TEST-Constitution-and-By-Laws-A.Y.-2022-2023

Republic of the Philippines
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – TAGUIG CAMPUS

Km. 14 East Service Road, South Superhighway, Western Bicutan, Taguig City
TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)
DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
THE 2020 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATORS

SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG
PREAMBLE
We, the members of the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), imploring the aid
of the Almighty God, in order to build a fair and just, peaceful and orderly academic society,
shall inspire us to become true TESTians achievers for God and country; reinvigorate our
formation as TESTians who secure harmony, unity, and cooperation among ourselves and
with those who, together with us, make up the TUP-Taguig community of scholars, learners,
and citizens, commit to the advancement and defense of our academic rights and welfare as
students of the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTE) program,
safeguard the academic freedom and integrity of the University; affirm the student-citizen’s
dignity and worth, promote the common good, actualize our roles as catalysts for social
change and action, inculcate social consciousness that will strike a balance between self
and service to others, healthy competition and cooperation, privilege and responsibility, and
embody our nationalist ideals and aspirations, and noble vision of a humane and sovereign
society where truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace reign, do hereby solemnly
ordain and promulgate this Constitution and By-Laws.
Article I. NAME
Section 1. The name of this organization, established under this Constitution and by-laws, shall
be known as the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), which shall
hereinafter be referred to as TEST.
Article II. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, PURPOSES, AND POLICIES
PRINCIPLES
Section 1. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall have the power that
emanates from its members. It shall be the University's sole, unified, independent,
and democratic academic organization for Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher
Educator (BTVTE) students.
Section 2. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall recognize the importance
of the University’s mission statement.
Section 2.1 The University’s mission statement shall serve as the guide of the Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) in achieving the collective interest of
the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Educator (BTVTE) students.
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Section 2.2 The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) believes that the true
importance of the mission statement lies in putting these ideals into action.
Section 3. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) believes that the quality and
relevance of technical-vocational teacher education is a potent tool in enhancing
nationalist consciousness and propagating the students’ interests. It further believes
that technical-vocational teacher education is committed to contributing meaningfully
to TESDA’s and CHED’s goals and nation-building in general and be able to have an
impact on productivity, economic development, and empowerment of the students.
Section 4. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is founded on the principles of
representation, participative democracy, decentralization, collaboration, equitability,
accountability, unity and cooperation, and efficiency and efficacy in the delivery of
services.
Section 5. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) believes that the University is
an academic institution supported by the wealth of its Bachelor of Technical-
Vocational Teacher Educator (BTVTE) students. Therefore, while it carries out its
obligations to pursue and find abiding and universal principles, the Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall equally relate its activities to the needs
and aspirations of the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Educator (BTVTE)
students. As such, the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), being part
of the university, shall produce future licensed professional teachers in the field of
technical-vocational responsiveness to the needs and aspirations of the country.
Section 6. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall adhere to the policy of
cooperation with all the other sectors of the TUP-Taguig community.
PURPOSES
Section 7. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall be at the forefront of the
students’ struggle for their academic rights and welfare, as embodied in Article 3 of
this Constitution, the University Student Handbook, and the laws of the land.
Section 8. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall help foster both the
academic and co-curricular (i.e., physical, moral, cultural, civic, and spiritual)
interests of the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Educator (BTVTE)
students, provided that these interests are parallel to the University’s vision and
mission.
Section 9. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall develop critical thinking
among the studentry and encourage all Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher
Educator (BTVTE) students to unite themselves, and make use of their knowledge,
skills, and resources to contribute to nation-building.
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Section 10. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), recognizing the vital role of
youth in nation-building, shall encourage all the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational
Teacher Educator (BTVTE) students to become aware and sensitive to the universal
needs of their time.
Section 11. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall foster the University as a
progressive, innovative, and leading academic institution.
POLICIES
Section 12. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall be in solidarity with the
Filipino people by partaking in the efforts of working towards genuine independence
and democracy.
Section 13. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST)shall pursue an independent
stand not dictated by any other sector, other than the undergraduate accountancy
students.
Section 14. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall value academic
freedom, and peace based on justice and the equality of gender, religion, and race.
Section 15. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall encourage students and
sectoral organizations to promote the welfare of the program and Bachelor of
Technical-Vocational Teacher Educator (BTVTE) students.
Section 16. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall establish and maintain
relevant linkages with various offices, and sectoral and cause-oriented groups within
and outside the University to create venues for resource-sharing.
Section 17. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall pursue a policy of
dialogue with other academic student organizations consonant with its principles and
purposes.
Section 18. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall pursue a TUPT technical-
vocational teacher education that is holistic, competitive, and of high standards,
ensuring that it develops TUPians for the Filipino nation. Technical Educators
Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall also fight for a relevant, nationalistic, scientific,
liberating, and mass-oriented system of technical-vocation teacher education.
Section 19. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall struggle against all forms
of exploitation, oppression, and corruption.
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Section 20. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall renounce instruments of
policy, activities, and undertakings which are violent in nature, and contrary to the
rules and regulations of the University or the laws of the land.
Section 21. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall adopt and implement a
policy of public disclosure of all its transactions involving the interest of its members.
Article III. BILL OF RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
Section 1. Every member has the right to be properly informed of the programs, rules and
regulations, and policies of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 2. Every member has the right to inspect the records, financial reports, and other
pertinent documents and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions
at a reasonable time and within the University premises.
Section 3. Every member has the right to proper representation and participation in the policy-
making body of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 4. Every member has the right to join and actively participate in clubs, organizations,
groups, and other associations for purposes not contrary to existing policies.
Section 5. Every member has the right to apply for a Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST) position.
Section 6. Every member has the right to suffrage.
Section 6.1 Every member has the right to vote for officers of Technical Educators
Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 6.2 Every member has the right to exercise other electoral practices
.
Section 7. Every member has the right to due process.
Section 8. Every member has the right to legitimate and responsible use of adequate, safe,
clean, and efficient school facilities of the University.
Section 9. All other rights as specified in the University Student Handbook and the laws of the
land, but are not specified herein, are included as rights of the members.
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Article IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS
Section 1. Every member shall observe and uphold the laws of the land, the rules and
regulations of the University as stipulated in the University Student Handbook, and
this Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 2. Every member shall exercise his rights responsibly, and in good faith.
Section 3. Every member shall uphold the academic integrity of the University by striving to
achieve academic excellence, and by abiding to the rules and regulations of the
University governing his/her academic responsibilities.
Section 4. Every member shall promote and maintain the peace and tranquility in the University
by observing the rule of discipline, and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious
relationships with fellow Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Educator
(BTVTE) students and the University personnel.
Section 5. Every member shall uphold, preserve, and maintain the integrity of Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 6. Every member shall participate actively in academic and co-curricular affairs, and in
the promotion of the general welfare (particularly in the social, economic, and cultural
development of his community), and in the attainment of a just, compassionate, and
orderly society.
Section 7. Every member shall contribute to the fund by paying the membership fee and all
other appropriate fees set by the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST),
provided that the collection of such fees is in accordance with this Constitution and
By-Laws.
Article V. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section 1. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is the organizational body of
the program for Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Educator (BTVTE)
students in the University.
Section 2. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is an independent, democratic,

non-partisan, non-political, and non-profit academic student organization.
Section 3. University shall mean the Technological University of the Philippines – Taguig
Campus. It shall be under the jurisdiction of the University Director or his duly
authorized representative.
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Section 4. Department shall mean the Basic Arts and Science Department. It shall be under the
jurisdiction of the Department Head or his duly authorized representative.
Section 5. The academic year shall commence on the first day of the first semester and shall
cease on the last day of the summer term.
Section 6. A position in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall mean any
executive office whether electoral or appointive.
Section 7. Quorum shall mean 2/3 of the total number of members. Any decision from non-
quorum transaction of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is not final
and revocable unless ratified by the remaining members.
Section 8. Majority shall mean 50% plus 1 of the total number of present members. No business
of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) may be agreed without a
majority vote.
Section 9. Regular school days shall be from Mondays to Saturdays and shall exclude Sundays
and holidays.
Article VI. SEAL OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The symbols and colors of the seal of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST) are defined as follows:
Section 1.1. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) official logo was
designed by the former Vice President for External Affairs, Mr. Alfredo
Mendoza in 2017 and was approved by the TEST President, Mr. Edwin C.
Villanreal in 2017.
Section 1.2. The colors blue, green and yellow shall signify the official color of education.
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Section 1.3. The sixteen-cog gear and its cardinal red color shall signify the logo of the
University at the same time the sixteen-cog gear represents the core values
of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), as follows: Discipline,
Excellence, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Transparency,
Professionalism, Patriotism, Unity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Love, Truth,
Humane, Transformation and Innovation and Fear of God.
Section 1.4. The John Wallis, Infinity symbol represents the Technical Educators Society-
TUP Taguig (TEST) continuing efforts to develop its members into well-
rounded individuals and future professional teacher.
Section 1.5. The burning torch represents the burning desire of its member to learn and
burning passion of officers to serve the studentry.
Section 1.6. The pencil represents the tool for writing. In the process of education, we can
read from books, and we can write our own books.
Section 1.7. The open palm facing upwards represents the honesty and openness of
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) to its members.
Section 1.8. The brain symbol and its blue color shall signify the members’ intelligence,
emerging knowledge and wisdom, and academic excellence.
Section 1.9. The grass background and its color green shall signify the organization,
togetherness, and abundance to its members.
Article VII. OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall aim for:
Section 1.1. Academic Excellence.
The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall adopt measures

necessary to foster educational advancement in technical-vocational teacher
education and its related fields through:
a. Seminars, symposia, workshops, conferences, congresses, and
conventions.
b. Inter-scholastic functions, and
c. Other academic and co-curricular services to its members.
Section 1.2. Fellowship and Solidarity.
The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall establish unity

and harmonious relationship among its members, other students at the
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University, and other multi-sectoral organizations for the advancement of a

world-class and nationalist-oriented student academic organization.
Section 1.3. Socio-Civic and Cultural Consciousness.
The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall broaden the

awareness and consciousness of its members through social, economic, and
cultural development projects.
Section 1.4. Organizational Culture.
The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall acquaint its

members with the teaching environment and activities of the teaching
profession.
Section 1.5. Moral Integrity.
The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall promote and

uphold all the moral values beneficial to its members and the teaching
profession.
Article VIII. MEMBERSHIP INTO THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. Membership in the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is open to all
Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Educator (BTVTE) students of the
University. Membership in the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is
required and is highly encouraged.
Section 2. Only bona fide members may be called TESTians. No member shall use the name
and property of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) for personal use
and personal gain.
Section 3. A member must pay the membership fee set by the Constitution and By-Laws of
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 4. Membership in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is valid for a period
of one semester or term and is renewable every start of a semester or term.
Section 5. A member shall cease his membership to Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST) by way of:
A. Graduation.
After successfully completing all the academic requirements prescribed in the
BTVTE program of the University.
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B. Shifting/Transferring.
After non-qualification in some or all the course requirements prescribed in
the BTVTE program of the University.
Section 6. Honorary Membership.
The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall have an honorary

membership composed of graduates of the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational
Teacher Educator (BTVTE) program of the University. Honorary members shall have
the same rights as provided in this Article, except for Article 15 of this Constitution.
Section 7. Violations of Members.
Violations of members shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
Section 7.1. Culpable violation of any provision of this Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 7.2. Gross misconduct, dishonesty, discourtesy, and disloyalty to Technical

Section 7.3. Inefficiency and incompetence in the performance of official duties.
Section 8. Any member of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall have the right
to file a complaint against any member who commits a violation, as enumerated in
Section 7 hereof.
Section 9. All complaints shall be in writing and duly signed by the identified member.
Complaints received through electronic mail shall be construed as originating from
the identified owner of the e-mail address used.
Section 10. No member shall be subject to remedies and sanctions without just cause and due
process.
Section 11. Remedies and Sanctions.
Violations of the duties of a member shall mean the enforcement of any of the
following:
Section 11.1. Full compliance of the duty.
Section 11.2. Probation and/or suspension of membership.
Section 11.3. Such other remedies and sanctions deemed appropriate by the Executive
Board in accordance with this Constitution and By-Laws.
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Section 12. The decision of the Executive Board on all complaints, after due notice, shall be final
and executory.
Article IX. STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
The organizational structure of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST),

deemed to be jurisdictional in form, shall be as follows:
BASIC ARTS AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
BASD DEPARTMENT HEAD
TEST ADVISER
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
TREASURER SECRETARY GENERAL
AUDITOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
CLASS PRESIDENTS
BOARD OF CLASS OFFICERS MEMBERS
CLASS VICE PRESIDENT
CLASS TREASURER CLASS SECRETARY
Article X. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Section 1. The Executive Officers shall be the highest governing body and representative
authority of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 2. Term of Office.
The Executive Officers shall hold office for one academic year or until their
successors have been duly elected and qualified.
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Section 3. Composition.
The Executive Officers shall be composed of the following:
Section 3.1. President;

Section 3.2. Vice President for Internal Affairs;
Section 3.3. Vice President for External Affairs;
Section 3.4. Treasurer;
Section 3.5. Auditor;
Section 3.6. Secretary General; and
Section 3.7. Public Information Officer
The Board of Representative shall be composed of the following:
Section 3.8. Chairperson of Special Committees

Section 3.9. Class President
The Board of Class Officers shall be composed of the following:
Section 3.10. Class Vice President

