House Bill No 1743

An Act Converting the

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
TITLE OF THE BILL
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
House Bill No 1743
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor An Act Converting the Mindanao
State University-Iligan Institute of
Technology (MSU-IIT) in the City
of Iligan into a National State
University to be known as the
Iligan National University (INU)
and Appropriating Funds Therefor
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW?
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
• House of Representatives
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor 3 readings
• House of the Senate
3 readings
• House and Senate Consultation
among Stakeholders
IN THE PROCESS
• Congressman Belmonte is very
open of any changes should there
be a need.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be The right to education is a basic human right, for
known as the Iligan
National University education is an essential determinant of one’s quality
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor of life and social development.
The state universities and colleges (SUCs) are the
concrete fulfillment of the role of the Philippine state to
fully develop the country’s human resources. There
are, at present, twenty nine (29) SUCs in all of the six
(6) regions in Southern Philippines. Mindanao still
stands as the country’s land of promise. For some, the
promise has become a reality. However, for many
Mindanaoans, the promise remains a dream. The
establishment of a national university in Southern
Philippines will greatly contribute to the realization of
that dream.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University

MSU-IIT AT A
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

GLANCE
Are we ready to be a
National University?
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An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
A BRIEF HISTORY
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology in Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
City is one of the 10 external units of the
Mindanao State University System.
1946 – MSU-IIT originated in this year with
the founding of the Iligan High School
(IHS)
1956 – IHS was converted into the Lanao
Technical School (LTS)
1965 – R.A. 4626 converted LTS into the
Northern Mindanao Institute of
Technology (NMIT)
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
A BRIEF HISTORY
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan

1968 – Before R.A. 4626 could be

National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

implemented, R.A. 5363 was passed

absorbing the NMIT as MSU’s first
external unit.
July 12, 1968 – MSU-Iligan Institute of
Technology was born with R.A.
5363 as its charter.
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
VISION
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor A world-class institution of
higher learning renowned for
its excellence in science and
technology and for its
commitment to the holistic
development of the individual
and society.
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An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
MISSION
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
To provide
Funds Therefor

quality education for the

industrial and socio-economic
development of Mindanao
with its diverse cultures through
relevant programs in instruction,
research, extension and community
development.
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
FACULTY PROFILE
Iligan in a National

MSU-IIT has the largest concentration

State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University

of doctoral and master’s degree

(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

holders in its faculty, more than any

university or college in Mindanao.
MSU-IIT has a total of 557 members in
its faculty as of 1st Sem., AY 2010-11:
Doctoral degree holders – 96
Master’s degree holders – 304
Bachelor’s degree holders – 157
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An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
MSU-IIT offers total of 116 academic
Funds Therefor
programs:
Doctorate – 10
Master’s – 35
Graduate certificate –2
Bachelor’s degree – 47
Diploma - 22
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An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be

SOME SIGNIFICANT
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

ACHIEVEMENTS AS
INDICATORS THAT WE
ARE READY TO BE A
NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
 House Bill No 1743
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan 1. TOPNOTCHERS IN LICENSURE
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
EXAMINATIONS
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
MSU-IIT has been declared several times as
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
regional and national Top Performing School by
the Professional and Regulatory Commission in
Licensure Exams in:
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
For producing
• Chemical Engineering topnotchers, for 100
% passing
• Civil Engineering percentage, or for
• Mechanical Engineering higher percentage of
passing than the
• Metallurgical Engineering national average

• Licensure Exam for Teachers

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2. RESEARCH
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
MSU-IIT has a vibrant research environment.
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
There was a total of 65 researches:
17 were completed
39 on-going
9 newly started
6 big studies were actually funded
Research results and papers delivered by
faculty members in national and international
for a were published in national and
international journals and monographs for
wide dissemination.
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
3. EXTENSION
Iligan in a National

