Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila
Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand eighteen. [REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11335] AN ACT CONVERTING THE GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGE IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS, INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE GUIMARAS STATE UNIVERSITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR References: Republic Act No. 11335 – Official GazetteGuimaras State College is one of the Members of the South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) – an intergovernmental organization established 1965 assisting the HEIs for student mobility.
Hyping for the Internationalization, Guimaras State College submitted itself to the Bureau of Immigration School Accreditation as part of the preparation of the College to accept Exchange Students.
In the said accreditation, Immigration Personnel of Regional Office VI conducted evaluation of documents in compliance for the accreditation followed by the ocular inspection to the facilities of the college.
The College aims to engage in Student Mobility not later than October this Year
The full trailer of the College Uniform will be launched on August 2019 during the Orientation Program for New Students-Freshmen and Transferees.
Last May 23-24, Guimaras State College was invited by the National Privacy Commission to attend in the Data Privacy Conference held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City, Manila. This year’s conference has a theme of “Protecting the Digital Filipino: Accountability, Compliance, and Ethics in a data-driven Philippines”.
The purpose of the said event is to inform and educate the public sector about data privacy, data protection and fair information rights and responsibilities in which, it is part of the mandate of the National Privacy Commission under Proclamation No. 527. Further, the organizer aimed at cascading and discussing valuable information and insights necessary for government agencies to help in protecting the rights of the digital Filipino.
As a result of this activity, Guimaras State College is now making its step in compliance of the Requirements for the Data Protection.
May 21, 2019
University Hotel
Guerrero St, Cor Aglipay St, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
In preparation for the Upcoming Student Mobility of Guimaras State College, designated Coordinators-Instr. Adrian Forca (CST), Dr. Norie H. Palma (CTE), College Dean – Dr. Simeon Cainday(CST) together with the Directors for External Affairs – Dr. Joel V. Japitana attended the National Consultation Meeting on SEAMEO-CHED Academic Mobility: SEA-Polytechnic Network and SEA-Teacher Programme. In the said meeting, The SEAMEO ( Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) – CHED Reviewed and evaluated the implementation of the pre-service student teacher exchange as well TVET student internship taking into account best practices and lessons learned; discussed issues and solutions for SEA Teacher and SEA Polytechnic Network policy and program improvement applicable to Philippine higher education institution; and Link the programme with the Immigration policies for accessible participation of Philippines higher education institutions in the two SEAMEO programmes.
“need to inform and educate the public about data privacy, data protection and fair information rights and responsibilities as part of reinforcing the efforts of the NPC in protecting personal data and ensuring the Philippines’ compliance with international standards set for data protection.”https://paw2019.privacy.gov.ph/#programSection
A Quantum Leap of 2 notches from SUC Level I to SUC Level III (SUC Levelling)
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certified
First State College in the Whole Philippines to undergo Institutional Sustainability Assessment by Commission on Higher Education
First State College in the Whole Philippines to be Institutionally Accredited by Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines
First State College in the Whole Philippines to be Included in the Group of 11 State Universities and College by Commission on Higher Education on its Internationalization Network Program
Student Information and Accounting System
The following are the Programs Accredited Level III- Phase 2 by Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP)
Programs with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) issued by CHED
The House Bill 8731-“An Act Converting the Guimaras State College in the Province of Guimaras into a State University to be known as Guimaras State University and Appropriate Funding Thereof” was jointly signed by Hon. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Hon. Vicente Sotto III and sent to the office of the President for signing. The bill will lapse into law if not vetoed on April 27, 2019.
Last April 26, 2019, Republic Act 11335 was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte- AN ACT CONVERTING THE GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGE IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS, INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE GUIMARAS STATE UNIVERSITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Shift of Academic Calendar of State Universities and Colleges and Local Universities and Colleges to begin in August of every year starting Academic Year 2019-2020Attached is the copy of the Memorandum to know more http://www1.gsc.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/synchronize-AY-to-FY.pdf
GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGE – CONVENTION HALL
The Guimaras State College Health Personnel organized a program that provides access and promotes a healthy life today March 25, 2019.
Series of activities to be conducted in this event are as follows:
The purpose of the said event to to enhance the knowledge and skills in identifying factors that affects health, internalize the so-called “Health is wealth”, early detection of presence of risk factos and prompt treatment and avoidance of complications and resolved for better choice in maintaining health.
The program is attended by the Faculty and Staff as well as the students of Guimaras State College.
The Guimaras State College is practicing paperless as part of its Vision. Thus this upcoming Parangal 2019 and 48th Commencement Exercises, aside from printing the Program, the institution will distribute electronic copy of the programs as well. This will be shared to the Faculty and Staff and Students who are interested. 
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