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VISION ............................................................................................................................. 6
MISSION........................................................................................................................... 6
PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................................... 8
ADMISSION ................................................................................................................. 11
EXAMINATIONS .......................................................................................................... 22
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along with this foundation, we have conceptualized our mission-vision that is geared
toward quality education. It is on this quality education where we anchor our primary
objective - producing competent and committed health care providers and educators
fully equipped with critical and creative thinking and nurtured with moral values.
This Student Manual presents the curriculum of each of the college programs
offered by DMMC Institute of Health Sciences, together with the academic policies that
cover admission, retention, and promotion, as well as the grading system and
scholarships and financial grants. This handbook also includes students͛ rights,
privileges, responsibilities and accountabilities. It is expected that all will act with
utmost integrity and promote the core values of our institution.
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DMMC Institute of Health Sciences will be a premiere educational institution in the
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management professionals capable of meeting the changing and growing demands of
the local and global communities.
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DMMC Institute of Health Sciences will: develop health sciences and healthcare
management professionals who demonstrate professional competence that is locally
relevant and globally recognized and are imbued with moral values.
We are committed to develop relevant, dynamic, and innovative and research -oriented
curriculum supported by appropriate technology and strategic linkages.
We will deal with the stakeholders with utmost integrity and respect and uphold our
social responsibility in the communities we serve.
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the Republic of the Philippines and registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, August 21, 200á. Its principal stockholder is Daniel O Mercado
Medical Center (DMMC), a 100 bed tertiary hospital in Tanauan City, Batangas.
DMMC is the premier hospital in the city with a 50 plus year service track record
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health care services through education in the Health Sciences.
The school first offered a B.S. Nursing program that is hospital based.
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1. Admission policies are anchored on the belief that only those whose
qualifications indicate a strong likelihood to succeed in programs offered at the
DMMC Institute of Health Sciences and those who can measure up to the
academic standard should be accepted.
2. The DMMC-IHS, on her part, agrees that upon completion of the course of
study prescribed and approved by the Commission on Higher Education and
compliance with the rules and regulations, she shall confer upon the student the
title or degree in the form of certificate or diploma.
1.2 The registrar in coordination with the College Dean shall decide
whether or not the applicant- transferee shall be admitted to the DMMC- IHS.
The criteria for this admission include evaluation of the transferee͛s credentials.
a. Any first year and second year transferee must pass the DMMC-IHS
Entrance Examination;
1.Ö Sixty percent of the total units enrolled in the previous school should
have passing mark.
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1.5 A minimum of one (1) year residency is required for a transferee to
graduate at the DMMC-HIS. Hence, no fourth year transferees shall be admitted
for four- year courses and fifth year transferees for five-year courses.
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student may be permitted to cross- enroll in another school upon the written
approval of the Registrar.
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host institution and apply for his official grades and submit to the DMMC-
IHS at the end of the semester or term.
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a. A Pregnant student shall be allowed to enroll and continue her studies
upon submission of a medical certificate which states that she is physically fit to
do academic/clinical tasks. However, pregnant students who belong to Allied
Health Programs shall not be allowed to report for clinical duties in
Communicable Diseases Areas. The affiliate health institutions also subject to the
restrictions and prohibitions set reporting of pregnant students for clinical duties.
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1.2 During this period, a student, for valid reason, may add /or, change
enrolled subject/s or drop a subject (without record of enrollment) using the Load
Revision Form provided by the Registrar͛s Office.
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a. Present the Student Registration Form at the Registrar͛s counter to get
the Load Revision Form;
2.2 Dropping of subjects within the scheduled Load Revision period will
have no record of enrollment, meaning it will not appear on the student͛s
transcript of records.
2.á Dropping of subjects after the two-week (load revision) period will
already be recorded on the student͛s permanent record.
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a. The approved dropping form is filed with the Registrar͛s Office on or
before the first day of the Midterm Examinations; and
b. The dropping form must be filed before the student exceeds the
maximum allowable absences as provided in this Manual.