• A total of 113 extension projects were conducted

State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor by different Academic Units as well as by the
Department of Extension in Iligan City and Lanao
del Norte.
• The only Academic Institution in the country with
the most vibrant, nationally recognized, and
successful SC Coop, the MSU-IIT MPC, now with
11 branches, 28,000 members and PhP 0.5B
Assets.
• The only university in the country whose in-house
developed IT applications (e.SMS) are used by
other public and private colleges and universities.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

INSTITUTIONAL
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
 House Bill No 1743
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
COMMISSION ON HIGHER
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
EDUCATION (CHED)
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
Center of Excellence in Mathematics, Biology and
Chemistry
Center of Development in Physics and IT
Center of Excellence in Teacher Education
Best HEI Research Program for Region X
(Biodiversity Research Program (BRP))
Center of Development for Excellence in
Information and Communications Technology
Center of Development in Ceramic, Civil,
Electrical, Electronics and Communications,
Mechanical, and Metallurgical Engineering
Zonal Research Center for Regions XII, IX, ARMM
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST)
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) Learning Hub for
Northern Mindanao
Virtual Center for Technology
Innovation - Microelectronics
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR CHARTERED
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (AACCUP)
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
Level II Re-accredited for all programs of the
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor College of Arts and Social Sciences
Level II Re-accredited for College of
Education (Secondary Teacher Education,
Industrial Teacher Education, Physical
Education) (Elementary Teacher Education
Candidate Status)
Level II Accreditation for Civil Engineering and
Mechanical Engineering
Level I Accreditation (Candidate) for all other
Engineering disciplines
Level I Accreditation for all programs in
Business Administration
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
NATIONAL COMPUTER
CENTER (NCC)
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

Training Arm in Northern Mindanao

HARIBON FOUNDATION

Academic Center of Excellence in

Biodiversity (One of only four (4) in the
Philippines)
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
ECOP (Employers
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
Confederation of the
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
Philippines)
2007 KAPATID Award (Finalist,
KAPATIRAN SA INDUSTRIYA)

PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

INITIATIVES
IIT through its IPDM is the most effective
and productive Peace Center in the
entire MSUS and in the academic
institutions of Mindanao
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GENERAL MANDATE OF IITNU

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National a. To provide advanced instruction and training
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
and undertake aggressive research and
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
extension in the fields of pure and applied
sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts
and humanities, education, business,
information technology, law, medical field
and allied sciences and other disciplines that
will spur socioeconomic progress, and promote
good governance, peace, cultural integrity,
and sustainable development in Southern
Philippines.
b. To extend various forms of community, public
and volunteer services;
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GENERAL MANDATE OF IITNU

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
e. To offer opportunities for life-long learning
known as the Iligan
National University
on principled leadership, good
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor governance, responsible citizenship and
enhancement of nationalism and
patriotism;
f. To promote innovation and
technopreneurship that will spur
sustainable development;
g. To advocate self-help initiatives such as
cooperation and community organizing for
people empowerment;
h. To advance the professional and
economic rights and welfare of its
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GENERAL MANDATE OF IITNU

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
i. To adopt and adapt best practices for
Funds Therefor
optimal management of resources and for
effective delivery of faculty, staff and student
services;
j. To develop and nurture the commitment of
the alumni as invaluable partners of the
University;
k. To foster networking and exchanges with
other universities, and with scholarly and
professional associations in the country, the
Asia-Pacific region and around the world.
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GOVERNING BOARD OF THE IITNU

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
The governing board of the University is the
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Board of Regents with the following
Funds Therefor
members:
a. Chairperson of CHED, as Chairperson
b. President of the University, as Vice Chairperson
c. Chairperson of Senate Committee on Education,
Arts and Culture, as Member
d. Chairperson of the House Committee on Higher
Technical Education, as Member
e. Director General of the NEDA, as Member
f. President of the faculty union of the University,
as Member
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GOVERNING BOARD OF THE IITNU

