HB 883

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Converting the South Cotabato State College in the Municipality of Surallah, Province of South Cotabato into a State University to Be Known as the "South Cotabato State University", and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill would turn South Cotabato State College into a new state university, give it a corporate structure, and let a Board of Regents (led by CHED) set policies, fees, and programs.

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Author · Representative

Ferdinand L. HernandezReceipts →

Official sources

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SB 1855· Filed Feb 12, 2026
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HB 8627· Filed Mar 17, 2026
An Act Converting the South Cotabato State College in the Municipality of Surallah, Province of South Cotabato into a State University to Be Known as the �south Cotabato State University�, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Approved by the House on 2026-05-05, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-05-06 and received by the Senate on 2026-05-06Rep. Ferdinand L. Hernandez +31
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HB 759· Filed Jul 1, 2025
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