Section 4Sec./Art. 4

The University may open new branches in consortium with other academic institutions only within the City of Mandaluyong and the Province of Rizal. For this purpose, the partner concerned shall, in addition to funds appropriated under the regular university budget, provide funds for the infrastructure and manpower needs of the branches thus established, until otherwise provided in the agreement. All properties acquired for the use of the University shall be donated to and titled in the name of the University unless there are legal impediments thereto. Such branches shall offer highly specialized courses in science and technology in accordance with detailed studies on the needs of business, industry and government in the localities to be served.

For this purpose, the University President shall appoint a committee to study the feasibility of opening up such branches. Such committee shall include as members, at least a representative each from the business and the industry sector.

The University shall, within a reasonable time from the approval of this Act, develop and fully utilize its real property situated in the Municipality of Baras, Province of Rizal, as a site for science and technological researches and agricultural technology projects.