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan g. President of the Federation of Student Councils
National University
(INU) and Appropriating of the University
Funds Therefor

h. (President of the administrative staff and

academic non-teaching employees union of the
University, as Member) to be added
i. President of the alumni association of the
University, as Member
j. Two (2) prominent citizens in Southern
Philippines who have exhibited exemplary and
outstanding performance in their professions or
fields of specialization, as Member
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
OFFICIALS OF THE IITNU
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan

a. President
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

• To be appointed by the Board

• Has a term of four (4) years
• Eligible for reappointment for
another term
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
OFFICIALS OF THE IITNU
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan

b. Vice Presidents
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

• To be appointed by the Board

upon recommendation of the
University President
• Have a term of four (4) years
• Shall assist the University
President
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
3 COUNCILS OF THE IITNU
Iligan in a National

a. Administrative Council
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating

• Composed of the University President as

Funds Therefor

Chair, the Vice Presidents, Deans,

Directors, other officials of equal ranks,
the President of the Faculty Union and
Administrative Non-Teaching Employees
Union as members
• Reviews and recommends the the BOR
policies governing the administration,
management and development of IITNU
for appropriate action
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
3 COUNCILS OF THE IITNU
Iligan in a National

b. University Academic Council (UAC)

State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating

• With the University President as Chair

Funds Therefor

and composed of all members of the

faculty with the rank not lower than
Assistant Professor as members
• Reviews and recommends the curricular
offerings and rules of discipline of the
University subject for appropriate BOR
action
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
3 COUNCILS OF THE IITNU
Iligan in a National

b. University Academic Council (UAC)

State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating

• Fixes the requirements for the admission

Funds Therefor

of students, for graduation and

conferment of degrees subject to review
and approval by the BOR through the
University President

c. University Consultative Council

• Composed of elected members from the
School/College/Institute Consultative
Councils representing the students,
faculty and administrative personnel
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
3 COUNCILS OF THE IITNU
Iligan in a National

c. University Consultative Council

State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating

• Vice Presidents, Deans/Directors, of

Funds Therefor

Schools/Colleges/Institutes and Alumni

Association President as ex-officio
member
• Presidents of the faculty and
administrative personnel unions and
university supreme student council are
also ex-officio members
• The University Consultative Council shall
be governed by an Executive Board and
shall be headed by a Chairperson
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
FACULTY OF IITNU
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor Faculty appointment shall be
subject to guidelines, qualifications
and/or standards set by the BOR
without prejudice to gender, creed,
ethnicity of political beliefs
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GRANT OF SPECIAL
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology

ALLOWANCES
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor • Upon the approval of the BOR, the faculty
members of IITNU maybe granted Special
Allowances
• The maximum amount is equivalent to 100%
of the basic monthly salary specified for their
salary grades under the Salary
Standardization Law
• The rationale is to continue to attract and
maintain an excellent pool of teaching
personnel
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SCHOLARSHIP
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology

PROGRAMS/ADMISSION
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating

• IITNU shall provide scholarships and

Funds Therefor

other programs to assist poor but

deserving students who qualify for
admission to the University
• No student shall be denied admission
to IITNU by reason of gender, creed,
ethnicity, nationality, political beliefs or
physical disability for as long as
he/she passed the admission
requirements set by the UAC
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
LAND GRANTS TO IITNU
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
• The State shall provide subsidy to
IITNU in the form of land grants and
donations
• Use of other real properties for the
attainment of its objectives and
goals
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
SITE OF IITNU
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
• The present site of MSU-IIT
covering fourteen (14) hectares
more or less, is hereby granted for
exclusive use of IITNU
• The MSU-IIT campus is located
along A. Bonifacio Avenue in
Tibanga, Iligan City
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
APPROPRIATIONS
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University • The amount needed to carry out the
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
provisions of the Act shall be
charged against the current year’s
appropriation for MSU-IIT
• Subsequent appropriation for the
continued operation and
maintenance of IITNU shall be
included in the annual General
Appropriations Act
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An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan

CAN WE REALIZE OUR DREAM

National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

AS A WORLD CLASS
INSTITUTION?

TO BE A RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY?
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Why convert?
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
• MSU-IIT has long reached a
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor level of accomplishments and
development to deserve
becoming a full-fledged and
independent university
• CHED evaluation in 2003 as
the most qualified to be
University among fourteen
colleges/institutes applying for
conversion.
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
What kind of university do we want? How different
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
will it be from the present set-up? What are the
Iligan in a National
State University to be advantages of converting it into a national
known as the Iligan
National University university?
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
A distinct national university similar to UP in
Southern Philippines which will have the
following features:
• Headed by a President
• Separate and smaller BOR but still headed by
the CHED Chair
• Fast decision making
• Authority to offer market driven and non-
traditional cutting-edge courses that will spur
development in Southern Philippines
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Mindanao State What kind of university do we want? How
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology different will it be from the present set-up?
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
What are the advantages of converting it into
known as the Iligan
National University
a national university?
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
• A bigger budget share for Higher
Education
• Access to quality and state of the
art education for the Mindanaoans
• A Research University as clearly
stipulated in the proposed bill
• Can apply for a land grant
• Retention of all existing privileges
of personnel
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan • Proposals for new and innovative
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of programs are always evaluated in
Iligan in a National
State University to be terms of the implementing
capabilities of other units, many of
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
which are far behind IIT
• Additional layers of decision-making
in the system unnecessarily delay
implementation of plans, programs
and projects. For example, a simple
curriculum revision designed to be
responsive to the challenges of the
times would still need the approval of
all the other ten campuses before
these can be submitted to the Board
of Regents for its consideration
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University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
• MSU Marawi is regarded as the mother or
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
main campus; IIT is just one of its units.
State University to be
known as the Iligan Grants intended for the entire university
National University
(INU) and Appropriating usually end up only in MSU Marawi.
Funds Therefor
• Being viewed as just one university, MSU is
provided only one item each for important
positions by Civil Service and DBM, e.g.
Registrar, Librarian, Chief Security, PPD
Director, Medical Director, HR Manager, etc
and all of these are given to MSU Marawi.
• The Institute gets penalized for breaches of
contracts with external agencies committed by
faculty members in another campus.
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology • Poor performance of other units of the
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
MSU System has adverse effects on
budget allocations, (e.g. normative
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
funding) for the entire University System,
including IIT.
• Proposals for the offering of some new
programs were obstructed.
• Faculty promotions of faculty members
for Associate Professorship and up have
to be reviewed by MSU Marawi, which
involves a very long process.
• Being part of MSU, IIT has become
vulnerable to the so-called “Marawi
politics”
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Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Constricting bureaucratic procedures and
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of policies, political interference
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
 
National University
(INU) and Appropriating As a unit of MSU, we cannot apply for land
Funds Therefor
grant
As an external campus cost center heads
should only have a maximum salary grade of
18, thus existing items beyond 18 are
classified as CT positions. This is the reason
why the positions of Registrar, Librarian,
Chief Security, PPD Director, Medical
Director, HR Manager, IT Director were
deleted in our plantilla of personnel. Being
viewed as just one university, all these said
positions are given to MSU Marawi.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
Level of Authority of the Chancellor in
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
the MSUS Management Matrix is very
limited since he can only sign
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating

contracts up to PhP 2M.

Funds Therefor

All contracts beyond PhP 2M should

be brought to Marawi for the signature
of the President.

