Title
Appropriation for UP Conservatory of Music
Law
Act No. 2623.
Decision Date
Feb 4, 1916
Act No. 2623 appropriates funds for the establishment of a Conservatory of Music in Manila, authorizing the University of the Philippines to manage and appoint necessary staff, with immediate effect.
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Authority and Appointment of Personnel

  • The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines is authorized to appoint a director who also serves as the dean.
  • The Board may appoint necessary professors for the conservatory and determine their salaries.

Expansion and Amendment of University Colleges

  • Amends subsection (b) of section six of Act No. 1870 to include a Conservatory of Music as part of the University of the Philippines.
  • Lists existing and authorized colleges: Liberal Arts, Law, Social and Political Science, Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Engineering, Mines, Agriculture, Fine Arts, and Conservatory of Music.
  • Permits the Board of Regents to open colleges when conditions allow and funds are available.
  • Allows the Board, with Governor-General approval, to combine colleges for economic and efficient operation.
  • Specifies that the Philippine Medical School will become the College of Medicine and Surgery upon operation of two or more university colleges.

Effective Date

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon passage on February 4, 1916.

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