HB 3796

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 18, 2025

An Act Converting the Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology in the Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental into a State University and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill proposes turning the Southern Philippines Agri‑Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology into a new state university called Davao Occidental State University, outlines its academic programs, governance by a Board of Regents chaired by the CHED head, and sets funding, tuition, scholarship, and compliance requirements.

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Author · Representative

Auding Bautista
RepresentativeDavao Occidental, Lone District
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HB03796 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch