House Bill No. 9858
An Act converting the Technological University of the Philippines–Cavite Campus into a regular campus of the Technological University of the Philippines, to be known as the Technological University of the Philippines–Cavite, and appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes
This page explains the bill in plain language and lets you read the full text. It is filed in the House of Representatives and is not yet a law.
What the bill proposes
The bill would convert the existing TUP Cavite Campus in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite, into a regular campus of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), to be known as the Technological University of the Philippines–Cavite (TUP-Cavite).
The University President of TUP would keep overall supervision and management of TUP-Cavite, and the campus would be led by a Campus Director appointed or designated by the TUP Board of Regents on the recommendation of the University President.
Explanatory note, in brief
- State universities and colleges (SUCs) are vital institutions for equitable access to quality higher education and for developing the country’s human capital, through instruction, research and development, extension services and technology-driven programs.
- Human capital development is a pillar of sustainable economic growth and national competitiveness, which makes investment in higher education essential.
- TUP Cavite has played an important role in providing quality technological education and skills development to students from Cavite and nearby areas, and has produced graduates equipped for industry and the labor market.
- With the growing demand for accessible higher education and for professionals in engineering, industrial technology and applied sciences, the bill says there is a compelling need to strengthen the institutional capacity and autonomy of the campus.
- Becoming a regular campus would enhance its capability to broaden academic offerings, improve institutional governance, expand research, and upgrade facilities and support services for students and faculty, and would contribute to the socio-economic development of Cavite and nearby areas.
What each section says
Plain-language summary. The official text below is the only authoritative version.
Sec. 1 Short title
The Act would be known as the “Technological University of the Philippines-Cavite (TUP-Cavite) Act of 2026”.
Sec. 2 Creation of TUP-Cavite
The existing TUP Cavite Campus of TUP, in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite, is converted into a regular campus of TUP, to be known as TUP-Cavite.
Sec. 3 General mandate
TUP-Cavite would provide higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological and professional education and training in industries and technology and practical arts, leading to certificates, diplomas and degrees; provide leadership in applied research and developmental studies in technical, industrial and technological fields and in producing goods and services from indigenous materials; and help in technology transfer in the countryside and in developing small and medium-scale industries in identified growth centers.
Sec. 4 Campus administration
The TUP University President holds overall supervision and management of TUP-Cavite. A Campus Director, appointed or designated by the TUP Board of Regents on the recommendation of the University President (subject to the qualifications, standards and guidelines of the Board), leads the campus and exercises the functions, powers and duties assigned by the Board, including general administrative supervision and control over academic and non-academic operations such as instruction, research, extension, personnel administration, resource generation and financial operations.
Sec. 5 Personnel and staffing pattern
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in consultation with TUP and subject to existing laws, rules and regulations, determine and approve the staffing pattern, organizational structure and personnel complement needed to operate TUP-Cavite.
Sec. 6 Compliance with CHED and other agencies
The conversion must ensure compliance with the minimum prerequisites for the campus’s academic programs and operations, according to the regulations and standards of CHED and other regulatory agencies.
Sec. 7 Transfer of assets, personnel and records
All personnel, assets (real or personal) and records of the campus, with its liabilities and obligations, are transferred to and absorbed by TUP-Cavite. The plantilla items, rights and security of tenure of existing faculty and administrative personnel are respected. Government-owned land and structures occupied by the campus are transferred accordingly; if the campus or TUP ceases to exist, is abolished, or no longer needs the land, it reverts to the Republic of the Philippines.
Sec. 8 Land and campus facilities
The land, buildings and facilities now owned, occupied or possessed by the campus continue to be used exclusively for its operation and development. The campus may acquire more land, buildings and facilities through donation, purchase, expropriation or other lawful means, subject to existing laws.
Sec. 9 Funding and appropriations
The amount needed to carry out the Act would be charged against the current appropriations of TUP. After that, the sums needed for the continued operation and development of the campus would be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Sec. 10 Suppletory application
Republic Act No. 8292, the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, would form part of the Act.
Sec. 11 Separability clause
If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 12 Repealing clause
All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, proclamations, letters of instruction, rules and regulations, or parts of them, inconsistent with the Act are repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
Sec. 13 Effectivity
The Act would take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.
Read the bill
HB-9858.pdf
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A bill is not a law until it has been approved by both Houses of Congress and signed by the President, or otherwise becomes law as the Constitution provides. This page presents the bill as filed; it does not report its progress. For the current status of House Bill No. 9858, please check the House of Representatives.