Section 3.11. Class Treasurer
Section 3.12. Class Secretary
Section 4. The Executive Officers shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
Section 4.1. To uphold and enforce the provisions stipulated in this Constitution and By-
Laws;
Section 4.2. To outline and enforce basic policies that shall facilitate the performance of its
duties and responsibilities;
Section 4.3. To discuss and deliberate University and Organization-wide issues, and plan
academic and co-curricular matters, projects, programs, and campaigns to be
presented to the Executive Board;
Section 4.4. To ensure fair, efficient, and effective representation in all committees whose
services and decisions affect the welfare of the members; and
Section 4.5. To create special committees as may be necessary to discharge its functions.
Section 5. The Executive Officers shall appoint the Chairperson of each special committee
under their respective offices as this Constitution and By-Laws provides. Such
appointment shall, however, be subject to the approval of the President.
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Section 6. No Executive Officer shall be allowed to hold the same office for more than two
terms.
Article XI. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Section 1. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of Technical Educators Society-
TUP Taguig (TEST) and shall have the following authorities and duties:
A. To uphold and enforce the provisions stipulated in this Constitution and By-
Laws.
B. To report directly and be accountable to the TEST adviser and submit a
monthly, semi-annual (Trimester), and annual accomplishment report of his
office.
C. To take active supervision and control over all the businesses, and internal
and external affairs of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
D. To initiate the implementation of all the decisions of the Executive Board.
E. To supervise, direct, and control subordinate officers in the effective
discharge of their authorities and duties.
F. To delegate to any officer any of his authorities and duties, whenever in his
judgment such a delegation is expedient and practicable.
G. To lead the members in carrying out the projects and programs geared
towards the achievement of the purposes and objectives of Technical
H. To create special committees and prescribe its duties, as he may deem
necessary, in accordance with this Constitution and By-Laws.
I. To monitor, directly or indirectly, the performance of all offices and special
committees.
J. To preside over all the meetings of the Executive Board.
K. To authorize expenditures necessary in carrying out Technical Educators
Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) projects and programs in accordance with the
budget appropriation duly approved by the Executive Board.
L. To act as one of the signatories in all cash disbursements from the bank
account of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
M. To enter into a contract or agreement, on behalf of Technical Educators
Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), provided that the same has been approved by
the Executive Board.
N. To represent Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) in his/her
official capacity as the President on occasions and events where Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) needs representation.
O. To perform other functions to facilitate the discharge of his responsibilities or
acts prescribed herein and be answerable to the members for the
consequences of such.
P. To perform other duties which are inherent to the position.
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Section 2. The Vice President for Internal Affairs shall be the Chief Internal Officer of Technical
Educators Society TUP-Taguig (TEST) and shall have the following authorities and
duties:
Laws.
B. To report directly to the President and submit a monthly, semi-annual
(Trimestral), and annual accomplishment report of his office.
C. To perform and discharge the authorities and duties of the President in the
latter’s absence or inability, or if so, directed by the Executive Board.
D. To act as officer-in-charge in all academic matters, projects, programs, and
campaigns of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
E. To be the principal author of the implementing rules and regulations of all the
academic matters, projects, programs, and campaigns of Technical
F. To determine the degree of participation and plan the preparation of
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) in the all the intraschool,
interschool, regional and national academic programs, and projects.
G. To be acquainted and updated with all the academic matters, projects,
programs, and campaigns of other schools and universities offering technical-
vocational teacher education program.
H. To perform other such duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied
from the above enumeration of duties and responsibilities.
I. To perform other duties delegated by the President which are inherent to the
position.
Section 3. The Vice President for External Affairs shall be the Chief External Officer of
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall have the following authorities
and duties:
Laws.
(Trimester), and annual accomplishment report of his office.
C. To perform and discharge the authorities and duties of the President in the
absence or inability of both the President and the Vice President for Internal
Affairs, or if so, directed by the Executive Board.
D. To act as officer-in-charge in all co-curricular matters, projects, programs, and
campaigns of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
E. To be the principal author of the implementing rules and regulations of all the
co-curricular matters, projects, programs, and campaigns of Technical
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F. To determine the degree of participation and plan the preparation of

Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) in the all the intraschool,
interschool, regional and national co-curricular programs and projects.
G. To be acquainted and updated with all the co-curricular matters, projects,
programs, and campaigns of other schools and universities offering technical-
vocational teacher education program.
H. To perform other such duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied
I. To perform other duties delegated by the President which are inherent to the
position.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall be the Chief Finance Officer of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST) and shall have the following authorities and duties:
Laws.
C. To be the official custodian of all the funds, financial documents and records,
and properties of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
D. To formulate and enforce a plan for the management of funds under the
jurisdiction of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), and standard
operating procedures within Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST)with regards to the financial system and resources.
E. To be in-charge of the preparation of the annual budget plan, of which
allocation shall be given to all the offices under the structure of Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), to be approved by the Executive
Board.
F. To be responsible for the prompt collection of all fees and inflows from the
members and other stakeholders.
G. To finance the projects and programs of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST) through solicitations and sponsorships.
H. To propose, subject to the approval of the Executive Board, and monitor fund-
raising activities.
I. To safeguard cash temporarily on hand and maintain banking connection for
the regular deposit and savings accounts of Technical Educators Society-
TUP Taguig (TEST).
J. To act as one of the signatories in all cash disbursements from the bank
account of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
K. To keep, update, and maintain an accurate record of all cash receipts and
disbursements including its entire source documents.
L. To keep track and maintain an updated record of all the assets, receivables,
and payables of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
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M. To require financial documents necessary for the maintenance of an effective

monitoring system.
N. To collect and summarize needed data in the preparation of financial reports
dealing with all phases of the financial, accounting, and operating activities of
O. To prepare a semi-annual (Trimester) financial report to its members within
seven regular school days after the last day of the final departmental
examination every semester or term in the academic year.
P. To prepare an annual financial report to its members and other stakeholders
within seven regular school days after the last day of the final departmental
examination on the second semester of the academic year subject to the
examination of the Auditor.
Q. To perform other such duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied
R. To perform other duties delegated by the President which are inherent to the
position.
Section 5. The Auditor shall be the Chief Auditor Executive of Technical Educators Society
TUP-Taguig (TEST) and shall have the following authorities and duties:
Laws.
C. To ensure the proper, efficient, and effective operation of Technical Educators
Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) assets and resources.
D. To ensure that Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), as an
academic student organization, is in compliant with the policies, and rules and
regulations of the University.
E. To thoroughly evaluate all the actual expenditures based on the approved
budget plan.
F. To make periodic reviews of the income and expenditure status of each
budgetary unit for any needed remedial action.
G. To thoroughly review and monitor on a monthly basis the validity of all the
receipts and disbursements of funds within Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST).
H. To render an audit report as to the fairness of the financial report submitted
by the Vice President for Finance. In any case, the Auditor cannot attest to
the fair presentation, the reason shall be stated in the audit report.
I. To perform other such duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied
J. To perform other duties delegated by the President which are inherent to the
position.
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Section 6. The Secretary General shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) and shall have the following authorities and
duties:
Laws.
C. To be responsible for the efficient office management in Technical Educators
D. To take charge of the daily and administrative matters of Technical Educators
Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) and advice the President on the same.
E. To be the official custodian of all papers, documents, and records of
F. To coordinate with other offices to facilitate the maintenance of a complete
and effective filing system of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST).
G. To be responsible for the training and development, and other concerns and
needs of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) officers in the
discharge of their duties.
H. To be responsible for the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of
supplies and equipment needed by Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST).
I. To keep accurate and maintain an organized record of the minutes of the
meetings of the Executive Board.
J. To prepare and process all correspondences and documents necessary for
any program of project of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST),
both within and outside the University.
K. To prepare the annual accomplishment report of the Technical Educators
L. To perform other such duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied
M. To perform other duties delegated by the President which are inherent to the
position.
Section 7. The Public Information Officer shall be the Chief Public Information Officer of
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) and shall have the following
authorities and duties:
Laws.
B. To assist all the Vice Presidents and be the official spokesperson in the
promotion of all matters, projects, and programs of Technical Educators
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C. To prepare and disseminate notice of all meetings of the Executive Board.

D. To prepare and disseminate notice of all meetings of the Board of
Representatives.
E. To disseminate valuable information to all the members of Technical
F. To call the roll of the members of the Executive Board before the opening of
any meeting.
G. To be in-charge in creating publication materials and to post necessary
information in the Technical Educators Society – TUP Taguig (TEST) Official
Facebook page.
Section 8. The outgoing Executive Officers shall have the duty to efficiently turnover all pertinent
records of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) to the incoming
Executive Officers within twenty regular school days after the general election or at
the time agreed by both parties.
Article XII. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1. The general management of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) and
its business transactions shall be exercised by the Executive Board.
The Executive Board shall be composed of the:
Section 2.1 Executive Officers; and

Section 2.2 All Chairpersons of Special Committees.
Section 3. The Executive Board shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
Laws;
Section 3.2. To safeguard all the properties, interests, businesses, and affairs of Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST);
Section 3.3. To study, devise, and adopt policies, criteria, and guidelines as may be
necessary and convenient to carry out, effectuate, and implement in the most
effective and economical manner, the purposes and objectives of Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST);
Section 3.4. To discuss, decide, and implement academic and co-curricular matters,
projects, programs, and campaigns in accordance with the purposes and
objectives of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST);
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Section 3.5. To attend meetings and functions of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST) where their participation is required for deliberation, coordination and
cooperation, and decision making;
Section 3.6. To suspend or impeach any officer by a majority vote of the Executive Board
sitting officers; and
Section 3.7. To impose sanctions under each ground and proceeding this Constitution and
By-Laws provides.
Section 4. Regular Executive Board Meetings.
The Executive Board shall hold regular board meeting at least twice every semester
within the University premises on such time and date as may be agreed upon. Notice
of the meeting shall be sent out through the Secretary General at least five regular
school days prior to such meeting.
Section 5. Regular Executive Officers Meetings.
The Executive Officers shall hold regular meeting at least once a week within the
University premises on such time and date as may be agreed upon. Notice of the
meeting shall be sent out through Secretary General at least one regular school day
prior to such meeting.
Section 6. Special Meetings.
Any member of the Executive Board may call for a special meeting for agendas not
dealt with in the regular meetings. Such meeting shall be held within the University
premises on such time and date as may be agreed upon. Notice of the meeting shall
be sent out through the Secretary General prior to such meeting.
Section 7. Transitional Board Meeting.
There shall be a transitional board meeting of the incumbent and upcoming members
of the Executive Board within the University premises twenty regular school days
after the general election for the purpose of final accounting and turnover of records,
and financial matters and reports.
Section 8. Notice of Board Meeting.
Whenever a regular or a special board meeting is to be held, the President shall

direct the Secretary General the members of the Executive Board of the time, date,
and purpose/s for which such meeting is called upon.
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Section 9. Quorum.
Whenever there is no quorum, any decision is not final and revocable. A majority of
the quorum shall decide in every agenda or matter at any meeting. Failure to reach a
quorum can be a ground for the unenforceability or invalidity of whatever agreement
is perfected during the affected meeting.
Section 10. Presiding Officer.
The President, or in his absence or incapacity, the Vice President for Internal Affairs
or any executive officer appointed by the President, shall preside over all the
meetings.
Section 11. The outgoing members of the Executive Board shall have the duty to efficiently
turnover all pertinent records of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) to
the incoming members of the Executive Board within twenty regular school days after
the general election or at the time agreed by both parties.
Article XIII. THE SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Section 1. There shall be special committees under this Constitution, as follows:
Section 1.1. Alumni Relations Committee;

Section 1.2. Academic Development Committee;
Section 1.3. Education and Research Committee;
Section 1.4. TEST Finest;
Section 1.5. Athletic Development Committee;
Section 1.6. TEST Talent Center;
Section 1.7. Social Welfare Committee;
Section 1.8. Online Media Committee;
Section 1.9. Arts and Design Committee;
Section 1.10. Documentation Committee;
Section 1.11. Technical Committee.
Section 2. Terms of Office.
The terms of office of all appointed Chairpersons of special committees shall

commence immediately after confirmation of the Commission on Appointments, and
shall cease when their successors have been duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. The Chairperson of each special committee shall become a part of the Executive
Board, as stipulated in Section 1 of Article 12 of this Constitution, and shall
administer the overall operations of his respective special committee.
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Section 4. The Chairperson of each special committee shall be under the guidance of an
executive officer, as follows:
Special Committee Executive Officer In-Charge
Section 4.1. Alumni Relations President

Section 4.2. Academic Development Vice
Section 4.3. Education and Research Vice President for Internal Affairs
Section 4.4. TEST Finest
Section 4.5. Athletic Development
Section 4.6. TEST Talent Center Vice President for Internal Affairs
Section 4.7. Social Welfare
Section 4.8. Corporate Linkages Vice President for Finance
Section 4.9. Marketing
Section 4.10. Online Media
Section 4.11. Arts and Design Secretary General
Section 4.12. Documentation
Section 4.13. Technical
Section 5. The completion of appointment, approval, and confirmation of all Chairpersons shall
be at most three months after the general election.
The Chairperson of each special committee shall hold office for one academic year.
Section 7. The Chairperson of each special committee shall be given the prerogative to recruit
members who shall help him in discharging his functions. The Chairperson shall
appoint a Vice Chairperson, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Section 8. The Chairperson of each special committee shall preside over all proceedings and
shall be the spokesperson of his respective committee.
Section 9. The Vice Chairperson of each special committee shall be a non-graduating student
during his/her term.
Section 10. Regular Committee Meetings.
The Chairperson of each special committee shall determine the frequency and the
time of their meetings.
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Section 11. Special Committee Meetings.
Any member of each special committee may call a special meeting if he deemed it
necessary.
Section 12. Notice of Committee Meeting.
Whenever a regular or a special committee meeting is to be held, the Chairperson of

