Title
Renaming Surigao del Sur State Univ to NEMSU
Law
Republic Act No. 11584
Decision Date
Jul 30, 2021
Surigao del Sur State University is officially renamed North Eastern Mindanao State University, enhancing its identity and governance under the Higher Education Modernization Act.

Renaming of the university

  • The Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU) in the Province of Surigao del Sur is renamed as the North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) under Section 1.
  • The change in name under Section 1 applies to the existing university identified as Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU).

Governing charter and Higher Education Act

  • Section 2 provides that Republic Act No. 8292—“Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997”—forms part of the governing charter of the university.
  • Section 2 states that Republic Act No. 8292 governs the university through its inclusion in the charter under Republic Act No. 11584.

Amendment, repeal, and modification

  • Section 3 amends, repeals, or modifies all laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules, and regulations that are contrary to or inconsistent with Republic Act No. 11584.
  • The rule in Section 3 applies to any prior issuance that conflicts with the renaming and charter provisions of Republic Act No. 11584.

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