HB 9687: An Act Establishing a Regular Campus of the Western Philippines University in the Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, to Be Known as the “western Philippines University-Roxas Campus”, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The proposal creates a new Western Philippines University campus in Roxas, Palawan, offering technical‑vocational and degree programs, with funding to come from the national budget and oversight by the university’s Board and CHED.

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HB 9687

An Act Establishing a Regular Campus of the Western Philippines University in the Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, to Be Known as the “western Philippines University-Roxas Campus”, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Authors · 29 Representatives

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Authors · 29 Representatives

Official sources

An Act Establishing a Regular Campus of the Western Philippines University in the Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, to Be Known as the “western Philippines University-Roxas Campus”, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

Authors · 29 Representatives

In plain language

Authors · 29 Representatives

Official sources

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