CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO)

No. __35____
Series of 2009
SUBJECT:

POLICIES AND STANDARDS (PS) FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR

OF SCIENCE IN SANITARY ENGINEERING (BSSE)
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In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise
known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, upon the recommendation of the Technical Panel
for Engineering and Technology (TPET) and by virtue of Resolution No. __348-2009__ of the
Commission on Higher Education dated September 9, 2009_, for the purpose of rationalizing
the undergraduate program in Sanitary Engineering with the end view of keeping apace with the
demands of global competitiveness, the following policies are hereby adopted and promulgated
by the Commission, thus:
ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION
Section 1.

Background and Rationale

Sanitary Engineering is a profession that requires a passion for life-long learning,
and that embraces sustainability principles in the planning, design, management,
construction, operation, maintenance in the fields of water supply engineering,
solid waste management, sewage and wastewater engineering, environmental
management and engineering, plumbing, fire protection and public health
engineering all in accordance with the governing laws, code of ethics and
responds to local and global technological trends and developments.
The herein Policies and Standards (PS) have been reviewed in accordance with
the recent approved CMOs, industry needs, latest trends and technology in the
field of Sanitary Engineering. The revised PS is a result of the consolidated
efforts of representatives from the academe, regulatory body, industry,
accredited professional organization and other concerned agencies.
ARTICLE II AUTHORITY TO OPERATE

Section 2.

The BSSE program shall be operated only by Higher Education Institutions

(HEIs) with proper authority granted by the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) or by the respective Boards in case of chartered State Universities and
Colleges (SUCs), and Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs).
ARTICLE III PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

Section 3.

Degree Name
The degree program herein shall be called BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
SANITARY ENGINEERING (BSSE).

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Section 4.

Program Description
4.1 Nature of the Program
The BSSE program recognizes the importance of sanitary engineering in the
protection and preservation of the environment as well as the promotion of
health and well being of the general public. The groundwork of student
preparation is based on acknowledging the fundamental competencies
required of the undergraduates to assume the specific roles of professionals
in nation building in the future.
Graduates of this program are expected to acquire entry-level competency
at par with those of the neighboring countries in the region by utilizing
curriculum structure and methods that would cater to national and
international settings. The curriculum shall lead the students to increase
knowledge and skills not only on basic concepts and principles but also
exposure to current trends of practice of the profession in the design,
construction, management and evaluation of Sanitary Engineering programs
and projects. The program shall likewise emphasize techniques to nurture
and sustain competency through individual and institution-based continuing
education activities, transfer of knowledge and skills, entrepreneurial and
managerial attitude and skills.
Social values and professional ethics are integrated with the science and
technological courses to enable the students to internalize and actualize
social accountabilities and humane exercise of practice of the profession.
The curriculum will keep abreast the graduates with the economic,
technological and scientific modernization and globalization initiatives or
updates in the profession to optimize the impact of this program to human
society.
4.2

Program Outcomes

The program has been designed so that the graduates shall be able to
demonstrate:
a. Proficiency in Mathematics, Physics, General Chemistry, Social Science,
Microbiology and Toxicology, and Fluid Mechanics;
b. Introductory Level knowledge of Sanitary Engineering issues and
concerns associated with air, land and water systems and associated
environmental health impacts;
c. An ability to conduct laboratory experiments and critically analyze and
interpret data in any one or more than one major Sanitary Engineering
focus areas e.g. air, water, land, environmental health.
d. An ability to perform engineering designs by means of design
experiences integrated throughout the professional component of the
curriculum.
e. Proficiency in advance using principles and practice relevant to the
Sanitary Engineering programs objectives.
f. Understanding of the concepts of professional practice and the roles and
responsibilities of the various stakeholders pertaining to the ethical
practice of Sanitary Engineering.
g. An ability to function within a multi-disciplinary team.
h. An ability to communicate effectively.
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i.
j.

A knowledge of contemporary issues.

Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning;
and
Understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in global,
economic, environmental and societal context.

k.
4.3

Objectives

The BS Sanitary Engineering aims:

4.3.1 To provide students with the foundations of Sanitary Engineering to
enable them to conduct sanitary surveys or feasibility studies,
prepare reports, plans and designs, direct and perform
constructions, operation and maintenance works, consultancy
services and managerial and entrepreneurial tasks in the following
fields of practice:
1. Air pollution and its control;
2. Domestic/ Industrial wastes collection, treatment and disposal
3. Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for buildings
4. Public Health Engineering
5. Sewerage (storm and sanitary) systems
6. Soil Pollution and its control
7. Solid wastes management
8. Water Pollution and its control
9. Water Supply and Waterworks systems; and
10. Environmental engineering works
4.3.2 To develop within the students sensitivity and responsibility
towards environment and society;
4.3.3 To keep abreast with the economic, technological and scientific
modernization and globalization of the profession;
4.3.4 To develop in the students leadership abilities as well as business
and management skills; and
4.3.5 To prepare students to become life long learners.
4.3 Fields of Specialization/Career Options/Opportunities
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management
Public Health Engineering
Plumbing and Fire Protection
Solid Waste Management
Wastewater Engineering
Water Supply Engineering

4.4 Career Options/Opportunities or trades that the graduates may go

into:
1. Sanitary Engineer
2. Construction Manager/Engineer
3. Design Engineer
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Section 5.

Educator/ Academician
Environmental Engineer/Planner
Hospital Administrator
Pollution Control Officer
Project Engineer/Manager
Public Health Engineer
Public Service Administrator
Safety Engineer/ Industrial Hygiene Engineer
Technical/ Corporate or General Manager
Researcher
Consultant

Allied Programs
The following programs may be considered as allied to Sanitary Engineering:
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Management Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering and Public Health, Environmental Engineering.
ARTICLE IV COMPETENCY STANDARDS

Section 6.

This section defines the entry level competency standards, knowledge, attitudes,
values and skills applicable to the BS Sanitary Engineering graduates, which are
contained in ANNEX I of this CMO.
ARTICLE V CURRICULUM

Section 7.

Curriculum Description
The Sanitary Engineering curriculum is designed to develop students who have
background in Mathematics, Natural, Physical and Allied Sciences. As such the
curriculum contains courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Statistics.
It also contains Language Courses, Social Sciences and Humanities. This is to
ensure that the Sanitary Engineering graduate is articulate and able to
understand the nature of his special role in the environment and the impact to
the society, the impact of their work on the progress and development of nation.
The curriculum was designed also to provide certain breadth of knowledge of the
environmental and sanitary engineering disciplines through a set of core courses
and to ensure depth and focus through primary and secondary areas of
specialization.

Section 8.

Curriculum Outline
Classification/Course

Minimum No. of Hours per

Minimum Credit
week
Units
Lecture
Lab

I. TECHNICAL COURSES
A. Mathematics
College Algebra
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Advanced Algebra
Plane and Spherical Trigonometry
Analytic Geometry
Solid Mensuration
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Differential Equations
Probability and Statistics
Sub-Total
B. Natural/Physical Sciences
General Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2
Sub-Total
C. Basic Engineering Sciences
Engineering Drawing
Computer Fundamentals and
Programming
Computer Aided Drafting
Statics of Rigid Bodies
Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
Engineering Economy
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Safety Management
Sub-Total
D. Allied Courses
Surveying 1 (Elementary and Higher
Surveying)
Surveying 2 (Engineering Surveys)
Geotechnical Engineering (Soil
Mechanics)
Structural Theory and Design
Construction Materials and Testing
Construction Methods and Project
Management in Sanitary Engineering
Basic Electrical Engineering
Engineering Geology
Basic Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Laws, Contracts and Ethics
Water Supply Engineering
Principles of Organic and Inorganic
Chemistry
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2
3
2
2
4
4
3
3

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

2
3
2
2
4
4
3
3

26

26

3
3
3

3
3
3

4
4
4

12

0
3
2
3
3
3
2
1

3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1
3
2
3
3
3
2
1

17

12

21

3
2

3
3

4
3

3
1
3
3
3

0
0
0
0
0

3
1
3
3
3

2
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Special Topics in Environmental and

Sanitary Engineering
Mechanics of Fluid
Hydraulics
Hydrology
Sub-Total
E. Professional Courses
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Public Health Engineering
Occupational Safety and Health
Sewage and Drainage Engineering
Risk and Benefit Analysis in Environmental
and Sanitary Engineering System
Ecology and Environmental Pollution
Environmental Planning, Laws and Impact
Assessment
Solid Waste Management
Environmental Chemistry
Microbiology and Parasitology for
Environmental Engineering
Water Purification Process Design
Sewage and Industrial Wastewater
Treatment
Planning and Design in Environmental and
Sanitary Engineering
Sanitary Engineering OJT/Practicum
Design of Sanitary Engineering Structures
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
Sanitary Science, Fire Protection and
Plumbing as applied to Buildings
Ground Water and Soil Pollution
Remediation
Sub-Total
F. Electives
Technical Elective 1
Technical Elective 2
Sub-Total
TOTAL
TECHNICAL COURSES

Classification/ Field/ Course

Policies and Standards (BSSE)

2
2
3

3
3
0

3
3
3

40

24

48

3
3
2
3

0
0
0
0

3
3
2
3

2
2

0
3

2
3

0
1
0

240
3
3

1
2
1

43

264

52

3
3

0
0

3
3

6
165

Minimum No. of Hours per

week
Minimum Credit

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Units

Lecture

Lab

3
3
3
3
12

0
0
0
0
0

3
3
3
3
12

3
3
3
9

0
0
0
0

3
3
3
9

C. Languages
English 1
English 2
English 3 (Technical Communication)
Pilipino 1
Pilipino 2
Sub-Total

3
3
3
3
3
15

0
0
0
0
0
0

3
3
3
3
3
15

D. Mandated Course
Life and Works of Rizal
Sub-Total

3
3

0
0

3
3

II. NON-TECHNICAL COURSES

A. Social Sciences
Social Science 1
Social Science 2
Social Science 3
Social Science 4
Sub-Total
B. Humanities
Humanities 1
Humanities 2
Humanities 3
Sub-Total

E. Physical Education
P.E. 1
P.E. 2
P.E. 3
P.E. 4
Sub-Total

2
2
2
2
8

F. National Service Training Program

NSTP 1
NSTP 2
Sub-Total

3
3
6

TOTAL
NON-TECHNICAL COURSES
GRAND TOTAL

53
218

SUGGESTED TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

1.

Air Pollution Fundamentals

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Water Resources Quality Management and Practice

Research in Air, Water, Noise and Soil Pollution
Industrial and Hazardous Water Treatment and Disposal
Environmental Biotechnology and Bio Remediation
Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering
Groundwater Hydrology
Air Pollution Control
Air Pollution Control Equipment Design
Global Climate Change and Water Resources
Water Quality Management
Hydrogeology
Hydrogeologic Modeling for Planning and Design
Watershed Management
Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Dam Engineering

Note: The Electives may be developed such as listed above or may be from existing
courses from other engineering programs.

SUMMARY
Classification/ Field

Total No. Of Hours

Total No. Of
Units
Lecture
Laboratory

I. TECHNICAL COURSES
A. Mathematics
B. Natural Sciences
C. Basic Engineering Sciences
D. Allied Courses
E. Professional Course
F. Technical Elective

26
9
17
40
43
6

0
9
12
24
264
0

26
12
21
48
52
6

141

309

165

12
9
15
3

0
0
0
0

12
9
15
3

Sub-Total

39

39

TOTAL

180

309

204

Sub-Total
II. NON TECHNICAL
A. Social Sciences
B. Humanities
C. Languages
D. Life and Works of Rizal

Physical Education
NSTP
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Sub-Total

14

GRAND TOTAL

Section 9.

195

78

218

Relationship of the Courses to the Program Outcomes

The relationships of the identified courses in section 8 to the identified program
outcomes in section 4-4.2 are contained in ANNEX II of this Memorandum.

Section 10.

Sample/ Model Program of Study

The institution may enrich the sample/model program of study depending on the
needs of the industry, provided that all prescribed courses required in the
curriculum outlines are offered and pre-requisites and co-requisites are
observed.

FIRST YEAR

1st Year First Semester

Subjects
College Algebra
Plane and Spherical Trigonometry
General Chemistry
Engineering Drawing
English 1
Pilipino 1
PE 1
Total

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
3
0
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
0
2
0
17

Units
3
3
4
1
3
3
2

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

19

1st Year Second Semester

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Subjects
Advance Algebra

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
2
0

Units
2

Analytic Geometry

Solid Mensuration

English 2
Pilipino 2
Humanities 1

3
3
3

0
0
0

3
3
3

Physics 1

PE 2

2
Total

18

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
College Algebra
College Algebra, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry
College Algebra, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry

College Algebra, Plane and

Spherical Trigonometry
PE 1

21

SECOND YEAR

2nd Year First Semester

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab

Differential Calculus

Physics 2

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
Analytic Geometry, Solid
Mensuration
Physics 1

English 3 (Technical Communication)

English 2

Humanities 2
Social Science 1
Computer Fundamentals and
Programming
PE 3
NSTP 1

3
3

0
0

3
3

Humanities 1
None

2nd Year Standing

2
3

PE 2
None

Subjects

Total

Policies and Standards (BSSE)

16

Units

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2nd Year Second Semester

Subjects
Integral Calculus
Probability & Statistics
Principles of Organic and Inorganic
Chemistry
Humanities 3

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
4
0
3
0

4
3

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
Differential Calculus
College Algebra

Units

General Chemistry

Basic Electrical Engineering

Social Science 2
Life and Works of Rizal
PE 4
NSTP 2

3
3

0
0

3
3
2
3

Humanities 2
College Algebra, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry, Physics 2
Social Science 1
None
PE 3
NSTP 1

21

26

Total

THIRD YEAR

3rd Year First Semester

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
3
0
3
0

Subjects
Differential Equations
Statics of Rigid Bodies

Units
3
3

Basic Mechanical Engineering

Microbiology and Parasitology for

Environmental Engineering

Surveying 1(Elementary and Higher

Surveying)

Social Science 3
Engineering Economy

3
3

0
0

3
3

21

23

Total

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
Integral Calculus
Physics 1, Integral Calculus
College Algebra, plane and
Spherical Trigo., Physics 2
Principles of Organic and Inorganic
Chemistry
Advance Algebra, Plane and
Spherical Trigonometry,
Engineering Drawing
Social Science 2
Third Year Standing

3rd Year Second Semester

Subjects
Policies and Standards (BSSE)

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab

Units

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
Surveying 2 (Engineering Survey)
Environmental Engineering

3
2
3
3
2

0
0
0
3
0

3
2
3
4
2

Safety Management

Engineering Management
Engineering Geology

3
1

0
0

3
1

Environmental Chemistry

20

22

Total

Differential Equations
Statics of Rigid Bodies
Statics of Rigid Bodies
Surveying 1
Physics 2, General Chemistry
General Chemistry, 3rd Year
Standing
rd
3 Year Standing
Physics 1
Principles of Organic and Inorganic
Chemistry

FOURTH YEAR

4th Year First Semester

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
3
3

Subjects
Structural Theory and Design

Units
4

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)

Mechanics of Fluids

Public Health Engineering

Occupational Safety and Health

Ecology and Environmental Pollution

Construction Materials & Testing
Special Topics in Environmental and
Sanitary Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
(Soil Mechanics)
Total

3
2

0
3

3
3

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies,
Differential Equations
Microbiology and Parasitology and
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry,
Microbiology and Parasitology
Environmental Engineering
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

4th year standing

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

19

12

23

4th Year Second Semester

Subjects
Technical Elective I
Solid Waste Management
Policies and Standards (BSSE)

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
3
0
2

Units
3
2

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
None
Public Health Engineering,
Environmental Pollution
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Hydraulics
Hydrology
Computer-Aided Drafting

2
3
0

3
0
3

3
3
1

Environmental Planning, Laws and

Impact Assessment

Structural Theory and Design

3
17

0
9

3
20

Social Science 3

Design of Sanitary Engineering

Structures
Social Science 4
Total

Mechanics of Fluids
Mechanics of Fluids
3rd Year Standing
Environmental Chemistry, Public
Health Engineering, Environmental
Pollution

Summer
Subjects
Sanitary Engineering OJT/ Practicum
Total

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
0
240
0
240

Units
1
1

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
5th year standing

FIFTH YEAR
5th Year First Semester
No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab

Subjects
Construction Method &
Project Management in SE
Water Supply Engineering
Sewerage and Drainage Engineering
Engineering Laws, Contracts and
Ethics
Environmental Engineering
Laboratory
Sanitary Science, Fire Protection
and Plumbing as applied to Buildings
Technical Elective 2
Total

Units

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)

5th Year Standing

3
3

0
0

3
3

Hydraulics, Hydrology
Hydraulics, Hydrology
Environmental Pollution,
Environmental and Sanitary
Chemistry, Hydrology,
Geotechnical Engineering
Solid Waste Management,
Environmental Pollution

Construction Materials and Testing

3
18

0
9

3
21

None

5th Year Second Semester

Subjects
Water Purification Process Design

Policies and Standards (BSSE)

No. Of Hours
Lec
Lab
4
0

Units
4

Prerequisite/
(Co-requisite)
Water Supply Engineering,
Microbiology and Parasitology,
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Sewage and Industrial Wastewater

Treatment
Risk and Benefit Analysis in
Environmental & Sanitary
Engineering
Planning and Design in
Environmental & Sanitary
Engineering
Ground Water and Soil Pollution
Remediation
Total

Environmental and Sanitary

Chemistry
Sewerage and Drainage
Engineering, Microbiology and
Parasitology, Environmental and
Sanitary Chemistry

Probability and Statistics,

Engineering Economy

5th year standing

Environmental Pollution,
Microbiology and Parasitology,
Environmental Chemistry,
Hydrology, Geotechnical
Engineering

15

18
TOTAL = 218 Units

Section 11.

Thesis/Research/Project Requirements
The Thesis /research/project requirement shall focus on the following areas:
1. Alternative Treatment Processes (i.e. air, water, wastewater and solid waste)
2. Development of Software for Sanitary Engineering.
3. Sanitary Survey of proposed water sources (i.e. surface water, ground
water)
4. Construction, operation and maintenance of water main pipeline and
distribution systems in urban areas.
5. Construction, operation and maintenance of water purification plants in
urban areas.
6. Construction, operation and maintenance of sewerage treatment plant in
urban areas.
7. Alternative treatment/ purification process (i.e. air, water, wastewater
including noise abatement).
8. Water quality control including alternative assessment tools for water
analysis of water supply (i.e. MWSS, LWUA, Water District and Water
Refilling Station).
9. Role of Sanitary Engineering during emergencies/ calamities in coordination
with the multidisciplinary teams.
10. Role of Sanitary Engineering in environmental hazard mitigation (i.e. toxic
wastes, oil spills)
11. Role of Sanitary Engineering during the outbreak of epidemic diseases (i.e.
cholera, SARS, birds flu)
12. Planning and implementation of rural and urban areas sanitation
13. Role of Sanitary Engineering in water distribution, fire protection systems of
high-rise buildings.
14. Role of Sanitary Engineering in the sanitation of high-rise buildings.

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Section 12.

On The Job Training / Sanitary Engineering Practicum Requirements

1. To immerse the student to practical field/ site experience in Sanitary
Engineering.
2. Two hundred forty (240) hours of field/ site exposure.
3. OJT shall be conducted in a company/government agency specializing in
any of the following:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Public Health, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering

Environmental engineering
Water supply engineering
Wastewater engineering
Solid waste management
ARTICLE VI COURSE SPECIFICATION

Section 13.

The course specifications for the BS Sanitary Engineering program are

contained in ANNEX III of this Memorandum; ANNEX IV shall contain the
summary of the Laboratory requirements.

ARTICLE VII GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 14.

The general requirements for the BS Sanitary Engineering Program are

contained in a separate Memorandum, CMO No. 25, s. 2005, otherwise known
as Revised Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSG) for Engineering
Education, shall be complied with:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Instructional Program Quality

Research
Community Involvement
Administration and Support

ARTICLE VIII - TRANSITORY PROVISION

Section 15.

HEIs that have been granted permit or recognition for the Bachelor of Science in
Sanitary Engineering program are hereby given a non-extendable period of four
(4) years from the date of affectivity hereof, within which to fully comply with.
State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Colleges and Universities
(LCUs) shall also comply with the requirements herein set forth.
Students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Sanitary Engineering
program shall be allowed to graduate under the old curriculum. However,
students enrolling for the abovementioned program beginning school year 20102011 shall be covered by this CMO.

ARTICLE IX- SANCTIONS

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Section 16.

For violation of this Order, the Commission may impose such administrative
sanction as it may deem appropriate pursuant to the pertinent provisions of
Republic Act No. 7722, in relation to Section 69 of BP 232 otherwise known as
the Higher Education Act of 1982, and Sections 24 and 101 of the Manual of
Regulations for Private Schools (MRPS), and other related laws.

ARTICLE X SEPARABILITY AND REPEALING CLAUSE

Section 17.

Any provision of this Order, which may thereafter be held invalid, shall not effect
the remaining provisions.

Section 18.

All issuances, including but not limited to CMO No. 49, s. 1997, and CMO 34, s.
2001 and/ or any part thereof inconsistent herewith, are deemed repealed or
modified accordingly.
ARTICLE XI - EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

Section 19.

This CMO shall take effect starting 1st semester of SY 2010-2011, after
publication in an official gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Section 20.

An education institution applying to offer new BSSE program shall likewise comply
with all the provisions of this CMO.

QUezon City, Philippines ___October 16, 2009__

For the Commission:

EMMANUEL Y. ANGELES
Chairman

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