each special committee shall notify the committee members of the time, date, and
purpose/s for which such meeting is called upon.
Section 13. Each special committee shall be composed of at least five committee members
excluding the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
ALUMNI RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Section 14. The Chairperson of the Alumni Relations Committee shall report directly to the
President.
Section 15. He shall be responsible for disseminating timely and relevant information to all the
alumni of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) and for seeking support
in conducting the various matters, projects, programs, and campaigns of Technical
Section 16. He shall perform other duties which are inherent to the position.
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Section 17. The Chairperson of the Academic Development Committee shall report directly to the
Vice President for Internal Affairs.
Section 18. He shall be responsible in aiding and in managing the conduct of reviews and
academic seminars.
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Section 20. The Chairperson of the Education and Research Committee shall report directly to
the Vice President for Internal Affairs.
Section 21. He shall be responsible in the producing and providing materials and reviewers
necessary in the conduct of seminars and review sessions.
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TEST FINESTS
Section 23. The Chairperson of the TEST Finests shall report directly to the Vice President for
Internal Affairs.
Section 24. He shall be responsible in ensuring the representation of the Organization in all the
academic competitions within and outside the University.
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Section 26. The Chairperson of the Athletic Development Committee shall report directly to the
Vice President for External Affairs.
co-curricular and athletic competitions within and outside the University.
TEST TALENT CENTER
Section 29. The Chairperson of the TEST Talent Center shall report directly to the Vice President
for External Affairs.
co-curricular competitions within and outside the University.
SOCIAL WELFARE COMMITTEE
Section 32. The Chairperson of the Social Welfare Committee shall report directly to the Vice
President for External Affairs.
Section 33. He shall be responsible in conducting outreach programs which intends to uphold the
social welfare of various communities outside the University.
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CORPORATE LINKAGES COMMITTEE
Section 35. The Chairperson of the Corporate Linkages Committee shall report directly to the
Vice President for Finance.
Section 36. He shall be responsible for the assessment, recruitment, and maintenance of
stakeholders, partners, and external parties who may have direct interest in
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Section 38. The Chairperson of the Marketing Committee shall report directly to the Vice
President for Finance.
Section 39. He shall be responsible in promoting the income generating projects of Technical
ONLINE MEDIA COMMITTEE
Section 41. The Chairperson of the Online Media Committee shall report directly to the Secretary
General.
Section 42. He shall be responsible in promoting all the various academic and co-curricular
matters, projects, programs, and campaigns of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST) through the effective use of the latest technology such as online
media.
ARTS AND DESIGN COMMITTEE
Section 44. The Chairperson of the Arts and Design Committee shall report directly to the
Secretary General.
Section 45. He shall be responsible in the overall creativity and design of academic and co-
curricular matters, projects, programs, and campaigns of Technical Educators
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DOCUMENTATION COMMITTEE
Section 47. The Chairperson of the Documentation Committee shall report directly to the
Secretary General.
Section 48. He shall be responsible for the compilation and documentation of relevant paper
works necessary for the efficient operations of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST).
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Section 50. The Chairperson of the Technical Committee shall report directly to the Secretary
General.
Section 51. He shall be responsible for the supervision of all the technical aspects of various
academic and co-curricular matters, projects, programs, and campaigns of Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) including, but shall not be limited to, audio-
visual and PowerPoint presentations, lights, and sounds necessary for holding such
events.
Article XIV. BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES and BOARD OF CLASS OFFICERS
Section 1. The Board of Representative shall be the union of the entire classroom Officers in the
Organization. The Board of Representatives and Class Officers shall create and
maintain conditions and opportunities for the full realization of the purposes and
objectives of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST). It shall deliver quality
services and activities and develop proactive and dynamic student leaders.
Section 2. The Board of Representatives and Class Officer shall be an assembly that shall work
closely in coordination, in the principle of synergy, with the Executive Board.
Section 3. The Board of Representatives and Class Officers shall have the following powers,
duties, and responsibilities:
Laws.
Section 3.2. To adhere to the policies of cooperation and harmonious relations with
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Section 3.3. To spearhead the execution of all policies and directives issued by the
Executive Board which are pertinent to their respective classroom
organization.
Section 3.4. To directly disseminate information to his classmates regarding the academic
and co-curricular matters, projects, programs, and campaigns of Technical
Section 3.5. To implement full decision-making capability and be responsible on matters

concerning his classmates.
Section 3.6. To collect membership fees and dues from his classmates and to remit the
same to the Vice President for Finance.
Section 3.7. To maintain a complete and updated database of his/her classmates and to
provide a copy of the same to the Secretary General.
Section 3.8. To be empowered to make stands on all issues in Technical Educators

Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) which affect his classmates.
Section 3.9. To be prohibited from endorsing any political party or candidate for any
election, whether within Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) or
otherwise.
Section 3.10. To suggest academic and co-curricular matters, projects, programs, and
campaigns to be implemented by Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST).
Section 3.11. To assess the performance of the Executive Board and recommend
necessary steps to further attain its objectives.
Section 3.12. To perform such other duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied
Section 3.13. To perform other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.
Section 4. Chairperson.
There shall be a Chairperson who shall be elected by most of the classroom

presidents comprising the Board of Representatives. Such Chairperson shall become
a part of the Executive Board, as stipulated in Section 1 of Article 12 of this
Constitution and By-Laws, and shall report directly to the President.
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Section 5. Batch President.
There shall be a Batch President who shall be elected by most of the classroom
presidents comprising the batch. The four Batch Presidents shall assist the
Chairperson of the Council of Leaders in the efficient and effective delivery of
services to the members of Technical Educators Society TUP-Taguig (TEST).
Section 6. Each Batch President shall report directly to the Chairperson of the Board of
Representative.
Section 7. Classroom President.
There shall be a Classroom President duly elected by the members of the classroom
organization to which he belongs. The classroom president shall report directly to the
Batch President and shall be the official representative of the classroom organization
to the Council of Leaders.
Section 8. Terms of Office.
The classroom presidents shall hold office for one semester. The Chairperson and
four Batch Presidents shall hold office for one academic year which shall commence
immediately after their election on the first semester of the academic year, without
the need for confirmation by the Commission on Appointments in the case of Batch
Presidents and shall cease when their successors have been duly elected and
qualified.
Section 9. The election of classroom officers, specifically the president, vice president,
secretary, treasurer, muse, and escort, shall be at most within the week following the
opening of a semester or term of an academic year. The Secretary General shall be
provided with the list of duly elected classroom officers.
Section 10. The Chairperson of the Board of Representatives shall determine the schedule of the
regular membership meetings, as stipulated in Section 4 of Article 12 of this
Constitution.
Article XV. THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS
Section 1. There shall be two independent commissions under this Constitution and By-Laws,
as follows:
Section 1.1. Commission on Elections; and

