Law Summary

Introduction

Republic Act No. 11185, enacted on January 10, 2019, incorporates the Cebu City Mountain Extension Campus as a satellite campus of the Cebu Technological University (CTU) and amends certain provisions of Republic Act No. 9744.

SECTION 1: Conversion of Cebu State College of Science and Technology

• Legal Principle: This section amends the conversion of the Cebu State College of Science and Technology System into the Cebu Technological University.
  • Key Definitions:
    • "Cebu Technological University" (CTU) is the new designation for the former Cebu State College of Science and Technology System.
    • "Cebu Technological University - Cebu City Mountain Satellite Campus" refers to the newly integrated campus.
  • Important Requirements:
    • All existing satellite campuses, including various colleges in multiple municipalities, are integrated into CTU.
  • Relevant Locations:
    • The main campus is located in Cebu City, and the new satellite campus is in Barangay Babag, Cebu City.

SECTION 2: Assets, Liabilities, and Personnel

• Legal Principle: This section details the transfer of assets, liabilities, and personnel from the Cebu State College of Science and Technology to the CTU.
  • Key Definitions:
    • "Assets" include all real and personal properties, records, and personnel associated with the former colleges.
  • Important Requirements:
    • All existing personnel’s positions, rights, and security of tenure must be respected.
    • Government-owned lands occupied by the former institution are to be titled under CTU.
  • Relevant Consequences:
    • Should the CTU be abolished or the lands no longer needed, properties will revert to the local government units (LGUs).

SECTION 3: Appropriations

• Legal Principle: This section outlines the financial appropriations necessary to implement the Act.
  • Important Requirements:
    • Funding will be sourced from the current year's appropriations of the Cebu State College of Science and Technology System and its satellite campuses.

SECTION 4: Effectivity

• Legal Principle: This section provides the effectivity clause of the Act.
  • Relevant Timeframes:
    • The Act will take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 11185 integrates the Cebu City Mountain Extension Campus as a satellite of CTU, ensuring the continuity of educational services.
• All assets and personnel from the former Cebu State College of Science and Technology are transferred to the newly established university, with protections for existing staff.
• Financial provisions are made for the implementation of the Act, charged against the current appropriations of the previous institution.
• The Act's provisions will take effect within fifteen days post-publication, establishing a clear timeline for implementation.