Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11169)
The new name is Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU).
It is located in the Municipality of Bacolor, Province of Pampanga.
The University primarily provides advanced instruction and professional training in education, engineering, science and technology, arts and humanities, information and communications technology education, liberal arts, medical and health-related programs, among other relevant fields of study.
The University undertakes research, extension services, and production activities and provides progressive leadership in its areas of specialization in support of socioeconomic development of the Province of Pampanga and Region III.
The University is authorized to offer technical-vocational, undergraduate, and graduate courses in fields such as education, engineering, science and technology, arts and humanities, information and communications technology, liberal arts, legal management, law, medicine and allied sciences, health-related courses, entrepreneurial programs, creative industries, travel management, culinary management, and other relevant courses within its specialization.
Yes, the University may operate a reasonably-sized laboratory school if it has a College of Education.
No, no degree program shall be offered without the approval of the Commission on Higher Education before being approved by the Board of Regents.
RA No. 11169 amended RA No. 9832 by changing the university's name from Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University to Don Honorio Ventura State University and expanding its curricular offerings.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines.