Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10085)
Republic Act No. 10085 separates the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) Candon Branch from the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan, converting it into a state college known as the North Luzon Philippines State College.
The College shall provide advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction in various fields such as arts, sciences, education, entrepreneurship, engineering, agriculture, medicine, nursing, law, architecture, business administration, hotel and restaurant management, tourism, information technology, and other relevant fields. It shall also promote research and extension services supporting socioeconomic development of Ilocos Sur.
The Board is composed of the CHED Chairperson as Chairperson; the College President as Vice Chairperson; Chairpersons of the Senate and House Committees on Education; Regional Directors of NEDA, DOST, and DA; Presidents of the Faculty Association, Student Council, and Alumni Association; and two prominent private sector citizens appointed from Ilocos Sur.
The Board can promulgate rules, appropriate funds, import duty-free books, receive donations, fix tuition and fees, adopt socialized tuition schemes, authorize construction, appoint officials, set salaries, approve curricula, award honorary degrees, establish branches and research centers, delegate powers, conduct audits, collaborate with other institutions, enter joint ventures, and extend the President's term under certain conditions.
The President is appointed by the Board upon recommendation of a duly constituted search committee, serves a four-year term with eligibility for reappointment, and in case of vacancy, an Officer-in-Charge may be appointed pending new appointment.
The College enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, allowing it self-governance in academic and administrative matters.
The College provides scholarship programs and other affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students. No student shall be denied admission based on gender, religion, cultural or community affiliation, or ethnic origin.
All assets, liabilities, personnel, and records of the UNP Candon Branch are transferred to the College. Positions, rights, and security of tenure of personnel are respected, and land occupied becomes the property of the College.
Yes, the Board must file a detailed report on the progress, conditions, and needs of the College on or before the 15th day of the second month after the opening of regular classes each year, to the Office of the President through CHED and both Houses of Congress.
The Board can fix tuition and school fees, adopt a socialized scheme to increase access for poor but deserving students, and any income generated forms special trust funds used for the College’s programs. Fiduciary fees must be disbursed for their specific purposes.