2.6 A student who drops the Midterm Examination for exceptional and
valid reasons, such as serious illness, shall be marked ͞882c )c 2c
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the Office of the Student Affairs and the approval of the College Dean and
complies with the following requirements:
c. Must not have been found guilty of violating any provision of this
Manual; and
2.8 Any student who intends to drop a subject or subjects must accomplish
the official dropping form provided by the Registrar͛s Office.
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b. Secure the signatures of the instructor/s concerned; Accounting
Head, the College Dean and the Registrar;
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á.1 Withdrawal is a total separation from all academic or non-academic
subjects.
á.2 A student who intends to withdraw must formally inform the College
Dean and the Registrar about such intention in writing, attested by a
parent/guardian.
á.á Any student who has submitted in writing such intention must
accomplish the withdrawal from provided by the Registrar͛s Office and
secure the signatures of all instructors concerned.
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In the light of the foregoing provision, the DMMC-IHS has adopted the
following:
1. A student is enrolled in the college for the entire semester and will be
charged corresponding tuition and school fees for that semester.
Ö. If a student has yet to attend his classes, school fees will be deducted
before any refund will be made.
5. Refund without any deduction will be made under any of the following
cases;
a. Dissolution of Classes;
b. Duplication of Subjects;
c. Conflict of time
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experience within the first 15 minutes of the scheduled time. However, if he
comes to class after 15 minutes he shall be considered absent.
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A student is held responsible for all assignments and for the entire content of the
course missed, regardless of the reason for his/her absence. The same applies for
clinical duties, whereupon the student will be scheduled for make-up.
If the student͛s absence is considered excused, faculty members shall give make-
up examinations and activities as soon as the student reports back to class
provided he/she presents an excuse slip approved by the Dean.
Once a student accumulates half the number of allowable absences, which might
render him ineligible for a passing grade, his instructor informs the College Dean
who in turn summons the student and gives him a warning. It is the student͛s
responsibility to find out from the faculty member how many absences he has
accumulated.
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begin their class promptly, various contingencies, which are unavoidable, may
cause some faculty member to be late for class. In such cases, the students should
not leave until after 15 minutes have passed. Where the faculty member has sent
prior notice that he will be late for class, then the students should wait for their
instructor. In case a faculty member has not sent any prior notice, a class
representative should inform the College Dean about this before the class is
dismissed.
5. The College Dean has the final power to adulate all problems due to absences
from regularly scheduled classes/related learning experiences.
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regular quizzes and other tests required by individual instructors;
a. Preliminary Examination;
b. Mid-term Examination;
c. Pre-Final Examination; and
d. Final Examination
1.2 The Vice-President for Academic Affairs schedules the tests and these
are posted on the Bulletin Board.
1.á All students must settle their financial obligations before the
examination. The clearance slip is noted by the Accounting Department as
evidence that the students͛ financial obligations have been settled. The College
Book keeper issues the examination permit.
1.Ö The student must present the examination permit to the instructor
conducting the examination and initials it. No student will be allowed to take the
examination without an examination permit.
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of an application form and payment of the appropriate fees at the accounting
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from taking the Final Examinations in General Education subjects upon discretion
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examination form from the Registrar͛s Office and pay the special
exam fee at the cashier;
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ask for the schedule of make-up exam.
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á.1 A student who got an incomplete (INC) grade because of a missed final
exam or failure to submit a requirement on time may be given a chance to
complete his/her grade within the period of one month after the last day of
final examination.
á.2 Student who failed to take the completion examination or submit the
requirement after the prescribed period for completion shall be
automatically given a failing grade for the missed examination or
requirement.
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determine the credit for a course. Thus, a class meeting of three (á) hours a week
is three (á) hours of credit. Laboratory subjects, however, require two (2) or three
(á) hours to one semester hour of credit.
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discretion of the faculty member upon recommendation of the dean and approval
of the VPAA. Any deviation from the above grading criteria shall be subject to
approval of the VPAA͛s Office.
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2.2c The Thesis Adviser, as presented on schedule, shall regard thesis Writing
subject.
2.ácGrade consultations with the students will be conducted every term.
Students will have to sign the grading sheets before submitting the term
grades.
2.ÖcContestability period for the term and final grades is 2 weeks after the last day
of the examination period.
2.5cFinal grades are issued by the Registrar͛s Office not later than two (2) weeks
after the end of the Final Examinations.
2.6cGrades once submitted to the Registrar͛s Office may only be changed upon the
faculty member͛s certification that an error has been committed. The College
Dean / Coordinator shall conduct an investigation and make his / her
recommendations subject for approval of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
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the end of each semester through the publication of the Dean͛s List.
a. Carry no less than the regular curriculum load for his/her course
b. Have a general weighted average of 1.75
c. Not have a grade lower than 2.25 in all academic subjects;
d. Have a passing mark in the National Service Training Program (NSTP)
and P.E.
e. Not have been subjected to disciplinary action during the semester.
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list for three consecutive semester. A certificate of recognition will be
awarded to the student at the end of the school year.
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any academic subject inclusive of PE and no grade lower than High
Passed in Thesis and Practicum subjects.
á.Ö The Latin honor received by a graduate at the DMMC-IHS is indicated on the
student͛s degree/diploma.
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1.2 This Scholarship Grant offers discounts on tuition fee only to the
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Sciences has expanded its financial assistance to the deserving students through
its SFAG Program.
2.1 Any student with a GPA of 1.75 is eligible to apply for financial
assistance under the SFAG Program for the proceeding semester.
2.á The student-applicant must carry a regular load every semester based
on the curriculum.
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2.5 In-order to remain in the program; the student financial grantee must;
2.6 First and Second Year student-grantees will enjoy a grant of 50%
discount on tuition fees only. This includes Second Year Summer
2.7 Third and Fourth Year student-grantees will enjoy the maximum
amount of ten thousand (P10, 000.00) pesos financial aid, for the semester
applied for; and five thousand (P5, 000.00) pesos, for summer term.
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Scholarship Grant is given only to regular first year students who are
financially poor but have shown their academic potentials;
á.2 The grant covers tuition and school fees discounts following the
regular course offering for the whole duration of the program;
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total development of the students, working hand in hand with parents as partners
.The Student Personnel Services (SPS) program assist in attaining the student͛s
goal of becoming self-directed, mature, worthy members of society, helping them
discover their potentials and talents and utilize these to the best advantage.
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prospective students; selects and classifies applicants who have reasonable
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students to the general philosophy and characteristics, values of the institution,
administrator͛s and staff, faculties and others. This facilitates student͛s
adjustment to college life.
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community involvement.
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committee as it inculcates spiritual awareness among students and provides
services related to values and traditions.
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committees of the institution, including the SPS, through surveys, interviews and
other research designs. The result of research findings can be use to bring about
revision and /or enrichment of the school policies and academic education
programs.
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harmonious balance between the students͛ academic and co-curricular activities.
It coordinates with Students Affairs Committee and assists in the implementation
of the Student Council͛s plan of action and activities
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4)*c ' provides the students with materials and services to meet
their educational research and extension needs the DMMC- IHS has computer
units with internet access that facilitate students͛ research works and online
searching from other libraries of health science educational institutions.
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4)*c'cTo ensure the health and general welfare of the students, the
following and hospitalization services are offered;
c. Free consultation at the Industrial Clinic of the Daniel Mercado Center, with
provision for free initial dose of medications of common drugs, excluding
antibiotics, steroids, and blood derivatives.
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1.c The ͞NO ID, NO ENTRY͟ policy shall be strictly implemented at the DMMC-
IHS.
2.c A student who is enrolled at the DMMC-IHS must immediately secure the
prescribed / valid ID card for semester.
á.c The ID card must be worn at all times by the student while inside the school
premises/campus.
Ö.c A student who is not wearing his school ID properly must not be allowed to
attend classes.
5.c Once issued to the student, the ID card must be validated every semester
during enrollment period.
6.c The loss or theft of a student͛s ID card must be reported to the Office of the
Student Affairs not later than one class day after the loss.
Bc Repeated non-wearing of the school ID by the student constitutes a serious
violation of the school͛s policy and shall be dealt with accordingly.c
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grades, transfer credentials, and to the issuance of official certificates and
transcript of records.
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who shall be appointed by the President of the DMMC-IHS or by his legitimate
and authorized representative with one(1) representative each from the following
sectors, upon recommendation of their respective constituents; Administrative ,
Faculty and Student Body There must be an Arbiter ;
1.1 The board shall be head by a Chairman (as designated by the President
or by his lawful representative, the College Dean) who shall likewise
appoint an alternate for the members of the Board who shall attend
sessions in case of an absence or inability in which case the Arbiter shall
then exercise the right to vote.
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2.1 All cases involving discipline of students under these rules shall be
subjected to the jurisdiction of the Board.
2.2 The fact that the misconduct has been committed outside the school
premises shall continue a ͞no defense͟ if it involves his status as a student
or affects the good name or reputation of the DMMC-IHS or disrupt its
regular academic process.
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enrolled at the time the charge against him is filed, shall prejudice his
future enrollment in the college
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of the Board provided the same shall be prospective in nature.
a. The duty of the Chairman and the other members of the Board
shall be initially fact-finding in nature thereafter they render decision
in the manner hereinafter provided.
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expulsion. The following are considered major of offenses.
1.1 , ).cduring any examination, quiz or test, practical, oral or written
(including written reports required for submission). The following shall
constitute cheating and shall be punishable hereunder.
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c. Copying from or allowing another to copy from one͛s examination paper
or the like
d. Having somebody else take the examination for another (in which case
both shall be liable hereunder);
g. Passing as one͛s own work any assigned report, term paper, case
analysis, reaction paper and the like, when copied from another or
reproduced in any form.
1.6 Inflicting physical injury upon another within the campus premises
1.9 Gross act of disrespect, in words or in manner, which tend to put any
member of the administration, faculty, or non- teaching staff (clerical staff,
discipline officers, security guards and maintenance personnel ;) in ridicule
or contempt.
1.10 Direct assault upon the person of any member of the administration,
faculty, personnel / staff or non-teaching staff or any person vested with
authority.
1.11 Threatening another with infliction of harm upon his person, honor or
property, or any act amounting to a crime, depicts or wrong.
1.1á Acts that bring the name of the College into disrepute such as public
malicious imputation of a crime of a vise or defect, real circumstance,
which tends to cause dishonor, discredit or contempt to the name of the
college.
1.20 Having been convicted of a criminal before any court involving moral
turpitude, against persons or property other than through reckless
imprudence and;
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e. Entering the campus without an I.D. Card; or using someone else͛s I.D
Card;
f. Other offenses, which disturb the peace and order of the school unless
properly classified as a major offense.
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determine whether an offense/ charge constituted a major or minor offense.
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charged with the care of the student in case of a second offense;
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to suspend for the maximum of 15 school days effective immediately upon its
imposition, erring students in cases of fraternity rumbles or tumultuous affray,
boycotts by force or coercion, or illegal demonstrations.
1. Any decision of the College Dean may be appealed to the President or his
legitimate representative within a period of five (5) days from its
imposition, provided that such appeal shall not serve the suspension.
2. The College Dean͛s action under these rules shall not bar the bringing of
other disciplinary actions for the same incident.
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right to give grade of 5.0 and to deny admission into class of any student caught
cheating as provided for in the Student Manual. The student shall be immediately
informed of his grade and thereafter from attendance in class.
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a. Any student thus reprimand who wishes to contest the disciplinary
sanction may appeal to the Discipline Board within a period of (5) days from
its imposition.
b. Should the respondent be found innocent of the act for which he was
reprimanding by the Discipline Board, the Charge shall be erased on his
records and her rights restored.
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á. Any student who willfully refuses to present his I.D. when requested by the
Discipline Officer shall be summoned to appear before his College Dean, and
afforded the opportunity to explain his side.
Ö. If the refusal is found to be without sufficient cause, this fact shall be noted in
the records and the same penalty shall be imposed.
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the development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for human rights, and uphold
the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employment, students or those undergoing
training, instruction or education. Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the
employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful.c
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training environment or institution, to prescribe the guidelines or proper decorum in the
workplace and educational or training institutions, prevent or deter the commission of acts of
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sexual harassment, and provide the procedures for the resolution, settlement or prosecution
of said acts.
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Sciences is to foster an open learning and working environment. The ethical obligation to
provide an environment that is free from sexual harassment and from fear that it may occur is
implicit. The entire educational community suffers when sexual harassment is allowed to
pervade the academic and labor atmosphere. It is therefore the declared policy of the DMMC
Institute of Health Sciences that sexual harassment is unacceptable behavior and violation of
the law and shall not be tolerated or condoned.
Violations of this policy shall result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or
termination as the case may be. All members of the educational community affected by a
sexual harassment incident shall be treated with respect and given full opportunity to present
their side of the incident.
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of a school; or in general, those who are duly appointed to the occupying a position
of responsibility involved in both policy- formulation and implementation in a school
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education or training -related sexual harassment is committed by an employer, teacher,
instructor, professor , coach ,trainor , or any other person who , a having authority , influence
or moral ascendancy over another in a work or training or education environment , demands ,
requests , or otherwise requires sexual favor from the other , regardless of whether the
demand , request or requirement for submission is accepted by the object of said Act.
a.1 The sexual favor is made as a condition in the hiring or in the employment of
the said individual favorable compensation, terms conditions , promotions or
privileges or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting , segregating
or classifying the employee which in any way would discriminate , deprive or
diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect said employee ;
a.2 The above acts would impair the employee͛s rights or privileges under the
existing labor laws or
a.á The above acts would result in intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for
the employee.
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b. In an education or training-environment, sexual harassment is committed;
b.1 Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender
c. When the sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of passing grade , or the
granting of honors and scholarships or the payment of a stipend , allowance or other
benefits , privileges , consideration ; or
f. The suggestion or advance need not to be direct or explicit, It can be implied from the
conduct, circumstances, and relationship of the individuals involved,
Rc:cc/ cc 9- c$ /ccSexual harassment can consist of the following;
b.2 Repeated sexual oriented kidding, teasing, joking, or flirting; verbal abuse of
sexual nature;
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b.6 Displaying objects or pictures, which are sexual in nature that would create
hostile or offensive work or living environments.
c. Sexual harassment can also consist of serious physical abuses such as sexual assault
and rape.
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faculty and students, faculty and teacher assistants and undergraduates, and faculty and
support staff are hereby discouraged.
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act of sexual harassment as herein defined, or who cooperates in the commission thereof by
another, without which it would not have been committed, shall also be held liable under these
Rules.
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sexual harassment;
a.͟ &-)2c c 8c c 1-> sexual harassment -occurs when submission to or rejection of
unwelcome sexual advances is used as the basis for employment decisions ,giving
passing grades, granting honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend ,
allowance or other benefits, privileges, or considerations.
Quid pro quo sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave.
Hostile or offensive sexual harassment cases are hereby classified as grave, less grave
or light, depending on the reasonable man/woman standards adopted by the
Committee.
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harassment cases;
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b. For education training-related acts of sexual harassment;
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institution shall, under these Rules be considered as both a place of study and a place of work.
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Committee shall take cognizance of sexual harassment cases committed by members of its
community outside the Institution͛s campus and beyond class room hours in any of the
following cases;
a. The violation of these Rules occurred in connection with an activity sponsored by the
Institution outside the campus;
b. The violation involves the status of the earring member of the educational
community or affects the good name or reputation of the Institution.
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1995, a committee on Decorum and Investigation is permanently created.c
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with officers, employees , instructors , teachers, professors, trainers , coaches , trainees , or
students to increase awareness and understanding of sexual harassment as penalized by law
take steps to prevent incidents of sexual harassment ; initiate and conduct investigations of
violations of the Anti- Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 in general.
The committee shall report to the President of the DMMC - Institute of Health Sciences.
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2. Promulgates rules and guidelines for the effective implantation of the Anti- Sexual
Harassment Act of 1995;
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harassment case;
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regular or probationary ; (b) faculty , whether full-time or part-time ; (c) all other employees
who have subsisting and executor employment contracts with Institute , verbal or written and
(d) all students.
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has jurisdiction, the Committee shall convene an ad-hoc sub-committee to investigate, hear
and decide the case.
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Issues subpoena and other necessary writs and processes fort the effective, efficient,
objective, and fast disposition of all cases
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the penalty in accordance with policies and guidelines.
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b. Unwanted sexual advances, propositions or other sexual comments, such as but not
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complainant who indicates or who has indicated in any such conduct in his or her
presence is unwelcome.
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policies and guidelines.
Sexual harassment is unlawful and hurts all members of the academic community.
Sexually oriented acts or sex-based conducts has no legitimate purpose in an educational
institution accordingly, anyone who engages in such conduct should be made to bear full
responsibility for such unlawful conduct.
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1. A formal complaint in writing under oath shall be filed with the chair of the
committee by aggrieved party or by any person having direct knowledge of the
commission of the act accused of or by the aggrieved party(the victim) shall be the
principal witness.
2. The complaint shall be in writing and under oath. It shall contain the following;
2.1 The full name of the person or persons against whom the complaint is filed.
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2.2 The complete narration of the pertinent facts and circumstances of the
case.
2.á The complaint shall be signed by the complainant and sworn to.
á. The respondent shall be notified by the Committee in writing of the complaint filed
against him or her with a copy of the complaint attached at least five days prior to the
schedule hearing.
Ö. Answer
Ö.1 Respondent shall require answering the complaint in writing under oath
within the three (á) days from receipt of the complaint.
Ö.2 Failure of the respondent to file and answer within the prescribed period
shall be deemed an admission of the principal act complained of.
5. Notice of hearing
5.1 Upon receipt of the answer or should respondent fail to file and answer the
complaint , the case shall be scheduled for hearing and the corresponding notice
of hearing shall be issued to the parties by the Sub- committee . If the victim of
sexual harassment is a student, the parents or guardian shall also be sent a
copy of the notice.
6. Hearing
6.1 On the day of the hearing, the following procedures will be implemented:
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sufficient cause, this shall be placed on record and the hearing shall precede ex-
parte without prejudice to the respondent͛s appearance in subsequent hearings
The Chair may rule on the exclusion of other witnesses when a witness for the
same party testifies and shall be allowed reentry only when their respective
turns come. He or she will likewise have the power to rule on the admissibility of
evidence presented to testimony given.
6.6 The hearing shall be completely under the control of the chair of the Sub-
committee. He or she will conduct examination of the complainant and his or her
witnesses as well as those of the respondents and his or her witnesses. Other
members of the Sub-Committee may only ask clarificatory questions.
6.7 The respondent may be represented by counsel but only for the purpose of
seeing to it that due process is observed. He or she cannot however, ask
questions. If parents of the parties are present during the hearing, they shall be
there only as observes.
7. Decision
7.1 The duty of the sub-committee shall be to find and establish facts, which
shall be its basis to render a decision in the manner provided.
7.á The Sub-committee shall render a decision within five (5) days from the
date of the last hearing. The decision shall be in writing stating the reason for its
decision Copies of the decision shall immediately be furnished to all parties, to
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the Committee and to the Executive Vice-President. A copy of the decision
together with a copy of the complaint shall be filed in and form part of the
records of the respondent in the Institute.
7.Ö Any party not satisfied with the decision rendered may a file a motion for
reconsideration with the office of the Executive of the Vice-President stating the
grounds therefore, within five (5) days from receipt of the decision. Only one
motion for reconsideration will be allowed or entertained. The decision of the
Sub- Committee shall immediately become final and executor if neither party
asks for a reconsideration of its decision within the prescribed period.
8. Sanctions
a. Severe reprimand;
8.2 Any person͛s first proven offense of assault or threat of assault, including
assault of a sexual nature shall result in dismissal. The commission of acts other
than assault may result , if the circumstances warrant so, in non- disciplinary oral
counseling upon alleged first offense , written warning suspension , or
discharge upon the first proven offense , depending upon the nature and
severity of the misconduct, and suspension or discharge upon the second
proven offense depending on the nature and severity of the misconduct.
