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The University of the Philippines

VOLUME XLVIII NUMBER 1 ISSN No. 0115-7450

DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS 1332nd MEETING, 26 JANUARY 2018

Table of Contents

I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

A. 1331st BOR Meeting, 18 October 2017

1. University of the Philippines Baguio Campus Master Plan ………………………

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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD

A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE

1. Proposed naming of the building and space at the College of Arts and

Communication, UP Baguio ……………………………………………………….

2. Proposed renaming of the Information Technology Office of the Philippine

General Hospital from Information Systems Office (ISO) to Information

Technology (IT) Office……………………………………………………………...

3. Appointment of University Officials……………………………………………….

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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS

1. Appointment of some faculty and researchers as UP Scientists, effective CY 2017-

2019………………………………………………………………………………...

2. Request of the UPLB Office of the University Registrar for the correction in the

last name of Ms. Millet M. Obena, from “Obena” to “Obeña” ……………………

3. Proposal to establish an Award for Leadership in Open and Distance Education in

the Philippines……………………………………………………………………...

4. Recommendation to Grant the Associate Professorial Fellowship Award to Dr.

Kevin H.R. Villanueva, effective 1 February 2018 until 31 January 2020…………

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C. FISCAL MATTERS

1. a. Supplement (to the Contract of Lease dated 27 October 2006) with Right of Way

between the University of the Philippines and Ayala Land, Inc. for the UP North

S&T Park; and

b. Draft Secretary’s Certificate authorizing the President to sign and execute the

Supplement ……………………………………………………………………...

2. Deed of Donation and Acceptance between the University of the Philippines

Manila and Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity for a donation of one (1) unit brand new

Generator Set and ten (10) units brand new electric fans …………………………

3. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award for the construction of Main Library and

Learning Commons, UP Manila, in the amount of PhP194,009,989.63 ………….

4. Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s Unexpended Balances of Prior

Years’ Obligations in the Amount of PhP 64,700,000.00 …………………………

5. Reprogramming of UP Visayas’ Unexpended Balances of Prior Years from the

General Fund in the amount of PhP 13,380,381.58……………………………….

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D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

1. Promotion of Prof. Margarita T. de la Cruz from Associate Professor 7 to Professor

7, based on the “Guidelines for the Merit Promotion of Faculty Members who are

Eligible to Cross-Rank and are Due for Compulsory Retirement”, effective 1

January 2017………………………………………………………………………..

2. Correction of the effectivity date of appointment of Dr. Michael Y. Roleda as

Professor 1, Marine Science Institute, College of Science, UP Diliman, from 01

January 2018 – 31 July 2018 to 01 August 2018 – 31 July 2019…………………..

3. Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rules in Favor of Various

Faculty of the CUs………………………………………………………………….

4. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status …………………………....

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III. MATTERS CONFIRMED BY THE BOARD

A. Ad Interim appointments of UP officials ………………………………………………

B. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Board

of Investments (BOI) for the project entitled “Information System Development and

Deployment of Board of Investments Online Services System (BOSS) and Investment

Leads Monitoring System (ILMS)” ……………………………………………………

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C. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the

Municipality of Dingalan, Aurora for the construction and maintenance of the Village

Base Station…………………………………………………………………………….

D. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the

Municipality of San Luis, Aurora for the construction and maintenance of the Village

Base Station ……………………………………………………………………………

E. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Cebu and

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) for academic cooperation and potential exchange…

F. Matters Approved/Confirmed by the Board of Regents by Referendum

On 25 November 2017

a. Establishment of the “Union Bank Professorial Chair in Economics” at the School

of Economics, UP Diliman ………………………………………………………..

b. Waiver of the two-year residence rule immediately prior to graduation (with

honors) in favor of Ms. Karla Mariz P. Tobias, BS Biology student from the

College of Science, UP Diliman …………………………………………………..

c. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award (NOA) for the UPLB Competitive

Procurement of Power Supply for the Next Five (5) Years (26 November 2017 –

25 December 2022)………………………………………………………………..

d. Contract between the University of the Philippines and Teledyne Optech

Incorporated for the overall system inspection and damage check with repair,

calibration and re-certification of two (2) Lidar Systems (Pegasus & Gemini) with

one (1) year warranty………………………………………………………………

e. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award (NOA) for the overall system inspection

and damage check with repair, calibration and re-certification of the Aquarius

Lidar System with one (1) year warranty………………………………………….

f. Reprogramming of UP Los Baños Unexpended Obligations from Prior Years

Under the General Fund in the amount of P50,000,000.00………………………..

g. Appointment of Dr. MICHAEL Y. ROLEDA as Professor 1, Marine Science

Institute, College of Science, UP Diliman, effective 1 January 2018 until 31 July

2018………………………………………………………………………………..

h. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status ………………………….

GERARD P. CONCEPCION, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Letters,

UP Diliman, effective 25 November 2017

MARIAN FE THERESA C. LOMBOY, Assistant Professor 3, College of Public

Health, UP Manila, effective 25 November 2017

JEROME G. GENODEPA, Assistant Professor 6, College of Fisheries and Ocean

Sciences, UP Visayas, effective 25 November 2017

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i. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines (UP

Mindanao) and the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging

Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), for the “Project 5: Geo-

SAFER Southeastern Mindanao: Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and

Risks in Southeastern Mindanao Philippines”……………………………………..

j. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the

Leadership and Communication Center for Asia and the Pacific, Inc. (NEURON)

for collaboration in the areas of leadership, communication and capacity building

on resiliency projects in ASEAN member countries………………………………

On 27 December 2017

a. Reappointment of Dr. Eduardo T. Gonzalez as Director, Korea Research Center,

effective 1 January 2018 until 31 July 2018………………………………………

b. New General Education courses…………………………………………………..

c. Proposal for the Award of the Title of Professorial Fellow, Associate Professorial

Fellow, and Assistant Professorial Fellow ……………………………………….

d. Proposal for the Temporary Suspension of the 6-9 unit Cap on the Teaching Load

of Lecturers to Facilitate UP’s Utilization of the K to 12 Transition Period to

Allow for up to Full-Time Teaching Load Equivalents for Graduate Studies,

Research, Publication, Visiting Professorship in other UP CUs, Extension, and

Approved Forms of Public Service with Corresponding Outputs for the Equivalent

Units……………………………………………………………………………….

e. Academic Award for Professors Emeriti ………………………………………….

f. Graduation of Mr. KEVIN CARL P. SANTOS for the degree of Doctor of

Philosophy (Statistics), First Semester, AY2017-2018……………………………

g. Establishment of the CIFAL Philippines Trust Fund ……………………………..

h. Creation of the UP NOAH Center Trust Fund ……………………………………

i. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award (NOA) for the Various Infrastructure

Projects of the Philippine General Hospital……………………………………….

j. Reprogramming of UP Mindanao’s Unexpended Balances of Prior Years from the

Revolving Fund in the amount of PhP 1,800,000.00 ……………………………..

k. Reprogramming of UP Cebu’s Unexpended Balances of Prior Years from the

Revolving Fund in the amount of PhP 918,337.13………………………………..

l. Reprogramming of UP Manila-PGH’s Prior Years Unexpended Obligations from

the General Fund in the amount of PhP 98,313,026.98…………………………….

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m. Request of the UP Law Center (UPLC) for the Realignment of UPLC’s CY2017

Budget for Construction Outlay under the Revolving Fund amounting to Six

Million Pesos (P6, 000,000.00) …………………………………………………...

n. Re-appointment of Dr. Eduardo R. Mendoza as Adjunct Professor (Without

Compensation), Institute of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, UP

Los Baños, effective 1 August 2017 until 31 July 2018 ………………………….

On 29 December 2017

Design and Build of the proposed Construction of a New Dormitory Building located

at Roces St., University of the Philippines, Diliman at a Contract Price equivalent to

One Hundred Eighty Seven Million Four Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Nine

Hundred Ninety Pesos and Twenty Nine Centavos (PhP187,499,990.29)…………….

G. Grant of CNA Incentive in the amount of P10,000.00 per qualified employee last

29 December 2017……………………………………………………………………...

H. Graduation of students for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical

Engineering, as of the end of First Semester, AY 2017-2018 …………………………

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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

A. ACADEMIC MATTERS

1. Academic Calendars of UP Diliman and Master of Management program of the

UP Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga/Olongapo (UPDEPP/O) for AY

2018-2019 ………………………………………………………………………

2. Proposed Academic Calendar of UP Manila for AY 2018-2019……………….

3. Request of UP Manila to extend the end of classes for the first semester from 29

November to 6 December 2017…………………………………………………

B. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS

UP System

1. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award for the Procurement of the proposed

construction of the University of the Philippines Diliman Football Stadium ……

2. Amendments in the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the

Philippines and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development

(PCHRD) ………………………………………………………………………...

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(PCHRD)…………………………………………………………………………



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5. Evaluation of Candidate Genetic Variations as Pharmacogenetics Markers for

Commonly Used Oral Hypoglycemic Agents among Filipinos …………………

6. Contract of Agreement and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the Renovation of the

UP International Center………………………………………………………….

UP Diliman

1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman

and the Department of Trade and Industry-Region I (DTI-Region I) ……………


and the Department of Trade and Industry-Region I (DTI-Region III) ………….

3. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines

Diliman and the Advanced Photonics Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of

Science and Technology (APRI), Republic of Korea …………………………….

4. Artwork Loan and Exhibition Agreement between the University of the

Philippines Diliman and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila Foundation,

Inc………………………………………………………………………………...


and the Bureau of Agricultural Research-Department of Agriculture……………


and the University of San Carlos (USC) …………………………………………


and the Pag- IBIG Fund ………………………………………………………….


Diliman and AIM Scientific Research Foundation, Inc. (AIM-SRF) ……………

9. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Fil

Geosolutions, Inc. (FILGEO) ……………………………………………………

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10. Variation Order No. 2 for the Proposed U.P. Tourism Heritage Complex ……….


and the Philippine Science High School-Bicol Region Campus …………………


and the Commission on Election (COMELEC)………………………………….


and the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) ………………………….

14. Contract for Aircraft Lease Services between the University of the Philippines

Diliman and Asian Aerospace Corporation (Service Provider) ………………….

15. Agreement for Cooperation on Student Exchange between the University of the

Philippines Diliman and Wakayama University (WU) …………………………


and MI Consulting Co., Ltd. (MI Consulting) ……………………………………

17. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Petron

Corporation ………………………………………………………………………

18. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the U.P.

Business Research Foundation, Inc…………………………………………….


and the Department of Science and Technology – Region V (DOST-Region V)..

20. Addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement

between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Department of

Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ……………………………………


and the University of Miyazaki ………………………………………………….

22. Amendment to the Project Contract between the University of the Philippines

Diliman and Japan International Cooperation Agency Project Office……………

23. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Paragua

Pawnshop and Financial Services, Inc. …………………………………………..

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24. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Fresh

N’ Famous Foods, Inc……………………………………………………………

25. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and

Stratsearch Foundation, Inc. ……………………………………………………..

26. Construction Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and

Engr. Emerson Y. Maulit, doing business under the name and style of Reygem

Builders …………………………………………………………………………..


and Proser Health Services, Inc. …………………………………………………


and Nestlé Philippines, Inc. ………………………………………………………


and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) …………………………………..


and the Department of Trade and Industry-Region IV-A (DTI Region IV-A) ……


and Thang Long University (TLU), Vietnam…………………………………….

32. Agreement on Academic Cooperation and Memorandum of Understanding on

Student Exchange between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the

Akita University, Japan ………………………………………………………….

33. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and

Creative Cuisine, Inc……………………………………………………………..


Rolando S. Correa, doing business under the name and style of KB Konstrak

Bilding Solusyons ………………………………………………………………..


Paul G. Marquez, doing business under the name and style of PGM Construction

& Plumbing Services …………………………………………………………….


Jesus A. Asuncion, doing business under the name and style of Jesus Asuncion

Builder …………………………………………………………………………...

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and the Department of Trade and Industry – Region III (DTI-Region III) ………


and the Department of Trade and Industry – Cordillera Administrative Region

(DTI-CAR)…………………………………………………………………..…...


Diliman and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) …………………..


and the Social Security System (SSS) ……………………………………………


and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) ………………………….


and the Civil Service Commission – National Capital Region (CSC-NCR) ……


and the Department of Trade and Industry-Region IX (DTI-REGION IX) ……..


and the Department of Trade and Industry-Region 11 (DTI-11) ………………..


and the Department of Agriculture through its Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic

Resources (DA-BFAR) ………………………………………………………….

46. Contract for Security Services (2nd Extension) between the University of the

Philippines Diliman and Glocke Security Services, Inc………………………….

47. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award for the renovation of University of the

Philippines International Center………………………………………………….

UP Open University

1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Open

University and the Commission on Higher Education for the organization and

implementation of the 2017 National Conference on Open and Distance

eLearning…………………………………………………………………………

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2. Contract for Agricultural and Engineering Design Services between the

University of the Philippines Open University and Enrique O. Olonan and

Associates ………………………………………………………………………

3. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Open

University and the City Social Welfare and Development Office-City

Government of Santiago …………………………………………………………


University and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWD-

Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental) …………………………………………………….

UP Mindanao


Mindanao and Kidawa National High School ……………………………………

C. OTHER MATTERS

A. Letter of Professor Emeritus Ida F. Dalmacio addressed to the members of the Board

dated 9 October 2017 ……………………………………………………………….

B. Letter of Dean Agnes D. Mejia to President Danilo L. Concepcion dated 10 October

2017 regarding her response to the letter of Ms. Marie Stephanie E. Buenafe, BS

Psychology Alumna, dated 6 September 2017 addressed to the members of the

Board………………………………………………………………………………...

C. Letter of Professor Emeritus Merlie M. Alunan dated 16 October 2017 addressed to

the members of the Board……………………………………………………………

D. Proposed condemnation and disposal of five (5) dilapidated glasshouses and screen

house structures at the Agronomy Compound, UP Los Baños………………………

E. Proposed schedule of BOR meetings for 2018……………………………………….

F. Non-renewal of UP Cebu on the Contract of Lease of Digitel Mobile Philippines,

Inc. ………………………………………………………………………………......

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V. OTHER MATTERS

A. Draft Memorandum for the Board of Regents on the Appeal of Elena B. Sabeniano

from the decision of the University President dated April 7, 2017…………………….

B. On UP’s assistance to Mt. Mayon victims …………………………………………….

C. On the proposal for off-campus BOR meetings ………………………………………..

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DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

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I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

A. 1331st BOR Meeting, 18 October 2017

1. University of the Philippines Baguio Campus Master Plan

Board Action: Conditional Approval as “Continuing Master

Plan”, to include a proposal to relocate some

units/facilities to other UP properties in Baguio.

1.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that a special briefing of members of the

Board was held on 3 November 2017, with Regents Laurel, Jimenez, Farolan and

Oliquino in attendance. He was informed that the UP Baguio Campus Master Plan

is acceptable to most of the Regents who attended the said briefing.

1.2 Regent Oliquino explained that while most of her personal contentions were

adequately explained in the said briefing, the issues of UP Baguio students regarding

dormitories and public open spaces remain unanswered. She said that students are

questioning the construction of the Balay International, which is a dormitory for

international students, when there are no existing dormitories for male students inside

the campus and the conversion of public open spaces, supposedly for student

activities, into cafés. She registered her dissent to the proposed Campus Master Plan

based on the foregoing.

1.3 Regent Laurel noted that UP Baguio has a well-prepared Campus Master Plan but

the land area of UP Baguio is insufficient, considering the rate at which UP Baguio

is growing. His observation was affirmed during his visit to UP Baguio last 4

December 2017, upon the invitation of Chancellor Rovillos, for the soft opening of

its new mini-theater. He said that the Board should seriously consider expanding or

transferring to a bigger location, probably outside the city, to be able to address the

issues raised by Regent Oliquino.

1.4 Regent Escudero said that any plan of relocating UP Baguio should be reflected in

the Campus Master Plan. Given the points raised by Regents Laurel and Oliquino,

he proposed that the Board approve the UP Baguio Campus Master Plan as a working

Master Plan to include the transfer of UP Baguio to another location in the next ten

to twenty years.

1.5 In response to the inquiry of Chair De Vera, UP Baguio Vice Chancellor for

Administration, Prof. Jessica Cariño, confirmed that UP Baguio has a four-hectare

undeveloped property in Itogon, Benguet on which UP Baguio intends to build low

impact structures to be used for ecological and environmental research.

1.6 Architect Aries Go also explained that a minimum of 12 hectares would allow an

additional 4,000 students. He added that the present campus has built up about 60%

of its space, with 40% open space. Under the Campus Master Plan, buildings and

structures are redesigned to convert rooftops into usable open spaces.

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I. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES … (cont’d)

A. 1331st BOR Meeting, 18 October 2017 (cont’d)

1. University of the Philippines Baguio Campus Master Plan (cont’d)

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1.7 Regarding the dormitories, Vice Chancellor Cariño explained that there is an existing

female dormitory, which can accommodate about 150 female students. In the

medium term, the master plan includes a male dormitory, which can accommodate

the same number as the female dorm. The residential area around the campus

presently offers boarding and lodging spaces for students.

1.8 Regent Farolan requested an assurance from the leadership of UP Baguio that

facilities for student activities must be provided. He added that there should be some

regulatory mechanism for monitoring the living conditions, as well as rental fees, of

students staying in boarding houses or apartments in the UP Baguio vicinity.

Chancellor Rovillos said that while there are city ordinances governing the matter,

his team shall check to see how they are being implemented.

1.9 Regent Arinto sought information on the extent to which there is consensus around

the campus Master Plan within the UP Baguio community. Chancellor Rovillos said

that the Campus Master Plan is a result of a consultative participatory process that

started in 2012. He assured the Board that for each of the components in the Campus

Master Plan, the team made sure that the direct users have been consulted.

1.10 Regent Jimenez noted that UP Baguio’s Cordillera Studies Programs have gained

international renown and put UP Baguio in the anthropological map of the world.

This notwithstanding, UP Baguio should not prioritize expansion through

undergraduate enrolment but should instead focus on further improving the quality

of UP Baguio’s existing academic programs, especially in the anthropological

sciences, and the study of indigenous people and their cultures in the Philippines and

the rest of Asia.

1.11 Noting the proposals of Regents Escudero and Jimenez, the Board adopted the UP

Baguio Campus Master Plan as a continuing Campus Master Plan that will be subject

to revisions at the appropriate time. The Board further directed UP Baguio officials

to submit to the Board the master plan for the other property of UP Baguio, with the

intent of possibly moving some units and facilities to this location.

II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD

A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE

1. Proposed naming of the following building and space at the College of Arts and

Communication, UP Baguio:

a. The mini-theatre to be named, Teatro Amianan

b. The space below the theatre be named, Darnay Demetillo Art Space

Board Action: APPROVED

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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)

A. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)

1. Proposed naming of the following building and space at the College of Arts and

Communication, UP Baguio: (cont’d)

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1.1 President Concepcion explained that Teatro Amianan reflects the vision of UP

Baguio to make the theatre the creative performance hub of the north.

1.2 The space below the theatre, which is being used as an art exhibit area/gallery,

will be named the Darnay Demetillo Art Space. President Concepcion explained

that Mr. Darnay Demetillo was a professor of UP Baguio who is considered the

father of the UP Baguio Fine Arts Program. He was the UP Baguio Artist-in-

Residence for over 30 years.

2. Proposed renaming of the Information Technology Office of the Philippine General

Hospital from Information Systems Office (ISO) to Information Technology (IT)

Office


2.1 President Concepcion said that the Philippine General Hospital wanted to rename its

existing office from “Information Systems Office (ISO)” to “Information

Technology (IT) Office” primarily to avoid confusing the same with the International

Standards Organization which uses the same acronym.

3. Appointment of University Officials:

At this point, the Board went into an executive session.

3.1 Appointment of the following University Officials:

UP Diliman

Appointment of Atty. FIDES C. CORDERO-TAN as Dean, UP College of Law,

UP Diliman, effective 26 January 2018 until 25 January 2021

Appointment of Prof. CHITO N. ANGELES as University Librarian, UP Diliman,

effective 26 January 2018 until 25 January 2021

UP Los Baños

Appointment of Prof. FELINO P. LANSIGAN as Dean, College of Arts and

Sciences, UP Los Baños, effective 17 November 2017 until 16 November

2020

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III. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)

2. GENERAL GOVERNANCE (cont’d)

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3. Appointment of University Officials: (cont’d)

3.1 Appointment of the following University Officials: (cont’d)

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UP Visayas

Appointment of Prof. MA. SEVERA FE S. KATALBAS as Dean, College of Arts

and Sciences, UP Visayas, effective 10 November 2017 until 9 November

2020

Appointment of Prof. ENCARNACION EMILIA S. YAP as Dean, College of

Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UP Visayas, effective 10 November 2017 until

9 November 2020


B. ACADEMIC MATTERS

1. Appointment of some faculty and researchers as UP Scientists, effective CY 2017-

2019


1.1 President Concepcion assured the Board that the process for the selection and

appointment of the UP Scientists had been complied with.

2. Request of the UPLB Office of the University Registrar for the correction in the last

name of Ms. Millet M. Obena, from “Obena” to “Obeña”

Board Action: APPROVED. Authority to

approve the same or similar corrections is

henceforth delegated to the UP President.

2.1 President Concepcion explained that Ms. Obeña graduated from the UP Los Baños

College of Agriculture, with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, on

24 April 2010.

2.2 Chair De Vera moved to delegate to the UP President the authority to approve

similar requests insofar as changing the spelling of names of students.

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II. MATTERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD (cont’d) . . .

3. ACADEMIC MATTERS (cont’d)

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3. Proposal to establish an Award for Leadership in Open and Distance Education in

the Philippines

Board action: DEFERRED.

3.1 President Concepcion informed the Board that the proposed award would replace the

“Hon. Rolando A. Andaya, Sr. Awards for Open and Distance Learning” which was

established by the Board in 1999. He moved for the deferment of action on the mater

pending consultation with the Andaya family.

4. Recommendation to Grant the Associate Professorial Fellowship Award to Dr. Kevin

H.R. Villanueva, effective 1 February 2018 until 31 January 2020

Board Action: APPROVED. The President to

form a legal team to draft a bill exempting

Balik-Scientists from having to renounce

their foreign citizenship.

4.1 To avoid future situations where expatriate Filipino experts availing of the Balik

Scientist program are compelled to renounce their foreign citizenship, Regent

Escudero suggested that the University’s Legal Office draft a bill exempting faculty

of SUC’s from the dual citizenship law by amending the Civil Service Law, instead

of the dual citizenship law. He is of the opinion that this would be a faster way of

resolving this issue.

4.2 President Concepcion added that the same draft may include a provision allowing

foreign teaching professionals to practice their profession in the Philippines.

4.3 The Board directed President Concepcion to form a legal team to draft a bill for

submission to Congress exempting those availing of the Balik Scientist program from

having to renounce their foreign citizenship.

C. FISCAL MATTERS1

1. a. Supplement (to the Contract of Lease dated 27 October 2006) with Right of Way

between the University of the Philippines and Ayala Land, Inc. for the UP North

S&T Park; and

b. Draft Secretary’s Certificate authorizing the President to sign and execute the

Supplement


______________ 1 In all resolutions involving the disbursements of funds, it is understood that the same must be subject to all existing

government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.

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1. a. Supplement (to the Contract of Lease dated 27 October 2006) … (cont’d)

1.a.1 Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora explained that there are

approximately 2 hectares currently occupied by the Asian Institute of Tourism

(AIT) that is included in the land covered by the Contract of Lease with Ayala

Land Inc. (ALI). The AIT however, has decided to continue to utilize that area,

and currently has an infrastructure project therein. ALI has signified that it has

no objection to AIT’s continued use of the area. This Supplemental Agreement

formalizes the foregoing, by excluding the portion occupied by AIT from the

entire area covered in the original contract of lease with ALI.

1.a.2 Regent Farolan reiterated that all matters are approved or ratified by the Board

on the presumption that all laws, rules and regulations have been complied with,

and underwent processes prescribed by existing laws.

2. Deed of Donation and Acceptance between the University of the Philippines Manila

and Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity for a donation of one (1) unit brand new Generator

Set and ten (10) units brand new electric fans

Board Action: APPROVED. The President

shall review the existing delegated authority to

university officials and to recommend

additional authority that may be delegated to

the President.

2.1 Regent Jimenez took note of the item requiring the approval of the Board for a

donation of ten (10) brand new electric fans. He asked whether such donations can

be delegated so that the Board may focus on policy-making.

2.2 Regent Farolan moved that the Board request the President to update the contents

of the handbook on delegated powers and present the same to the Board for its

approval.

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. . .

2. Deed of Donation and Acceptance … (cont’d)

. . .

2.3 Chair De Vera clarified that the motion was for the President to review the existing

delegated authority to university officials and to recommend additional authorities

to be delegated, and the financial threshold in terms of donations that can be

delegated to the President.

2.4 In relation to Regent Farolan’s motion, Regent Escudero suggested that the review

of delegated authority include the possibility of the downward delegation of

authority on the implementation of projects so the BOR can focus on policy-making.

He added that any such delegated authority should ensure compliance with all

relevant laws and regulations, and Commission on Audit (COA) issuances.

2.5 Chair De Vera said that the President may look into the legal basis to delegate

authority to approve contracts so the Board may focus on policy-making and not

implementation. Regent Maronilla seconded the motion.

3. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award for the construction of Main Library and

Learning Commons, UP Manila, in the amount of PhP194,009,989.63

Board Action: APPROVED. The President

to include the award and implementation of

contracts in the review of existing delegated

authority to university officials

4. Reprogramming of UP System Administration’s Unexpended Balances of Prior

Years’ Obligations in the Amount of PhP 64,700,000.00


4.1 President Concepcion explained that the requests for reprogramming of balances

did not undergo review by the BOR Finance Committee because the amounts are

below the P75 Million threshold.

4.2 In response to the query of Regent Farolan regarding unexpended balances,

President Concepcion said that the balances are savings from funds appropriated for

capital outlay that were not spent. He added that, under the law, said savings

remained with the University but must be reprogrammed in order to make the fund

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C. FISCAL MATTERS1

. . .

5. Reprogramming of UP Visayas’ Unexpended Balances of Prior Years from the

General Fund in the amount of PhP 13,380,381.58


D. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS2

President Concepcion moved for the omnibus approval of the following

administrative matters. Regent Arinto seconded the motion on the assumption that the

requisite standards, procedures, and protocols have been observed.

1. Promotion of Prof. Margarita T. de la Cruz from Associate Professor 7 to Professor

7, based on the “Guidelines for the Merit Promotion of Faculty Members who are

Eligible to Cross-Rank and are Due for Compulsory Retirement”, effective

1 January 2017


2. Correction of the effectivity date of appointment of Dr. Michael Y. Roleda as

Professor 1, Marine Science Institute, College of Science, UP Diliman, from

01 January 2018 – 31 July 2018 to 01 August 2018 – 31 July 2019


3. Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rules in favor of the following:

UP Los Baños

ARROL JAN B. AQUINO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Veterinary Medicine,

effective 1 January 2018 until 31 July 2018

PAMELA JOYCE M. ELEAZER, Assistant Professor 1, College of Development

Communication, effective 1 January 2018 until 31 July 2018

ROSE ANN G. FRANCO, Assistant Professor 4, College of Arts and Sciences, effective

1 January 2018 until 31 July 2018

AILEEN MAY P. MIJARES, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences,



government accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations. 2 These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College,

the Constituent Universities concerned, and the University System. In cases where there was doubt about the process

followed or about the fairness of the recommendations, the papers were returned to the unit concerned for review and

recommendation.

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3. Request for Temporary Waiver of Faculty Tenure Rules … (cont’d)

UP Los Baños (cont’d)

. . .

HILDIE MARIE E. NACORDA, Assistant Professor 4, School of Environmental Science

and Management, effective 1 August 2017 until 31 December 2017

BABY RICHARD R. NAVARRO, Associate Professor 1, College of Agriculture and

Food Science, effective 1 August 2017 until 31 July 2018

BRYAN REY R. OLIVEROS, Assistant Professor 1, College of Agriculture and Food

Science, effective 1 January 2018 until 31 July 2018

JOHN DANIEL P. ONG, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences, effective


DOMINI THERESA M. PECUNDO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences,


ROWENA V. POSA, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences, effective


MARIA VICTORIA C. RODRIGUEZ, Assistant Professor 2, College of Arts and

Sciences, effective 1 January 2018 until 31 July 2018

CHEENO MARLO D. SAYUNO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Sciences,


UP Manila

ARLENE CECILIA A. ALFARO, Assistant Professor 1, College of Dentistry, effective

1 December 2017 until 31 December 2018

JOSE MANUEL F. IGNACIO, Associate Professor 3 (PT), College of Medicine,

effective 4 June 2018 until 31 July 2019

UP Visayas

PERRY NEIL J. FERNANDEZ, Instructor 1, College of Arts and Sciences, effective

1 January 2018 until 31 December 2018

ROSIANETTE B. CADAYONG, Instructor 3, UPV Tacloban College, effective 1 June

2017 until 31 July 2017


_________________________ 2 These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College,



recommendation.

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4. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status

UP Diliman

RICHELL O. CELESTE, Assistant Professor 7, College of Science, effective 26 January

2018

ROMAR B. DELA CRUZ, Assistant Professor 5, College of Science, effective

26 January 2018

BENEDICT S. OLGADO, Assistant Professor 2, School of Library and Information

Studies, effective 26 January 2018

LILIBETH D. VALDEZ, Assistant Professor 7, College of Science, effective 26 January

2018

UP Los Baños

VANESSA M. PALMA, Assistant Professor 1, College of Forestry and Natural

Resources, effective 26 January 2018

FLORENCIO C. REGINIO, JR., Assistant Professor 1, College of Agriculture and Food

Science, effective 26 January 2018


III. MATTERS CONFIRMED BY THE BOARD

The Board CONFIRMED the following matters:

A. Ad Interim appointments of UP officials:

UP System

Prof. JOSE WENDELL P. CAPILI as Director, Office of Alumni Relations, Office of the

Vice President for Public Affairs, effective 1 January 2018 to serve at the pleasure of the

President

Board Action: The Board directed the Office of Alumni Relations

to come up with a proposal on how to revitalize the

office and to make sure they are competitive with

the alumni efforts in other universities.

_________________________ 2 These appointments have gone through the standard University peer review process from the Department to the College,



recommendation.

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III. MATTERS CONFIRMED BY THE BOARD (cont’d)

The Board CONFIRMED the following matters: (cont’d)

A. Ad Interim appointments of UP officials: (cont’d)

UP System (cont’d)

Prof. JOSE WENDELL P. CAPILI as Director, Office of Alumni Relations… (cont’d)

a.1. Upon query of Chair De Vera, President Concepcion briefly explained that the Board

has given the UP President authority to appoint University officials during periods

when the BOR is unable to meet for prolonged periods of time. The ad interim

appointment takes effect immediately but is subject to confirmation by the Board of

Regents. Should the Board reject the appointment, the President has to recommend

another candidate. If the Board confirms the ad interim appointment, the same shall

retroact to the time that the President extended the ad interim appointment.

a.2. Chair de Vera noted that the appointment of Prof. Jose Wendell Capili as Director has

no provision for an “end of term”. He suggested adopting the same provision as the

other appointments so that the appointee will have to “serve at the pleasure of the

President”.

a.3. On a related matter, Regent Jimenez relayed to the Board the observation by some of

the Regents that the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) has not really maximized the

alumni support for the University. He moved that the OAR submit a proposal on how

to revitalize the Office of Alumni Relations and to make sure they are competitive

with the alumni efforts of other universities. Regent Farolan seconded the motion.

a.4. Regent Maronilla said that the OAR is linked with the UP Alumni Association

(UPAA). He invited the Board of Regents to support UPAA’s project, called

“MarAwit – Awit para sa Marawi,” which is a concert intended to raise funds for the

education of Marawi children.

a.5. Regent Farolan expressed his support to the UPAA project. However, he said that the

University or the UPAA could also tap the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), in terms

of channeling funds for the program. Regent Maronilla requested Regent Farolan’s

support to prepare the draft proposal for the European Union which is trying to find

ways and means for their funds to flow into the Philippines.

a.6. Regent Jimenez commended Regent Maronilla and the UPAA Board for supporting

the welfare of the Marawi children.

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A. Ad Interim appointments of UP officials: (cont’d)

. . .

UP Los Baños

Prof. PORTIA G. LAPITAN as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective

01 November 2017 to serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor

Prof. REX B. DEMAFELIS as Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, effective


Asst. Prof. CRISANTO A. DORADO as Vice Chancellor for Administration, effective


Assoc. Prof. MARISH S. MADLANGBAYAN as Vice Chancellor for Planning and

Development, effective 01 November 2017 to serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor

Prof. SERLIE F. BARROGA-JAMIAS as Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs,

effective 01 November 2017 to serve at the pleasure of the Chancellor

UP Visayas

Assoc. Prof. GAY D. DEFIESTA as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective


Asst. Prof. MARY ANN T. GUMBAN as Vice Chancellor for Administration, effective


Asst. Prof. MARTIN G. GENODEPA as Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development,


Assoc. Prof. ROLLY G. FUENTES as Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension,


B. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines and the Board

of Investments (BOI) for the project entitled “Information System Development and

Deployment of Board of Investments Online Services System (BOSS) and Investment

Leads Monitoring System (ILMS)”

Implementing unit: UP Information Technology Development Center

C. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the

Municipality of Dingalan, Aurora for the construction and maintenance of the Village

Base Station

Implementing unit: College of Engineering, UP Diliman

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. . .

D. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and the

Municipality of San Luis, Aurora for the construction and maintenance of the Village

Base Station

Implementing unit: College of Engineering, UP Diliman

E. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Cebu and

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) for academic cooperation and potential exchange

President Concepcion said that all the procedures for closing of the agreements listed

under item nos. 2-5 were complied with.

F. Matters Approved/Confirmed by the Board of Regents by Referendum:

President Concepcion explained that, as a matter of policy, agenda matters, although

approved by the Board of Regents by referendum, are re-submitted to the Board at the next

meeting for confirmation.

