, consortia and linkages.
The Governance of PUP
The governance of the University is vested in the Board of Regents

(BOR). The administration and exercise of its corporate powers are vested
exclusively in the BOR. At present, the BOR of PUP is composed of the
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on Education, Arts and Culture; the Chairman of the Committee on Higher wisdom.
and Technical Education of the House of Representatives, Congress of the
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Authority (NEDA); the Regional Director of the Department of Science quintessence, meaning the highest form of quality or the most perfect
and Technology; the President of the University Faculty Federation; the example of creation.
President of the University Alumni Federation; two (2) prominent citizens
who have distinguished themselves in their profession; and the President The star is golden yellow not only because this is a star’s natural color
of the Supreme Student Council or the student representative elected by but also because, together with the dark maroon used as background, it is
the student council of the University. the traditional color of the University.
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No student shall be punished with disciplinary action and be

Imno ng PUP denied services, scholarships and other privileges on account
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1.3 Every PUP student has the right to be safe, and to be free
Sintang Paaralan, tanglaw ka ng bayan from actions and omissions that endanger safety and peace
Pandayan ng isip ng kabataan of mind. He/She must be free from any mental and physical
Kami ay dumating na salat sa yaman threats, torture, force, violence, hazing, intimidation and all
Hanap na dunong ay iyong alay. other means which vitiates the student’s right to be safe within
Ang layunin mong makatao the University. Also, the students have a right against being
Dinarangal ang Pilipino held in secret, incommunicado or similar forms of solitary
Ang iyong aral, diwa, adhikang taglay detention.
PUP, aming gabay
Paaralang dakila 1.4 Right to competent instruction and relevant quality of
PUP, pinagpala. education. Every student shall have the right to competent
instruction and quality education relevant to his/her personal
Gagamitin ang karunungan and cultural development and that of the nation.
Mula sa iyo, para sa bayan.
Ang iyong aral, diwa, adhikang taglay 1.5 Every student has the right to be treated with dignity and
PUP , aming gabay respect, at all times, by all members of the PUP community
Paaralang dakila and within PUP campuses.
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the freedom of opinion, of speech, and of expression. They
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activities. They shall also have the right to print, circulate and/
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and other such materials. School authorities shall ensure the
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1.1 Education is a right. It is the responsibility of a State to provide regulations.
quality and accessible education. Thus it is the responsibility
of a State to support and give priority to education as a basic 1.7 Students shall have the right to accurate information about
right of all citizens. PDWWHUV GLUHFWO\ DරHFWLQJ WKHLU LQWHUHVWV DQG ZHOIDUH LQVLGH
the University. They shall be informed of the duly approved
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be denied admission to nor be expelled by the school on the system of sanctions and consequences that is in place.
account of his/her physical handicap, socio-economic status, 8QLYHUVLW\ R඼FLDOV DQG R඼FHUV RI VWXGHQW JRYHUQPHQWV DUH
political or religious beliefs, sexual orientation or membership obliged to present periodically in public, reports detailing the
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records if an error is found and duly proven. WRWKHIROORZLQJ
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regarding all tuition and other fee increase. ZRUNDQGWRIUHHO\GLVFXVVDQGSXEOLVKWKHLUÀQGLQJV
and recommendations;
Section 2. Academic Rights 2.5.2 To conduct inquiry on curricular and extracurricular
activities within the campus and in appropriate
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instruction and relevant quality education. Therefore, the 2.5.3 7RFKRRVHDÀHOGRIVWXG\IRUUHVHDUFKDQGWRSXUVXH
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grades of their students within the submission other activities of similar nature;
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opinions inside and outside the classroom;
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fellow students, and other members of the University, so they 2.5.7 To participate in the drafting and/or revising of the
are able to make wise decisions regarding their training. student handbook which shall include the school rules
and regulations, a copy of which shall be furnished to
2.3 Students must be formally informed, in writing, of the the student upon admission to the school; and
academic standards that will be applied in any course of study 2.5.8 To freely discuss and criticize university policies and
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semester, the instructor must provide students with the full
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requirements, the evaluation method, deadlines and academic evaluation of his or her academic performance based on duly-
consequences, and acceptable academic collaboration. approved standards of excellence.
2.4 Every student shall have fair access to adequate University 2.7 Every student must be given the opportunity to evaluate
services and facilities. The libraries of PUP shall be open to REMHFWLYHO\ IDFXOW\ SHUIRUPDQFH DQG FRXUVH GHOLYHU\
students and non-students alike, in accordance with duly- curriculum of degree program and course syllabus without
approved University rules and regulations. fear of reprisal.
2.5 Students are guaranteed academic freedom to the extent that

they may pursue independent inquiry, free from unwarranted
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Section 3. Representation Rights Section 4. Right to Organize and Right of Association
3.1 Students are free to establish and run structures of self- 4.1 Right to organize and right of association. The right of
governance, mechanisms for advocacy, and systems of VWXGHQWV WR IRUP DVVLVW MRLQ DQG DFWLYHO\ SDUWLFLSDWH LQ DQ\
decision-making that protect and promote their democratic campus organizations, unions, societies, nationwide youth
rights and welfare. To this end, the University must support groups, alliances or federations, for purpose not contrary to
and facilitate the creation and operation of student councils law shall not be abridged.
and student publications.
4.2 Right to hold activities. The rights of organizations to conduct
3.2 Students must be duly represented in decision-making, activities inside and outside campus for purposes not contrary
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3.9 Library and Related Services. The University has a Main Library Center for Culture and the Arts (UCCA), the University generates
named The Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources interest and participation in cultural/artistic activities by
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its various varsity teams (basketball, volleyball, soccer, and its target rural and urban communities through
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consultancy and processing of research data of faculty with government and non-government agencies,
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services as may be requested by student publications in
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documents (as determined by ODSS and the SAS) by the exempted student
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anytime. Accredited student organizations shall apply for revalidation activities shall be in accordance with the University Policies.
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shall be duly approved by the Fund-Raising Board of the University and
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of the Republic of the Philippines. clientele.
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never be used for unlawful, anti-social or divisive purposes.
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for the attainment of the University and national goals. contained in the Memorabilia Guidelines.

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TABLE OF SCHOLASTIC DELINQUENCY For 12-unit load in the Previous Semester

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7-9 units Dismissal – Dropped from the College
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BOARD OF REGENTS
School Year 2014-2015
Hon. PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, PhD
Chairperson, Commission on Higher Education
Hon. ALEX B. BRILLANTES, JR., PhD

UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education School Year 2014-2015
Chairman
Hon. EMANUEL C. DE GUZMAN, PhD
President, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Emanuel C. De Guzman, PhD
Vice Chairman
President
Hon. PIA S. CAYETANO
Senator, Senate of the Philippines
Chairman, Committee on Education, Arts and Culture
Memberr Manuel M. Muhi, D.Tech.
HON. ROMAN T. ROMULO Executive Vice President
Representative of Lone District of Pasig City Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning and Development
Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member
Hon. ARSENIO M. BALISACAN
Director General Samuel M. Salvador, Ed.D
National Economics and Development Authority Vice President for Academic Affairs
Member
Hon. TERESITA C. FORTUNA
Regional Director, DOST NCR
Member Herminia E. Manimtim, DEM
Hon. CORAZON ALMA G. DE LEON
Vice President for Student Affairs and Services
Secretary, Board of Governors and
Chairman Chapter Development Committee, Philippine Red Cross
Private Sector Representative
Member Alberto C. Guillo, MS (Stat) MA (Econ)
Vice President for Administration
Hon. EDICIO G. DELA TORRE
President, Civil Network for Education Reform, Inc.
Private Sector Representative
Member
Marissa J. Legaspi, CPA
Hon. RENE A. TANASAS
President, Federation of Alumni Association Vice President for Finance
in PUP, Inc.
PUP Alumni Representative
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Hon. EDNA S. LAVADIA Joseph Mercado, DEM, D CRIM/PhD
President, PUP Federated Faculty Association, Inc. Vice President for Branches and Campuses
PUP Faculty Representative
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Hon. MA. ALEXI R. TIOTANGCO
President, ANAK-PUP Student Councils Federation
PUP Students Representative
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Atty. MERITO LOVENSKY D.R. FERNANDEZ
University Board Secretary, PUP

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Marlon M. Lim
Emanuel C. De Guzman Director, Information and Communications
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Executive Vice President Samuel M. Salvador
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Eleonor Benilda V. Comendador Associate Dean
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Flordeliza E. Alvendia Ted Villamor G. Inocencio
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Alexander G. Nala Dean
Chairperson, Business Law Noli B. Sibayan
Gloria A. Rante Chairperson, Civil Engineering
Chairperson, Higher Accounting Pedrito M. Tenerife Jr.
Chairperson, Computer Engineering
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Faustino R. Rural
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Zenalda D. San Agustin Chairperson, Engineering Science
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Angelito G. Pastrana Cristalina R. Piers
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Chairperson, Communication Research Chairperson, Service Physical Education
Cherry C. Pebre Jose Mel Bernarte
Chairperson, Journalism Chairperson, Sports
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Chairperson, Engineering Technology
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Josephine M. Dela Isla
Theresita V. Atienza Chairperson, Computer Secretarial and Technology
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Chairperson, Math and Statistics Dean
Maria Susan P. Arevalo Jesusa T. Castillo
Chairperson, Food Technology Chairperson, Hospitality Management
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Chairperson, Physical Sciences Chairperson, Tourism and Transportation Management
Armin S. Coronado
Chairperson, Biology OPEN UNIVERSITY
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Dominic B. Dalisay Director
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Chairperson, Economics Program Chair, Master in Public Administration
Rebecca E. Palma Anna Ruby P. Gapasin
Chairperson, Cooperatives and Social Development Program Chair, Master in Communication, Bachelor of Arts in
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Benilda Eleanor V. Comendador OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR

Head, OU Learning Management System STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES
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Jerome P. Dumlao
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Marcela R. Figura Chief, Career Development and Placement Services
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Lincoln A. Bautista Chief, Evaluation and Monitoring Section
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Hilda F. San Gabriel PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
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Ma. Victoria G. Red
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Joey S. Pinalas Luis Maria B. Martinez
Chief Chief, Printing and Production Section

INSTITUTE FOR LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR
Rimando E. Felicia
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Alberto C. Guillo
INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL STUDIES Vice President
Virgilio A. Rivas
Director, Rosita E. Canlas
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Ronald D. Fernando Vice President
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Imno ng PUP

(Kumposisyon nina Siegfredo Calabig, Susan Roldan,

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Gagamitin ang karunungan

2014 REVISED EDITION

Copyright © 2015 Registration No. A2015-1587

Telephone No: (632) 335-1787 or 335-1777 local 209 and 210

Address: Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines

Cover layout: Christopher G. Andres

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TITLE 1 The University at Present

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No student shall be punished with disciplinary action and be

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2.5 Students are guaranteed academic freedom to the extent that

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Section 3. Representation Rights Section 4. Right to Organize and Right of Association

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TITLE 6 placing emphasis on preventive medicine. The following

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3.10 Cultural/Artistic programs and activities. Through the University

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