21/05/2026
ched omnibus rules and regulations in the establishment of sucs and by opening extension classes in libmanan
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) regulates the creation of public universities and their satellite operations through two distinct legal frameworks: CHED Resolution No. 6-95 (Omnibus Rules for SUCs) and CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 27, Series of 2009 (Guidelines for Academic Extension Classes).
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For a State University or College (SUC) looking to establish physical, face-to-face extension classes in Libmanan, Camarines Sur, the proposed programs must strictly adhere to specific radius, curriculum, and quality parameters to secure government authorization.
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1. Requirements for Opening Extension Classes (CMO No. 27, s. 2009)
To legally open an academic extension class in a specific municipality like Libmanan, the delivering main campus must satisfy strict operational rules:
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Geographic Radius Rule: The proposed extension site in Libmanan must be located at least a 50-kilometer radius away from the SUC's main campus.
Non-Duplication Rule: The degree programs to be taught in Libmanan must not duplicate existing public or private Higher Education Institution (HEI) offerings within that same immediate area. This rule protects the regional educational ecosystem and optimizes public spending.
Intra-Regional Bound: SUC extension classes must remain within the same administrative region (Region V - Bicol) as the delivering main campus.
Institutional Quality Status: Only SUCs holding a valid Autonomous status, Deregulated status, or specific Center of Development (COD) / Center of Excellence (COE) recognitions for the requested program can apply to host extension classes.
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2. SUC Establishment Rules (CHED Resolution No. 6-95)
If the project in Libmanan aims to build a standalone, brand-new SUC branch or community college, it falls under the Omnibus Rules and Regulations:
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Legislative Mandate: Standalone SUCs can only be legally established pursuant to a national law (an Act of Congress).
Minimum Enrollment: New universities must secure a baseline tertiary enrollment of at least 2,500 students overall, with no single degree course hosting fewer than 100 students.
Library Resources: The facility must offer an adequate library site holding at least 8,000 non-duplicating book titles and a total volume count of 10,000, with publications spanning no older than 5 years.
Budget Ceiling: The initial operating budget of the newly authorized setup cannot exceed the current budget allocation of its existing mother institution(s).
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3. Application Process for Libmanan Extension Classes
Before a SUC can start accepting enrollments for classes in Libmanan, it must complete a rigid structural evaluation:
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[Delivering SUC Main Campus]
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▼ (1 Year Prior to Target Opening)
[File Application with CHED Regional Office V (CHEDRO V)]
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▼ (Inspection of Libmanan Facilities & Classrooms)
[Review by the Office of the CHED Chairman]
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[Issuance of Government Authority to Operate]
Advance Filing: The applicant SUC must submit its complete formal intent package to the CHED Regional Office V (CHEDRO V) at least one (1) year prior to the target opening date.
Feasibility Study: The application must incorporate a structured feasibility report detailing the exact local market demand in Libmanan and a localized site layout plan.
Zoning Compliance: The physical building selected in Libmanan must sit a safe, reasonable distance away from distractive environments, such as bars, gambling cockpits, or local jails.
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If you are planning this deployment, would you like to check which existing Bicol SUCs hold the required Autonomous status to expand? Alternatively, I can provide the standard document checklist required for a CHEDRO V application.
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