Memorandum of Agreement (PNU and BU)

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is made and executed this __________ _,

2016 in Manila, into by and between:

The PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY (PNU), a state institution

of higher learning with principal address at Taft Avenue corner
Ayala Blvd, Ermita, Manila, represented by its President, DR.
ESTER B. OGENA, and hereinafter referred to as the “PNU”;

and

The BICOL UNIVERSITY, a state university created under Republic

Act 5521, with principal office address in Legazpi City, represented
herein by its President, DR. FAY LEA PATRIA M. LAURAYA,
hereinafter referred to as “BU.”

WITNESSETH; that

WHEREAS, PNU, by virtue of an existing contract with the Commission on

Higher Education (CHED) currently provides technical assistance to the CHED
K-12 Transition Team in the planning and implementation of the CHED K-12
Engagement Program which aims to enable the CHED to systematically support
the K-12 implementation by leveraging the expertise of Higher Education
Institutions;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 10612 provides that PNU, being the National
Center for Teacher Education per Republic Act No. 9647, and its network of
universities in teacher education like the National Network of Normal Schools
(3NS), are tasked to provide training for hired teachers.

WHEREAS, BU, as member of the National Network of Normal Schools (3NS),

commits itself to the goals and objectives of the 3NS, one of which is the
organization of training programs and lectures on different areas of
specialization;

WHEREAS, PNU, as the Lead Shepherd of the National Network of Normal

Schools (3NS), shall delegate the task of training teachers to each 3NS member
which, in turn, shall undertake to train such teachers in its region;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the

parties hereby agree, as follows:

A. ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES OF PNU

1. Provide total funding assistance to BU in the amount of __________________.

Fund releases shall be in accordance with the approved Schedule of
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Tranche Payments as will be agreed upon by the parties. It is understood

that BU shall shoulder any and all expenses in excess of the approved
budget. Excess funds, if any, shall be turned over to PNU. All releases
shall be suject to the submission of duly audited financial statements and
liquidation reports in conformity with applicable rules and regulations.
2. Monitor the performance the each 3NS member in the implementation of
the project.

B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BU

1. BU shall be undertake the project strictly in accordance with the

provisions of this contract and the approved financial plans.
2. BU shall utilize the funds for purposes for which the same are intended
including expenses which BU may deem necessary; provided, such
expenses are evidenced by substantial documents upon liquidation.
3. BU shall obtain all relevant permits and licenses that may be required in
pursuit of this project.
4. Issue official receipts or such other documents that will prove receipt of
every amount received from PNU.
5. BU shall train teachers in its region for the period herein stipulated. If
upon the end of such period, the training has not yet ended or if BU
deems it necessary to extend the term of the project to attain the
purpose for which it was started, it may do so; provided, PNU shall
agree to an extended term and no additional costs shall be incurred
unless with the consent of PNU.

C. RESPONSIBILITES OF BOTH PARTIES

1. Jointly monitor the progress and implementation of the project, and

ensure the acceptability and adherence to this Agreement.
2. Represent that they have the requite power, authority, and capacity to
execute the provisions of this Agreement.
3. Comply with the pertinent laws, rules and regulations of the Government
of the Republic of the Philippines.
4. This MOA shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective
successors in interest and assigns. All other terms and conditions
subsequently agreed upon by the parties in writing after the signing of
this MOA shall constitute and addendum thereto and form an integral
part thereof.

D. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

Any provision of the MOA declared illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional by the

court of law shall not affect the rest of the other provisions which shall remain
valid, subsisting and binding.

E. EFFECTIVITY AND DURATION OF THE PROJECT

This Agreement shall take effect immediately upon signing of both Parties. It
shall automatically be terminated upon the last day of the period herein
stipulated, but may be extended by motion of either party upon the concurrence
of the other. The project shall run for ___________ months/years commencing
from the date from which this Agreements was signed by both parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signature on

__________________ 2016 at the City of Manila, Metro Manila.

PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY BICOL UNIVERSITY

By: By:

ESTER B. OGENA, Ph.D. FAY LEA PATRIA M. LAURAYA,

Ph.D.
President, PNU President, BU

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF

FUNDS AVAILABLE/CERTIFICATION OF ALLOTMENT

JOSEPH G. LUCEÑO
Accountant III
Director, FMS

RECOMMENDING APPROVAL

APPROVED
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)

CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF ______) SS.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the (Province/City/Municipality) of

_____________, personally appeared the following persons presenting to me a proof
of their identity:

ESTER B. OGENA, Ph.D. ____________________________

FAY LEA PATRIA M. LAURAYA ____________________________

Known to me and to me known to be the same person who executed the

foregoing instrument which (he/she) acknowledged to me as (his/her) free and
voluntary act and deed, consisting of only six (6) page/s, including this page in
which this Acknowledgement is written, duly signed by (him/her) and (his/her)
instrumental witnesses on each and every page hereof.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this _____________ at _____________, Philippines.

NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. ______;
Page No. ______;
Book No. ______;
Series of 2016.