Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 778)
The Philippine School of Commerce was converted into the Philippine College of Commerce.
The college offers one-year and two-year vocational commercial curricula, four-year courses leading to Bachelor of Science in Business Education and Bachelor of Science in Commerce, and five-year courses leading to Master of Arts in Business Education and Master of Arts in Commerce.
To provide higher vocational, professional, and technical instruction and training in business education and commerce, promote research, advance studies, and progressive leadership in these fields.
No, no student shall be denied admission for these reasons.
The President of the Philippines appoints the President of the College upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees.
The Board includes the Secretary of Education (ex officio Chairman), Chairman of the Committee on Education of the Senate, Chairman of Committee on Education of the House of Representatives, Director of Public Schools, President of the College, President of the Philippine College of Commerce Alumni Association, and President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
Powers include appropriating funds, conferring degrees and titles, appointing faculty, fixing tuition and fees, granting scholarships and fellowships, enacting ordinances, receiving donations, and establishing branches.
A majority of all members of the Board constitutes a quorum.
The College Council prescribes curricula and rules of discipline, fixes admission and graduation requirements, recommends students for titles or degrees, and has disciplinary power over students within Board-approved limits.
No, religious tests shall not be applied and faculty members may not inculcate sectarian tenets or influence students for or against any religious sect under penalty of dismissal.