Section 1.2. Commission on Appointments.
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Section 2. The Executive Board shall prescribe the qualifications of the Commissioners of the
Constitutional Commissions.
Section 3. The completion of appointment, approval, and confirmation of all Commissioners

shall be at most one month after the general election.
The Commissioners shall hold office for one academic year.
Section 5. All Commissioners shall be prohibited from being appointed to any electoral or
appointive position in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 6. The Commissioners of each Constitutional Commission shall elect among

themselves a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. They
shall also be given the prerogative to recruit members who shall help them in
discharging their functions.
Section 7. The Chairperson of each Constitutional Commission shall not be eligible for any
reappointment. The Vice Chairperson of each Constitutional Commission shall be a
non-graduating student during his/her term.
Section 8. The Chairperson of each Constitutional Commission shall preside over all
proceedings and shall be the spokesperson of his respective Constitutional
Commission.
Section 9. Regular Commission Meetings.
The Chairperson of each Constitutional Commission shall determine the frequency

and the time of their meetings.
Section 10. Special Commission Meetings.
Any Commissioner of each Constitutional Commission may call a special meeting if

he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 11. Notice of Commission Meeting.
Whenever a regular or a special commission meeting is to be held, the Chairperson

shall notify the Commissioners of the time, date, and purpose/s for which such
meeting is called upon.
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COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Section 12. The Commission on Elections, which shall hereinafter be referred to as COMELEC,
shall decide on all electoral exercises in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST).
The COMELEC shall be composed of four commissioners. The Commissioners shall

be non-graduating students during their appointment.
Section 14. The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Executive Board, approved by the
President, and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. Their terms of office
shall commence immediately after such confirmation and shall cease when their
successors have been duly appointed and qualified.
Section 15. The COMELEC shall have the following authorities and duties:
Section 15.1. To create the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) Election Code
subject to the approval of the Executive Board.
Section 15.2. To adopt and uphold such Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST)
Election Code.
Section 15.3. To serve as the steering committee for the Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST) election.
Section 15.4. To certify qualifications of candidates, and to penalize or disqualify candidates

who will violate the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) Election
Code.
Section 15.5. To encourage the member-voters to vote, and to educate the member-voters
on the voting process to be used in the Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST) election.
Section 15.6. To enforce and administer all rules and regulations relative to the conduct of
an election, plebiscite, initiative, referendum, and recall.
Section 16. The COMELEC shall constitute a quorum in order for a business to be transacted. A
final decision must be reached via a majority of those Commissioners present.
Section 17. The decision of the COMELEC on all electoral practices shall be final and executory.
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COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS
Section 18. The Commission on Appointments, which shall hereinafter be referred to as COMAP,
shall decide on final confirmation of all appointments of forthcoming officers
submitted to it by the Executive Board.
The COMAP shall be composed of four commissioners. The Commissioners shall be

non-graduating students during their appointment.
Section 20. The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Executive Board and confirmed by the
President. Their terms of office shall commence immediately after such confirmation
and shall cease when their successors have been duly appointed and qualified.
Section 21. The COMAP shall act on all appointments submitted to it by the Executive Board
within five regular school days. The COMAP shall confirm the Chairperson of each
special committee, and other officers whose confirmation are vested in them in this
Constitution.
Section 22. The COMAP shall rule by a majority vote of all the Commissioners.
Section 23. Confirmation of appointments in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST)

shall be made only according to merit and fitness to be determined, as far as
practicable, and, except to positions which are policy-determining, primarily
confidential, or highly technical, by competitive examination.
Section 24. One month immediately before the next general election and up to the end of his
term, the President shall not make any appointment to executive positions, except
temporary appointments where continued vacancies therein will prejudice efficacy in
the delivery of services.
Section 25. No candidate who has lost in any election shall, within three months after such
election, be appointed to any office in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST).
Section 26. No appointed officer shall hold any major position in any other organization, both
within and outside the University.
Article XVI. ELECTIONS
Section 1. There shall be two elections of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST)
officers every academic year which shall be held within the University premises, as
follows:
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Section 1.1. General Election.
The general election shall be held every third semester of the preceding
academic year.
Section 1.2. Special Election.
The special election shall be held to fill up all the vacancies in any office
following the general election and shall be held not later than the fourth week
after the opening of classes during the first semester of an academic year.
The specific time and date of all elections shall be determined by the
COMELEC.
Section 2. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) officers shall be elected by the
plurality of all votes cast. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST)
officers shall be voted into office by the members of the entire student body.
Section 3. Protest of a majority number of members against any Technical Educators Society-
TUP Taguig (TEST) officer by his constituent population shall render the election of
such Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) officer invalid.
Section 4. The qualifications to be a candidate for the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST) election shall be specifically provided in the Technical Educators Society-
TUP Taguig (TEST) Election Code.
Section 5. Minimum Qualifications and Documentary Requirements.
The following shall be the minimum qualifications and documentary requirements for
any electoral or appointive position in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST):
Section 5.1. He/She must be a bona fide member of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST), at least on the semester where he/she is seeking to run for
office.
Section 5.2. He/She must currently be a non-graduating student during his/her term
preceding his election, if applicable.
Section 5.3. He/She must have a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 2.5 or better
in the semester immediately preceding his election or appointment (whichever
is applicable).
Section 5.4. He/She must not have incurred any failing grade in any semester.
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Section 5.5. He/She must pass all the retention requirements enforced by the
Organization.
Section 5.6. He/She must not hold any major position in any organization, both within and
outside the University, after election or appointment (whichever is applicable).
Section 5.7. He/She must not have been accused and convicted of any violation of
existing penal laws or University rules and regulations.
Section 5.8. He/She must possess good moral character imbued with a strong and sincere
desire to take the responsibilities of leadership.
Section 5.9. He/She must have attended at least two activities of Technical Educators
Section 5.10. He/She must submit the following minimum documentary requirements:
A. Duly accomplished curriculum vitae;

B. Temporary Transcript of Record or certified True Copy of Grades duly
certified correct by the University Registrar or the Department Head;
C. Duly accomplished Certificate of Candidacy issued by the COMELEC,
if applicable;
D. Endorsement of the incumbent Chairperson of the Board of
Representative and the TEST Adviser;
E. Internal Audit Clearance and Certificate of Good Moral Character
issued by the University;
F. Certification from the University’s Office of Student Affairs that the
member is not holding any major position in any organization within
the University; and
G. Four pieces of most recent 2” x 2” ID pictures in white background.
Article XVII. ADVISER
Section 1. The Executive Board shall appoint the Adviser at the start of every academic year.
The Adviser shall be faculty members of the Department.
Section 2. The Adviser shall serve as a link between the University and faculty, and the
members of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 3. The Adviser shall guide Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) on matters
which require critical analysis and synthesis towards the fulfillment of its purposes
and objectives. The Adviser shall, however, not be accorded any voting power in
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) decision making.
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Section 4. The Adviser shall have the right to be informed of all the projects and programs of
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST), and to attend the meetings of the
Executive Board and give their professional judgments and opinions in all matters
pertaining to Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 5. Any matter, program, and project shall be communicated to the Adviser to verify if
these may cause a violation to any rule and regulation of the Department and of the
University. Thus, all matters, programs, and projects shall be consulted to, and
subsequently evaluated by, the Adviser.
Section 6. The Adviser is presumed to act ethically with their corresponding authority to strictly
observe and respect the provisions of this Constitution and By-Laws with their utmost
knowledge and ability.
Section 7. The Adviser shall serve for one academic year. They shall efficiently turn over all
pertinent papers at the end of their term to the succeeding Adviser.
Article XVIII. VACANCIES
Section 1. The Executive Board shall decide on actions required for vacancies in Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) subject to the confirmation of the COMAP.
Section 2. In case of incapacity in the discharge of duties, removal from office or resignation of
the President, the Vice President for Internal Affairs shall take the position of the
President for the unexpired term, while maintaining his functions and powers as the
Vice President for Internal Affairs, until the necessary appointment by the Executive
Board is made.
any member of the Executive Board excluding the President, the President shall
endorse a Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) officer to the Executive
Board and the COMAP, who shall confirm on the appointment of the Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) officer into position.
the Chairperson of a special committee, the Vice Chairperson shall take the position
of the Chairperson of such special committee for the unexpired term, while
maintaining his functions and powers as a Vice Chairperson.
the Chairperson of the Council of Leaders, the most senior Batch President shall take
the position of the Chairperson of the Council of Leaders for the unexpired term,
while maintaining his functions and powers as a Batch President.
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the Batch President, the Batch Secretary shall take the position of the Batch
President for the unexpired term, while maintaining his functions and powers as the
Batch Secretary.
Section 7. Resignation shall only be valid if it concerns health issue and academic matter,
among others, subject to the endorsement of the Advisers. If a fixed date for
resignation is indicated, such shall not be effective until acted upon by the Executive
Board within five regular school days from the receipt of the resignation letter.
Section 8. The resigned officer shall have the duty to efficiently turn over all pertinent records of
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) within five regular school days after
the effectivity of his resignation.
Section 9. There shall be no leave of absence from Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST) duties, except for the case of incumbent Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST) officers seeking to run for office in the next general election. Such
officers are, however, required to resume their original posts and complete the term
of their original office after the general election.
Article XIX. ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT
Section 1. All officers must, always, be accountable to the members, serve them with utmost
responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency; act with nationalism and justice, and
lead modest lives. All officers shall take an oath or affirmation to uphold and defend
this Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 2. Any Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) officer may be removed from
office, on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of this Constitution,
treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust.
Section 3. The following may be grounds for impeachment:
Section 3.1. Any willful violation of this Constitution and By-laws of Technical Educators
Section 3.2. Gross negligence of duties and responsibilities arising from non-attendance
and non-participation to the endeavors of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST).
Section 3.3. Malversation and illegal disbursement of funds.
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Section 3.4. Any behavior which undermines the integrity of Technical Educators Society-
TUP Taguig (TEST), the University, or both such as, but are not limited to, the
following:
A. Grave abuse of authority;

B. Gross insubordination;
C. Immoral acts;
D. Guilt of acts involving moral turpitude;
E. Lack of independence; and
F. Loss of confidence.
Section 3.5. Failure to enroll in the semester during his/her term.
Section 3.6. Any other form of gross misconduct as provided for in Technical Educators
Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) policies.
Section 4. Any member or officer of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) may file a
resolution of impeachment against any Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST) officer. The resolution must be addressed to either the Executive Board or
the Adviser.
Section 5. The policies on impeachment shall be as follows:
Section 5.1. The Executive Board and Board of Representatives shall order investigation
on cases of impeachment at its own discretion or on the basis of written
complaints from any member or officer of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST) within five regular school days.
Section 5.2. The Executive Board and Board of Representatives shall then decide whether
to initiate impeachment, recall proceedings, or not. Should the Executive
Board fail to meet this deadline, complaints shall automatically be dismissed.
Section 5.3. The Executive Board shall serve notice of impeachment to the officer/s
concerned at least two school days before the set hearing date. Any
Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) officer must take a leave of
absence once notice of impeachment is served to him.
Section 5.4. All matters of impeachment shall be heard and tried with all the members of
Executive Board sitting in banc within five regular school days. Decisions on
impeachment shall be made upon two-thirds vote of the Executive Board and
Board of Representatives.
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Section 5.5. The Executive Board shall impose the necessary sanctions. All decisions of
the Executive Board on matters of impeachment and recall shall be final and
executory.
Section 6. Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than removal from office
and disqualification to hold any position in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST).
Section 7. The impeached officer shall have the duty to efficiently turn over all pertinent records
of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) within five regular school days
after the effectivity of his impeachment.
Article XX. FUNDS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The funds of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall emanate from
membership fees and inflows from all other fund-raising activities not contrary to
public laws, morals, and customs.
Section 2. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall maintain an organization
fund consisting of:
Section 2.1. General Funds.

The general fund shall be drawn from membership fees.
Section 2.2. Special Funds.
The special fund shall be coming from special project, donations, solicitations,
and all other inflows.
Section 3. All BTVTE students are required to pay fifty pesos (P20.00) for the Membership Fee
that is good for every month.
Section 4. Membership fees shall be collected during enrollment periods (i.e., every semester or
term) set by the Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST).
Section 5. Membership fees shall be collected by Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig

(TEST) officers duly designated by the Vice President for Finance not later than the
midterm departmental examination after the opening of the semester or term, except
for meritorious cases.
Section 6. All BTVTE students shall be required to annually purchase the official Technology
Shirt and ID Lanyard in a package deal which the price will range from six hundred
(600) pesos to seven hundred (700) pesos each, this is also yearly replaced and
produced by the organization.
Section 6.1 This is for the purpose of:
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A. The students’ uniformity during school-related activities such as

workshops, seminars, conferences, and In-campus and Off-campus
practice teaching
B. The student’s identity inside and outside the campus in terms of their
program as the Technology Shirt and ID Lanyard shall be inspired for
the design of technology and education which are the major courses
of the program.
C. The organization fund as 5% of the total price of each purchased
items will be saved for the future organization events.
Section 7. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall formulate and adopt a
budget plan, which shall embody a work plan for the academic year, duly deliberated
and approved by the Executive Board. No disbursement of funds shall occur, except
in the pursuance of a budget appropriation approved by the Executive Board.
Section 8. Funds shall be deposited under the name of Technical Educators Society-TUP
Taguig (TEST), in a bank of good reputation, wherein the authorized signatories shall
be the President and the Vice President for Finance.
Section 9. The passbook must be maintained under the safekeeping of the Vice President for
Finance. Automated Teller Machine (ATM) access to the fund is fully prohibited.
Section 10. Disbursements from the fund should only be allowed through the authorization of the
President and the Treasurer and should be subsequently reviewed by the Auditor
after a careful consideration on the legitimate nature of the expenditure.
Section 11. The Executive Board shall retain all remaining fund as the starting fund of the
succeeding Executive Board.
Section 12. All fund balances shall be returned at the end of the academic year to the succeeding
Executive Board.
Article XXI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. The results of all referenda and plebiscites not provided herein shall be valid upon a
majority turnout of voters.
Section 2. All incumbent COMELEC Commissioners shall remain in office until after the newly
elected members of the Executive Board assume their office.
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Article XXII. AMENDMENTS AND/OR REVISIONS
Section 1. Any amendment and/or revision of this Constitution and By-Laws may be proposed
through an initiative upon an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of
the Executive Board.
There shall be a Constitutional Commission composed of nine Commissioners. The

