Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11015)
The new name is President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU).
Republic Act No. 8498, which originally established the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University.
To provide advance and higher professional, technical and special instructions in various fields including education, technology, engineering, agriculture, public administration, business, tourism, law, medicine, peace and security, among others.
Undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as education, technology, engineering, agriculture, public administration, business, economics, tourism, humanities, ICT, maritime education, law, medicine, peace and security, and related fields as deemed necessary by the Board of Regents.
The Board includes the CHED Chairperson (Chairperson), the University President (Co-chair), Chairpersons of relevant Senate and House Committees, regional directors of NEDA, DOST, and DA, presidents of federations of alumni, students, and faculty, three prominent CEOs, and two prominent academicians.
Two years, and they may be reappointed for another term.
They are chosen from a list of at least five qualified persons recommended by a search committee and approved in consultation with the CHED Chairperson.
The President is appointed by the Board of Regents upon recommendation of a duly constituted search committee, following guidelines, qualifications, and standards set by the Board.
The incumbent President of RMTU shall serve as the first President of PRMSU until the end of his current term.
All assets, real and personal, personnel and records, as well as liabilities and obligations of RMTU are transferred to PRMSU.
No, the law provides that the positions, rights, and security of tenure of faculty and personnel under existing laws shall be respected.
All parcels of land occupied by RMTU are declared property of PRMSU and shall be titled under the University's name. If the University ceases to exist or no longer needs the land, it shall revert to the concerned local government unit or the Republic of the Philippines.
Sections 2, 3, 4, and 16 of RA 8498 are deemed amended or modified accordingly.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.