Contracts and MOAs have to be

signed by the MSU President.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the

Won’t we lose IIT’s

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of

privileges as part of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University

MSU?
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

No, the bill ensures

provisions to retain all these
privileges currently enjoyed
by IIT and its employees
(Section 22 in Bill)
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
Can we not upgrade while we
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
are still a part of MSUS?
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
• No! The problems of IIT are largely caused
Funds Therefor
by the system governance and from the fact
that units/campuses of MSUS are of
different levels and conditions of
development.
• Policies proposed by IIT to address its
needs are not approved because other
campuses are unable to implement them.
• Curricular revisions, even just a change in
course content in order to be responsive to
present needs, have to approved by the
other campuses.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the

Why change the name into IIT

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
National University (IITNU)
State University to be
known as the Iligan • To retain the name “IIT” , which is a
brand synonymous with quality,
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
recognized not only nationally but also
internationally.
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
in Australia, which was converted into a
university after 123 years of existence,
retained the name RMIT and became
RMIT University.
• Also, Mapua Institute of Technology
(MIT) retained its name instead of
changing to Malayan University because
of the value of the name.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
Won’t this move lead to the Disintegration of
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
the MSU System?
State University to be
known as the Iligan No. IIT is only one campus. MSUS has 10 other
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor
campuses with their own respective thrusts and
strengths.
 
Won’t this move lead to
Localization/politicization of IIT?
No. The proposed bill ensures that IIT will
maintain not only its present character and
stature but in fact aims to upgrade into the
national university in southern Philippines. Also,
the structure of the Board of Regents in the bill
guarantees that governance is free from local
politics.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the

Won’t this move lead to

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
Privatization/
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Commercialization of IIT?
Funds Therefor

No. The bill stipulates that

IIT will remain a state
university, the mandate of
which is to make quality
education accessible and
affordable to the people of
southern Philippines.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan Won’t this move lead to Increase of
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
Tuition and Other Fees?
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
No. Increase in tuition is not automatic. Any
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor increase in tuition and other fees will be
done only after a thorough consultation
with all sectors concerned, especially the
students. This is enshrined in the bill.
Moreover, the bill provides for scholarship
programs and other affirmative action
programs to assist poor but deserving
students in all disciplines. IPs will be
given preferential treatment.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the

Won’t this move lead to Decrease in

Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National Salaries and Other Benefits?
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University No. We are covered by the Salary
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor Standardization Law. The bill ensures
that there is no diminution in salaries and
other benefits. In fact, the bill allows the
granting of special allowances to ensure
the retention of the most qualified
personnel. (Section 21)
 The bill even assures additional funds to
the new university, being national in
scope as reflected in the title itself.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
Won’t this move affect Muslim-Christian
known as the Iligan
National University relations?
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor  
No. The move to an independent universityhood is
a product of a growth and development process
and therefore should not be viewed as anti-Muslim.
In fact, IIT, among all other campuses of the
MSUS is the most active in promoting peace and
development, multiculturalism, and dialogue,
through its Institute of Peace and Development for
Mindanao (IPDM), and will remain so.

IITNU will always continue to promote harmonious

relationships among all peoples in Mindanao.
 House Bill No 1743

What will be the benefits of the

An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
conversion to students?
 
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating 1. Assured representation in the Board of
Funds Therefor
Regents. (Section 3.g)
2. Equal access to quality, market-driven,
and cutting-edge academic programs
e.g. Mechatronics, Bio-informatics,
Animation, Film and Production,
Communication Arts, Development
Communication, Culinary Arts, etc.
1. More academic scholarships in all
disciplines,
e.g. Polisci., History, Accountancy,
Education, Marketing, etc.
 House Bill No 1743

What will be the benefits of the

An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
conversion to students?
4.Faster implementation of curricular
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
revisions.
Funds Therefor
5. With bigger budget, better facilities
and more academic programs for the
students.
6.Better chances for poor but deserving
students through scholarships and
socialized tuition schemes.
7. IITNU will have its own distinct
representations to inter-
university/state competitions, fora, etc.
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor “SHOW US THE SCHOOLS
OF THE PEOPLE AND WE
WILL SHOW YOU WHAT
THAT PEOPLE IS”
JOSE RIZAL
 House Bill No 1743
An Act Converting the
Mindanao State
University-Iligan
Institute of Technology
(MSU-IIT in the City of
Iligan in a National
State University to be
known as the Iligan
National University
(INU) and Appropriating
Funds Therefor

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