CHED Memorandum Order No. 018-00

June 22, 2000

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 018-00

TO	:	All Concerned

SUBJECT	:	Implementing Rules and Regulations of the P16 Million Fund Provided for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Authorized Under R.A. 8760, General Appropriations Act (GAA), FY 2000 for the Upgrading of Information Technology Centers

In accordance with the pertinent provision of "Upgrading of Information Technology (IT) Centers of Selected State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)". Consequently, all concerned are hereby informed, enjoined and directed, thus:

I. Background/Rationale

The SUCs have a major responsibility for human development in the country. However, the SUCs cannot be effective much less globally competitive, if they are not users of technologies, especially computers and other information technologies. In 1996, ninety-seven SUCs benefited from the Computerization Program which provided each SUC a complete local area network environment for students and faculty members training programs. In 1997, each SUC was given an amount of P413,265.31 for access to Internet. However, upgrading these facilities is not easy for the SUCs due to limited allocation. Thus, Senator Teresa Aquino-Oreta initiated the inclusion of P16.0 million in the CHED's CY 2000 budget for the upgrading of IT centers of selected SUCs.

II. Coverage

The amount of P16 million authorized under the CHED FY 2000 budget shall be equally divided among the following SUCs as identified by the Office of Senator Teresa Aquino-Oreta: cEISAD

Region	Name/Address for SUC	President

I	Pangasinan State University	Dr. Rodolfo Asanion
	Lingayen, Pangasinan

II	Cagayan State University	Dr. Armando Cortez
	Tuguegarao, Cagayan

III	Central Luzon State University	Dr. Rodolfo Undan
	Mu oz, Nueva Ecija

III	Bulacan State University	Dr. Rosario Pimentel
	Malolos, Bulacan

IV	Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of	Dr. Ernesto de Chavez
	Science and Technology
	Batangas City

V	Bicol University	Dr. Emiliano Aberin
	Legazpi City

VI	West Visayas State University	Dr. Lourdes Aranador
	Iloilo City

VII	Central Visayas Polytechnic College	Dr. Henry Sojor
	Dumaguete City

VIII	Leyte Institute of Technology	Dr. Gregorio T. Dela Rosa
	Tacloban City

IX	Western Mindanao State University	Dr. Eldigario Gonzales
	Zamboanga City

X	Mindanao Polytechnic State College	Dr. Montano Salvador
	Cagayan de Oro City

XI	University of Southeastern Philippines	Dr. Edmundo Prantilla
	Davao City

XII	Mindanao State University	Dr. Camar Umpa
	Marawi City

NCR	Philippine Normal University	Atty. Lilia Garcia
	Taft Avenue, Manila

CAR	Benguet State University	Dr. Cipriano Consolacion
	La Trinidad, Benguet

CARAGA	Northern Mindanao State Institute	Dr. Wenceslao T. Tianero
	of Science and Technology
	Ampay, Butuan City

III. Utilization of the Funds

The P1.0 million allocation for each SUC shall be utilized for the procurement and establishment of IT components but not limited to the IT hardware/software requirements and peripherals to complement the 1996 and 1997 SUCs Computerization Programs.

IV. Administration of the Program

1. Commission on Higher Education Central Office (CHEDCO)

1.1 formulates the implementing guidelines for the program, in coordination with the OSTAO;

1.2 reviews and approves the Work and Financial Plan of the participating SUCs together with the OSTAO;

1.3 disburses to the participating SUCs the amount of P1.0 million each; and

1.4 collects audited reports of disbursements from SUCs for liquidation purposes.

2. Office of Senator Teresa Aquino-Oreta (OSTAO)

2.1 selects participating SUCs to implement the program;

2.2 facilitates the release of allocated amount from the Department of Budget and Management; and

2.3 monitors the implementation of the program in coordination with the CHEDCO.

3. Participating SUCs

3.1 assign IT Center Head who will manage the Center's operations;

3.2 submit to CHEDCO the work and financial plan for the program;

3.3 procure all the necessary IT components and other requirements in accordance with the work and financial plan approved by the CHEDCO, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations; and

3.4 submit all audited reports of disbursements to CHED Administrative and Financial Service (Attn: Accounting Division) not later than 60 days after receipt of the check for liquidation purposes.

IV. Effectivity

These Implementing Rules and Regulations shall take effect immediately.

For proper guidance and strict compliance of all concerned. AaSHED

Signed on 22nd day of June 2000, Pasig City, Philippines.

(SGD.) ESTER A. GARCIA
Chairperson
Commission on Higher Education