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 FEU ALABANG
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 FOREWORD
FOREWORD

Welcome to FEU Alabang! You are now part of a premier

educational institution.

This Student Handbook serves as your guide and companion.

This is also a manual of operations for you, containing data
and information easily understood, and instructions to be
followed. Use this as your reference on matters concerning
your new school and all aspects of being a student of FEU
Alabang.

We expect that during your stay in this Institute, you will

thoroughly read and understand the policies and guidelines
in this Handbook. We trust that this manual will help you
enjoy your student life in FEU Alabang.

We hope that your stay with us will be a rewarding and

fulfilling experience.

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 G e n e r a l i n f o r m at i o n

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 table of contents
FOREWORD

General Information
Vision/Mission Statement 2
Core Values 2
History 2
Academic Programs 3
The Institute Seal 10
The iTamaraw Icon 10

Academic Policies

Admission 12
Registration and Enrolment 12
Cross Enrolment 12
Load Adjustment 13
Dropping of Courses / Withdrawal of Enrolment 13
Charges on Fees for Withdrawal of Enrolment 13
Residency 14
Leave of Absence 14
Readmission Policy 14
Transfer Credentials 14
Identification Card 15
Attendance 17
Suspension of Classes 17
Academic Requirements 17
Scholarships and Discounts 17
Examinations 18
Grading System (Undergraduate/Graduate School) 18
Incomplete Grade 19
Course Credits 19
Overload, Underload, and Simultaneous Courses 19
Retention and Reconsideration Policy 19
Graduation Requirements 19
Academic Honors and Awards (Undergraduate/Graduate School) 20

Student Code of Conduct

Preliminary Statement
Art. 1: General Behavior 22
Art. 2: Behavior in the Classroom 24
Art. 3: Behavior in Computer Laboratories 24
Art. 4: Behavior in Library and E-Library 24
Art. 5: Behavior in Academic and Social Functions 24
Art. 6: Behavior Outside the Campus 24
Art. 7: Penalties 25
Art. 8: Reference to a Committee on Discipline/Appeal 28
Art. 9: Student Complaint Against Associate 28
Art.10: Conferences, Seminars, Educational Tours, Outing, etc. 29
Art.11: Use of the Institute Seal 29
Art.12: Reference to Republic Act 9165 otherwise known
as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 29
Art.13: Protocol on Drills for Safety 29
Art.14: Gender and Development (GAD) 29
Art.15: Person with Disability (PWD) 30
Art.16: False Information Of The Willful Making Of Any Threat
Concerning Bombs, Explosives or Any Similar Device. 30
Art. 17: Smoking Ban in Public Places 30

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Student Services
Accounting Office 32
Admission and External Relations Office 32
Cashier’s Office 32
Community Extension Services Unit 32
Computer Services Office & Management Information System 33
Discipline Unit 33
Facilities Office 33
Guidance Unit 33
Health Services Unit 36
iTamaraw Center For Academic Resources and Enrichment 36
Language Laboratory 39
Library 39
Registrar’s Office 39
Student Activities Development Unit 40
Other Facilities 41
Academic Organizations 42

Appendices

A. Uniform Policy 45
B. Corporate officials 46
C. FEU Alabang Policy on Drugs 47
D. CMO 64, S. 2017: Policies, Guidelines & Procedures
for Higher Education Institutions Requiring Drug Testing of Students 48
E. CMO 4, S. 1995: Preventive Measures against Violence and
Sanctions on Fraternities and Other Student Organizations 54
F. RA 8049: The Anti-Hazing Law of the Republic of the Philippines 56
G. RA 7877: An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful in the
Employment, Education or Training Environment, and for other Purposes. 59
H. Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 62
I. Acknowledgement (Student’s Copy) 75
J. Acknowledgement (Discipline Unit’s Copy) 77
K. Campus Location Map 79
L. Handbook Committee 80
M. Refunds and other Charges 81
N. Computer and Network Facilities Usage Policy 82
O. Participation on Off– Campus, Conferences, Seminars, Competitions & Field Trip 84
P. FEU Alabang Anti-Bullying Policy Statement 86
Q. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy 87

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 VISION STATEMENT

FEU Alabang aims to be one of the top five technology educational

institutions in the Philippines.

MISSION STATEMENT
FEU Alabang is dedicated to provide quality, relevant, innovative
and industr y-based education producing competent and principled
professionals with greater sense of responsibility, socia l a w a r e n e s s
and high competitiveness contributing significantly to the
b e t t e r m e n t o f t h e s o c i e t y.

CORE VALUES
F – Fortitude
E – Excellence
U – Uprightness

INTRODUCTION
Far Eastern University continues its mission to provide quality education as it is set
to open its sixth campus at Filinvest City, Alabang in 2018. The 1.8-hectare campus
will feature a 14-storey academic building with laboratory facilities and classrooms
for the institution’s business, science IT, and engineering programs,

With its prime location and avast array of program offerings, the campus can
accommodate up to 18,000 students. As the University prides itself on the
long-standing commitment to preser ving the e n v i r o nment and natural
resources, the Alabang campus will have sustainable structures which will
use the sun’s orientation and prevailing wind direction for lighting and ventilation
conservation.

Situated in the heart of Filinvest City, FEU Alabang is set to give future students
the complete academic experience with great accessibility to a multitude of
opportunities. Surrounded by multinational companies which FEU recognizes
as industry partners, students will have an advantage in gaining sought-after
internships and rewarding future careers.

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The College of Engineering offers uniquely-designed curricula in the following
fields:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE)
• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (BSMfg)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

These programs have the following features:

Tracks in the Curriculum

The curriculum for each engineering program is crafted to allow students a track in their
area of interest. For example, civil engineering students may choose either structural
engineering or water resources, while mechanical engineering students are given three
options: automotive, mechatronics or refrigeration and air-conditioning. Consequently,
their project study and on-the-job training are aligned to their interest. For the EE and
ECE programs, the tracks are power system protection and renewable energy resources,
and communications and instrumentation and control, respectively. The CpE program
has tracks in embedded system and system and network administration.

Outcomes-Based Education

The College has fully embraced outcomes-based education system which focuses
on the knowledge, skills and values learned and demonstrated by the students.
What the students learn rather than what the professors teach counts the most. The
whole educational process is student-centered.

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FOREWORDprograms
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Students shall have strong liberal ar ts education. In addition to the courses

prescribed by the CHED General Education curriculum, the college offers specialized
English program, foreign languages, and orientation courses to FEU’s cultural and
art heritage, student, and professional life, and career opportunities in engineering.
The ultimate goal is to graduate holistic engineers whose technical competence is
balanced with the humane.

First Year Design Project

The engineering curricula are a cut from the rest by allowing our first year students
to do engineering right at the start instead of just taking prerequisites in
mathematics and science. The first year engineering design competition brings
out the students’ creativity and innovativeness by designing simple gadgets,
contraptions and products.

Technopreneurship and Capstone Design Project Thread

Students take a course in technopreneurship alongside engineering economics,

engineering management, methods of research, design thinking and capstone
design where in they will explore entrepreneurship discipline in depth and
pursue entrepreneurial oppo r tu n i ti e s. Wh i l e d e s i gn is at t he hear t o f t he
en gin e e r i ng e d uc at i o n , d e ve l o pi n g a creative and innovative mindset is a
key to success as a professional or an entrepreneur.

Bioengineering Course

An Introduction to bioengineering is integrated in all engineering curricula to

emphasize the importance of molecular cell biology and systems biology and
describe the bioengineering options in particular engineering program. In this
biotechnology era, the intersection of engineering, biological sciences and
medicine has become more relevant and promising.

Soft Skills or Professional Skills

The soft skills or professional skills that emerging engineers need to possess could
not be over emphasized. Students are given myriads of opportunities in curricular,
co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to develop and further enhance their
communication, organizational, leadership and teamanship skills.

Professional Ethics

Student s a re not on l y m a d e to understand their professional and ethical

responsibility but are challenged to demonstrate such through their internship
program as well as in their professional student organizations. Ethics is not
just peripheral but an integral part of engineering education.

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 PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program provides technical skills and
knowledge in planning, design, construction, supervision, and maintenance of
civil engineering works such as infrastructures for transportation (roads, railroads,
bridges, ports, airports), commerce (shopping malls), education (schools, universities),
human settlements (large scale housing projects, water supply, sewage disposal),
energy development (power stations, power lines) and agriculture (irrigation, farm
drainage).
Civil Engineers make decisions on the best materials and methods, review and
approve project drawings, manage budgets, schedule equipment and materials
purchases and delivery, and make necessary changes when the situation warrants
or when clients change their minds about something.

The career opportunities for BSCE graduates include jobs as structural engineer,
project engineer, staff engineer, inspector, associate engineer, engineering
educator, owner/partner in an engineering firm, environmental engineer, city
planner, and traffic engineer.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is a combination of

electrical engineering and computer science. Its curriculum provides students
with a foundation in basic science, mathematics, software and engineering.

The program equips students with the ability to analyze, plan, design, install,
operate and maintain digital devices and computer hardware and software systems.
These include operating systems (such as Windows and Linux), middleware (such as
android systems, game engines), business applications (such as Microsoft Office,
accounting software) and network control systems (such as CISCO) and computer
games.

The career opportunities for BSCpE graduates include jobs as software developer,
test engineers, computer programmer, support specialist, applications analyst,
printed circuit designer, and robotics control systems engineer. Advanced positions
in CpE include network systems administrator/ manager, computer systems manager,
communications engineer, system analyst, network architects, systems engineer, and
computer consultant.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program centers on the generation

and utilization of electricity for industrial, commercial, and residential purposes. Apart
from the production of electricity, The program also deals with the development and
real-life applications of electrical circuitry, digital systems, electrical equipment,
and machine control.

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 The career opportunities for BSEE graduates include jobs as electrical installer,
electrical field service engineer, systems and storage administrator, project
engineer, and satellite communications engineer.

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE)

The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering program focuses on the

conceptualization, design and development of electronic, computer and
communication products, systems, services and processes.

The program focuses on the study of design and development of electronic

equipment such as semiconductors and transmitters to be used in distant
communications.

The career opportunities for BSECE graduates include jobs as electronic installers,
technical support engineer, telecommunications field service engineer, program
analyst, b roa dc a st e n gi neer, computer systems engineer, optics engineer,
instrumentation and controls engineer, and satellite communications engineer.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is one of the most

diverse engineering disciplines which deals with the design, development,
installation, operation and maintenance of anything that has moving parts
such as machineries, engines, and structures used in industrial, biomedical,
instrumentation and transportation systems. The program includes the study
of conversion of thermal and chemical energy into mechanical work through
engines and power plants and how to utilize these energies, forces and
structures to per form a variety of tasks.

The career opportunities for BSME graduates include jobs as automotive engineer,
maintenance engineer, facilities engineer, instrumentation and controls engineer,
mechanical designer, industrial product designer, plant safety engineer, and power
plant engineer.

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (BSMfgE)

The Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering program is concerned with

the understanding and application of engineering procedures in manufacturing
processes and production methods. It develops the ability to plan the practices
of manufacturing, research, develop tools, processes, machines and equipment,
and to integrate the facilities and systems for producing quality product with
the optimum expenditure of capital.

The career opportunities for BSMfgE graduates include jobs as manufacturing

engineer, mechatronics engineer, maintenance engineer, facilities engineer,
research and product development engineer, tool and die engineer, and plant
safety engineer.

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 COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program includes the study of

computing concepts and theories, algorithmic foundations and new developments
in computing. The program prepares students to design and create algorithmically
complex software and develop new and effective algorithms for solving
computing problems.

This program prepares students to be computing professionals and researchers,

and to be proficient in designing and developing computing solutions. This
is a program that will prepare you for a successful, and rewarding career in
specification design, coding, and testing of software. Emphasis is on software
engineering, database design, web system applications design and development,
and large-scale software development.

Bachelor of Science in Entertainment and Multimedia Computing

The Bachelor of Science in Entertainment and Multimedia Computing (BSEMC)

program is the study and use of con ce pts, p r i n ci ples, and tec hniques o f
compu t in g i n t he design and development of multimedia products and
solutions. It includes various applications such as in science, entertainment,
education, simulations and advertising.

Digital Animation Technology is the study and application of fundamental and

advanced theories and advanced techniques in 2D and 3D animation, use and
development for advancement of animation technologies, and production of
commercially acceptable and viable solutions for different platforms such as
broadcast, web and mobile cast.

The BSEMC program, major in Digital Animation Technology aims to prepare

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creative and tec hni c al k n ow l e d g e, s k i l l s a n d va l ues i n co ncep t ualiz i ng,
design i ng, a nd p rod u ci n g a n i m ati o n p r o d u c t s a n d s o l u t i o n s , a n d i n
managing such projects over different technology platforms. The
program enables the students to be knowledgeable of the whole
p i p e l i n e o f D i g i t a l A n i m a t i o n p r o j e c t s . T h e students will acquire the
independence and creative competencies to articulate project design and
requirements of new projects, not necessarily based on standard templates.

Game Development is the study and application of fundamental and advanced

theories in game design, scientific simulations, use and development of
gaming technology and tools, and production of commercially acceptable
digital games and viable solutions for use in entertainment and scientific
applications.

The BSEMC program, major in Game Development aims to prepare students to

be game development professionals with specialized knowledge, competencies,
and values in designing, developing, and producing digital games and/or tools,
and in managing game development projects for various applications.

Bachelor in Multimedia Arts

The Bachelor of Multim e d i a Ar ts (B M MA) pro gra m aligns i t self to t he rap id

convergence of media technologies and practices by developing conceptual,
tech n ica l, aestheti c , a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l c o m p e t e n c i e s f o r e f f e c t i v e ,
cr itical and innovative stor ytelling across a range or combination
o f m ed i a for ms for va r i o u s pu r p o s e s. I t re co gni zes t hat digi t al m edia
collap se d i f fe re nt m o d e s o f ex pre s s i o n a n d comm u n i c a t i o n n e t w o r k s
t h a t a l l ows f o r a n i n t e r f a c e o f t h e l o c a l a n d g l o b a l , t h e n a t i o n a l a n d
transnational.

The BMM A p r o g r a m i s d e s i g n e d t o r e s p o n d t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t i n
the discipline for gra d u ate s to b e f a m i l i a r t o a w i d e r a n g e o f
media forms; and to provide the theoretical foundations and
p r a c t i c a l e x p e r i e n c e t o d e v e l o p s k i l l s i n creat i ve sto r y telli ng and
expression for v a r i o u s p u r p o s e s a n d c o n t e x t s . T h e p r o g r a m a i m s t o
create competent digital artists and communicators capable of disseminating a
national idiom whereby Phi l i p p i n e c u l t u r a l c o n t e x t s , i d e n t i t i e s ,
a n d f o r m a t i o n s a r e a r t i c u l a t ed in global discourse.

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 THE INSTITUTE SEAL
The FEU Alabang Seal is an homage to the past combined with the innovative vision
for the future.

PAST
The outer ellipse is consistent with the seal of all campuses under the FEU group,
This is to represent the prestige and traditions of the FEU brand that our students
will experience.

PRESENT and FUTURE

The inner ellipse contains FIVE symbols- an OPEN BOOK, a GEAR, a TORCH, PIXELS and
MOLECULES- that define FEU Alabang’s brand of education.

The Open Book embodies knowledge that is limitless, expansive and accessible to
everyone. It also represents research and explorations that lead to breakthroughs
and discoveries. The open book also means acceptance of new knowledge from
diverse sources.

THE iTAMARAW ICON

The iTamaraw is an adaptation of FEU’s icon, the tamaraw. The right half features
a classic tamaraw while the left half shows a modernized, high-tech tamaraw;
symbolizing a synthesis of tradition and technology.

