tion Code of the Philippines.” Furthermore, under paragraph A of Sec. 4 the government board “can enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as my be necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the university or college”. Also Paragraph E of Sec. 4 which specifies that the government board shall “adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees for greater access to poor but deserving students.” II.Definition of Termsa.)Tuition Fee- covers the school charge for the course or subjects enrolled in by students as indicated in the respective prospectuses, bulletins of information, or catalogues of private schools, which may either be paid on a monthly, semestral, or yearly basis, or per unit or units.b.)Other school fees- include all miscellaneous fees charged for certain specific services rendered by private schools to students, which may be paid either on a monthly semestral, or yearly basis, as embodied in their respective prospectuses bulletins of information, or catalogues, which are collected and earmarked for the specific purposes intended pursuant to existing laws, rules and regulations.c.)Current school Fees- means the tuition fee and other school charges of a private school as approved bye the secretary of education and culture.d.)Increase in Fees-means any addiction in the amount of the current tuition fee or other school charges as defined in sub-sections a, b and c herein.e.)New Fee or Charge- means those which are imposed by new school or by existing schools, which are not included in their previously approved rates of school fees.f.)Private school-includes all private education institutions duly authorized to operate any course by the secretary of education and cultureg.)Student- refers to all enrollees in all level in a private schoolh.)School Administration- includes all departments offices, or units of a private school. III.Research ProblemThe Commission on H...
