Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10597)
Republic Act No. 10597 is an act establishing the Northern Iloilo State University in the Province of Iloilo by integrating several polytechnic colleges and appropriating funds for it.
Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) in Estancia, NIPSC-Barotac Viejo Campus in Barotac Viejo, Ajuy Polytechnic College, Batad Polytechnic College, Concepcion Polytechnic College, Lemery Polytechnic College, and Victorino Salcedo Polytechnic College in Sara, all located in the Province of Iloilo.
To provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in fisheries, agriculture, forestry, science, education, commerce, engineering, tourism and other related courses, undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership relevant to marine-based and land-based resource development.
Yes, pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution, the University enjoys academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
The University shall offer undergraduate, graduate and short-term courses in marine technology, marine resources and ecology management, harbor/port and business management, engineering, marine transportation, economics, rural enterprise organization, rural-based health and education, industrial technology, food processing, computer and information technology, tourism and ecotourism, agriculture, environmental studies, local governance, cooperatives management, and other related courses.
The Board of Regents is composed of the Chairperson of the CHED (Chairperson), the President of the University (Vice-Chairperson), Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education, Chairperson of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, Regional Directors of NEDA and DOST, Presidents of the federation of faculty, student councils and alumni associations of the University, and two prominent private citizens from Iloilo appointed by the Board.
The Board can promulgate policies and rules, receive funds, fix tuition and school fees, authorize construction, appoint officials, fix salaries, approve curricula, set admission and graduation policies, award honorary degrees, establish branches, enter joint ventures, develop linkages, and delegate powers, among others.
The University President has a term of four years and is eligible for reappointment for another term. The term may be extended beyond the age of retirement but not beyond seventy (70) years if performance is unanimously rated as outstanding.
All assets, liabilities, personnel, and records of the integrated institutions are transferred to the University. The positions, rights, and security of tenure of faculty and personnel are respected.
No, donations to the University are exempt from the donor's tax and considered an allowable deduction from the gross income of the donor for income tax purposes.