1. The left horn in the shape of an antenna or tower symbolizes an industrial

structure.
2. The lines on the left half represent the circuitry associated with both computer
and engineering programs, signifying innovation.
3. The green and gold gradient represent the colors of the College, while black
stands for strength and determination.
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 ADMISSION
General Guidelines

FEU Alabang admits applicants who successfully pass the College Admission Test
(CAT). Applicants who are granted eligibility for admission must submit the following
requirements to the Admission’s Office:

New Students

• Application Form including two 2 x 2 ID pictures

• College Admission Test (CAT) result
• Original Form 138 (High School Report Card)
• Original Certificate of Graduation (If F138 is not yet available)
• Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Original and Photocopy of PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate
• Other requirements as deemed necessary
• Other requirements:
• Undertaking
• Waiver Form: Random Drug Testing (RDT)
• Data Privacy

Transfer / Second Undergraduate Degree

• Application Form including two 2 x 2 ID photos

• Result of Entrance Exam
• Original Transcript of Records/Certified True Copy of Grades
• Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Authenticated Copy of Course Description
• Honorable Dismissal/Transfer Credential Certificate
• Original and Photocopy of PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate
• Accomplished Transferee Recommendation Form in a sealed envelope
• Interview with the Guidance Counselor with complete requirements
• Complete validation and crediting of courses at the program department

REGISTRATION and ENROLMENT

Students are expected to enroll on a full-time basis and therefore must be able
to attend their classes. To e n ro l l, s t u d e nts must register and pay all the
required fees during the designated registration/enrolment period designated
by the Registrar’s Office. Students are not officially enrolled until they have
paid for their tuition and other fees. Payment deadlines, which are also posted/
announced, must be observed and should be made through the Cashier’s Office
or through accredited payment facilities.

Cross Enrolment / Cross Registration

This is a system allowing students to cross enroll in a university or college to

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Cross enrollment is normally discouraged and is subject to policies, rules and
regulations. However, for valid reasons as determined by, and with the written
consent of the Institute, a student may be permitted to cross enroll to other
institutions in subject loads not normally offered during a particular term.

At the discretion of the Institute, a request for cross enrollment may be allowed in
accordance with the Institute’s academic policies and standards on retention,
promotion, transfer and cross enrollment, and only under the circumstances
as follows:

1. When the desired courses are not offered by the Institute during the term
the requesting student is enrolled in;

2. When the cour se s a re o f fe re d, b u t s ch e d u l e s a re i n co nf li c t wit h t he

reques t i ng stude nt’s other class schedules; and,

3. When the student intends to spend the school term in his home province
or region and enrolls in courses offered by an institution located therein,
provided that, such request is in accordance with the accepting institution’s
policy on cross enrollment.

A student need not secure the clearance from the Commission on Higher
Education to cross-enroll, provided that the total subject loads do not exceed
the allowable number of units per school term.

Load Adjustment

Any change in registration, withdrawal of enrolment, course addition, and/or dropping

is done within the period specified by the Registrar’s Office. A processing fee is charged
for every transaction.

Dropping of Courses / Withdrawal of Enrolment

Students who have made partial payment for tuition and fees but have decided
to discontinue attending their classes and have failed to officially drop the course
within the required period shall be charged their remaining unpaid balances for the
term. Correspondingly, a grade of 0.0 (No attendance) will appear on their transcript
of records for the said subject/s.

However, a grade of 7.0 (Officially Dropped) will be given to students who officially drop
the course/s not later than the first day of the Midterm Exams.

Charges on Fees for Withdrawal of Enrolment

A student who transfers or withdraws in writing within two (2) weeks after the
beginning of classes, and has already paid the pertinent tuition and other school
fees in full or partial, may be charged of the following:

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 Duration Charges*
Before start of classes No charges on total assessment
1st Week of classes 25% of the Total Assessment for the school term regardless of
whether or not the

2nd Week of classes 50% of the Total Assessment for the school term regardless
of whether or not the student attended classes.

3rd Week of classes 100% of the Total Assessment for the school term regardless
of whether or not the student attended classes

* CMO 40. S.2008, Section 100 Art XX

Residency

The maximum allowable residency for a student to earn a degree is seven (7) years
for Computer Studies and Engineering programs

Leave of Absence

At the current term, prior to the expected Leave of Absence (LOA), students may apply
for a LOA at the Registrar’s Office (RO) with the endorsement of the Guidance Unit and
approval of the Program Director (PD). Students on official LOA are not allowed to study
elsewhere.

Students are allowed a maximum of one year of leave of absence per application.
Request for any extension should be made within the duration of the current leave,
through Registrar’s Office, and must be approved by the Program Director. Prior to the
expiration of the Leave Of Absence, students should apply for reactivation at the RO
with the endorsement of Guidance Unit and Program Director.

Any leave, or extension thereof, not formally approved by the Program Director shall be
considered as Absence Without Leave (AWOL), in which case the Institute reserves the
right to refuse the readmission of students.

Readmission Policy

All students who do not enroll for one or more consecutive terms shall accomplish the
following for readmission:

1. Secure a Clearance Form from the Office of the Registrar and have the same
signed by the Library, Guidance, Discipline Unit, and Accounting Office and
2. Secure a Re-admission Form from the Department in which he/she is under

Transfer Credentials

Transfer Credentials (Honorable Dismissal) is a document issued to a student who

wishes to transfer to another school. The transfer credential (honorable dismissal
form) is submitted to the admitting school wherein a portion of which will be signed
and acknowledged by the Registrar or an authorized representative, and is returned to
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The requesting student should go through clearance process, pay for corresponding
fees and submit his application to the Registrar’s Office. The student will be advised to
claim the Transfer Credential on the date of release.

Identification Card

All students are required to wear their respective ID cards while in the campus. These
cards are automatically validated during the enrollment period of every term. The
Discipline Unit is the sole repository of Lost and Found ID cards.

In case students lost their ID cards, they should:

1. Immediately report the loss of ID and secure clearance from the Discipline
Unit
2. Pay the corresponding fee for ID replacement at the Cashier’s Office
3. Present the current Certificate of Registration (COR) and clearance to the
Registrar’s Office to secure a new ID card

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ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to report to their classes regularly and punctually.

Tardiness in class shall be considered an absence for the following:

Class Hours Lecture/Laboratory

1 hour and 20 min. 25 minutes
2 hours 40 minutes
3 hours 60 minutes

Students may not leave the class without permission from the faculty or in-
structor. Although members of the faculty are expected to begin their classes
promptly, various contingencies, which are sometimes unavoidable, may
cause some faculty members to be late for class. Students should not leave
the classroom until a certain period of time. (Please refer to the table above).

Students who miss a class for whatever reason shall be responsible for all
assignments and for the entire content of the missed class/session.

The allowed number of absences is twenty percent (20%) of the total class
hours per course per term.

When a student incurs absences exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the total
class hours for the term in a course, the student will be dropped from the
class, will be considered unofficially withdrawn, and will be given a grade of
0.0.

SUSPENSION OF CLASSES

The Institute shall follow all directives of the Office of the President, the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED), and the Office of the Mayor of Muntinlupa regarding
suspension of classes.

The University President or Executive Director may call off classes in case of severe
storms, heavy flood, or any instance where there is a threat to the safety and security
of the academic community.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Students shall attend each of their classes equipped with the materials required for
the course. The academic requirements for a course include major examinations,
quizzes, assignments, and pertinent activities germane to the course. Assignments,
machine problems, plates, and projects may be assigned to students on an
individual or group basis.

Scholarships AND DISCOUNTS

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applicants for senior high school and college. For more information on how to apply,
please contact or visit the Admissions and External Relations Office (AERO)
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 EXAMINATIONS

Midterm Examinations usually fall on the 7th week of the term and Final Examinations
on the last week of the term. Departmental Examinations are also administered to
selected courses. Students are expected to be present and observe the proper decorum
during examinations.
GRADING SYSTEM

The final grade or rating given to a student should be based solely on his academic
performance in any course. Computation is as follows:

60 % Class Standing
15% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam

As a requisite to graduation, both male and female students should have completed
and passed the National Service Training Program (NSTP-CWTS).

Courses taken and passed without satisfying the prescribed pre requisite/s will not be
given credit regardless of the grade obtained.

Grading system for courses with external affiliations may vary (Internship,
Correlation, etc.).

Undergraduate Grading System*

GRADE POINT RAW SCORE

4.0 95.8-100

3.5 91.5-95.7

3.0 87.2-91.4

2.5 82.9-87.1

2.0 78.6-82.8

1.5 74.3-78.5

1.0 70.0-74.2

0.5 Below 70.0

Other ratings
0.0 - No Attendance/Excessive Absences
6.0 - Passed (For Internship/NSTP/Correlation Courses)
7.0 - Officially Dropped
8.0 - Credited (for Transferees)
9.0 - Incomplete
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INCOMPLETE GRADES

A rating of 9.0, equivalent to Incomplete (INC), is given to students whose class standing
throughout the term is satisfactory (passing) but has failed to comply with certain require-
ments of the course.

Students will not be allowed to enroll any course/s where the pre-requisite still has a grade
of 9.0 (INC).

Candidates for graduation who incur a grade of 9.0 (INC) during the terminal trimester will
not be allowed to attend the term’s commencement exercises.

For graduating students who incur a grade of 9.0 (INC) in any of the enrolled, they will be
allowed to complete the requirements within the succeeding term, but not beyond two
terms subject to the following:

1. Apply for residency status at the Registrar’s Office

2. Pay the corresponding fee; and
3. Submit the completion requirements.

COURSE CREDITS

Students who were admitted as transferees may apply for credit of courses which
were taken and passed in their previous university/school. Validation exams may
be administered by the admitting department for this purpose.

OVERLOAD, UNDERLOAD and SIMULTANEOUS COURSES

Application for overload and simultaneous courses are only granted once during the entire
stay of the student in the Institute. This privilege is granted primarily to graduating students.
Students who have applied and availed of this one time privilege in any given term will not
be allowed to apply for overload or simultaneous courses in the succeeding term/s or vice
versa.

Students should not carry a load below twelve (12) units unless these are the only courses
required in their curriculum, or these are the only courses they need to take for them to
graduate.

RETENTION/RECONSIDERATION POLICY

Students who fail 50% to 100% of their courses in any given term may be granted
reconsideration. Furthermore, the Institute reserves the right to accept or refuse
students who are under probation upon by recommendation of Program Director.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students are considered graduating if they enroll all the remaining courses as required in the
curriculum. This includes NSTP and PE.

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Graduating students must accomplish the following in their last trimestral stay in the institute:

• Accomplish application for Graduation (AFG) form and submit all required
documents as determined by Registrar’s Office;
• Comply with all the academic and financial obligations in the Institute;
• Secure clearance from concerned offices;
• Report for an exit interview administered by the Guidance Unit.

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
Undergraduate Graduation Honors

Latin Honors shall be awarded to candidates for graduation who obtain a cumulative
GPA of 3.40 or better. The following honors shall be awarded:

GRADUATION HONORS CUMULATIVE GPA

Summa Cum Laude 3.80 – 4.00
Magna Cum Laude 3.60 – 3.79
Cum Laude 3.40 – 3.59

Qualifications
Candidates for Latin honors must meet the following requirements:

1. No failing grades in all of their courses.

2. No derogatory or major disciplinary records.
3. For transferees: completed 75% of the total number of units required in their
program at FEU-TECH, no derogatory record and major offenses committed
and no failing grades, including those taken in previous schools.

FEU Alabang Leadership Award

The FEU Alabang Leadership award is given to students who have shown
exemplar y per formance in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities,
community involvement, and socio-civic service.

FEU Alabang Nicanor Reyes Award

This prestigious award, named after the founder of Far Eastern University,
Dr. Nicanor Reyes, represents the highest non-academic award given to
deser ving graduating students.

The FEU Alabang Nicanor Reyes Award gives recognition to the holistic
achieve me nt of students. R e ci p i e nts o f th i s awa r d m i r r o r t h e v i s i o n
a n d m i s s i o n o f t h e I n sti tute a n d i n t e g r a t e t h e i r c o - c u r r i c u l a r a n d
e x tra- cur r i c ul a r i nvo l ve m e nt, co m m u n i t y a n d s oc i o - c i vi c invo lvem ent,
and excellent academic per formance.
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

Dedicat i on to st ud y, re s p e c t fo r a u th o r i t y, s tr i c t o b ser vance o f t he r ules

and regulations of the FEU Alaban g, a n d u n f a i l i n g co ur tesy are ex p ec ted
of all students at all times. Students are required to comply with the
p r o v i s i o n s s p e c i f i e d h e r e i n . T h e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , a f t e r d u e p ro cess,
reserves the right to suspend or dismiss students from the Institute at any
time, or remove them from the list of candidates for graduation.

ARTICLE 1
General Behavior

Section 1.1 Students shall, at all times, conduct themselves in an appropriate decorum and
appearance in accordance with the policies promulgated by the Institute.

Section 1.2 Students shall wear the prescribed uniform, appropriate attire and validated
school identification cards upon entry and while inside the campus. Cross–dressing is
strictly prohibited.

Section 1.3 Students shall not wear studs on any part of their body. Male students are not
allowed to wear earrings while on campus.

Section 1.4 Students shall wear neatly-done and well-groomed hair style. Extreme and
bright hair color shall not be allowed.

Section 1.5 Students shall not bring in the premises of the Institute any alcoholic drink or
any prohibited drug or substance.

Section 1.6 Students shall not smoke within the premises of the Institute. Possession
of lighters, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and materials or substances related to the act of
smoking shall not be allowed as well.

Section 1.7 Students shall not enter the premises of the Institute under the influence of
liquor or any prohibited drug.

Section 1.8 Students shall not engage in gambling, lottery or in any other scheme where
chance, monetary and/or material considerations are involved while inside the Institute. Such
schemes include, with or without the element of chance, the enticement of the students to
part with their property in consideration of an empty promise of gain or benefit.

Section 1.9 Students shall not bring in the Institute premises explosive materials or deadly
weapons of any kind (list is available at Discipline Unit). The use of a weapon, or a threat to
use one shall aggravate the act without prejudice to existing law.

Section 1.10 Students shall, at all times in all forms of medium be respectful and proper in
their conduct. They shall refrain from using language and committing acts that are offensive,
disrespectful, vulgar or indecent, or which in any manner may cause or tend to disturb other
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Section 1.11 Students shall not vandalize or damage any school facilities and properties of
the Institute.

Section 1.12 Students shall not commit any form of littering or unsanitary act within the
premises of the Institute. The “Clean As You Go” rule shall be applied in the classrooms and
canteen.

Section 1.13 Students shall not, in any manner, disturb classes and academic functions.
Hence, electronic gadgets such as mobile phones should be switched to silent mode during
class hours and other school functions or gatherings.

Section 1.14 Students shall abide by the “Bring your Own Device (BYOD) Policy.
(see Appendix K).

Section 1.15 Students shall not commit any form of dishonesty. Details can be found in the
list of offenses.

Section 1.16 Students shall not form and maintain any unauthorized barricade, make or
maintain any form of obstruction to any entrance to or exit from the Institute, nor prevent,
coerce or threaten other students or associates of the Institute from entering into or going
out of the school premises.

Section 1.17 Students shall not be involved in any form of hazing or any activity, including,
but not limited to, coercion, threats which may result in actual or threatened infliction of
harm and physical injury upon their fellow students and associates of the Institute. (refer to
Appendix F: R.A. 8049).

Section 1.18 Students shall refrain from publicly displaying any acts of intimacy.

Section 1.19 Students shall maintain silence in the corridors at all times.

Section 1.20 Students shall keep all stairways and corridors clear for passage.

Section 1.21 Students shall maintain order and observe proper conduct in using the
elevators, study area, canteen, restrooms and other areas within the school premises.

Section 1.22 Students shall abide by the Institute’s Policy on Bullying (see Appendix J).

Section 1.23 Students shall not tamper firefighting equipment and cause unnecessary
activation of the building Fire Detection and Alarm System.

Section 1.24 Students shall not enter/access restricted areas.

Section 1.25 Students shall submit to random frisking.

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Behavior in the Classroom

Section 2.1 Students waiting to occupy a classroom shall enter only after the outgoing class
and the faculty member have left the room.

Section 2.2 Students may leave the classroom only upon permission of the faculty member.

Section 2.3 Students shall not eat and drink in the classroom, laboratory rooms, and in all
other restricted areas.

Section 2.4 Students shall keep the classroom and campus clean and free from litter.

Section 2.5 Students shall strictly observe the attendance policy.

ARTICLE 3
Behavior in Computer Laboratories

Section 3.1 Students shall follow the guidelines on proper use of computer laboratories.
(refer to Appendix H: Computer and Internet General Policies)

ARTICLE 4
Behavior in Library and E-Library

Section 4.1 Library users shall observe proper conduct and maintain proper decorum inside
the Library at all times.

Section 4.2 Use of mobile phones for calls is not allowed. Mobile phones shall be turned
off or switched to silent mode while inside the Library. Students may use their electronic
gadgets and computer devices provided that it will not disturb library users.

Section 4.3 Students must comply with the Library Rules and Regulations.

ARTICLE 5
Behavior in Academic and Social Functions

Section 5.1 Students shall attend social functions in clothing specifically prescribed for
the occasion.

Section 5.2 Students shall observe proper decorum at all times during academic and
social functions.

ARTICLE 6
Behavior Outside the Campus

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Penalties
Section 7.1 General Provisions

7.1.1 The Director for Academic Services throug h the D i sc i p li ne U ni t shall

de te r m i ne t h e c l a ss i f i c ation of the offense based on the following:
• nature and inherent gravity of the offense;
• previous record;
• established precedents; and
• pertinent and applicable aggravating and mitigating circumstances.

7.1.2 Based on the classification of offense, the Discipline Unit shall determine whether
or not a Committee shall convene/form.

7.1.3 Students may undergo administrative proceeding.

7.1.4 Students who are proven undesirable shall be dropped from the rolls of the
Institute, in addition to such disciplinary actions as may be imposed by the
Committee on Discipline/Appeal (Article 8).

Section 7.2 The following are classified as minor and major offenses:

7.2.1 Minor Offenses

• Not wearing prescribed uniform/attire
• Entry without ID
• Possession of pornographic materials in any form/medium
• Possession of any harmful gadget/weapon
• Possession of cigarette and e-cigarette on campus
• Possession of alcoholic drink
• Simple misconduct
• Smoking on campus
• Eating and drinking in restricted areas
• Public display of intimacy
• All other acts embodied in the classroom policy
• All other acts/offenses of misconduct in any form

7.2.2 Major Offenses

• Possession of prohibited drug
• Possession of explosive materials
• Possession of deadly weapon/firearms
• Acts of subversion, rebellion and inciting to sedition
• Possession of offensive/subversive materials
• Distribution of offensive/subversive materials
• Being under the influence of liquor/prohibited drugs
• Unauthorized use of school facilities
• Lending/borrowing of identification card
• Disrespect
• Defamation of character
• Discrimination of one’s gender
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• Behavior outside the campus which bring dishonor to the Institute
• Creating barricades/obstruction
• Destruction of school facilities or properties
• Assault/physical injury
• Hazing
• Bullying/harassment
• Sexual abuse/harassment
• Use of unauthorized electronic gadgets/software
• Involvement in fraternity-related activities
• Multiple minor offenses
• Gambling
• Grave threat by any means
• Malversation of funds under one’s care
• Extortion
• Use and abuse of authority for personal gain
• Unauthorized solicitation of money or any materials
• Bribery
• Inciting to fight
• Other indecent or immoral conduct
• Conducting and/or representing the institute in any student activity without the
approval of the institute
• Cheating
• Stealing
• Violence against women (R.A. 9262: an act defining violence against women and
their children, providing for protective measures for victims, prescribing penalties
therefore and for other institution)
• Plagiarism (as covered by policy code p504014003 of qao)
• Maligning the institute and all its stakeholders through any means including
social media.
• Falsification/tampering of documents
• Unauthorized altering/deleting of information
• Manufacturing/fabricating of false information/announcement of the Institute
• Misrepresentation
• Illegal recruitment of unrecognized organization
• Other grave offenses or misconduct determined by the committee on discipline

Section 7.3 Administrative Proceedings

Any administrative action filed against a student must comply with the maximum standards
of due process prescribed herein as follows:

7.3.1 A complaint shall be made against a student for any violation of the student code
of conduct.

7.3.2 The student must be informed in writing of the nature of the offense or any
accusation against him; he/she should be required to answer the charges in
writing. If the student is a minor, the parent or the guardian shall be furnished with
a copy of charges /offense notice.

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Note: For minor offenses, the DU shall settle the case based on Section 7.4.1.
For major offenses, the process as stated herein will follow.

7.3.3 If the student denies the accusation or alleges some fact of matter in justification
or mitigation of the offense, the Institution shall form a fact– finding committee to hear
and receive evidence.

7.3.4 In all stages of the proceedings, the student shall have the right to assistance of
his/her parent/guardian/counsel.

7.3.5 The student shall have the right to listen to, and examine the evidence presented
against him, to ask clarificatory questions through the fact–finding committee, and to
present evidence on his behalf;

7.3.6 The fact-finding committee must consider the pieces of evidence presented, and
conduct proceedings;

7.3.7 The student shall be informed in writing of the decision promulgated; and

7.3.8 If the student is found culpable for the offense charged, the punishment imposed
shall be commensurate with the nature and gravity of the offense.

Section 7.4 Penalties

7.4.1 For Minor Offenses

• First offense: recorded warning
• Second offense: written reprimand
• Third offense: Discipline Unit Special Student Assistant Program (DUSAP) and
Counseling.
• Three minor offenses shall be equivalent to one major offense.

7.4.2 For Major Offenses

Major offenses, depending on their seriousness and gravity, after due process and with
prior notice to the parents, shall be punishable by any of the following:

7.4.2.1 Discipline Unit Student Assistant Program “DUSAP” Students are required to
render socio-civic services in offices within and off campus subject to the provisions
policy of DUSAP.

7.4.2.2 Suspension. A Penalty that allows the higher education institution to deprive
or deny the erring student from attending classes for a period not exceeding twenty
percent (20%) of the prescribed total class days for the school term. A penalty of
suspension for a period of time more than twenty percent (20%) of the total class
days for the school term shall be deemed suspension for a period equivalent to twenty
percent (20%) of the prescribed total class days for the school term.

7.4.2.3 Non-readmission. A penalty that allows the institution to deny admission

or enrollment of an erring student for the school term, immediately following the
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charged and imposing the penalty or non-readmission was promulgated. Unlike
the penalty of exclusion, the student is allowed to complete the current school
term when the resolution for non-readmission was promulgated. Transfer
credentials of the erring student shall be issued upon promulgation, subject to
the other provisions of this Manual.

7.4.2.4 Expulsion. A penalty which an institution on Higher Education declares an

erring student disqualified for admission to any public or private higher education
institution in the Philippines. In any case, the penalty of expulsion cannot be imposed
without the approval of the Chairman of the Commission. This penalty may be
imposed for acts or offenses involving moral turpitude or constituting gross
misconduct, which are considered criminal pursuant to existing penal laws.

Section 7.5 When the violation is perpetrated by non-bonafide students within the Institute
with the cooperation or participation of FEU Alabang students, the latter shall be respon-
sible for the acts of the former.

Section 7.6 The imposition of the disciplinary sanctions for the violation of any rule under
this Code shall not preclude the Institute from endorsing the case to proper government
authorities when the same may involve violations of penal laws.

ARTICLE 8
Reference to a Committee on Discipline/Appeal

Section 8.1 The Office of Academic Services, through the Discipline Unit, shall
create an Ad Hoc Committee which shall be composed of the Director for Academic
Services, Director of the Program where the student belongs, one senior faculty
member, Discipline Unit Coordinator, and President of FEU Alab an g St u dent
Coordinating Council or his/her appointed representative.

The Committee on Discipline shall conduct investigation and receive pieces of evidence
that may be used as bases of their findings and recommendations. Any appeal
may be addressed to the Director for Academic Services who shall decide on the
merit of the appeal.

The Director for Academic Services may create a Committee on Appeals which shall
be tasked to review the findings of the Committee on Discipline and make final
recommendations on the case.

ARTICLE 9
Student Complaint against Associate

Section 9.1 In instances in which the dispute is between a student and an Associate,
with the student as the respondent, the case shall be handled by the Discipline Unit in
coordination with the Human Resources Office (HRO).

Section 9.2 In cases where the Associate is the respondent, the members of the
committee shall be appointed by the Director for Academic Services.
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ARTICLE 10
Conferences, Seminars, Educational Tours, Outings, etc.

Extra-curricular activities may be allowed with the approval of the Director

for Academic Ser vices, upon the recommendation of the Program Director
where educational tour is included. (refer to Appendix I: Par ticipation on
Off-Campus, Conferences, Seminars & Competitions)

ARTICLE 11
Use of the Institute Seal

Students shall be allowed to use the Institute seal and/or icon or to reproduce the same in
any printed form, engraving or by any manner of reproduction only upon the approval of
the Communications Office.

ARTICLE 12
Reference to Republic Act 9165
Otherwise Known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Students shall observe the general guidelines of CHED Memorandum No. 64, Series of 2017
entitled General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug Testing for Tertiary Students,
pursuant to RA 9165.

ARTICLE 13
Protocol on Drills for Safety

Emergency Response Team guides the students for the orderly and safe evacuation
from the building. In coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection, the
institution sha l l p e r i o d i ca l l y h o l d e m e rg e n c y e vac uat i o n drills and shall
require the active par ticipation of all students.

ARTICLE 14
Gender and Development (GAD)

FEU Alabang compels to deliver a rational, respectful, dynamic, gender centered environment
which are gender sensitive that upholds gender equality in the Institute.

Section 14.1 The Institute denounces all forms of discrimination and violence that may
hurdle the association of gender identity in Academic and Non Academic events.

Section 14.2 The Institute observes the rudimentary right of a person notwithstanding to
the sex, age, social status, race, nationality, disability, religious and political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and gender identity towards a gender centered community.

Section 14.3 The Institute observes Republic Act No. 9262: An Act Defining Violence
Against Women and their Children, Providing for Protective Measures for Victims,
Prescribing Penalties therefore, and for other Purposes.

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Person with Disability (PWD)

FEU Alabang gives complete support to the development of the welfare of a

person with disability.

Section 15.1 The Institute ensures equal opportunity for persons with disability in
honing their skills, potentials, abilities, capacities, and academic requirements.

Section 15.2 The Institute gives courtesy and consideration to the person with
disability in terms of using elevators, PWD ramps, comfort rooms, stairways,
classroom seats or any facilities and materials that can give comfort and accessibilities
for the sake of their physical condition.

Section 15.3 The Institute condemns all forms of discrimination and violence
against person with disability.

Section 15.4 The Institute observes Republic Act No. 9442: An Act Providing for the
Rehabilitation, Self-development and Self-reliance of Disabled Person and their
Integration into the Mainstream of Society and for other Purposes.

ARTICLE 16
False Information Of The Willful Making Of Any Threat Concerning Bombs,
Explosives Or Any Similar Device

Section 16.1 The Institute observes Presidential Decree No. 1727: Declaring as
Unlawful the Malicious Dissemination of False Information of the Willful Making
of any Threat Concerning Bombs, Explosives or any Similar Device or Means of
Destruction and Imposing Penalties.

Section 16.2 A student who will be proven disseminating bomb jokes or any
false information regarding explosives or any form of destructions will be
penalized under major offense.

ARTICLE 17
Smoking Ban in Public Places

FEU Alabang observes Executive Order No. 26 s.2017: Providing for the
Establishment of Smoke-free Environments in Public and Enclosed Places and
Republic Act no.9211: The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003.

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The Accounting Office handles the financial records of students. Fitting and
issuance of regular uniforms are also administered by the Accounting Office.

Insurance Services

Each student is provided with an accident insurance upon enrollment to the Insti-
tute. Only students currently enrolled at the occurrence of the accident are qualified
for the benefits of the accident insurance.

ADMISSION AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICE

AERO processes admission to the Institute and does application procedures, testing,
and other information related to admission in the Institute. The office provides up-to-
date information on all FEU Alabang programs through advertisements, career talks,
and other related academic campaigns.

CASHIER’S OFFICE

The Cashier’s Office is the sole entity in the Institute authorized to collect and release
payments for school fees and other charges

COMMUNITY EXTENSION SERVICES UNIT

The Community Extension Services Unit (CESU) is a unit of the Student Affairs and
Community Services Office that aims to organize, and implement opportunities for
the associates and students through community outreach activities.

Following the three (3) functions of Higher Educational Institutions, community

outreach is the culmination of the two (2) other functions, namely instruction
and research. The Community Extension Service Unit provides opportunity
to Associates and students to demonstrate their commitment in sharing their
expertise in their respective professional fields to communities and organizations.

The goals of CESU are as follows:

• To enhance the expertise of the partner communities and/or organization

on technological skills.
• To promote concern and pro-active response to address ecological issues
by providing opportunities to Associate to participate in environmental
projects.
• To increase the awareness of the Associates and student with the
current social issues/problems by conducting Social Awareness
Seminars/Symposia;
• To promote and/or enhance the spirit of volunteerism between and
among Associates and students by conducting volunteer formation
training programs;
• To generate needed resources to facilitate the implementation of the
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generation activities.
• To enhance college community program and services.
• To attract partnerships with Government and non-government agencies
with the same developmental framework.

COMPUTER SERVICES OFFICE & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

The Computer Services Office provides technical support and assistance to the users of
the Institute’s Information Technology and Communications facilities. They are also
in-charge of the ICT infrastructure’s operation, configuration, and administration.

Management Information System is the unit responsible for creating and developing
systems and application based on the business processes and operations requirement
of the Institute’s academic and administrative offices.

DISCIPLINE UNIT

The Discipline Unit (DU) maintains and promotes a peaceful, orderly, disciplined, safe,
and healthy school environment. It impartially implements and imposes the policies,
rules and regulations stipulated in this Student Handbook. The Discipline Unit is the sole
repository of all lost and found items in the College.

FACILITIES OFFICE

The Facilities Office is the unit that maintains an ideal academic physical setting for the
Institute. Its main function is to create and maintain a safe environment for students
and associates.

The Facilities Office monitors the use of the physical facilities and the activities
scheduled for the day.

GUIDANCE UNIT

The Guidance Unit (GU) serves as the students’ partner in achieving success
in their academic, career, and personal/social domains. It is a place where
any student can go to and talk about concerns that affect his/her life as a
college student and as an individual. Problems or issues discussed in individual
sessions with any of the counselors are treated with confidentiality and
do not appear in the students’ academic records.

Mission

The Guidance Unit exists to provide guidance and counseling services that
will facilitate students in actualizing their potentials to become responsible
and principled individuals.

The Guidance Unit is operated by licensed and competent professionals who

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 • Cultivate a m o n g s t u d e n t s a s t r ong sense of respect and
appreciation for oneself, others, and the world
• Advocate and facilitate students’ academic achievement and
success in their chosen careers
• Respond to students’ needs and concerns while recognizing their
strengths and potentials
• Enrich students with information and skills necessary to make
sound life choices and career decisions.

Programs

I. Orientation and Enrichment Program

This program provides students with various oppor tunities for personal
exploration, growth, and development, which make them better persons
at home, school, and in the society.

II. Career Development Program

This program aims to guide students in making successful transition from school
to their chosen career/field by providing various learning experiences and other
related services.

III. Health & Wellness Program

This program seeks to promote general health and wellness among the
students through activities that allow par ticipants to gain knowledge and
skills on healthy living.

IV. Psychological Testing Program

This program offers an opportunity for increased awareness and understanding of
oneself through administration and interpretation of standardized and
non-standardized psychological tests.

V. Special Group Program

This program extends necessary support and guidance services designed to
address the unique needs and concerns of students who belong to special
populations or groups (ex. scholars, international students, transferees, sons
and daughters of OFW’s students on probation, etc.)

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Services

Counseling

Counseling allows a student to express various concerns affecting his life

inside a n d o u t s id e s c h oo l. It aims to build a helping relationship wherein
the counselor works together with the individual student in facilitating
adjustment and growth in many aspects of his life.

Information

Various materials on topics ranging from college adjustment to finding the right
jobs are made available for any student to take advantage of. Orientations,
seminars, trainings/workshops, and other relevant activities are offered for
students to avail.

Follow-Up & Monitoring

Students under special program receive continued assistance in improving their

performance in school. This service is also extended to students who availed
counseling or consultation service to check on their status and progress.

Consultation

The counselors assist students, parents, and the faculty in developing solutions
to an identified problematic situation by providing an adept advice and by
tapping their strengths, potentials, and available resources that can help
improve the situation.

Testing

Psychological tests, such as personality, workplace skills and IQ tests, are

commonly availed by students to help them become more aware of their
strengths and areas for improvement. Students may also gain insights from the
test results that can guide their career and decisions and actions.

Also, psychological tests are given to job applicants (faculty and staff ) as part of
the pre-employment requirement.

Research & Evaluation

Research and evaluation are conducted on the guidance programs, services, and
staff to determine whether the desired goals are met. Research and evaluation
results are also used to improve or modify the delivery of the guidance programs
and services.

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address your concerns, please feel free to meet with any of the counselors at
Guidance Unit, level 9, or contact them through email or phone. (Please go
to ‘Staff & Contact Information’ for more details).