On 25 November 2017

a. Establishment of the “Union Bank Professorial Chair in Economics” at the

School of Economics, UP Diliman;

b. Waiver of the two-year residence rule immediately prior to graduation (with

honors) in favor of Ms. Karla Mariz P. Tobias, BS Biology student from the

College of Science, UP Diliman;

c. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award (NOA) for the UPLB Competitive

Procurement of Power Supply for the Next Five (5) Years (26 November 2017 –

25 December 2022);

d. Contract between the University of the Philippines and Teledyne Optech

Incorporated for the overall system inspection and damage check with repair,

calibration and re-certification of two (2) Lidar Systems (Pegasus & Gemini)

with one (1) year warranty;

e. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award (NOA) for the overall system inspection

and damage check with repair, calibration and re-certification of the Aquarius

Lidar System with one (1) year warranty;

f. Reprogramming of UP Los Baños Unexpended Obligations from Prior Years

Under the General Fund in the amount of P50,000,000.00;

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. . .

F. Matters Approved/Confirmed by the Board of Regents by Referendum: (cont’d)

. . .

On 25 November 2017 (cont’d)

. . .

g. Appointment of Dr. MICHAEL Y. ROLEDA as Professor 1, Marine Science

Institute, College of Science, UP Diliman, effective 1 January 2018 until 31 July

2018

h. Appointment of Faculty: Transfer to Permanent Status

GERARD P. CONCEPCION, Assistant Professor 1, College of Arts and Letters,

UP Diliman, effective 25 November 2017

MARIAN FE THERESA C. LOMBOY, Assistant Professor 3, College of Public

Health, UP Manila, effective 25 November 2017

JEROME G. GENODEPA, Assistant Professor 6, College of Fisheries and Ocean

Sciences, UP Visayas, effective 25 November 2017

i. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines (UP

Mindanao) and the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging

Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), for the “Project 5: Geo-

SAFER Southeastern Mindanao: Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and

Risks in Southeastern Mindanao Philippines”

j. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines and

the Leadership and Communication Center for Asia and the Pacific, Inc.

(NEURON) for collaboration in the areas of leadership, communication and

capacity building on resiliency projects in ASEAN member countries

On 27 December 2017

a. Reappointment of Dr. Eduardo T. Gonzalez as Director, Korea Research Center,


b. New General Education courses

c. Proposal for the Award of the Title of Professorial Fellow, Associate Professorial

Fellow, and Assistant Professorial Fellow

d. Proposal for the Temporary Suspension of the 6-9 unit Cap on the Teaching Load

of Lecturers to Facilitate UP’s Utilization of the K to 12 Transition Period to

Allow for up to Full-Time Teaching Load Equivalents for Graduate Studies,

Research, Publication, Visiting Professorship in other UP CUs, Extension, and

Approved Forms of Public Service with Corresponding Outputs for the

Equivalent Units

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. . .

F. Matters Approved/Confirmed by the Board of Regents by Referendum: (cont’d) . . .

On 27 December 2017 (cont’d)

. . .

e. Academic Award for Professors Emeriti

f. Graduation of Mr. KEVIN CARL P. SANTOS for the degree of Doctor of

Philosophy (Statistics), First Semester, AY2017-2018

g. Establishment of the CIFAL Philippines Trust Fund

h. Creation of the UP NOAH Center Trust Fund

i. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award (NOA) for the Various Infrastructure

Projects of the Philippine General Hospital

j. Reprogramming of UP Mindanao’s Unexpended Balances of Prior Years from

the Revolving Fund in the amount of PhP 1,800,000.00

k. Reprogramming of UP Cebu’s Unexpended Balances of Prior Years from the

Revolving Fund in the amount of PhP 918,337.13

l. Reprogramming of UP Manila-PGH’s Prior Years Unexpended Obligations from

the General Fund in the amount of PhP 98,313,026.98 (this has been reviewed

and endorsed by the BOR Finance Committee)

m. Request of the UP Law Center (UPLC) for the Realignment of UPLC’s CY2017

Budget for Construction Outlay under the Revolving Fund amounting to Six

Million Pesos (P6, 000,000.00)

n. Re-appointment of Dr. Eduardo R. Mendoza as Adjunct Professor (Without

Compensation), Institute of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, UP

Los Baños, effective 1 August 2017 until 31 July 2018

On 29 December 2017

Design and Build of the proposed Construction of a New Dormitory Building located

at Roces St., University of the Philippines, Diliman at a Contract Price equivalent to

One Hundred Eighty Seven Million Four Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Nine

Hundred Ninety Pesos and Twenty Nine Centavos (PhP187,499,990.29)

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…

G. Grant of CNA Incentive in the amount of P10,000.00 per qualified employee last 29

December 2017

g.1. President Concepcion explained that the grant of CNA Incentive is authorized by law

under a DBM Circular as an incentive for government employees to come up with

cost-cutting measures.

g.2. Regent Fulvadora thanked the President and the Board for granting the said incentive

to employees last December 2017. However, she requested the Board to include in

the agenda of the next Board meeting, a discussion on the additional incentive

mentioned by the President in his speech at the Lantern Parade in December 2017.

g.3. On the request of Regent Oliquino for clarification on the P25,000.00 being requested

by the All UP Academic Employees Union, President Concepcion explained that

there is an ongoing negotiation between the administration and the academic union.

He requested to defer further discussion on the matter until negotiations have been

finalized.

g.4. The Board approved the grant of CNA incentive in the amount of P10,000.00 per

qualified employee last 29 December 2017, as well as the motion of Regent Fulvadora

to include in the next meeting the discussion of additional benefits for qualified

employees.

H. Graduation of the following students for the degree of Bachelor of Science in

Mechanical Engineering, as of the end of First Semester, AY 2017-2018 (by virtue of

the authority granted to the President by the BOR at its 1048th meeting held on 26 March

1992)

- Bravo, Victor G.

- Cueto, Samuella Mae C.

- Mañalac, Ed Joshua G.

- Peralejo, Kenji Francis I.

- Ramirez, Jane Pauline R.

- Tagaro, Emmanuel Jerome L.

- Ureta, Gabriel Vilino P.

- Zantua, Allen Zane S.

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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

The Board NOTED the following matters:

A. ACADEMIC MATTERS

1. Academic Calendars of UP Diliman and Master of Management program of the UP

Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga/Olongapo (UPDEPP/O) for AY 2018-2019

as approved by the UP Diliman Executive Committee at its 257th meeting held on 27

November 2017

2. Proposed Academic Calendar of UP Manila for AY 2018-2019

3. Request of UP Manila to extend the end of classes for the first semester from 29

November to 6 December 2017.

The request is due to the numerous suspensions in the past brought by the inclement

weather and transportation strike, plus the upcoming 13-17 November 2017

suspension (ASEAN meeting).

B. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS

The following agreements are compliant with standard and applicable University processes

involving the Constituent Universities (CUs) concerned and the University System. They

fall under the delegated approving authority of the President, subject to information of the

Board on matters not exceeding P150 Million Pesos (1312th BOR Meeting, 29 October

2015).

UP System

1. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award for the Procurement of the proposed

construction of the University of the Philippines Diliman Football Stadium for the

construction of the University of the Philippines Diliman Football Stadium



(PCHRD) requesting for a six-month extension and realignment of the line-item

budget without additional cost of the PCHRD-GIA project entitled “Correlation of

Candidate Genetic Variations for Susceptibility and Risk Assessment of Type 2

Diabetes Mellitus and its Related Medical Conditions among Filipinos”.

Implementing unit: Philippine Genome Center

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IV. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD (cont’d)

The Board NOTED the following matters: (cont’d)

. . .

B. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS (cont’d)

UP System (cont’d)

. . .



(PCHRD) requesting for a six-month extension and realignment of the line-item

budget without additional cost of the PCHRD-GIA project entitled

“Pharmacogenetic Studies on Some Commonly Used Drugs for Hypertension,

Dyslipidemia, and Coronary Artery Disease among Filipinos”




(PCHRD) requesting for a second six-month extension and realignment of the line-

item budget without additional cost of the PCHRD-GIA project entitled

“Transcriptional Profiling and Pathway Analyses for Complications of Type 2

Diabetes Millitus”


5. Evaluation of Candidate Genetic Variations as Pharmacogenetics Markers for

Commonly Used Oral Hypoglycemic Agents among Filipinos requesting for

financial assistance in the amount of PhP42,935,218.35 for the fourth year

implementation of the PCHRD-GIA project entitled “Evaluation of Candidate

Genetic Variations as Pharmacogenetics Markers for Commonly Used Oral

Hypoglycemic Agents among Filipinos”


6. Contract of Agreement and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the Renovation of the UP

International Center

UP Diliman

1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and

the Department of Trade and Industry-Region I (DTI-Region I) for the conduct of

Small Business Counselors Course (SBCC) 105

Implementing Unit: Institute for Small Scale Industries

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. . .


UP Diliman (cont’d)

. . .


the Department of Trade and Industry-Region I (DTI-Region III) for the conduct of

Small Business Counselors Course (SBCC) 105

Implementing Unit: Institute for Small Scale Industries

3. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Diliman

and the Advanced Photonics Research Institute, Gwangju Institute of Science and

Technology (APRI), Republic of Korea for the purpose of academic and exchange

cooperation

Implementing unit: National Institute of Physics

4. Artwork Loan and Exhibition Agreement between the University of the Philippines

Diliman and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila Foundation, Inc.

Implementing unit: Vargas Museum


the Bureau of Agricultural Research-Department of Agriculture for the development

of a Satellite-based Modular Mapping and Assessment Program for Rice Production

for the Philippines (MAPalay)

Implementing unit: Training Center of Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry,

College of Engineering


the University of San Carlos (USC) for the conduct of student training and academic

cooperation



the Pag- IBIG Fund for the conduct of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

(MCLE)

Implementing unit: UP Law Center

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. . .


and AIM Scientific Research Foundation, Inc. (AIM-SRF) for the purpose of

Tourism Watch: Monitoring System for Philippine Tourism Development

Implementing unit: Asian Institute of Tourism

9. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Fil

Geosolutions, Inc. (FILGEO) of a generation of airborne Light Detection and

Ranging (LiDar) data for FILGEO



10. Variation Order No. 2 for the Proposed U.P. Tourism Heritage Complex for the

design and build of the proposed U.P. Tourism Heritage Complex


the Philippine Science High School-Bicol Region Campus for the Return Service

Obligation of Marie Christine Obusan to Institute of Biology, College of Science UP

Diliman

Implementing unit: Institute of Biology


the Commission on Election (COMELEC) for the conduct of Mandatory Continuing

Legal Education (MCLE)



the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for the implementation of

Program Scale: Synergistic Capacity Advancement in the Management

Implementing unit: Institute of Environmental Sciences and Meteorology

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. . .

14. Contract for Aircraft Lease Services between the University of the Philippines

Diliman and Asian Aerospace Corporation (Service Provider) for the Airborne

LiDAR Data Acquisition for One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six (1,186) Flying

Hours (2017)



15. Agreement for Cooperation on Student Exchange between the University of the

Philippines Diliman and Wakayama University (WU)

Implementing unit: Asian Institute of Tourism


MI Consulting Co., Ltd. (MI Consulting) for the conduct of Market Feasibility Study

of Surveying Instruments in the Philippines

Implementing unit: College of Engineering

17. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Petron

Corporation for the lease of 2,637.10 sq.m more or less located at Philcoa,

Commonwealth Avenue, for a period of three (3) years, starting 01 June 2017 until

31 May 2020

18. Deed of Donation between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the U.P.

Business Research Foundation, Inc. of a brand new Ceiling Mounted Inverter 6.0HP

air conditioning unit to be installed at Room 115 U.P. Cesar E.A. Virata School of

Business


the Department of Science and Technology – Region V (DOST-Region V) for the

conduct of a total communication seminar

Implementing unit: Institute for Small-Scale Industries

20. Addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement

between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Department of

Environment and natural Resources (DENR) for the conduct of Mandatory

Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)


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. . .


the University of Miyazaki for the conduct of a collaborative research

Implementing unit: Marine Science Institute

22. Amendment to the Project Contract between the University of the Philippines

Diliman and Japan International Cooperation Agency Project Office for ASEAN

University Network / Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network

(AUN/SEED-Net)

Implementing unit: College of Engineering

23. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Paragua

Pawnshop and Financial Services, Inc. for lease of an area of 24.18 sq.m. more or

less at the Citimall Building

24. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Fresh N’

Famous Foods, Inc for lease of Stall Nos. 009,028 and 033 with an area of 187 sq.m.

more or less at the ground floor of Citimall Complex

25. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Stratsearch

Foundation, Inc. for lease of Stall No. 13 with area of 24.18 sq.m. more or less at the

UP Shopping Center


Engr. Emerson Y. Maulit, doing business under the name and style of Reygem

Builders for the proposed repair of roofing, cleaning and replacement of doors and

windows and miscellaneous works at the Marine Science Institute, National Science

Complex


Proser Health Services, Inc. for the conduct of a management development course



Nestlé Philippines, Inc. for an internship program

Implementing unit: Office of Field Activities

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the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for the conduct of Mandatory Continuing

Legal Education (MCLE)



the Department of Trade and Industry-Region IV-A (DTI Region IV-A) for the

conduct of a Small Business Counselors Course



Thang Long University (TLU), Vietnam providing for academic cooperation and

Solidarity Program in Social Development and Policy Advocacy

Implementing unit: College of Social Work and Development

32. Agreement on Academic Cooperation and Memorandum of Understanding on

Student Exchange between the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Akita

University, Japan providing for academic cooperation

Implementing unit: National Institute of Geological Sciences

33. Contract of Lease between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Creative

Cuisine, Inc. for lease of an area of 200sq.m., more or less, at GT-Toyota Asian

Cultural Center


Rolando S. Correa, doing business under the name and style of KB Konstrak Bilding

Solusyons for the proposed construction of Innovation Hub Phase 1 Ground Floor,

National Engineering Center

35. Construction Agreement between the University of the Philippines Diliman and Paul

G. Marquez, doing business under the name and style of PGM Construction &

Plumbing Services for the proposed installation of panel board at server room and

miscellaneous works, IESM Building, National Science Complex


Jesus A. Asuncion, doing business under the name and style of Jesus Asuncion

Builder for the proposed renovation of second floor office at Bocobo Hall, College

of Law

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the Department of Trade and Industry – Region III (DTI-Region III) for the conduct

of Small Business Counselors Course 103 & 104



the Department of Trade and Industry – Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-