8.Ö In case where the imposable penalty appears harsh or incongruent to the
offense of the circumstances attending the commission of the offense thereof,
the Sub-Committee shall nonetheless mete out the proper penalty under these
rules .The Sub-Committee, in these cases, may however, recommend to the
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Executive Vice - President that such an imposed penalty be commuted or
reduced.
9. Appeal
9.1 The party aggrieved by the decision of the Sub-committee may file an appeal
to the EVP through the Committee within five working days upon receipt of
decision
9.2 A perfected appeal of the decision shall not stay the execution of the
sanction meted out by the decision. However, in case of reversal of the decision
on appeal, execution of sanction shall not in any way prejudice the respondent.
9.á Upon lapse of five working days from receipt of the decision by the
respondent, in the absence of a perfected appeal within such period, the
decision of the Sub-Committee shall be immediately executor, final and
unappeasable.
9.Ö The EVP shall decide the appeal within five working days from receipt of the
records or submission of the last required pleading. If any, or upon lapse of the
period therefore. Such decision shall be immediately executor, final and
unappeasable.
10.2 In recognition of the primary jurisdiction of the Institute over them , the
complainants , respondents and witnesses shall be bound by respect and abide
by the procedures and policies of the Committee herein was well as any other
rules promulgated and duly published. They shall refrain from hampering,
interrupting or frustrating willfully or otherwise said proceedings or any
incidents by obtaining any appropriate process from the courts.
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11. Malicious Prosecution
11.2 While recognizing that sexual harassment involves the use of power and
ascendancy by a superior against a subordinate, it must be conceded that the
threat to accuse and prosecute another involving alleged sexual harassment is
also an instrument to wield power over another.
11.Ö The Institute shall require all that all pleadings files with the Sub-Committee
are under oath and duly notarized.
11.5 The Institute shall endeavor to place the complainant, respondent, and
witnesses under oath whenever asked to testify before the Sub-Committee.
11.6 The Sub-Committee shall as far as practicable, observe the demeanor of the
complainant, respondent and witnesses as an indication of their own credibility
as well as the credibility of their claims and testimonies.
11.7 The committee shall accordingly publish these policies and guidelines
for the information and guidance of the entire Institute.
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with officers and employees, teachers, instructors, professors, coaches, trainors and students
or trainees to increase understanding and prevent incidents of sexual harassment. It shall also
conduct the investigation of alleged cases consulting sexual harassment.
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role of the educational or training institution mentioned under the Section 1, Rule II, Part II
hereof, the Committee on Decorum and Investigation shall be composed of at least one (1)
representative from the administration, the teaching or academic staff , the academic non-
teaching and non-academic personnel, and students or trainees , as the case may be.
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fails ,for formal resolution.
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possible.
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view of arriving at an amicable settlement. The parties shall be duly informed of the
conference, which shall be set immediately after filing of the answer.
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period specified or fails to appear during the conference , respondent shall be deemed to have
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case shall be deemed submitted for decision.
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men and women may differ as to what constitutes harmless fun and what constitutes
offensive conduct, the committee shall adopt a ͞ reasonable man/woman͟ rather than a ͞
reasonable person͟ standard to determine whether conduct is unwelcome and sufficiently
pervasive to amount to sexual harassment . Under this standard, the proper focus is on the
victim͛s perspective of the given conduct and thus, in the typical case, a sexual harassment
claim is proven if a reasonable man or woman would consider the harassment hostile or
offensive.
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implementing rules and regulations, which may be held invalid or unconstitutional shall not
thereby affect the effectively and implementation of its remaining parts or provisions.
Rccc8 )).c - ccAll rules and regulations, orders and policies of the institutions,
which are inconsistent with any provision of the Act or with any of these implementing rules
and regulations, are hereby deemed repealed or modified, as the case may be.
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Act of 1995 in DMMC-IHS shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication by the committee.
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