Institute’s partners on projects involving internship, faculty immersion, research,

student exchange and project-based learning. In terms of Alumni and Placement,
IALAP provides alumni members with employment prospects by hosting
recruitment activities and linking them to industry partners. Additionally, the
office works with the Alumni Steering Committee to provide its members
oppor tunities to par ticipate in in s ti tu ti o n a l a c ti vi ti es suc h as co m m uni t y
involve me nt, seminars, and trainings.

HEALTH SERVICES UNIT

The FEU Alabang Clinic is the unit responsible for attending to the health needs of the
school community. It is manned by a team of physicians, dentists, nurses, and trained
support staff rendering free medical and dental services like:

1. Consultation and evaluation of any health related complaints; and

2. Annual physical and dental examination for all students.

ICARE

The iTamaraw Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment (iCARE) is a special unit
in FEU Alabang that is committed to provide resources and enrich the students’ learning
skills in various courses. It is a venue for activities such as individual and group learning,
enhancement, review, tutorial, consultation, and training. The center also provides
access to materials and equipment aimed at developing overall academic proficiency
in Accountancy, Business and Information Technology programs as well as General
Education courses. Students may avail of the following services from iCARE:

Enhancement Classes
These classes provide additional learning for students who need further mentoring on
specific learning skill or topic through the assistance of their professors or tutors.
iCARE will post schedules of the enhancement classes two weeks after the first
day of classes. Students availing this service are requested to sign for the desired
enhancement class. Students may also request for topics other than those
that are available. iCARE will make arrangements for tutors from the academic
departments that can discuss the requested topic. Registered Student Organizations
who are joining competitions may also avail of the enhancement classes.

Review Sessions
iCARE provides necessary equipment and materials related to the course of study
as required by the faculty member(s). Academic review sessions are usually held a
week before the scheduled major examinations and are posted at the center.

Practice Tests
Practice remedial test for low-performing students. Faculty members
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may require practice tests to be taken at the center in order to supplement
the class activities. The tests that are provided by the academic departments
are designed to familiarize the students on the questions that they would
encounter in their examinations.

Consultations
Faculty members may conduct their consultations at iCARE. Faculty-student
consultations provide a venue for students to clarify and inquire from their
instructors/professors about their academic standings; difficulties in their
lessons, missed examinations, and other concerns. Consultation schedules are
posted at the center.

Tutorials
Students who have difficulty in understanding certain topics discussed in the
classroom seek further discussions which are explained to them through tutorials.
Tutoring can be one-to-one or one-to-many. iCARE associates provide tutorials on
different topics/lessons. Peer tutoring is also provided to create an atmosphere
that is friendly and non-intimidating. Students can avail one-to-one peer tutoring.

English Language Proficiency Training

iCARE offers free trainings to students who wish to improve their English
Language Proficiency (ELP) for their personal and academic advancement.
It provides activities and lessons that help improve their oral and written
communication skills. This program also helps incoming interns to prepare
for their internship through training them to handle interview questions
well, speak with confidence, and be aware of workplace-related issues. The
ELP training complements the activities at the Language laboratory classes
that provide activities through pragmatic applications of the concepts
introduced in the lecture rooms.

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Individual study promotes independent learning skill. Students who voluntarily
enter the center are provided with instructional modules and tasks for individual
study. The students will be guided on what to do as they go through the lessons in the
module. When answering problem sets, the students receive minimal intervention
from tutors to promote and develop confidence on problem solving skills. Group
of students seeking tutorial sessions will be given endorsement fo r m to
be filled up by their instructor/professor. The endorsement form will identify the
specific topics for the students to read and solve problems as recommended by
their respective instructor/professor.

iCARE also provides a venue for students to appreciate reading and widen their
knowledge and vocabulary on different areas of learning and technology.
The center further assists the students in the fulfillment of their documentary
requirements. It is characterized by a systematic and comprehensive approach
to develop writing skills.

Quizzer Training Pool

iCARE develops students to their fullest capacity for national academic competitions.
Academic departments identify and endorse students that they can train to
join their quizzer pool. The center also facilitates and assists in the selection of
quizzers. Venue and training equipment will be provided by the center.

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LANGUAGE LABORATORY

The Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication Department offers three English
Specialized Programs or ENSP, namely Reading into Writing with Grammar (ENSP1),
Practical Spoken and Written English for Future Professionals (ENSP2), and Oral
Communication and Public Speaking (ENSP3). Each of the ENSP courses has 2-hour
laboratory sessions every week. The laboratory classes are aimed at enhancing the
students’ proficiency in the English Language through task-based learning. The
standardi ze d l a b orato r y ta s k s a re d e s i gn e d to engage t he st udents in
pragmatic applications of the concepts introduced in the lecture rooms. The
headsets are used for basic and complex telephoning, pronunciation drills, and
other orally delivered activities. The laboratory also has internet connection
th at al l ows s t ude nt s to conduct research, make drafts, send output, and
create presentations for their written and public speaking requi rem ent s.
The la b o rato r y may also be used for lecture purposes as glass boards and
overhead projector are also provided.

LIBRARY

The FEU Alabang Library is an indispensable educational repository. It aims to
provide and support the instructional, curricular and research needs of the
students and associates.

The collection of books falls under Circulation, Reserve, Reference, Filipiniana,

and Periodicals sections. These can easily be accessed using the Online Public
Access Catalog (OPAC).

The Electronic Library is also available to provide members of the academic

community highly effective learning experiences and ser vices through
the web and internet technologies as an extension of the ser vices of the
conventional librar y.

All policies on the proper use of equipment in the computer laboratory shall be
applied in the e-Library.

Library Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m.— 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE (RO)

The Registrar’s Office is the sole repository of all student records from the time
of admission until graduation.

It renders vital services such as the evaluation of academic credits earned,

preparation and issuance of transfer credentials, scholastic records, transcript
of records, ID validation, diplomas and certificates of graduation. It fur ther
assists the various academic units in preparing the curricula for all academic
programs offered by the school.
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The Registrar’s Office provides information and guidance in the acquisition of
Philippine Student Visas of International Students.

The Registrar’s Office through, the Liaison Officer and Registrar, transacts
with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC), and Bureau of Immigration (BID) on matters relating to
students’ enrollment and others.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT (SADU)

Goal

To develop students to become effective leaders, efficient followers to other

cognizant of their talents and skills and put these in productive endeavors not
only in school but also in the community where they live.

Our Mantra

• SERVE
• LEAD
• EXCEL

1. Student Development

The Student Development component creates programs that seek to encourage

the formation of students whose activities are geared toward social, cultural,
spiritual, technological advancement, and recreational aspects of development.
It offers the following programs:

• Holistic Development Program

• Leadership Training Seminar
• Efficiency Training
• Retreat and Recollection
• Student Activities and Development Unit-sponsored
Trainings and Seminars
• Registered Student Organization-sponsored Trainings and Seminars
• Sports Activities

2. Student Activities

The Student Activities component supervises and regulates the operations of

student organizations. This unit is responsible for all student activities like:

• Grant, renew, and revoke Accreditation of Organizations

• Recognition of Advisers
• Recommendation on approval of student activities
• Approval of materials for posting
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OTHER FACILITIES

Food Court is fully air-cond i ti o n e d, h a s a w i d e s e at i ng c ap ac i t y. I t ser ves

a var ie t y of m e a l s, sn a ck , a n d re f re s h m e nts fo r students and Associates.

Gymnasium is ce nt ra l i ze d a i r- co n d i ti o n i n g sys te m and equi p p ed with

major sports facilities such as an indoor basketball court, volleyball court,
and multi-purpose sections that can be used for Physical Education classes
and other functions.

Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) is a classroom type venue with a built-in sound

system and Digital Light Processing (DLP) that can be used by both students and
associates for trainings, seminars and other related functions.

Security Office
The responsibilities of the Security Office are the following:
1. Secure the assets of the Institute;
2. Maintain peace and order inside the Institute’s premises;
3. Ensure the safety of its faculty, associates and students.

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Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES)

T he Association of Civil Engineering Students is the local student chapter

of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering (PICE). It aims to provide its
members with interesting activities that will help them grow academically
and professionally.

Alliance of Information Technology Students (AITS)

The Alliance of Information Technology Students represents the academic

organization for Information Technology students of FEU Alabang. The orga-
nization aims to form an alliance between the different specializations of the
college in Information Technology.

Computer Engineering Organization (CpEO)

The Computer Engineering Organization envisions the development of students’

skills and empowerment of their interests towards excellence in Computer
Engineering as t h e i r f i el d of s pecialization. It is committed in developing
competent and skilled CpE professionals, harnessing leadersh i p p o te nt i als o f it s
officers a n d m e m b e r s , e s t a b l i s h i n g c a m a r a d e r i e a n d c l o s e t i e s with
assoc iate s, me mb e r s, o f fi ce rs a n d o th e r s tu d e nt o rga n i z at i o ns, and
repres ent i n g the interest, welfare and ideals of its members.

Electronics Engineering Students’ Society (ECESS)

The Electronics Engineering Students’ Society aims to enhance rappor t and

cultivate cooperation and camaraderie among Electro n i c s E n gi n ee r i n g
stu dent s. I t p e r c e i v e d t h e n e c e s s i t y t o a c o l l a t i v e a n d c o m p l e t e
embod i m e nt of E C E s tu d e nt s. All efforts and endeavors of this organization
shall be directed toward the betterment of service to the body represented.
Hence, it is committed to enhance and propel the student body through a single,
unified voice. ECESS is the local chapter of the School of Electronics Engineers of the
Philippines Manila Student Chapter (IECEP-MSC) in the Institute.

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 Electrical Engineering Student’s Association (EESA)

The Electrical Engineering Student’s Association envisions itself as the sole

embodiment of Electrical E n gi n e e r i n g Stu d e nts. EESA ai m s fo r ac adem i c
excellence a nd e ndeavors to balance growth and development. It provides
activities that are helpful and highly essent i a l f o r t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f
Elec tr i c a l E ngi ne e r i n g s t u d e n ts’ i n g e n u i t y i n th ei r f ield of specialization.

Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS)

The Junior Philippine Computer Society aims to enhance the knowledge

and skills of the youth in the field of Information and Communication
Technology. It provides students with complementary experiences
needed to become world– class IT professionals.

Mechanical Engineering Chain of Societies (MEChS)

M echanica l Engineer ing S ociet y aims to be the pinnacle of FEU

Alabang’s Mechanical Engineer i n g D e p a r t m e n t b y h o n i n g o u r
s t u d e n t s t o b e come socially, intellectually and ethically competitive
future mechanical engineers.

HONOR SOCIETY

Exclusive for Scholars

The Honor Students’ Society represents the honor students of FEU Alabang
who redefines honor and goes for the extra mile. The organization aims to
develop and train students who would bring pride to the college as well as
to the nation.

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APPENDIX A
Uniform policy

1. Official School Uniform

The Institute Uniform Policy shall be enforced whenever students enter the
campus and while on campus. The prescribed uniform conforms with the
following specifications:

MALE FEMALE
white polo with embroidered logo white blouse with embroidered logo
on the left chest on the left chest
plain white undershirt (tucked) plain undergarment
(not red or any loud colors)
moss green pants moss green pants
closed black shoes (not rubber, sandals or closed black shoes (not rubber, sandals,
slippers) slippers or open-toe-slip ons)
college ID with prescribed lace college ID with prescribed lace

Note: Students are allowed to wear rubber/plastic black shoes during rainy season.

2. P.E. Uniform
P.E. Uniform shall be worn during the day when PE class is scheduled. It must
conform with the following specifications:

FEU Alabang yellow t-shirt

FEU Alabang green short pants
Rubber shoes (non-marking sole) and white socks

3. Alternate Uniform
Students have the option to wear the iTam polo shirt/organization shirt as
alternate uniform every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, or they may wear
clothes that conform to the acceptable attire as prescribed by Student
Affairs Office.

MALE FEMALE
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Uniform Itam T-Shirt or Polo Shirt/
Latest Approved Organization
Shirt/ College Week Shirt/FEU-Tech Shirts
Formal Pants or Slacks Slacks/ Skirt (not more than 2 inches
above the knee)
Leather Shoes Closed Shoes

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Corporate Officials

board of directors

MR. AURELIO R. MONTINOLA III

Chairman

DR. MICHAEL M. ALBA

President

ANGELINA P. JOSE
Director

MR. JUAN MIGUEL R. MONTINOLA

VP For Finance

MR. PAULINO Y. TAN

Director

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APPENDIX C
FEU Alabang POLICY ON DRUGS

The Institute does not tolerate any individual who will attempt to introduce drugs into
the community. Thus, it specifically provides that persons found guilty of bringing in,
carrying, possessing or using of drugs or chemicals included in the list of prohibited
drugs at the NBI or prohibited under the Republic Act 9165- An Act Instituting the
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, repealing Republic Act no. 6425,
otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended, providing
funds therefor, and for other purposes.

The above paragraph is without prejudice to the filing of the applicable criminal cases
as provided for by law.

As a measure to ensure the protection of the academic community, the Institute

adopts as a policy the following:

1. Drug testing as part of the employment process of Associates;

2. Periodic random testing for students in accordance with law; and
3. Active role in the prosecution of persons involved.

Nonetheless, the Institute is mindful of the fact that drug addiction is similar to an
illness. That is, drug users and dependents are sick people that need treatment and
support. As such, the Institute will be extending help to students and Associates
who will voluntarily come forward to seek assistance on their drug dependence or
addiction. As a form of assistance, the Institute will:

1. Assist the drug dependent in looking for the appropriate treatment center;
2. Students will be given an official leave of absence up to a year to undergo
treatment and rehabilitation;
3. After completion of treatment and rehabilitation program, students
have the oppor tunity to resume their studies;

Drug addiction is one of the biggest problems that hamper the growth of our
youth today. It is therefore a challenge to all members of the academic
community to ensure that this menace w i l l b e m i nim ized if not totally
eradicated in FEU Alabang.

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CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER 64, S. 2017

Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Excerpts from
CHED MEMORANDUM Order
NO. 64 Series of 2017

To: CHED Regional Directors

School Heads/Presidents of Private Schools,
Colleges and Universities
Presidents of State Colleges and Universities

SUBJECT: POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

INSTITUTIONS (HEIs) REQUIRING DRUG TESTING OF STUDENTS

1. In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7722, otherwise
known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994” and RA 9165, otherwise known as the
“Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”, and in support of the government’s
call on the “war against illegal/dangerous drugs” and by virtue of Commission en Banc
Resolution No. 539-2017 dated 18 July 2017, the Commission hereby issues, adopts and
promulgates the policies, guidelines and procedures for Higher Education Institutions
(HEIs) requiring drug testing of students.

ARTICLE III
OBJECTIVES

Section 3. These policies, guidelines and procedures specifically aim to:

3.1 promote a “drug-free” campus and further the legitimate interest of the
government in preventing and deterring drug use among the youth;

3.2 instill in the minds of the students that dangerous drugs not only interfere with
their ability to learn but it can also disrupt the teaching environment and affecting
other students as well;

3.3 strengthen the collaboration efforts of identified agencies (Dangerous Drugs

Board (DDB), Department of Health (DOH), Philippine National Police ([PNP),
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) against the use of illegal drugs and
in the treatment of dangerous drug users and dependents;

3.4 establish a stronger partnership between the government and the HEIs in
providing programs and activities intended to facilitate the holistic and well-rounded
student development and enabling the practice of healthy lifestyle; and

3.5 ensure that the drug testing policies of HEIs are reasonable and guarantee that
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ARTICLE IV
SCOPE AND COVERAGE

Section 4. These policies, guidelines and procedures in the adoption of drug testing
policy as requirement for students shall apply to all HEIs.

ARTICLE V
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 5. For the purpose of these guidelines, the following terms are defined
as follows:

5.1 Accreditation - refers to the formal authorization issued by the DOH to an individual,
partnership, corporation or association which has complied with all licensing requirements
(input/structural standards) and accreditation requirements (process standards and
outcome/output impact standards) as prescribed in the Manual of Operation for Drug
Testing Laboratories issued by DOH.

5.2 Confirmatory drug test- refers to an analytical test using a device, tool or
equipment with a different chemical or physical principle that is more specific which
will validate and confirm the result of the screening test. It refers to the second or
further analytical procedure to more accurately determine the presence of dangerous
drugs in a specimen, which shall

5.3 Current students - refer to existing and currently enrolled students in an authorized
higher education institution.

5.4 Dangerous drugs - include those identified and listed in R.A. 9165 or
“Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” and its annexes, subject to any
reclassification, addition or removal of any drug from said list by Dangerous Drugs
Board, in accordance with Section 93 of R.A. No. 9165.

5.5 DOH - accredited physician- refers to a physician with background experience on

psychological/behavioral medicine whose application has been approved and duly
authorized by the DOH to conduct dependency examination and treatment on
persons believed to be using dangerous drugs.

5.6 Drug abuser- refers to a person who uses or administers to himself or allows others
to administer dangerous drugs to himself without medical approval. He belongs to any
of the three categories:

• The Experimenter- one who, out of curiosity, uses or administers to himself or

allows others to administer to him dangerous drugs once or a few times;
• The Casual user- one who, from time to time, uses or administers or allows
others to administer to him dangerous drugs in an attempt to refresh his mind
and body or as a form of play, amusement or relaxation; and
• The Drug dependent - one who regularly consumes or administers or allows
others to administer to him dangerous drugs and has acquired a marked
psychological and/or physical dependence on the drugs which has gone
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on drugs arising in a person following the administration or use of the drug on a
periodic and continuous basis.

5.8 Drug dependency examination - refers to a procedure conducted by a

DOH—accredited physician to evaluate the extent of drug abuse of a person
and to d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r h e / s h e i s a d r u g de pendent o r not, which
in clu de s hi stor y t a k in g, i nta k e i nte r v i e w, d e te r m i nat io n o f t he criteria
for dr u g d e p e n d e n c y, m e n t a l a n d p h y s i c a l s t a t us and t he detec tio n o f
dan gero u s d r u g s i n body specimens through laboratory procedures.

5.9 Drug dependent - refers to a person who regularly consumes or administers or

allows others to administer to him dangerous drugs and has acquired a marked
psychological and/or physical dependence on the drugs which has gone beyond a
state of voluntary control.

5.10 “Drug-free” campus - refers to the declaration of the government to the HEI as
clear of drugs that has been subjected to the conduct of the drug testing and with the
following parameters, among others:

• Non-availability of drug supply;

• Absence of drug user/dependent;
• Absence of drug pusher; and
• Existence of drug awareness, preventive education and information, and oth-
er related programs.

5.11 Drug testing - the process undertaken to determine the presence of dangerous
drugs in a person’s system, to include both screening test and confirmatory test.

5.12 Drug Testing Coordinator - refers to the point person, duly appointed by the head
of the HEI tasked with handling drug testing program.

5.13 Higher Education Institutions - refer to an institution of higher learning primarily

offering bachelor and advanced degree programs.

5.14 Interventions - are therapeutic programs appropriate for high-risk individuals/

students who are using dangerous drugs and who need special assistance to
recognize the signs and symptoms of initial drug use and dependency. It may
include corrective or rehabilitative actions that may take the form of crisis
intervention, peer counseling, peer leadership programs, parent/peer groups,
or psychological counseling of the individual or the family level and structured
rehabilitation programs. It may also include medical intervention of the afflicted
student whenever necessary. Four (4) major modalities of intervention that can
be given, as established by the Department of Health (DOH) are: (1) in-patient,
(2) out-patient, (3) recover homes/half-way houses, and (4) community-based
interventions.

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5.16 Mandatory drug testing - refers to compulsory submission of a student for drug
testing as required by R.A. 9165.

5.17 Prevention - is the promotion of drug-free lifestyle thru strategies such as

advocacy, information, dissemination, and capability building through training.

5.18 Random drug test - refers to unannounced schedule of testing with each student
having an equal chance of being selected for testing.

5.19 Random selection - refers to the unbiased process of selecting students who are
to undergo drug testing.

5.20 Screening drug test - refers to a rapid test performed to establish potential or
presumptive positive result. It refers to the immunoassay test to eliminate a “negative”
specimen, i.e. one without the presence of dangerous drugs from further consideration
and to identify the presumptively positive specimen that requires confirmatory test.

5.21 Student-Applicants - refer to students who are applying for admission to a

higher education institution either as freshmen or a transferee of an authorized
higher education institution (HEI).

5.22 Tertiary Education - refers to the stage of education following the secondary cycle
which subsumes post-secondary non-degree diploma, TVET and Higher Education
programs, including graduate education.

ARTICLE VI
MANDATORY RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAM IN ALL HEIS

Section 6. Pursuant to Section 32 of R.A. 9165, all HEIs are mandated to implement the
random drug testing program under DDB Board regulation No. 6, s. 2003 and No. 3, s.
2009 titled “General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug Testing for Secondary
and Tertiary Student,” and “General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug Testing
for Students of Secondary, Tertiary, Vocational and Technical Schools, Amending Board
Regulation No. 6, s. 2003,” respectively.

Section 7. The provisions of DDB Board Regulation No. 6, s. 2003 and No. 3, s. 2009
titled “General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug Testing for Secondary
and Tertiary Student,” and “General Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug
testing for Students of Secondary, Tertiary, Vocational and Technical Schools,
Amending Board Regulation No. 6, s. 2003,” is hereby adopted to supplement
all HEI rules and regulations and these policies, guidelines and procedures in so far
as they are consistent and relevant.

ARTICLE VII
MANDATORY DRUG TESTING OF STUDENTS IN HEIS

Section 8. While R.A. 9165 mandates random drug testing secondary and tertiary
students, HEIS are not precluded from implementing a mandatory drug testing
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laws.

Section 9. Institutional Policy. All HEIs implementing a mandatory drug testing of

students must be able to show that it has the approval of its Board of Trustees/
Directors/Regents and has gone through the necessary student consultation process.

Section 10. Consultation Process. All HEIs intending to implement a mandatory drug
testing of students as part of its policy for admission and/or retention of students, shall
conduct prior student consultation.

Section 11. In the absence of a student council/government in an HEI, representatives

of not more than ten (10) shall be selected by the HEI from the recognized student
organizations to participate in the consultation.

Section 12. The HEIs shall present at the consultation, the draft of the policy requiring
mandatory drug testing of students.

Section 13. Consultation period. The consultation must be completed not later than
end of February of the academic year preceding the AY that the intended mandatory
testing will be implemented.
Section 14. Only DOH-accredited drug facility, physician or private medical
practitioners shall conduct the necessary drug testing. If the HEI does not have
an accredited clinic, the HEI should partner with a DOH-accredited drug facility,
physician or private medical practitioners duly accredited to administer drug testing.

Section 15. Mandatory Drug Testing as a requirement for admission. All HEIs, in
the exercise of its academic freedom, may implement as part of the requirements
for admission, a mandatory drug testing of student applicants subject to its rules
and regulations made known to the student-applicant at the time of application. If
found positive with confirmatory, the HEI shall not be precluded from admitting the
student applicant subject to its rules and regulations.

Section 16. Mandatory Drug Testing as a requirement for retention. All HEIs in the
exercise of its academic freedom, may implement as part of the requirements for
retention, a mandatory drug testing of its current students, provided that:

16.1 The mandatory drug testing shall be conducted in the same manner as the
random drug testing under DDB Board Regulation No. 6, s. 2003 and No. 3, s. 2009;

16.2 In case the test result is positive, the Drug Testing Coordinator shall inform
both the parent and the student concerned that a confirmatory test shall be
conducted;

16.3 The HEI Drug Testing Coordinator shall conduct a conference with the parent
and student where the information and process of the confirmatory test shall be
discussed;

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16.4 If the confirmatory test yielded positive result, the same shall not be a basis for
disciplinary action unless the said student is held liable for some other violations of
the Student Handbook after due process; and

16.5 If the student is found to be drug dependent, the appropriate sanction,

intervention, and/or rehabilitation shall be imposed on the student as may be
provided in the Student Handbook and other school policies.

ARTICLE XIII
EFFECTIVITY

Section 28. This set of policies, standards and guidelines shall be implemented
effective Academic Year (AY) 2018-2019 and shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from publication in a newspaper of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.

ARTICLE XIV
TRANSITORY PROVISION

Section 29. All HEIs currently implementing a mandatory drug testing as part of its
admission and/or retention policy shall be required to comply with the relevant
provisions of this CMO on mandatory drug testing effective AY 2018-2019.

Section 30. All HEIs shall be encouraged to train their physicians and guidance
counselors; prepare for accreditation of their clinics, if necessary; and rigidly
campaign for advocacy of programs for drug education, prevention and control.

Issued this August 2, 2017, Quezon City, Philippines.

For the Commission:

PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.

Chairperson

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CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 4, S. 1995

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
January 25, 1995
C H E D Order
No. 4 s. 1995

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST VIOLENCE AND SANCTIONS ON FRATERNITES

AND OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

TO: CHED regional Directors

Heads of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities
Presidents of State Colleges and Universities

1. The fundamental law of the land requires the state through its instrumentalities, in
particular the educational agencies, to promote the physical, intellectual and social
well-being of the youth, the students. They are encouraged to go to schools of all
levels to utilize their God-given talents for self-development and, collectively, for
nation building. They are encouraged further to join all kinds of organizations that
foster camaraderie and instill brotherhood.

2. Historically, fraternities were founded to promote brotherhood and camaraderie

among groups of people, including students in colleges and universities, fraternities
and other student organizations must serve to forge not only brotherhood as the
ultimate bonding of all men and women inside and outside the confines of
universities, but must exist to preserve the value of human life. Their talents
and energies must be channeled and utilized for collective development.

3. Recent events involving fraternities tend to erode the moral values inculcated by
parents and the educational institutions. Students dedication the study, respect for
authority, observance of the rules and regulations of educational institutions are
ignored. Existing laws and other administrative issuance seem not enough to deter
some students to inflict physical and mental injuries on others and, in so many
instances, cause the loss of life of students.

4. In order to have an atmosphere of brotherhood among fraternities and other

student organizations, a l l e d u cati o n a l institutions of higher lear ni ng are
encouraged to promote programs and projects that will produce responsible
students and will instill the value of human life for a productive future. The following
preventive measures are therefore suggested:

4.1 Monthly meetings of heads of fraternities in a Council of Equals.

4.2 Regular gatherings of fraternity members through sports, cultural events and
joint community projects where there are cross memberships.

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4.4 Internal policing by the fraternities themselves.

4.5 Long-term re-orientation of role of fraternity to move away from macho

conflicts into a society of brotherhood that stresses studies productivity,
creativity, and sense of community and nationhood.

4.6 More interaction between the School Administration and the fraternities.

4.7 Parents informed about the participation of their children in fraternities.

4.8 Use of fraternity alumni members to counsel resident members.

4.9 Fraternities be obliged to have an ethical code in their organizational vision and
objectives which should include a commitment to solve problems in a peaceful
and friendly way.

5. In order to deter violence among Fraternities the following sanctions shall be strictly
carried out :

5.1 Automatic expulsion of any fraternity member for:

A. starting or taking the offensive action that clearly provokes violence.

5.2 Sixty days suspension of all officers of a fraternity found guilty of starting action
that will provoke violence.

5.3 Suspension of guilty fraternity for one year for the first offense and permanent
ban for the next offense.

6. Higher Education institutions must fully assume authority and responsibility in

dealing with fraternities and other student aggrupations. They are enjoined to
closely monitor and supervise the enumerated preventive measures and sanctions
herein above-stated.

7. Immediate dissemination for this Order is desired.

(SGD)RICARDO T. GLORIA
Chairman

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8049

THE ANTI-HAZING LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN

FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
THEREFORE.

Be enacted by Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

Section 1. Hazing as used in this Act is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite

for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the
recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as
forcing him/her to do menial, silly, foolish and similar tasks or activities or otherwise
subjecting him/her to physical or psychological suffering or injury.

The term organization shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the Philippines,
Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy, or cadet corps of the Citizen’s
Military Training, or Citizen’s Army Training. The physical, mental and psychological
testing and training procedure and practices to determine and enhance the physical,
mental and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as approved by the
secretary of National Defense and the National Police Commission duly recommended
by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director General of
the Philippine National Police shall not be considered as hazing for the purpose
of this act.

Section 2. No hazing or initiation rites in any from or manner by a fraternity, sorority

or organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities
or head of organization seven (7) days before the conduct of such initiations.
The written notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not
exceed three (3) days, shall include the names of those to be subjected to such
activities, and shall further contain an undertaking that no physical violence be
employed by anybody during such initiation rites.

Section 3. The head of the school or organization or their representative

representatives must assign at least two (2) representatives of the school
or organization, as the case may be, to b e p res e nt during initiation. It is the
duty of such representative to see to it that no physical harm of any kind shall be
inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant.

Section 4. If the person subjected to hazing or other forms of initiation rites suffers any
physical injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the fraternity,
sorority or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical harm
shall be liable as principals. The person or persons who participated in the hazing
shall suffer.

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A. The penalty of reclusion perpetua if death, rape, sodomy or mutilation results
there from.

B. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period if in consequence of

the hazing the victim shall become insane, imbecile, impotent or blind.

C. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period if in consequence of

the hazing the victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear or to
smell, or shall have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, an arm or a leg shall have lost the use
of nay such member shall have become incapacitated for the activity or work in
which he/she was habitually engaged.

D. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period if in consequence

of the hazing the victim shall become deformed or shall have lost any other
part of his/her body, or shall have lost the use thereof or shall have been ill
or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in which he/she
has habitually engaged for a period of more than ninety (90) days.

E. The penalty of prison mayor in its maximum period if in consequence of the

hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the
activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for more than thirty (30) days.

F. The penalty of prison mayor in its medium period if in consequence of the

hazing the victim shall have been ill or capacitated for the performance of the
activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for ten (10) days or more, or
that the injury sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period.

G. The penalty of the prison mayor in its period if in consequence of the hazing the
victim shall been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the activity or work in
which he was habitually engaged from one (1) to nine (9) days, or that the injury
sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period.

H. The penalty of prison correctional in its maximum period if in consequence of

the hazing the victim shall sustain physical injuries, which do not prevent him/her
from engaging in his habitual activity, or work nor require medical attendance.

The responsible officials of the school or of the police, military or citizen’s army training
organization may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on the person or
persons charged under this provision even before their conviction.

The maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed in any of the following
instances:
A. When the recruitment is accompanied by force, violence, threat, intimidation or
deceit on the person of the recruit who refuses to join;

B. When the recruit, neophyte or applicant initially consents to join but upon
learning that hazing will be committed on his person, is prevented from quitting.

C. When the recruit, neophyte or applicant having undergone hazing is prevented

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intimidation;

D. When the hazing is committed outside of the school or institution; or

E. When the victim is below twelve (12) years of age the time of hazing.

The owner of the place where the hazing is conducted shall be liable as an accomplice,
when he/she has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take
any action to prevent the same from occurring. If the hazing is held in the home of
one of the officers of members of the fraternity, sorority, group, or organization, the parent
shall be held liable as principals when they have actual knowledge of the hazing
conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring.

The school authorities including faculty members who consent to the hazing or who
have actual knowledge thereof, but failed to take any action to prevent the same
from occurring shall be punished as accomplices for the acts of hazing committed
by the perpetrators.

The officers, former officers or alumni of the organization, group, fraternity or

sorority who actually planned the hazing although not present when the acts constituting
the hazing were committed shall be liable as principals. Officers or members of an
organization, group, fraternity or sorority’s adviser who are present when the acts
constituting the hazing were committed and failed to take any action to prevent the
same from accruing shall be liable as a principal.

The presence of any person during the hazing is prima facie evidence of participation
therein as a principal unless he prevented the commission of the acts punishable herein.

Any person charged under this provision should not be entitled to the mitigating
circumstances that there was no intention to commit a grave offense is wrong.

This section shall apply to the president, manager, director, or other responsible officer
of a corporation engaged in hazing as a requirement for employment in the manner
provided herein.

Section 5. If any provision of part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the
other parts or provision thereof shall remain valid and effective.

Section 6. All laws, orders, rules of regulations, which are inconsistent with or contrary
to the provisions of this Act, are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

Section 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two
(2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved: June 07, 1995

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APPENDIX G
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877

AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT,

EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995.”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall value the dignity of every individual,
enhance the development of it human resources, guarantee full respect for human
rights, and uphold the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employment,
students or those undergoing training, instruction or education. Towards this end, all
forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are
hereby declared unlawful.

Section 3. Work, Education or Training-related Sexual Harassment Defined. Work,

education or training-related sexual harassment is committed by an employee,
manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher, instructor, professor, coach,
trainor, or any other person who, having authority, influence or moral ascendancy over
another in a work or training or education environment, demands, requests or otherwise
requires any sexual favor from the other, regardless of whether the demand, request
or requirement for submission is accepted by the object of said Act.

(a) In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is committed

when:

(1) The sexual favor is made as a condition in the hiring or in the employment,
re-employment or continued employment of said individual, or in granting
said individual favorable compensation, terms, conditions, promotions, or
privileges; or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting,
segregating or classifying the employee which in a way would discriminate,
deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely
affect said employee;

(2) The above acts would impair the employee’s rights or privileges under
existing labor laws; or

(3) The above acts would result in an intimidating, hostile, or offensive

environment for the employee.

(b) In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed:

(1) Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender;

(2) Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is

entrusted to the offender;
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grade, or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a
stipend, allowance or other benefits, privileges, or considerations; or
(4) When the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment for the student, trainee or apprentice.

Any person who directs or induces another to commit any act of sexual harassment as
herein defined, or who cooperates in the commission thereof by another without which
it would not have been committed, shall also be held liable under this Act.

Section 4. Duty of the Employer or Head of Office in a Work-related, Education or

Training Environment. It shall be the duty of the employer or the head of the
work-related, educational or training environment or institution, to prevent or deter
the commission of acts of sexual harassment and to provide the procedures for the
resolution, settlement or prosecution of acts of sexual harassment. Towards this end,
the employer or head of office shall:

(a) Promulgate appropriate rules and regulations in consultation with the

jointly approved by the employees or students or trainees, through
their duly d e s i g n a t e d r e p resentatives, presc r i b i ng t he p ro cedure
for the investigation or sexual harassment cases and the administrative
sanctions therefore.

Administrative sanctions shall not be a bar to prosecution in the proper courts

for unlawful acts of sexual harassment.

The said rules and regulations issued pursuant to this section shall (or) include,
among others, guidelines on proper decorum in the workplace and educational
or training institutions.

(b) Create a committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual

harassment. The committee shall conduct meetings, as the case may be, with other
officers and employees, teachers, instructors, professors, coaches, trainors
and students or trainees to increase understanding and prevent incidents
of sexual harassment. It shall also conduct the investigation of the alleged
cases constituting sexual harassment.

In the case of a work-related environment, the committee shall be composed of at least

one (1) representative each from the management, the union, if any, the employees
from the supervisory rank, and from the rank and file employees.

In the case of the educational or training institution, the committee shall be composed
of at least one (1) representative from the administration, the trainors, teachers,
instructors, professors or coaches and students or trainees, as the case maybe.

“The employer or head of office, educational or training institution shall disseminate or

post a copy of this Act for the information of all concerned.

Section 5. Liability of the Employer, Head of Office, Educational or Training Institution.

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liable for damage arising from the acts of sexual harassment committed in the
employment, education or training environment if the employer or head of office,
educational or training institution is informed of such acts by the offended party and no
immediate action is taken thereon.

Section 6. Independent Action for Damages. Nothing in this Act shall preclude the
victim of work, education or training-related sexual harassment from instituting a
separate and independent action for damages and other affirmative relief.

Section 7. Penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of this Act shall, upon
conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more
than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) nor more
than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000), or both such fine and imprisonment at the
discretion of the court.

Any action arising from the violation of the provision of this Act shall prescribe in three
(3) years.

Section 8. Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act is declared void
and unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected
by such declaration.

Section 9. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other
issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 10. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved:

(Sgd.) EDGARDO J. ANGARA (Sgd.) JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.

President of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives

This act which is a consolidation of House Bill No. 9425 and Senate Bill No. 1632 was
finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 8, 1995.

Approved: February 5, 1995

(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS

President of the Philippines

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Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998

R epublic act no. 8504

AN ACT PROMULGATING POLICIES AND PRESCRIBING MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION

AND CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS IN THE PHILIPPINES, INSTITUTING A NATIONWIDE HIV/
AIDS INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE
HIV/AIDS MONITORING SYSTEM, STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS
COUNCIL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

Section 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Philippine AIDS Prevention and
Control Act of 1998.”

Section 2. Declaration of policies. – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is

a disease that recognizes no territorial, social, political and economic boundaries for
which there is no known cure. The gravity of the AIDS threat demands strong State
action today, thus:

(a) The State shall promote public awareness about the causes, modes of transmission,
consequences, means of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS through a comprehensive
nationwide educational and information campaign organized and conducted by the
State. Such campaigns shall promote value formation and employ scientifically proven
approaches, focus on the family as a basic social unit, and be carried out in all schools
and training centers, workplaces, and communities. This program shall involve affected
individuals and groups, including people living with HIV/AIDS.

(b) The State shall extend to every person suspected or known to be infected with HIV/
AIDS full protection of his/her human rights and civil liberties. Towards this end:

(1) compulsory HIV testing shall be considered unlawful unless otherwise provided in
this Act;

(2) the right to privacy of individuals with HIV shall be guaranteed;

(3) discrimination, in all its forms and subtleties, against individuals with HIV or persons
perceived or suspected of having HIV shall be considered inimical to individual and
national interest; and

(4) provision of basic health and social services for individuals with HIV shall be assured.
(c) The State shall promote utmost safety and universal precautions in practices and
procedures that carry the risk of HIV transmission.

(d) The State shall positively address and seek to eradicate conditions that aggravate
the spread of HIV infection, including but not limited to, poverty, gender inequality,
prostitution, marginalization, drug abuse and ignorance.
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(e) The State shall recognize the potential role of affected individuals in propagating
vital information and educational messages about HIV/AIDS and shall utilize their
experience to warn the public about the disease.

Section 3. Definition of terms. – As used in this Act, the following terms are defined as
follows:

(a) “Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)” – a condition characterized by a

combination of signs and symptoms, caused by HIV contracted from another person
and which attacks and weakens the body’s immune system, making the afflicted
individual susceptible to other life-threatening infections.

(b) “Anonymous Testing” – refers to an HIV testing procedure whereby the individual
being tested does not reveal his/her true identity. An identifying number or symbol is
used to substitute for the name and allows the laboratory conducting the test and the
person on whom the test is conducted to match the test results with the identifying
number or symbol.
(c) “Compulsory HIV Testing” – refers to HIV testing imposed upon a person attended
or characterized by the lack of or vitiated consent, use of physical force, intimidation or
any form of compulsion.

(d) “Contact tracing” – refers to the method of finding and counselling the sexual
partner(s) of a person who has been diagnosed as having sexually transmitted disease.

(e) “Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)” – refers to the virus which causes AIDS.

(f ) “HIV/AIDS Monitoring” – refers to the documentation and analysis of the number of

HIV/AIDS infections and the pattern of its spread.

(g) “HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control” – refers to measures aimed at protecting

non-infected from contracting HIV and minimizing the impact of the condition of
persons living with HIV.

(h) “HIV-positive” – refers to the presence of HIV infection as documented by the

presence of HIV or HIV antibodies in the sample being tested.

(i) “HIV-negative” – denotes the absence of HIV or HIV antibodies upon HIV testing.

(j) “HIV Testing” – refers to any laboratory procedure done on an individual to determine
the presence or absence of HIV infection.
(k) “HIV Transmission” – refers to the transfer of HIV from one infected person to an
uninfected individual, most commonly through sexual intercourse, blood transfusion,
sharing of intravenous needles and during pregnancy.

(l) “High-Risk Behavior” – refers to a person’s frequent involvement in certain activities

which increase the risk of transmitting or acquiring HIV.
(m) “Informed Consent” – refers to the voluntary agreement of a person to undergo or

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(n) “Medical Confidentiality” – refers to the relationship of trust and confidence
created or existing between a patient or a person with HIV and his attending
physician, consulting medical specialist, nurse, medical technologist and all
other health workers or personnel involved in any counselling, testing or professional
care of the former; it also applies to any person who, in any official capacity, has
acquired or may have acquired such confidential information.

(o) “Person with HIV” – refers to an individual whose HIV test indicates, directly or
indirectly, that he/she is infected with HIV.

(p) “Pre-Test Counselling” – refers to the process of providing an individual information

on the biomedical aspects of HIV/AIDS and emotional support to any psychological
implications of undergoing HIV testing and the test result itself before he/she is
subjected to the test.

(q) “Post-Test Counselling” – refers to the process of providing risk-reduction information

and emotional support to a person who submitted to HIV testing at the time that the
test result is released.

(r) “Prophylactic” – refers to any agent or device used to prevent the transmission of a
disease.

(s) “Sexually Transmitted Diseases” – refers to any disease that may be acquired or
passed on through sexual contact.

(t) “Voluntary HIV Testing” – refers to HIV testing done on an individual who, after
having undergone pre-test counselling, willingly submits himself/herself to such test.

(u) “Window Period” – refers to the period of time, usually lasting from two weeks to six
(6) months during which an infected individual will test “negative” upon HIV testing but
can actually transmit the infection.

ARTICLE I
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION

Section 4. HIV/AIDS education in schools. – The Department of Education, Culture

and Sports (DECS), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical
Education and skills Development Authority (TESDA), utilizing official information
provided by the Department of Health, shall integrate instruction on the causes,
modes of transmission and ways of preventing HIV/AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases in subjects taught in public and private schools at
intermediate grades, secondary and tertiary levels, including non-formal and
indigenous learning systems: Provided, That if the integration of HIV/AIDS
education is not appropriate or feasible, the DECS and TESDA shall design
special modules on HIV/AIDS prevention and control: Provided, further, That it
shall not be used as an excuse to propagate birth control or the sale or distribution
of birth control devices: Provided, finally, That it does not utilize sexually explicit
materials.

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Flexibility in the formulation and adoption of appropriate course content, scope, and
methodology in each educational level or group shall be allowed after consultations
with Parent-Teachers-Community Associations, Private School Associations, school
officials, and other interest groups. As such, no instruction shall be offered to minors
without adequate prior consultation with parents who must agree to the thrust and
content of the instruction materials.

All teachers and instructors of said HIV/AIDS courses shall be required to undergo a
seminar or training on HIV/AIDS prevention and control to be supervised by DECS,
CHED and TESDA, in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH), before they
are allowed to teach on the subject.

Section 5. HIV/AIDS information as a health service. – HIV/AIDS education and

information dissemination shall form part of the delivery of health services by
health practitioners, workers and personnel. The knowledge and capabilities of all
public health workers shall be enhanced to include skills for proper information
dissemination and education on HIV/AIDS. It shall likewise be considered a civic duty
of health providers in the private sector to make available to the public such
information necessar y to control the spread of HIV/AIDS and to correct
common misconceptions about this disease. The training or health workers shall
include discussions on HIV-related ethical issues such as confidentiality, informed
consent and the duty to provide treatment.

Section 6. HIV/AIDS education in the workplace. – All government and private

employees, workers, managers, and supervisors, including members of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), shall be
provided with the standardized basic information and instruction on HIV/AIDS which
shall include topics on confidentiality in the workplace and attitude towards infected
employees and workers. In collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH), the
Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall oversee the
anti-HIV/AIDS campaign in all private companies while the Armed Forces Chief of Staff
and the Director General of the PNP shall oversee the implementation of this Sec..

Section 7. HIV/AIDS education for Filipinos going abroad. – The State shall ensure
that all overseas Filipino workers and diplomatic, military, trade, and labor officials
and personnel to be assigned overseas shall undergo or attend a seminar on the
cause, prevention and consequences of HIV/AIDS before certification for overseas
assignment. The Department of Labor and Employment or the Department of Foreign
Affairs, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Justice through the Bureau of
Immigration, as the case may be, in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH), shall
oversee the implementation of this Section.

Section 8. Information campaign for tourists and transients. – Informational aids or

materials on the cause, modes of transmission, prevention, and consequences of
HIV infection shall be adequately provided at all international ports of entry and
exit. The Department of Tourism, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department
of Justice through the Bureau of Immigration, in collaboration with the Department
of Health (DOH), shall oversee the implementation of this Act.

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Section 9. HIV/AIDS education in communities. – Local government units, in
collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH), shall conduct an educational and
information campaign on HIV/AIDS. The provincial governor, city or municipal mayor and
the barangay captain shall coordinate such campaign among concerned
government agencies, non-government organizations and church-based groups.

Section 10. Information on prophylactics. – Appropriate information shall be attached

to or provided with every prophylactic offered for sale or given as a donation. Such
information shall be legibly printed in English and Filipino, and contain literature on the
proper use of the prophylactic device or agent, its efficacy against HIV and STD
infection, as well as the importance of sexual abstinence and mutual fidelity.

Section 11. Penalties for misleading information. – Misinformation on HIV/AIDS

prevention and control through false and misleading advertising and claims in any
of the tri-media or the promotional marketing of drugs, devices, agents or procedures
without prior approval from the Department of Health and the Bureau of Food and
Drugs and the requisite medical and scientific basis, including markings and indications
in drugs and devises or agents, purporting to be a cure or a fail-safe prophylactic for HIV
infection is punishable with a penalty of imprisonment for two (2) months to two (2)
years, without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanctions such as fines and
suspension or revocation of professional or business license.

ARTICLE II
SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

Section 12. Requirement on the donation of blood, tissue, or organ. – No laboratory

or institution shall accept a donation of tissue or organ, whether such donation is
gratuitous or onerous, unless a sample from the donor has been tested negative
for HIV. All donated blood shall also be subjected to HIV testing and HIV(+) blood shall
be disposed of properly and immediately. A second testing may be demanded as a
matter of right by the blood, tissue, or organ recipient or his immediate relatives
before transfusion or transplant, except during emergency cases: Provided, That
donations of blood, tissue, or organ testing positive for HIV may be accepted for
research purposes only, and subject to strict sanitary disposal requirements.

Section 13. Guidelines on surgical and similar procedures. – The Department of Health
(DOH), in consultation and in coordination with concerned professional organizations
and hospital associations, shall issue guidelines on precautions against HIV transmission
during surgical, dental, embalming, tattooing or similar procedures. The DOH shall
likewise issue guidelines on the handling and disposition of cadavers, body fluids or
wastes of persons known or believed to be HIV-positive.

The necessary protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and gowns, shall be made
available to all physicians and health care providers and similarly exposed personnel at
all times.

Section 14. Penalties for unsafe practices and procedures. – Any person who
knowingly or negligently causes another to get infected with HIV in the course of
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liable to suffer a penalty of imprisonment for six (6) years to twelve (12) years,
without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanctions such as, but not
limited to, fines and suspension or revocation of the license to practice his/her
profession. The permit or license of any business entity and the accreditation
of h osp i t a l s, l a b orato r y, o r cl i n i cs m ay be ca n ce l led o r wit hdrawn if said
establishm e nt s f a i l to m a i nta i n s u ch s a fe p ra c tices and p ro cedures as
may be required by the guidelines to be formulated in compliance with Sec.
13 of this Act.

ARTICLE III
TESTING, SCREENING AND COUNSELLING

Section 15. Consent as a requisite for HIV testing. – No compulsory HIV testing shall
be allowed. However, the State shall encourage voluntary testing for individuals with
a high risk for contracting HIV: Provided, That written informed consent must first be
obtained. Such consent shall be obtained from the person concerned if he/she is of
legal age or from the parents or legal guardian in the case of a minor or a mentally
incapacitated individual. Lawful consent to HIV testing of a donated human body,
organ, tissue, or blood shall be considered as having been given when:

(a) a person volunteers or freely agrees to donate his/her blood, organ, or

tissue for transfusion, transplantation, or research;
(b) a person has executed a legacy in accordance with Sec. 3 of Republic Act
No. 7170, also known as the “Organ Donation Act of 1991”;
(c) a donation is executed in accordance with Sec. 4 of Republic Act No. 7170.

Section 16. Prohibitions on compulsory HIV testing. – Compulsory HIV testing as a

precondition to employment, admission to educational institutions, the exercise of
freedom of abode, entry or continued stay in the country, or the right to travel, the
provision of medical service or any other kind of service, or the continued
enjoyment of said undertakings shall be deemed unlawful.

Section 17. Exception to the prohibition on compulsory testing. – Compulsory HIV

testing may be allowed only in the following instances:

a) When a person is charged with any of the crimes punishable under Articles
264 and 266 as amended by Republic Act No. 8353, 335 and 338 of Republic
Act No. 3815, otherwise known as the “Revised Penal Code”or under Republic
Act No. 7659;
b) When the determination of the HIV status is necessary to resolve the
relevant issues under Executive Order No. 309, otherwise known as the
“Family Code of the Philippines”; and
c) When complying with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7170, otherwise
known as the “Organ Donation Act” and Republic Act No. 7719, otherwise
known as the “National Blood Services Act”.

Section 18. Anonymous HIV testing. – The State shall provide a mechanism for
anonymous HIV testing and shall guarantee anonymity and medical confidentiality
in the conduct of such tests.
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Section 19. Accreditation of HIV Testing Centers. – All testing centers, hospitals,
clinics, and laboratories offering HIV testing services are mandated to seek
accreditation from the Department of Health which shall set and maintain reasonable
accreditation standards.
Section 20. Pre-test and post-test counselling. – All testing centers, clinics,
or laboratories which perform any HIV test shall be required to provide and
conduct free pre-test counselling and post-test counselling for persons who
avail of their HIV/AIDS testing services. However, such counselling services must
be provided only by persons who meet the standards set by the DOH.

Section 21. Support for HIV Testing Centers. – The Department of Health shall
strategically build and enhance the capabilities for HIV testing of hospitals,
clinics, laboratories, and other testing centers primarily, by ensuring the
training of competent personnel who will provide such services in said testing sites.

ARTICLE IV
HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Section 22. Hospital-based services. – Persons with HIV/AIDS shall be afforded basic
health services in all government hospitals, without prejudice to optimum medical care
which may be provided by special AIDS wards and hospitals.

Section 23. Community-based services. – Local government units, in coordination

and in cooperation with concerned government agencies, non-government
organizations, persons with HIV/AIDS and groups most at risk of HIV infection shall
provide community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and care services.

Section 24. Livelihood programs and trainings. – Trainings for livelihood, self-help
cooperative programs shall be made accessible and available to all persons with HIV/
AIDS. Persons infected with HIV/AIDS shall not be deprived of full participation in any
livelihood, self-help and cooperative programs for reason of their health conditions.

Section 25. Control of sexually transmitted diseases. – The Department of Health,

in coordination and in cooperation with concerned government agencies and
non-government organizations shall pursue the prevention and control of sexually
transmitted diseases to help contain the spread of HIV infection.

Section 26. Insurance for persons with HIV. – The Secretary of Health, in cooperation
with the Commissioner of the Insurance Commission and other public and private
insurance agencies, shall conduct a study on the feasibility and viability of setting
up a package of insurance benefits and, should such study warrant it, implement an
insurance coverage program for persons with HIV. The study shall be guided by the
principle that access to health insurance is part of an individual’s right to health and is
the responsibility of the State and of society as a whole.

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ARTICLE V
MONITORING

Section 27. Monitoring program. – A comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring program

or “AIDSWATCH” shall be establi s h e d u n d e r th e D e p ar t m ent o f Healt h to
deter mi ne a nd monitor the magnitude and progression of HIV infection in
the Philippines, and for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy and efficacy
of the countermeasures being employed.
Section 28. Reporting procedures. – All hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and testing
centers for HIV/AIDS shall adopt measures in assuring the repor ting and
confidentiality of any medical record, personal data, file, including all data
which may b e a cce ss e d fro m various d ata b a n k s o r info r m at ion systems.
The Department of Health through its AIDSWATCH monitoring program shall receive,
collate and evaluate all HIV/AIDS related medical reports. The AIDSWATCH data
base shall utilize a coding system that promotes client anonymity.
Section 29. Contact tracing. – HIV/AIDS contact tracing and all other related health
intelligence activities may be pursued by the Department of Health: Provided, That
these do not run counter to the general purpose of this Act: Provided, further, That
any information gathered shall remain confidential and classified, and can only be
used for statistical and monitoring purposes and not as basis or qualification for any
employment, school attendance, freedom of abode, or travel.

ARTICLE VI
CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 30. Medical confidentiality. – All health professionals, medical instructors, workers,
employers, recruitment agencies, insurance companies, data encoders, and other
custodians of any medical record, file, data, or test results are directed to strictly
observe confidentiality in the handling of all medical information, particularly the identity
and status of persons with HIV.

Section 31. Exceptions to the mandate of confidentiality. – Medical confidentiality

shall not be considered breached in the following cases:

(a) when complying with reportorial requirements in conjunction with the

AIDSWATCH programs provided in Sec. 27 of this Act;
(b) when informing other health workers directly involved or about to be
involved in the treatment or care of a person with HIV/AIDS: Provided,
That such treatment or care carry the risk of HIV transmission: Provided, further,
That such workers shall be obliged to maintain the shared medical confidentiality;
(c) when responding to a subpoena duces tecum and subpoena ad
testificandum issued by a Court with jurisdiction over a legal proceeding
where the main issue is the HIV status of an individual: Provided, That the
confidential medical record shall be properly sealed by its lawful custodian
after being double -checked for accuracy by the head of the office or
department, hand delivered, and personally opened by the judge: Provided,
further, That the judicial proceedings be held in executive session.

Section 32. Release of HIV/AIDS test results. – All results of HIV/AIDS testing shall be
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 (a) the person who submitted himself/herself to such test;
(b) either parent of a minor child who has been tested;
(c) a legal guardian in the case of insane persons or orphans;
(d) a person authorized to receive such results in conjunction with the
AIDSWATCH program as provided in Sec. 27 of this Act;
(e) a justice of the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, as provided under
sub Sec. (c) of this Act and in accordance with the provision of Sec. 16 hereof.

Section 33. Penalties for violations of confidentiality. – Any violation of medical

confidentiality as provided in Sec.s 30 and 32 of this Act shall suffer the penalty
of impr i sonm e n t f o r s i x (6) months to four (4) years, with o ut p re ju di ce
to administrative sanctions such as fines and suspension or revocation of
the violator’s license to practice his/her profession, as well as the cancellation or
withdrawal of the license to operate any business entity and the accreditation of
hospitals, laboratories or clinics.

Section 34. Disclosure to sexual partners. – Any person with HIV is obliged to
disclose his/her HIV status and health condition to his/her spouse or sexual
partner at the earliest opportune time.

ARTICLE VII
DISCRIMINATORY ACTS AND POLICIES

Section 35. Discrimination in the workplace. – Discrimination in any form from

pre-employment to post-employment, including hiring, promotion or assignment,
based on the actual, perceived or suspected HIV status of an individual is prohibited.
Termination from work on the sole basis of actual, perceived or suspected HIV status is
deemed unlawful.

Section 36. Discrimination in schools. – No educational institution shall refuse

admission or expel, discipline, segregate, deny participation, benefits or services to
a student or prospective student on the basis of his/her actual, perceived or suspected
HIV status.

Section 37. Restrictions on travel and habitation. – The freedom of abode, lodging
and travel of a person with HIV shall not be abridged. No person shall be quarantined,
placed in isolation, or refused lawful entry into or deported from Philippine territory on
account of his/her actual, perceived or suspected HIV status.

Section 38. Inhibition from public service. – The right to seek an elective or appointive
public office shall not be denied to a person with HIV.

Section 39. Exclusion from credit and insurance services. – All credit and loan services,
including health, accident and life insurance shall not be denied to a person on the
basis of his/her actual, perceived or suspected HIV status: Provided, That the person
with HIV has not concealed or misrepresented the fact to the insurance company
upon application. Extension and continuation of credit and loan shall likewise not be
denied solely on the basis of said health condition.
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Section 40. Discrimination in hospitals and health institutions. – No person shall
be denied health care service or be charged with a higher fee on account of actual,
perceived or suspected HIV status.

Section 41. Denial of burial services. – A deceased person who had AIDS or who was
known, suspected or perceived to be HIV-positive shall not be denied any kind of
decent burial services.

Section 42. Penalties for discriminatory acts and policies. – All discriminatory acts and
policies referred to in this Act shall be punishable with a penalty of imprisonment for six
(6) months to four (4) years and a fine not exceeding Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00).
In addition, licenses/permits of schools, hospitals and other institutions found guilty of
committing discriminatory acts and policies described in this Act shall be revoked.

ARTICLE VIII
THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL

Section 43. Establishment. – The Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) created by
virtue of Executive Order No. 39 dated 3 December 1992 shall be reconstituted and
strengthened to enable the Council to oversee an integrated and comprehensive
approach to HIV/AIDS prevention and control in the Philippines. It shall be attached to
the Department of Health.

Section 44. Functions. – The Council shall be the central advisory, planning and
policy-making body for the comprehensive and integrated HIV/AIDS prevention
and control program in the Philippines. The Council shall perform the following
functions:
(a) Secure from government agencies concerned recommendations on how
their respective agencies could operationalize specific provisions of this Act.
The Council shall integrate and coordinate such recommendations and issue
implementing rules and regulations of this Act. The Council shall likewise en-
sure that there is adequate coverage of the following:

1. The institution of a nationwide HIV/AIDS information and education

program;
2. The establishment of a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system;
3. The issuance of guidelines on medical and other practices and proce-
dures that carry the risk of HIV transmission;
4. The provision of accessible and affordable HIV testing and counsel-
ling services to those who are in need of it;
5. The provision of acceptable health and support services for persons
with HIV/AIDS in hospitals and in communities;
6. The protection and promotion of the rights of individuals with HIV;
and
7. The strict observance of medical confidentiality.

(b) Monitor the implementation of the rules and regulations of this Act,
issue or cause the issuance of orders or make recommendations to the
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 (c) Develop a comprehensive long-term national HIV/AIDS prevention and
control program and monitor its implementation;
(d) Coordinate the activities of and strengthen working relationships between
government and non-government agencies involved in the campaign against
HIV/AIDS;
(e) Coordinate and cooperate with foreign and international organizations
regarding data collection, research and treatment modalities concerning
HIV/AIDS; and
(f) Evaluate the adequacy of and make recommendations regarding the
utilization of national resources for the prevention and control of HIV/
AIDS in the Philippines.

Section 45. Membership and composition. – (a) The Council shall be composed of
twenty-six (26) members as follows:

1. The Secretary of the Department of Health;

2. The Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports or
his representative;
3. The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education or his
representative;
4. The Director-General of the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority or his representative;
5. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment or his
representative;
6. The Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
or his representative;
7. The Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government or his representative;
8. The Secretary of the Department of Justice or his representative;
9. The Director-General of the National Economic and Development
Authority or his representative;
10. The Secretary of the Department of Tourism or his representative;
11. The Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management or his
representative;
12. The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs or his representative;
13. The Head of the Philippine Information Agency or his representative;
14. The President of the League of Governors or his representative;
15. The President of the League of City Mayors or his representative;
16. The Chairperson of the Committee on Health of the Senate of the
Philippines or his representative;
17. The Chairperson of the Committee on Health of the House of
Representatives or his representative;
18. Two (2) representatives from organizations of medical/health
professionals;
19. Six (6) representatives from non-government organizations involved
in HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts or activities; and
20. A representative of an organization of persons dealing with HIV/AIDS.

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(b) To the greatest extent possible, appointment to the Council must ensure
sufficient and discernible representation from the fields of medicine,
education, health care, law, labor, ethics and social services;
(c) All members of the Council shall be appointed by the President of the
Republic of the Philippines, except for the representatives of the Senate and
the House of Representatives, who shall be appointed by the Senate President
and the House Speaker, respectively;
(d) The members of the Council shall be appointed not later than thirty (30)
days after the date of the enactment of this Act;
(e) The Secretary of Health shall be the permanent chairperson of the Council;
however, the vice-chairperson shall be elected by its members from among
themselves, and shall serve for a term of two (2) years; and
(f) For members representing medical/health professional groups and the six
(6) non-government organizations, they shall serve for a term of two (2) years,
renewable upon recommendation of the Council.

Section 46. Reports. – The Council shall submit to the President and to both Houses of
Congress comprehensive annual reports on the activities and accomplishments of the
Council. Such annual reports shall contain assessments and evaluation of intervention
programs, plans and strategies for the medium- and long-term prevention and control
program on HIV/AIDS in the Philippines.

Section 47. Creation of Special HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Service. – There shall
be created in the Department of Health a Special HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
Service staffed by qualified medical specialists and support staff with permanent
appointment and supported with an adequate yearly budget. It shall implement
programs on HIV/AIDS prevention and control. In addition, it shall also serve as the
secretariat of the Council.

Section 48. Appropriations. – The amount of Twenty million pesos (P20,000,000.00)

shall be initially appropriated out of the funds of th e Nat i o n al Tre asu r y.
S ubseque nt a ppropriations shall be provided by Congress in the annual
budget of the Department of Health under the General Appropriations Act.

ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 49. Implementing rules and regulations. – Within six (6) months after it is fully
reconstituted, the Council shall formulate and issue the appropriate rules and regulations
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

Section 50. Separability clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the
remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

Section 51. Repealing clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and their
implementing rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

Section 52. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
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 APPENDIX I
Acknowledgement
STUDENT’S COPY

This is to acknowledge FEU Alabang for the complete educational information regard-
ing the rules and regulations presented in this handbook in the spirit of partner-
ship and concern. I promise to abide by them and commit to fulfill the following:

1. For the duration of my entire stay in the INSTITUTE, I shall not join any fraternity or
organization not recognized by the INSTITUTE.

2. I acknowledge and understand that my admission to the INSTITUTE is a privilege and

not a right and that the INSTITUTE has the right and authority to choose the persons or
individuals that may be admitted as students of the INSTITUTE.

3. I acknowledge and understand that the INSTITUTE has likewise the authority to
prescribe rules and regulations governing non-membership of students in any
fraternity, sorority, or organization in the INSTITUTE and these rules are valid
because they are based on the constitutional right of schools of higher learning to
prescribe the conditions they may require of any person or individual aspiring to
become their student as well as public policy as follows:

3.1 The recognition by the Government of the right of schools of higher education
such as the INSTITUTE to withhold recognition to fraternities, sororities, or
organizations considered inimical to peace and order in school campuses.

3.2 The general belief that the formation of exclusive organizations of groups in
the INSTITUTE is disruptive of the unity and peace the INSTITUTE wishes to foster
among members of the academic community.

3.3 The general belief that the presence of fraternities, sororities, or organizations
not recognized by the INSTITUTE has contributed to the violence experienced on
campus.

3.4 The general perception that membership in fraternities, sororities, or organizations

not recognized by the INSTITUTE has developed hardened characters among its
students that is contrary to the INSTITUTE MISSION STATEMENT.

3.5 The general belief that the absence of fraternities, sororities, or organizations
not recognized by the INSTITUTE helps in the broadening of friendship among
members of the academic community and eliminates the divisive effects of
exclusive organizations.

4. I recognize and accept that my continued stay in the INSTITUTE is subject to my

compliance with prescribed discipline policies, rules and regulations especially in
my non-membership in fraternities, sororities, or organizations not recognized by

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5. I understand and accept that the INSTITUTE can either dismiss or expel me if I would
be found having violated the condition of this affidavit as well as having falsely certified
any information stated herein.

6. I understand that the Institute is not liable in any untoward incident during
off-campus activities upon signing the waiver by the student and parents/guardians
after the Institute representatives have exhausted all the necessary precaution.

7. I understand and accept that the Institute will implement a random drug testing
among tertiary students and my records/results of random drug test will be used as a
basis for any Institutional recommendation/measures. I understand and accept that if
I randomly selected for random drug test by the Institute, I am agreeing to participate
and submit my personal record/information for processing purposes of the random
drug test.

8. I understand and accept that my personal information/document shall be submitted

to Discipline Unit for any necessary documentation purposes of discipline record and
requirements.

9. I am executing and submitting this affidavit by affixing my name and signature on the
Affidavit of Conformity as a prerequisite of my admission as a student of the INSTITUTE.

AFFIDAVIT OF CONFORMITY

I, the undersigned, after reading the contents of this Student Handbook, duly
acknowledge the policies, rules and regulations, and provisions stated herein. I
am fully aware that the Administration of FEU Alabang enacted the same, and that
in case of conflict, grievances, and problems, the INSTITUTE will decide and an-
nounce what is proper for the interest of everyone concerned.

I therefore pledge to obey and follow what is required by the provisions in the
Student Handbook without any hesitation and mental reservation. I further
understand that the INSTITUTE reserves the right to amend any or all of the
provisions contained herein.

Student Signature Date

Over Printed Name

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Over Printed Name

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
DISCIPLINE UNIT’S COPY
(Detach this page and return to the Discipline Unit)

This is to acknowledge FEU Alabang for the complete educational information regarding the rules
and regulations presented in this handbook in the spirit of partnership and concern. I promise to
abide by them and commit to fulfill the following:

1. For the duration of my entire stay in the INSTITUTE, I shall not join any fraternity or organization
not recognized by the INSTITUTE.

2. I acknowledge and understand that my admission to the INSTITUTE is a privilege and not a right
and that the INSTITUTE has the right and authority to choose the persons or individuals that may be
admitted as students of the INSTITUTE.

3. I acknowledge and understand that the INSTITUTE has likewise the authority to prescribe rules and
regulations governing non-membership of students in any fraternity, sorority, or organization in the
INSTITUTE and these rules are valid because they are based on the constitutional right of schools of
higher learning to prescribe the conditions they may require of any person or individual aspiring to
become their student as well as public policy as follows:

3.1 The recognition by the Government of the right of schools of higher education such as
the INSTITUTE to withhold recognition to fraternities, sororities, or organizations considered
inimical to peace and order in school campuses.

3.2 The general belief that the formation of exclusive organizations of groups in the INSTITUTE
is disruptive of the unity and peace the INSTITUTE wishes to foster among members of the
academic community.

3.3 The general belief that the presence of fraternities, sororities, or organizations not
recognized by the INSTITUTE has contributed to the violence experienced on campus.
3.4 The general perception that membership in fraternities, sororities, or organizations not
recognized by the INSTITUTE has developed hardened characters among its students that is
contrary to the INSTITUTE MISSION STATEMENT.

3.5 The general belief that the absence of fraternities, sororities, or organizations not
recognized by the INSTITUTE helps in the broadening of friendship among members of the
academic community and eliminates the divisive effects of exclusive organizations.

4. I recognize and accept that my continued stay in the INSTITUTE is subject to my compliance with
prescribed discipline policies, rules and regulations especially in my non-membership in fraternities,
sororities, or organizations not recognized by the INSTITUTE.

5. I understand and accept that the INSTITUTE can either dismiss or expel me if I would be found
having violated the condition of this affidavit as well as having falsely certified any information
stated herein.

6. I understand that the Institute is not liable in any untoward incident during off-campus activities
upon signing the waiver by the student and parents/guardians after the Institute representatives
have exhausted all the necessary precaution.

7. I understand and accept that the Institute will implement a random drug testing among tertiary
students and my records/results of random drug test will be used as a basis for any Institutional
recommendation/measures. I understand and accept that if I randomly selected for random drug
test by the Institute, I am agreeing to participate and submit my personal record/information for
processing purposes of the random drug test.

8. I understand and accept that my personal information/document shall be submitted to Discipline

Unit for any necessary documentation purposes of discipline record and requirements.

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9. I am executing and submitting this affidavit by affixing my name and signature on the Affidavit of
Conformity as a prerequisite of my admission as a student of the INSTITUTE.

AFFIDAVIT OF CONFORMITY

I am fully informed that it is required to visit and read the FEU Alabang Student
Handbook available in student portal.

I, the undersigned, after reading the contents of this Student Handbook, duly
acknowledge the policies, rules and regulations, and provisions stated herein. I
am fully aware that the Administration of FEU Alabang enacted the same, and that
in case of conflict, grievances, and problems, the INSTITUTE will decide and an-
nounce what is proper for the interest of everyone concerned.

I therefore pledge to obey and follow what is required by the provisions in the
Student Handbook without any hesitation and mental reservation. I further
understand that the INSTITUTE reserves the right to amend any or all of the
provisions contained herein.

_________________________________________
Student signature over printed name/Date

Mobile number: ___________________

E-mail address: ____________________

___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature over printed name/Date

Mobile number: ___________________
E-mail address: ____________________

___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature over printed name/Date

Mobile number: ___________________

E-mail address: ____________________

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HANDBOOK COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON

DR. JENNIFER S. FLORIDA

COMMITTEE

ENGR. REMELITA AVENIDO

JOFERSON BOMBASI

ENGR. JORGE Z. BURGOS

DORIS ROWENA ALBELDA

CONSULTANT

DR. MAY ROSE C. IMPERIAL

DR. MANUEL BELINO

ROSSANA T. ADAO

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APPENDIX M

REFUNDS AND OTHER CHARGES

A student who transfers or withdraws, in writing, within two (2) weeks

after the beginning of classes, and who has already paid the pertinent
tuition and other school fees in full or for any length longer than one
month, may be charged twenty five percent (25%) of the total amount
due for the school term if he withdraws within the first week of classes,
or fifty percent (50%) if within the second week of classes, regardless
of whether or not he has actually attended classes. The student may be
charged for all the school fees in full if he withdraws any time after the
second week of classes.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This is to acknowledge that information on the charges of the Refund and

Other Charges as indicated in the CHED Memorandum Order No. 40 s of
2008 have been discussed and explained to us by the Institute.

______________________________ ____________
Student’s Signature over Printed Name Date Signed

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COMPUTER AND NETWORK FACILITIES USAGE POLICY

U s a g e o f C o m p u t e r a n d N e t wo r k fa ci l i ti e s s hall b e covered by t he
I n for mat i on Te c hnolo g y Governance Ru l e s a n d Polic ie s . A n y a c t i o n t h a t
c o m p r o m i s e s t h e I n s t i t u t e ’s d a t a i nte gr i t y, co m p u t er and n e t w o r k
facilities, se r v i c es, and proper ties a r e s t r i c t l y p r o h i b i t e d . T h e
v i o l a t i o n s a n d o f f e n s e s describe below shall be dealt with in accordance
to the Institute’s rules on penalties and corrective actions.

1. Adjustment s o r m o d i fi cati o n s i n th e co n fi gurat io n o f co m p uter

and ne t wor k sys te m s.

2. Ins t a l l at i o n of por ta ble, u n l i c e n s e d o r i l l e g a l l y r e p r o d u c e d

software or applications.

3. Installation of any harmful applications or executable files including

but not limited to computer viruses, trojan horse, worms, malwares,
ransomwares, etc.

4. Software and applicat i o n i n s t a l l a t i o n s w i t h o u t a s s i s t a n c e a n d

a p p r o v a l o f a u t h o r i z e d t e c h n i c a l p e rsonnel.

5. Illegal use of computer and network resources in any activities or action

that may compromise the Institute’s property, reputation or operations,
business process and stakeholders.

6. Accessing or visiting prohibited sites.

7. Movin g , u n p l u g g i n g o r i n t e r c h a n g i n g o f c o m p u t e r r e s o u r c e s ,
peripherals, components.

8. Tampering or removal of property identifications and labels.

9. Modification of desktop wallpapers, backgrounds, screensavers, icons,

theme settings or Institute’s brandings.

10. Viewing or accessing pornographic and obscene materials including,

but not limited to, anything defamatory, threatening, or deemed of poor
taste.

11. Downloading or uploading of non-academic related files.

12. Act of negligence, stealing or malicious intent that may lead to damage
or loss of Computer and Network resources.

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13. Unauthorized entry in restricted areas such as bu t no t lim i ted to

s e r ve r r o o m , d a t a c e n t e r, d i s p e n s i n g r o o m , e l e c t r i c a l r o o m ,
i n t e r m e d i a t e distribution frame (IDF) rooms, etc.

14. Eat i ng a nd d r i n k i n g i n s i d e th e co m pu te r lab o rato r ies.

15. Brin g i n g u n n e c e s s a r y o r n o n - a c a d e m i c c o m p u t i n g r e l a t e d
i t e m s t h a t m a y c a u s e l i q u i d s p i l l s , p o w d e r a n d d u s t b u i l d u p,
f a u l t y e l e c t r i c i t y, e t c . t h a t m a y l e a d t o d a m a g e t h e c o m p u t e r
and network facilities inside Computer laboratories.

16. P l a y i n g of non-a ca d e m i c r e l a t e d g a m e s u s i n g c o m p u t e r a n d
network resources.

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PARTICIPATION IN OFF CAMPUS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS
AND COMPETITION AND FIELD TRIP

1. PURPOSE

It is the purpose of this document to set the guidelines regarding the participation of
student/s in off-campus conference, seminar, competition and field trip.

2. POLICY
2.1 It is the policy of the unit to send delegates/participants to conferences, seminars,
competitions and field trips. Approval in off-campus conferences, seminars and
competition are subject to the recommendation of Program Director, and Director
for Academic Services. The number of delegates is subject to budget availability
and to the following categories:

2.1.1 Conferences and seminars

Inter-School Level maximum of 3 participants
NCR Level maximum of 5 participants
Regional Level maximum of 10 participants
National Level maximum of 15 participants

2.1.2 Competitions
Inter-School Level set by the organizers
NCR Level set by the organizers
Regional Level set by the organizers
National Level set by the organizers

2.1.3 An activity scheduled the week before and during the midterm and final
exam will not be participated unless it is highly recommended by the Program
Director, and Director for Academic Services.

2.2 Submission of proposals for participation in off-campus conferences, seminars

and competitions must be at least one month before the date of activity. Criteria
in selecting delegates to competitions will be determined by the concerned
department. Criteria in selecting delegates to seminar and conferences will
be determined by SADU.

2.3 All activities shall be done in one day only.

3. PROCEDURE

3.1 If invitation was received by SADU.

3.1.1 SADU endorses the invitation to the concerned department and RSO

3.1.2 Concerned office/department/RSO submits to SADU the list of participants.

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3.1.3 SADU prepares program proposal.

3.1.4 It will be forwarded to Director for Academic Services for recommending

approval, then to Senior Director for Finance for budget review, to the
Executive Director ’s Office for the approval.

3.1.5 If approved, AO prepares request for cash advance /request for direct
payment.

3.1.6 SADU inquires AO re the availability of the budget.

3.1.7 If available, SADU receives the budget from the Accounting Office and
disburse it to the concerned RSO. Only the SADU staff and Academic
Ser vices Administrative Assistant are authorized to release the budget.

3.1.8 Participants attend the conferences/seminars/competition.

3.1.9 Concern department or RSO will submit liquidation report, Attendance Sheet,
certificates and Postmortem report to SADU for proper preparation of liquidation
expenses to be submitted to the Accounting Office.

3.2 If invitation was received by the department or RSO:

3.2.1 RSO will prepare an Activity Proposal to be submitted to SADU.

3.2.2 SADU will prepare a Program Proposal to be endorsed to the Director for
Academic Services.

3.2.3 The request will be forwarded to the Director for Academic Services for
recommending approval, then to Director then to Senior Director for Finance
for budget review and will be forwarded to the Executive Director’s Office for
the approval.

3.2.4 If approved, AO prepares request for cash advance/request for direct

payment.

3.2.5 SADU inquires with the AO re the availability of the budget.

3.2.6 If available, SADU receives the budget from the Accounting Office and
disburse it to the concerned RSO. Only the SADU staff and Academic Services
Administrative Assistant are authorized to release the budget.

3.2.7 Participants attend the conferences/seminars/competition.

3.2.8 Department or RSO will submit liquidation report, Attendance sheet,

certificates and Post-activity report to SADU for proper preparation of
liquidation expenses to be submitted to the Accounting Office.

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FEU Alabang ANTI-BULLYING POLICY STATEMENT

Bullying against or by a student of the Institute will not be tolerated regardless

of its location and form.

Bullying- defined as an act of violence or intimidation that (a) occurs repeatedly over
time, and (b) involves power imbalance between the bully and the victim- may come
in different forms including, but not limited to the following: physical (hitting, hurting),
verbal (teasing, insulting, threatening, discriminating), social (peer-pressure, gossiping,
pestering), and electronic or cyber (bullying through the use of text messaging or other
social media platforms).

All associates, whether teaching or non-teaching, shall advocate a bully-free

classroom or campus, and promote a learning environment characterized by
respect, kindness, and inclusiveness.

All students and associates are encouraged to report incidence of bullying that
any of them may have witnessed, experienced, or heard of. This may be done
by approaching any discipline officer and accomplishing the Discipline Unit
Complaint Sheet. Reports on bullying incidence are dealt with accordingly
through conduct of investigators with involved students, and/or conferences
with parents or authorized guardians.

A s t u d e n t w h o i s f o u n d g u i lty of bullying another will be sanctioned in

accordance with the Student Code of Conduct stated in the Student Handbook.
Furthermore, both the victim and the perpetrator in the bullying case will be
referred to the school counselor for assessment and processing.

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APPENDIX Q

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE POLICY

PURPOSE:
Incor po rat i n g te c hnology in education empowers the faculty members to
extend their delivery beyond the classroom. The use of devices allows flexibility in
teaching, opening up more time and opportunity to focus on interaction and
other engaging activities within the class. Use of devices allows the students to
access various learning resources available in World Wide Web, either at home,
in the campus or inside the classroom.

With goals of enhancing the mode of learning and digitally transforming the way
education is being conducted in classrooms, FEU Alabang (FEU Alabang) permits
the usage of acceptable personal devices inside its premises as it implements the
campus wide Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Polic y. Th i s allows dynamic delivery
and immediate access to the latest academic information and materials available both
in the Internet and in the official Learning Management System (LMS) of FEU Alabang.
This also enables the students to actively participate in classroom activities to increase
their learning engagement and collaboration with their teachers and classmates.

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

The term “device” refers to laptops, notebooks, tablets or smartphones, which is owned
by the student, and is brought to the school, which has the capability of connecting to
FEU Alabang Wireless Network.

POLICY:

1. Students are allowed to bring and use their devices inside FEU Alabang.
However, using their devices inside the classroom is solely for the purpose
of learning only when permitted by the faculty member.

2. Use of devices at FEU Alabang shall be governed by the policies and guidelines of the
Computer Services Office (CSO), the Student Code of Conduct, and the Acceptable Use
of Devices implemented by FEU Alabang.

3. Information about wireless connectivity to FEU Alabang’s network shall be provided

by the CSO to the different stakeholders (i.e. Students, Associates and Guests).

4. Students must understand and accept the BYOD Student Agreement that is available
through the FEU Alabang Student Portal.

5. Only one device per user is allowed to connect to the wireless internet services of
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6. FEU Alabang reserves the right to determine the prescribed and appropriate devices
inside the campus.

7. Students must not copy, transmit or retransmit any material that is protected by
copyright, without prior permission from the owner of the materials.

8. Students must not take photos or make videos or audio recordings of any individual
or group without written permission of each individual being recorded or the faculty
member in the class (in case of class recording).

9. Students must not use FEU Alabang’s network to search, access, store, or send
any material of an offensive, obscene, pornographic, threatening, abusive, or
defamatory nature. Such activity may result in disciplinary and/or legal action.

10. Students must not use FEU Alabang’s network to disclose information and materials,
which are directly, or indirectly violating the Data Privacy Act (DPA).

11. Students must be advised that activity on the Internet is recorded and that these
records may be used in investigations, court proceedings or for other legal reasons.

12. Other policies and guidelines that are directly or indirectly violating the CSO
Computer and Network policy and the Student Code of Conduct.

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)

STUDENT AGREEMENT

The Academic Services Office ensures that the students are aware of, and agree to their
obligations as stipulated in FEU Alabang’s Student BYOD Policy and other
relevant institutional policies. At t h e s t a r t o f e ver y t r i m ester, st udent s
are required to accomplish the online the BYOD Student Agreement. The
BYOD Student Agreement contains the Student BYOD Policy and Acceptable Use
of Devices and the BYOD Student Responsibilities. By accepting the terms of the
BYOD Student Agreement, the student acknowledges:

• compliance with FEU Alabang’s BYOD Policy and Terms of Acceptable Use;
and

• understands that non-compliance to the policy and terms of acceptable use

may result in disciplinary action.

• other offenses not covered by these terms and policy may still be dealt with
reference to Student Handbook.

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TERMS OF ACCEPTABLE USE

The usage of devices for BYOD should only be used for educational purpose only. It
should not cause any distraction inside the classroom or in any study areas.

• Acceptable personal device types for BYOD use includes laptops, notebooks,
tablets or smart phones that use Android, iOS or Windows operating systems.
• Students are responsible for securing and protecting their own devices. FEU
Alabang is not liable in any personal device or data loss and/or damage.
• To ensure public safety, students should not bring defective or damaged
devices inside the campus which may possible cause accidents or harm
to anyone.
• Students are solely responsible for the care, upgrades, maintenance and
updates of their devices.
• Students must have a supported operating system, updated antivirus (AV)
software and AV definitions as well as the latest service packs and updates.
• Students are responsible for ensuring that the operating system and all
software on their devices are legally and appropriately licensed.
• Students are responsible for managing the battery life of their devices.
• Students should clearly label their devices for identification purposes. Labels
should not be easily removed.

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