CAR) for the conduct of Business Continuity Planning Seminar



and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) providing for Scientific and

technical Collaboration in Rice Research and Education

Implementing unit: Institute of Biology


the Social Security System (SSS) for the conduct of Mandatory Continuing Legal

Education (MCLE)



the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) for the conduct of Mandatory

Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)



the Civil Service Commission – National Capital Region (CSC-NCR) for the

conduct of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)



the Department of Trade and Industry-Region IX (DTI-REGION IX) for the conduct

of Small Business Counselors Course 101 and 103


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the Department of Trade and Industry-Region 11 (DTI-11) for the conduct of Small

Business Counselors Course 104



the Department of Agriculture through its Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic

Resources (DA-BFAR) for the conduct of Legal Training and Certificate Course on

Legal Research and Methodology, legal and Decision Writing, and the Laws and

Procedures on the Adjudication of Administrative Cases


46. Contract for Security Services (2nd Extension) between the University of the

Philippines Diliman and Glocke Security Services, Inc. for the purpose of security

services

47. BAC Resolution and Notice of Award for the renovation of University of the

Philippines International Center for the renovation of University of the Philippines

International Center

UP Open University

1. Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines Open

University and the Commission on Higher Education for the organization and

implementation of the 2017 National Conference on Open and Distance eLearning

2. Contract for Agricultural and Engineering Design Services between the University

of the Philippines Open University and Enrique O. Olonan and Associates for the

purpose of the agricultural and engineering design for the construction of the UPOU

Learning Commons



University and the City Social Welfare and Development Office-City Government

of Santiago for the purpose of strengthening the capacity of each institution to

effectively promote social development

Implementing unit: Faculty of Management and Development Studies

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UP Open Univdersity (cont’d)

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University and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWD-

Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental) for the cooperation of various social development work

Implementing unit: Faculty of Management and Development Studies

UP Mindanao

1. Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the Philippines Mindanao

and Kidawa National High School to explore cooperation in the successful

implementation of various capacity building/training programs for the communities

in the UP Laak Land Reservation

C. OTHER MATTERS

A. Letter of Professor Emeritus Ida F. Dalmacio addressed to the members of the Board

dated 9 October 2017

B. Letter of Dean Agnes D. Mejia to President Danilo L. Concepcion dated 10 October

2017 regarding her response to the letter of Ms. Marie Stephanie E. Buenafe, BS

Psychology Alumna, dated 6 September 2017 addressed to the members of the Board

C. Letter of Professor Emeritus Merlie M. Alunan dated 16 October 2017 addressed to

the members of the Board

D. Proposed condemnation and disposal of five (5) dilapidated glasshouses and screen

house structures at the Agronomy Compound, UP Los Baños

E. Proposed schedule of BOR meetings for 2018

F. Non-renewal of UP Cebu on the Contract of Lease of Digitel Mobile Philippines,

Inc.

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V. OTHER MATTERS

A. Draft Memorandum for the Board of Regents on the Appeal of Elena B. Sabeniano

from the decision of the University President dated April 7, 2017

Board Action: DEFERRED

a.1. President Concepcion explained that the draft decision affirms the decision of the

University President affirming the decision of the UP Diliman Chancellor.

a.2. Regent Fulvadora requested deferment of discussion on the matter pending further

study. She noted that the case was filed in 2009 and the personnel involved is already

62 years old. She would like to know the repercussion of the decision on the

personnel’s retirement.

a.3. Regent Jimenez seconded the motion to defer, with a note that the administration

should resolve administrative cases faster.

B. On UP’s assistance to Mt. Mayon victims

Board Action: APPROVED the grant of authority to the UP

President to look into how UP can offer help to the

victims of the Mt. Mayon eruption.

b.1. Regent Farolan asked the Board to formally authorize the President to undertake

necessary actions to determine how UP can be of assistance to the national

government and to those affected by the Mt. Mayon Volcano eruption. He added

that this may include, but is not limited to, actions coursed through the UP

Resilience Institute and the different constituent universities, as well as affiliated

members of the UP community.

b.2. President Concepcion informed the Board that he has written the Office of the

President and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

(NDRRMC) offering the services of UP to help during times of disaster. He said

that he will renew the letter for this particular disaster.

b.3. Regent Jimenez signified his concurrence with Regent Farolan’s motion, but

cautioned that UP’s intervention should be limited to matters where it has

competence, and which cannot be provided by other agencies.

b.4. Regent Farolan agreed with Regent Jimenez. He added that UP’s involvement in

this particular situation may also enrich its academic and research mandate.

b.5. Regent Farolan clarified that his motion is to grant authority to the President to look

into how UP can offer help to the victims of the Mt. Mayon eruption. Regent

Jimenez seconded the motion.

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V. OTHER MATTERS (cont’d)

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C. On the proposal for off-campus BOR meetings

Board Action: NOTED

c.1. President Concepcion informed the new Chair that there was a proposal for Board

meetings to be held in different UP campuses.

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BOARD OF REGENTS

Hon. J. PROSPERO E. DE VERA III, Chair

OIC-Chair, Commission on Higher Education

Hon. DANILO L. CONCEPCIÓN, Co-Chair

President, University of the Philippines

Hon. FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO Chair, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture

Hon. ANN K. HOFER Chair, House Committee on Higher and Technical

Education

Hon. RAMON M. MARONILLA

President, UP Alumni Association

Hon. ANGELO A. JIMENEZ

Member

Hon. FRANCIS C. LAUREL

Member

Hon. FREDERICK MIKHAIL I. FAROLAN

Member

Hon. PATRICIA B. ARINTO

Faculty Regent

Hon. MA. SHARI NIÑA G. OLIQUINO

Student Regent

Hon. ANALIZA S. FULVADORA

Staff Regent

Atty. ROBERTO M.J. LARA

Secretary of the University and of the BOR

The University of the Philippines

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UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS

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President

Prof. MA. CYNTHIA ROSE B. BAUTISTA

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prof. JOSELITO G. FLORENDO

Vice President for Planning and Finance

Prof. NESTOR G. YUNQUE

Vice President for Administration

Prof. ELVIRA A. ZAMORA

Vice President for Development

Prof. JOSE Y. DALISAY, Jr.

Vice President for Public Affairs

Prof. HECTOR DANNY D. UY

Vice President for Legal Affairs


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CONSTITUENT UNIVERSITIES

Prof. MICHAEL L. TAN

Chancellor, UP Diliman

Prof. FERNANDO C. SANCHEZ, JR

Chancellor, UP Los Baños

Prof. CARMENCITA D. PADILLA

Chancellor, UP Manila

Prof. RICARDO P. BABARAN

Chancellor, UP Visayas

Prof. MELINDA dP. BANDALARIA

Chancellor, UP Open University

Prof. SYLVIA B. CONCEPCION

Chancellor, UP Mindanao

Prof. RAYMUNDO D. ROVILLOS

Chancellor, UP Baguio

Prof. LIZA D. CORRO

Chancellor, UP Cebu

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