Renaming and expansion of DHVSU curricula

The University is mandated to provide advanced instruction and professional training in various fields including education, engineering, science and technology, arts and humanities, and information and communications technology.
It is also tasked to offer programs in liberal arts, medical and health-related courses, and other relevant fields.
The University shall engage in research, extension services, and production activities.
It is expected to demonstrate progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
The University’s activities aim to support the socioeconomic development of Pampanga Province and Region III.

The University may offer technical-vocational, undergraduate, and graduate courses.
Courses include fields such as education, engineering, science and technology, arts and humanities, ICT, liberal arts, legal management, law, medicine and allied sciences, health-related programs, entrepreneurial programs, creative industries, travel management, and culinary management.
The curricular offerings should correspond to the University’s areas of specialization and capabilities.
The Board of Regents has authority to approve courses necessary to fulfill the University’s objectives and regional needs.
No degree courses shall be offered without prior approval from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
The University may operate a laboratory school if it has a College of Education.

Provisions in Republic Act No. 9832 referring to the Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University are amended to reflect the new name, Don Honorio Ventura State University.

The law shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.