Commissioners shall be appointed by the Executive Board, approved by the
President, and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. Removal from office
shall be manifested in the same way they were appointed.
Section 3. The Constitutional Commission, after application of Sections 5 and 6 hereof, shall be
vested with the exclusive power to revise and amend this Constitution. It shall
function as an independent constitutional body.
Section 4. Any amendment to and/or revision to this Constitution may be proposed by any
member upon a written request of such member, stating the reason thereto.
Section 5. Any request for amendment and/or revision must be initially reviewed by the
Executive Board, and then forwarded to the Constitutional Commission for
discussion, editing, and final approval.
Section 6. The Constitutional Commission shall have the right to debunk any proposed revision
and amendment, submitted to them by the Executive Board, which they deem
unnecessary. The Constitutional Commission shall have the final decision on any
inclusion and exclusion to this Constitution, after application of Section 5 hereof,
regardless of the Executive Board’s decision after initial approval.
Section 7. Proposed amendments and revisions of this Constitution shall be approved by the
majority of the Constitutional Commission before the presentation to the Council of
Leaders for plebiscite.
Section 8. Proposed amendments and/or revisions shall be valid and shall form an integral part
of this Constitution and By-laws when presented and ratified by the Council of
Leaders in a plebiscite called for such purpose.
Section 9. No amendment or revision of this Constitution and By-Laws shall be authorized

within three years following the ratification of this Constitution and By-Laws.
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Article XXIII. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
Section 1. All existing resolutions, codes, rules and regulations, and policies consistent with this
Constitution and By-Laws shall remain operative until amended, repealed or revoked.
Section 2. The term of incumbent officers shall be extended until such time that matters
pertaining to their term of office require representation of the studentry.
Section 3. The first special election under this Constitution shall be held on the fourth week after
the opening of classes for the first semester of academic year 2013-2014.
Section 13. The first general election under this Constitution shall be held on the second week of
February of calendar year 2014.
Section 14. The Executive Board shall set the policies and procedures for the immediate
implementation of honorary membership in Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig
(TEST).
Article XXIV. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
If any provision of this Constitution and By-Laws is declared invalid, the remainder
thereof not affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect.
Article XXV. EFFECTIVITY
This Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately following the ratification
by a majority of votes cast by the Board of Representatives at a plebiscite called for
this purpose and shall supersede all other previous constitution and By-Laws.
The foregoing proposed Constitution and By-Laws of the Technical Educators

Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) was approved and accordingly signed by the Technical
Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) on the 16TH day of September in the year two
thousand twenty-two (2022), at the BASD Multi-Purpose Room, Room 209C, 2nd
Floor, Basic and Arts and Science Department Building, Taguig Campus,
Technological University of the Philippines, Km. 14 East Service Road, South Super
Highway, Western Bicutan, Taguig City, 1630, Metropolitan Manila, Republic of the
Philippines, by the Executive Board and Board of Representatives whose signatures
are hereunder affixed.
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Adopted:
MS. CHRISTINE CATE NECOLE P. CAPURCOS

President
MS. JUVI A. CARREON MS. IRENE C. MADDAWIN

Vice President for Internal Affairs Vice President for External Affairs
MR. JOSHUA C. ALLAPITAN MR. MICHAEL ALEJANDRO R. MALATE

Treasurer Auditor
MR. DAVE LESTER R. BERINA

Public Information Officer
MS. JECILL A. CAMPASAS MR. MARK ANDREI P. NORIAL

BTVTED-ELEX-4A President BTVTED-ELEX-4A Vice President
MR. ANGELITO T. MANGAMPAT MR. JOSHUA P. BELLEN

BTVTED-ET-4B President BTVTED-ET-4B Vice President
MS. ANGELIKA P. BAUTISTA MS. DIANA R. AMANCIO

BTVTEDICT-CH-4C President BTVTEDICT-CH-4C Vice President
MS. CECILLE S. PAHAYAHAY MS. MAUREEN ANN M. ACLAN

BTVTED-CP-4D President BTVTED-CP-4D Vice President
MR. TIMOTHY CAESAR A. CLOSAS MS. GAIL M. MONTALLANA

MR. LANCE B. ORDOÑEZ MR. RAFAEL M. CABILANGAN

MR. APPLE D. DOCASAO MR. ROGELIO BUMATAY JR.

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MS. JAMAIMA MICHAELA A. GUZMAN MR. NOEL U. MORLA

MR. SIMPLICIO V. MONTEREY III MR. DAN ANGELO L. EMBON

MS. JHONNA L. PADURA MR. AERON ACE T. CAMAYRA

MR. KIAN ZACHARY V. LARIOSA MS. MA. CARMELA EFONDO

MS. MICHAELA ROVILLOS MR. KENT JOSEPH E. ABLAY

MS. RHEALYN M. ARBAEL MS. ABBYGAIL S. GRUTAS

BTVTED-ELEX-1A President BTVTED-ET-1B President
MS. HYA CLAIRE C. REYES MS. JENEVIEVE CAMIRING

BTVTEDICT-CH-1C President BTVTED-CP-1D President
Attested:
MS. KRISTINE P. ATIENZA

Secretary General
Certified Correct:
PROF. RANDOLF A. COLEGIO ENGR. NORWAY J. PANGAN

TEST Adviser BASD. Department Head
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Republic of the Philippines

TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – TAGUIG CAMPUS

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

THE 2020 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATORS

Article II. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, PURPOSES, AND POLICIES

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

Article III. BILL OF RIGHTS OF MEMBERS

Section 6. Every member has the right to suffrage.

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

Article IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS

Article V. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 2. The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) is an independent, democratic,

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

Article VI. SEAL OF THE ORGANIZATION

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

Article VII. OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION

Section 1.1. Academic Excellence.

The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall adopt measures

Section 1.2. Fellowship and Solidarity.

The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall establish unity

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

University, and other multi-sectoral organizations for the advancement of a

Section 1.3. Socio-Civic and Cultural Consciousness.

The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall broaden the

Section 1.4. Organizational Culture.

The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall acquaint its

Section 1.5. Moral Integrity.

The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall promote and

Article VIII. MEMBERSHIP INTO THE ORGANIZATION

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

Section 6. Honorary Membership.

The Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST) shall have an honorary

Section 7. Violations of Members.

Section 7.2. Gross misconduct, dishonesty, discourtesy, and disloyalty to Technical

Section 7.3. Inefficiency and incompetence in the performance of official duties.

Section 11. Remedies and Sanctions.

Section 11.1. Full compliance of the duty.

Section 11.2. Probation and/or suspension of membership.

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

Article IX. STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION

The organizational structure of Technical Educators Society-TUP Taguig (TEST),

BASIC ARTS AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

BASD DEPARTMENT HEAD

TREASURER SECRETARY GENERAL

AUDITOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

BOARD OF CLASS OFFICERS MEMBERS

CLASS VICE PRESIDENT

CLASS TREASURER CLASS SECRETARY

Article X. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Section 2. Term of Office.

TECHNICAL EDUCATORS SOCIETY-TUP TAGUIG (TEST)

The Executive Officers shall be composed of the following:

Section 3.1. President;

The Board of Representative shall be composed of the following:

Section 3.8. Chairperson of Special Committees

The Board of Class Officers shall be composed of the following: