HB 4597

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 16, 2025

An Act Prescribing the Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Local Universities and Colleges

In plain language

The proposal would set up rules for creating and running local universities and colleges, require them to meet certain funding standards, give CHED oversight, and spell out how their governing boards work and how a college can become a university.

EducationGovernment Administration

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Author · Representative

Kris Singson-Meehan
RepresentativeIlocos Sur, 2nd District
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Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 727· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Prescribing the Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Local Universities and Colleges
Substituted by HB09812Rep. Antolin III A. Oreta
SB 504· Filed Jul 14, 2025
Local Universities and Colleges Governance Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero
HB 4564· Filed Sep 15, 2025
An Act Prescribing the Mandatory Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Local Universities and Colleges
Substituted by HB09812Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong
SB 623· Filed Jul 15, 2025
Local Universities and Colleges Governance Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian
HB 5280· Filed Oct 8, 2025
An Act Prescribing the Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Local Universities and Colleges
Substituted by HB09812Rep. Jaime R. Fresnedi

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HB04597 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch