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San Beda College of Law
Faculty Manual
San Beda College of Law Faculty Manual
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PART I
PREFATORY NOTES
SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY adheres and implements academic

freedom in its pursuit of providing quality education. Toward this end,
San Beda University engages educators with proven competence and
integrity, and adopts and implements curricula in the formation of
globally competitive students. School facilities are developed to provide
conducive learning environment and to ensure the comfort and security
of the community
This Faculty Manual incorporates pertinent issuances of the

Legal Education Board of the Philippines governing the teaching of law.
In all matters not covered by this Faculty Manual, the provisions

of the Institutional Faculty Manual shall govern.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ABBEY OF OUR LADY

OF MONTSERRAT
As a Benedictine monastery, the Abbey of Our Lady of

Montserrat is committed to the task of witnessing to Christ’s presence
in the world through prayer, work, study and common life. The aim of
the monastery is to help strengthen the spirit of prayer in the Church
and to witness to the value of community life. While its primary activity
is prayer, it places itself at the service of the Church and Philippine
society by responding to the need for Christian education. The
apostolate of the Benedictine monastery is an extension of its prayer
and common life, and therefore partakes of the character of a praying
community.
THE BENEDICTINE ORDER
San Beda University is under the administration of the monks

of the Benedictine Order, whose founder, St. Benedict, was born in
Nursia, Italy in 480 A.D. Scion of a distinguished family, he was sent to
Rome for a liberal education, but heeding God’s call to a better and
higher life and shocked at the dissoluteness rampant in the capital of
the Empire, he withdrew to the fastnesses of Subiaco, to move later to
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Monte Casino, the monastery since celebrated as the cradle of Western

monasticism, where he wrote the Holy Rule.
The famous code, emphasizing community prayer and work in

a judiciously balanced schedule, proved to be one of the powerful
civilizing forces in the world. When Barbarian hordes swept over
Europe laying desolate the Roman Empire, the Holy Rule of St.
Benedict became a most effective instrument of recovery. The
monasteries were homes of serious learning and for centuries
constituted the schools of Europe. The treasures of Greek and Roman
cultures were preserved in them.
The work of the monks of St. Benedict was as varied as the

needs of the places where they founded monasteries. Their influence
has manifested itself chiefly in: (1) the conversion of the Teutonic races
and other missionary works; (2) the civilization of Northwestern Europe;
and (3) educational works and cultivation of literature and of the arts,
the forming of libraries and so forth.
The Benedictines came to the Philippines not to establish a

school but to undertake agricultural and missionary work in Surigao.
The first group of Benedictines from the Monastery Montserrat, Spain
consisting of eight Fathers and six Brothers led by Abbot Jose Deas y
Villar arrived in Manila on the morning of September 12, 1985. They
stayed for a while with the Jesuit community in Sta. Ana. They were
able to acquire a house on Balmes Street, Tanduay on April 25, 1896,
which was to become their home base in Manila.
The Benedictines stayed in Surigao from May 1896 to

September 1909 when the missions were turned over to the Dutch
Fathers of the Sacred Heart. Even before the transfer of the Surigao
Mission to the Sacred Heart missionaries, Fr. Juan Sabater, then
Superior, thought of counteracting the influence of the public schools
established by the American Government and American Protestant
missionaries. Coupled with this purpose was an imperative need for
sustaining the monastic community with suitable work for its members.
ST. BEDE (SAN BEDA)

St. Bede, popularly called Venerable Bede, was the first
English historian. He was born in the year 673 on the estate of the
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Benedictine Abbey at Wearmouth. He was trained by the abbot of the

monastery, St. Benedict Biscop. St. Bede spent most of his life at the
neighboring monastery of Jarrow. Foremost scholar of his time, Bede
was familiar with classical literature especially Greek. Bede’s
Ecclesiastical History of the English shows the author’s learning and
intelligence. His writings included homilies, sermons, and exegetical
works on the Scriptures. He also had considerable skill in mathematics.
He was among the first to date events as “before or after” Christ (B.C.,
ante Christum and A.D., anno Domini). He died on Ascencion Day in
the year 735.
SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY

After overcoming several obstacles – lack of trained personnel,
finances, permit to operate, suitable place and the uncertainty of the
future- and trusting in Divine Providence, the community approved the
establishment of a school. On June 17, 1901, San Beda, named after
the great English Benedictine scholar and saint, Venerable Bede, was
inaugurated in Arlegui, with Father Silvestre Jofre, first Rector,
celebrating the opening Mass at 6 o’clock in the morning.
The curricula were composed of the Primaria Enseñanza and

Secundaria Enseñanza. The Primaria Enseñanza consisted of Class
Infirma, Media, and Superior or the equivalent of the first six grades of
the present elementary system. The Secundaria Enseñanza was made
up of the four years of high school and the first two years of college
leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree and a course leading to a Diploma
in Commerce.
When the Arlegui campus became congested, the Benedictine

Fathers purchased a large tract of land along Mendiola Street on
October 27, 1906 and additional land also along Mendiola on
December 15, 1918. The cornerstone of the main building (Grade
School Building) was laid on February 15, 1925 and it was solemnly
inaugurated on June 15, 1926, coinciding with the Silver Jubilee
opening of San Beda College. The Abbey Church was consecrated on
January 13, 1926.
The monastery was constructed from September 30, 1929 and

occupation began on May 14, 1930. Two modern buildings, St.
Benedict’s Hall with the clinic (June, 1952), and a covered court (March,
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1961), were later additions to the college facilities. The four-story

building, St. Anselm’s Hall, which houses the college department, was
inaugurated in July 1963. The swimming pool was completed and
inaugurated on February 2, 1968. On March 21, 1981, the Abbot Lopez
Hall and the annex of St. Bede’s were also inaugurated. In 1995, the
three-storey St. Maur’s Hall, which houses the College of Arts and
sciences and Law Libraries as well as the science laboratories, was
inaugurated.
On February 6, 2018, San Beda’s university status was granted by the

Commission on Higher Education.
VISION-MISSION-IDENTITY-THRUST, OBJECTIVES
AND HISTORY OF SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY
Vision-Mission Statement
San Beda University, a Catholic educational institution, is committed

to the Christian formation of the Bedan Community as its service to
the Church, the Philippine society, and the world.
Vision
San Beda University envisions a community that is

fully human,
wholly Christian,
truly Filipino, and
globally competitive.
Mission
San Beda University aims to form its members in

faith (fides),
knowledge (scientia), and
virtue (virtus)
and inculcate in them the Benedictine core values of prayer and work
(ora et labora)
that include study, community, and pursuit of peace.
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
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1. BENEDICTINE IDENTITY, MISSION AND CULTURE
Foster a Christian community of prayer, work and peace

founded on faith, knowledge and virtues.
2. LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE
Cultivate transformative leadership and governance.
3. RELEVANT CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS
Provide relevant curricula aligned with San Beda University’s

Vision, Mission, Identity as well as with local and international
standards.
4. TEACHING EXCELLENCE (Teaching, Faculty, Assurance of

Learning)
Deliver quality instructions through teaching excellence by

competent faculty.
5. RESOURCE MATERIALS AND FACILITIES (Physical Plant,

Instructional Resources, Laboratory, Library, Classrooms,
Consultation Room, Faculty Room, Offices)
Utilize upgraded resources materials and facilities for effective

learning.
6. QUALITY AND RELEVANT RESEARCH AND

INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTION
Build a culture of innovative research for knowledge

advancement.
7. HIGH INVOLVEMENT IN EXTENSION SERVICES
Engage the Bedan Community in transforming lives.
8. EFFICIENT STUDENT SERVICES

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Render responsive services for holistic student development.
9. EXTERNAL LINKAGES
Harness value-adding linkages in local and global educational

cooperation.
10. RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION
Offer accredited programs and services for quality assurance.
HALLMARKS OF BENEDICTINE EDUCATION
1. Love of Christ and neighbor
We recognize that God took the initiative to love us, and that
we can respond to this love by recognizing Him in praise and
thanksgiving and in loving our neighbor.
We deepen our understanding of Christ and His gospel through

prayer and study.
We enjoin other members of the school community—

administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni—to
show real commitment to the well-being of each individual and
of the community as a whole.
We take initiatives to be compassionate to each other, to assist

those who need help, to forgive those who harm and err, and
to be a sign of reconciliation with those different from us.
2. Prayer
We devout good and sufficient times for prayer—communal

and individual prayers—and begin our day and activities with
prayer.
We are active participants to liturgical prayers, particularly the

sacraments and the liturgy of the hours.
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We deepen our relationship with God through the practice of

spiritual reading (lectio divina) and moments of silence.
In every decision or undertaking, we first dispose ourselves to

listen openly and attentively to God and others before making
our decision or action.
3. Stability
We are aware of our commitment to seek God together in

community and pursue this through our daily interactions with
one another.
We commit to each other by engaging every member and to

allow each one to share his or her gifts to pursue the mission
of the community.
We strive to ensure dialogue and debate that will lead to shared

understanding and deepened commitment.
4. Conversatio
We strive for freedom to be more like Christ, as individuals and

as a community, by letting go in our day-to-day life one’s
predilections and false securities.
We recognize our need for daily change of heart to be more

faithful to the following of Jesus and to serve our neighbor.
We challenge the commonplace and embrace change and the

difficulties that go with it for the sake of learning, authenticity
and integrity.
We develop habits that will lead to personal renewal,

refreshment and conversion.
5. Obedience
We listen — to those in authority over us, to our peers and even

to the least among us believing that each will help us achieve
the truth.
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We are open to differing viewpoints and even to those in total

contradiction to our views and opinion believing that through
listening and dialogue we can come up with the better good.
We live mindfully and well.
6. Discipline
We focus our energy and attention to prayer, work and building

relationships.
We cultivate personal discipline to achieve excellence in study,

work and in building community.
We are willing to do sacrifices to pursue the best in all

undertaking.
We find time to celebrate growth in knowledge and self

understanding that is the fruit of hard work, initiative and honest
assessment.
7. Humility
We are honest and realistic in the way we view ourselves, other

people, events, nature and the world.
We are willing to be accountable for the results of our decisions

and actions.
We accept with gratitude successes, and acknowledge our

need to be corrected when at fault.
We recognize each other’s giftedness and use this to

complement the limitations and weaknesses towards the
achievement of a collective purpose.
8. Stewardship
We are aware as a community that we our part of a larger

ecology and all of environment is a gift of God to be shared by
all.
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We appreciate the good use of material things that will allow us

experience the presence of God and to serve our neighbors.
We cultivate creativity in the use of things, especially those

limited in supply.
We promote generosity in the sharing of our resources,

including time, talent and treasure.
9. Hospitality
We extend a gracious and respectful welcome to persons

within and outside of our community, particularly the weak, the
poor and marginalized, and those with special needs.
We are open to encounter people especially those different

from us and to allow ourselves to be transformed by them.
We are open to new ideas and perspectives, races and

cultures, backgrounds and dispositions.
10. Community
We respect the uniqueness of each individual and at the same

time recognize the challenge to serve the common good.
We recognize the value of each member as they provide

service to the building up of our community, and continuously
expand our care and concern for each of them.
We celebrate individual and communal successes and face as

a community challenges and failures.
We recognize that our community is part of our larger

community, including Church and society.
VISION-MISSION STATEMENT OF SAN BEDA

COLLEGE OF LAW
San Beda University, a Catholic educational institution, is
committed to the Christian formation of the Filipino youth as its service
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to the Church and Philippine society, and as its contribution to building

the future.
VISION
As it pursues its apostolate, San Beda University envisions:
A new world
where all people live in unity and peace founded on justice,
respect for human dignity, and recognition of human
rights,
where the environment is protected as the setting of life
and the source of sustenance,
where development – economic, political, and cultural
benefits all levels and sectors of society, and
where the advancement of science and technology is
complemented by moral and spiritual renewal;
The Church, in its third millennium,

proclaiming the gospel with greater zeal and vigor,
renewing its life of faith, service, and celebration,
leading its people to conversion and apostolic
commitment, and
making salvation a reality in this world, especially
among the poor and suffering.
A new Philippines,
where all citizens are united by a sense of nationhood
and national identity,
empowered to create a social order in accordance with
their aspirations,
given their just share of material wealth,
enriched by their awareness of history and culture, and
committed to building a just and humane society.
Itself, growing as
a community striving to be fully human, wholly Christian,
and truly Filipino, and responding to the call to service
and leadership;
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a Benedictine community drawn together by prayer, work,

and study, and the search for peace;
a learning community that pursues knowledge and truth,
availing of the heritage of culture and the resources of
technology, and
a serving community that, joined with others, contributes to
the transformation of society, and helps to build the
larger communities of nation, Church, and world.
MISSION
With hope for the realization of that vision, San Beda University aims:
To participate fully in the task of evangelization through the

Christian formation of the school community composed of
students, parents, faculty members, service personnel,
administrators, and alumni;
To provide education that upholds Christian Benedictine

values; promote peace, justice, nationalism, global
consciousness, social service and care for the environment;
pursues academic excellence; and develop character,
professional competence, and leadership.
To continuously build itself as a Christian community in which

all sectors of the school share in a life of faith and prayer; serve
one another, the larger community, and especially the suffering
and the poor in the spirit of solidarity and compassion; strive
together for the perfection of unity and peace; and fulfill their
vocation to lead, to teach, to serve, and to be witnesses for
Christ.
SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY: OBJECTIVES

Institutional Objectives. San Beda University has a three-fold task:
1. To provide students with a relevant Christian education:
a. By assisting them in the attainment of self-
realization as individual persons;
b. By developing their physical, intellectual, moral,
spiritual, and social potentialities;
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c. By giving them the necessary training for

professional work grounded upon sound Christian
values;
d. By creating opportunities that will enable them to
dedicate themselves and become more deeply
committed to Christ and his Church.
2. To facilitate the intellectual development of the students:

a. By training them in methods of scholarship,
research and creative endeavor;
b. By providing them with skills and experiences which
maximize their chances for a meaningful, dignified
life and responsible, responsive roles in society;
c. By molding their attitudes and strengthening the
love for truth, peace and justice.
3. To contribute to the progress of society:
a. By maintaining a high standard in all programs
engaged in;
b. By cooperating in the advancement of knowledge
and culture;
c. By affording a working atmosphere conducive to the
personal and professional growth of the school
personnel.
Special Objectives. The San Beda College of Law aims to produce

competent Christian lawyers – lawyers who are learned in the law and
who conduct themselves according to Christian principles and the
noblest traditions of the bench and bar. To realize this objective, the
College of Law educates the mind with legal provisions and the heart
with justice, civic consciousness, respect for law, authority and human
rights.
ADMINISTRATION
Board of Trustees. This is the highest administrative body of

the school that is responsible for establishing objectives, policies, and
directives. The trustees are elected by the monks and lay members of
the corporation.
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The Rector-President. He is the Chief Administrative Official of

the school, elected by the Board and delegated with authority and
responsibility over school operations.
Vice President for Academics. He is the Administrative Official

appointed by the Rector-President and delegated with the authority and
responsibility of coordinating and evaluating the operations of the
Academic Departments.
Vice President for Services. He is the Administrative Official

appointed by the Rector-President and delegated with the authority and
responsibility of coordinating and evaluating the operations of the
Academic Services and Student Service Offices.
Vice President for Finance. He is the treasurer and Comptroller

of the school appointed by the Rector and delegated with the authority
and responsibility for the administration and control of funds and
properties of the school in the light of the purposes and objectives of
the University.
Dean of Law. He is the Chief Administrative Official of the

College of Law appointed by the Rector-President upon the
recommendation of the Vice-President for Academics.
Vice Dean of Law. He assists the Dean in the administration of

the College of Law and performs the functions of the Dean in the
absence of the latter. The Vice Dean conducts semestral assessment
of the academic performances of students and makes his appropriate
recommendations to the Dean. He may exercise such other powers as
may be delegated to him.
Administrative Officer. He assists the Dean and the Vice-Dean

in the administration of the College. He takes charge of the operations
of the Dean’s Office and performs duties as may be assigned by the
Dean from time to time.
Prefect of Student Affairs. He assists the Dean in the

enforcement of rules among the students, coordinates the
implementation of the co-curricular activities of the College of Law, and
is in charge of the disciplinary and academic records of the students.
He may exercise such other powers as may be delegated to him by the
Dean or the Vice Dean.
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Director of Legal Aid Bureau. He supervises the law student

practice program of the College of Law handling court and
administrative cases for indigent members of the community.
Secretaries to the Dean and Vice Dean. They assist the Dean
and Vice Dean in the scheduling of classes, information dissemination
among the members of the faculty of their respective assignments, and
taking care of the faculty and students’ records.
Advisory Council. This is composed of a group of a faculty

members elected by the faculty to advise and assist the Dean in
academic matters, graduation honors, extracurricular or co-curricular
activities, and formation of policies.
Committee on Student Conduct. It hears complaints against

students for disciplinary infractions and passes judgments thereon. It is
composed of the Prefect of Student Affairs or a Senior Representative
of the Faculty, as chairman; the College Chaplain or a monk from the
abbey handling Seminar classes in the College of Law; a Junior
Member of the Faculty; the Law Student Government President and
one student appointed by the Dean upon the recommendation of the
Law Student Government or two students appointed by the Dean upon
the recommendation of the Law Student Government.
Committee on Awards and Scholarships. This committee

recommends to the Rector all graduation honors, awards, and
scholarships to be granted by the College of Law. It is composed of the
Dean as chairman, the Vice Dean, and the Prefect of Student Affairs.
Committee on Admissions. This committee passes upon all

problems of admission of students that may be referred to it by the
Dean. It is composed of the Dean as Chairman, the Vice Dean, and the
Prefect of Student Affairs.
SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION
San Beda College of Law’s Method of instruction is based

on the combined lecture-quiz and question-and-answer recitation
system, more commonly known as the Socratic Method. This has
proved to be most successful in effecting the harmonious development
of the student’s potential in reasoning and exposition. The restatement
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of codal provisions is followed by a discussion of the basic philosophy

underlying the same, and winds up with an analysis of the classic
jurisprudence exemplifying the application of the legal doctrines
involved. The professor lectures on the fine as well as the doubtful
points of the laws, and the proper interpretation, construction,
harmonization, and application of apparently conflicting legal theories.
PART I
QUALIFICATIONS AND RANKING
Article 1. Qualifications
Section 1. The members of the faculty of a law school should, at the

very least, possess a Ll.B. or a J.D. degree and should be members of
the Philippine Bar. In the exercise of academic freedom, the law school
may also ask specialists in various fields of law with other qualifications,
provided that they possess relevant doctoral degrees, to teach specific
subjects.
Section 2. No member of the faculty shall be affiliated with any fraternity

or sorority.
Article 2. Ranking
Faculty Ranking Structure
The San Beda College of Law Faculty Ranking Structure

gives emphasis on the quality and competence of its faculty
members. The Faculty Rank Structure puts a high premium on
the following:
➢ Educational Attainment
➢ Teaching Experience
➢ Industry Exposure
➢ Research and Publications

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Faculty Ranks
Assistant Associate Full

Rank Criteria Lecturer Professorial Professorial Professorial
Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer
(1) Educational
LLB/JD LLB/JD LLM Doctorate
Attainment
(2) Teaching Five years and Five years Five years

None
Experience above and above and above
(3) Industry Five years and Ten years Ten years

None
Practice above and above and above
(4) Research Authored Authored

and None None Published Published
Publications Articles Books
Additional Criteria for Promotion are the following: (1)

Teaching Performance Evaluation at least Very Satisfactory (2)
Good moral character and (3) Clear Articulation of the vision-
mission of the school and of the Department.
Article 3. Ethical Standards

FUNDAMENTAL POSTULATES ON LAW PROFESSORSHIP
Section 1. Teaching is the noblest profession and when one teaches

law, he or she stands high in the hierarchy of the academic nobility.
Section 2. The law professor has three roles: a) a teacher and trainer
of future lawyers and leaders; b) a trustee of the cardinal values and
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great traditions of the Bar which he or she is mandated to transmit to

his or her students; and c) an intellectual guide and moral counselor of
his or her students.
Section 3. The ultimate and paramount objectives of a professor of law

are to teach the students to be competent, skillful and ethical lawyers
and train them for leadership and civic responsibility.
Section 4. A professor of law is tasked to implant in the minds of the

students love of Truth, adherence to the Rule of Law, service to
Fellowmen and fidelity to Justice.
Section 5. A professor of law enjoys academic freedom but concedes

that reasonable state regulation is not inconsistent with that freedom.
MEANING OF TERMS
Section 6. Ethical Principles – These are moral prescriptions which

affirm the highest professional ideals. They are aspirational in character
and they represent goals which a professor should strive to attain.
Section 7. Standards of Professional Conduct – These are derived from

ethical principles; they state minimum levels of conduct below which a
professor should not fall. These standards are mandatory in character.
A PROFESSOR’S TRIPLE ENGAGEMENTS
Section 8. The three main sectoral engagements of a professor of law

are the following:
a) engagement with his or her students

b) engagement with his or her colleagues
c) engagement with his or her discipline (law profession).
PROFESSOR’S ENGAGEMENT WITH STUDENTS
Section 9. The following ethical principles shall guide a law professor in

his or her dealings with his or her students:
a) A professor always strives to create a learning environment

that nurtures the fulfillment of the students’ potentials.
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b) A professor recognizes that the academic growth and the

ethical orientation of his or her students are his or her foremost
concerns; so, he or she should deal with them competently and
justly.
c) A professor acts with conscientious effort to exemplify the
highest ethical standards.
d) A professor should interact with the students in a professional
manner that ensures mutual respect.
STANDARDS OF PROFESSORIAL CONDUCT
Section 10. In his or her interaction with the students, a professor

should observe the following prescriptions:
a) A professor should—
(1) treat all his or her students with courtesy and fairness;
(2) encourage free exchange of ideas between him or her and
the students; therefore, during his or her free time, he or
she should be accessible to the students for consultation
or mentoring;
(3) make every reasonable effort to foster honest academic
conduct; and
(4) ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each
student’s true merit.
b) A professor should not—
(1) exploit or harass any student or discriminate against him

or her;
(2) insult, degrade, demean or shame any student for any
reason; if a student misbehaves, there are sanctions that
can be imposed on him or her upon observance of due
process of law;
(3) disclose information about students obtained in the course
of professional service unless disclosure serves a
compelling professional purpose or is required by law;
(4) have any amorous relationship with his or her student;
however, if he or she and the student are both qualified to
marry each other, and love develops between them, then
the professor shall exercise utmost professional discretion
to avoid scandal, gossip and preferential treatment;
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(5) accept favors or gifts from students in exchange for

requested concessions, especially undeserved;
(6) ask for a loan or borrow things from students or send them
on errands unless extremely and urgently necessary;
(7) distort the facts or misrepresent the ruling of the court in a
particular case;
(8) teach or introduce ideologies which are against the law,
morals, good customs, public policy or public order; and
(9) use his or her position and influence to proselytize his or
her students.
PROFESSOR’S ENGAGEMENT WITH HIS OR HER COLLEAGUES
Section 11. In dealing with his or her co-professors, a professor should

abide by the following ethical principles:
a) A professor and his or her colleagues, being all lawyers and

engaged in teaching, normally feel comfortable with one
another; the tradition of compañerismo among members of the
Bar binds them to treat one another with fraternal courtesy and
respect.
b) Critical inquiry is at the core of an academic community.
Professors of law recognize that exchange of ideas among
them is essential to enhance scholarship. They are open-
minded to the practice of professors of law of commenting,
even critically, on the views or works of their colleagues.
Section 12. A professor should conform with the following prescriptions:
(1) treat his or her colleagues with fairness and respect, and
conduct himself or herself with dignity and restrain in all
professional exchanges with colleagues; this is a demand
of his or her membership in a community of scholars.
(2) defend his or her colleague’s academic freedom;
(3) to be objective and tactful in making a professional
judgment on his or her colleague’s work;
(4) defend or protect a colleague when he or she is falsely
maligned;
(5) respect colleague’s confidentialities;
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(6) respect his or her colleague’s freedom of inquiry; in the

exchange of ideas, he or she should be tolerant to those
he or she does not agree with.
(1) intrude into the privacy of a colleague;

(2) willfully make false statements about a colleague;
(3) badmouth a colleague or gossip against him or her;
(4) threaten or show abusive behavior or language to a
colleague under any circumstance while in the school
campus or even outside of it;
(5) knowingly misrepresent the views or positions of a
colleague;
(6) appear to be self-righteous nor intellectually arrogant.
PROFESSOR’S ENGAGEMENT WITH HIS OR HER DISCIPLINE
Section 13. As a lawyer, a professor of law is bound by the following

ethical norms:
a) As a member of the Bar, he or she is required to act not only

legally but more importantly, ethically. He or she is aware of the
Latin maxim; “Non omne quad licit bonestimest.” (Not
everything permitted is honorable).
b) A professor of law adheres to the lawyer’s mantra, “No master
but the law / no guide but conscience / no goal but justice.”
c) A professor accepts the obligation to exercise ethical self-
discipline and judgment in using, extending and transmitting
knowledge.
d) A professor practices intellectual honesty.
STANDARDS OF PROFESSORIAL CONDUCT
Section 14. As a lawyer, a professor of law is required to adhere to the

following prescriptions:
(1) upgrade and update his or her knowledge of the subjects

he or she teaches;
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(2) manifest excellence and integrity in all scholarly

endeavors;
(3) always aspire to improve his or her teaching methods; he
or she should be open to new methodologies in teaching;
(4) attend seminars on law and in teaching strategies.
(1) downgrade other disciplines nor undermine the confidence

of students in other duly approved programs of the school;
(2) allow subsidiary interest to hamper or compromise his or
her freedom of inquiry.
SOME IMPERMISSIBLE ACTS OR BEHAVIORS OF A PROFESSOR

OF LAW
Section 15. The impermissible acts or behaviors of a professor includes

the following:
a) incurring unnecessary absences

b) arriving in class habitually late
c) going to class unprepared
d) going to class under the influence of alcoholic drinks
e) going to class improperly attired
f) making indecent jokes in class
g) making remarks which disparage any religion, sect, race, etc.
h) making insensitive remarks about the norms, customs, habits,
practices, beliefs, etc. of any group or community especially in
regard to indigenous people or to those belonging to the
disadvantaged sector of our society
i) giving quizzes or test without correcting the papers; or if
corrected, not returning the papers to the students
j) not submitting the grades of the students on time
k) smoking, eating or drinking (except water), while teaching
l) over-staying in the classroom
m) using intemperate, insulting or vulgar language in class
n) using injudicious words in criticizing decisions of courts in class
o) spending a good part of his or her period telling irrelevant
stories
p) teaching in a spiritless manner
q) playing favorites with students
r) intriguing against a member of the school administration
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s) giving the impression that his or her ideas expressed in media

reflect those of his or her school’s
t) going to public gambling places or indecent establishments
PART II
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Section 1. Professors are required to provide the students with copies

of the Syllabus for their respective subjects, and to explain the same.
The syllabus shall contain the outline of the class curriculum, as well as
the cases assigned for each subject, if any.
Section 2. Professors must explain to the students at the

commencement of classes for each semester, the grading system, and
should strictly comply with the same, as provided herein.
The student’s original final grade is determined by the average of the

combined marks for regular recitations, periodic quizzes, term papers,
projects, mid-term, and final examinations.
Section 2.1. For official marks, the Professor shall use the percentage
system. Classroom work evaluation, however, may be given in terms
of words, letters, or numerals. The following table shall be followed in
the transmutation of grades:
Percentage Letter Numerical Indicated

Equivalent Grades Grades Quality
93%-100% A 1 Excellent
87%-92% A- 1.5 Very Good
83%-86% B 2 Good
79%-82% B- 2.5 Fair
75%-78% C 3 Passing
74%-Below F 5 Failure
A grade of 75W (with warning) means that the student actually

failed the subject concerned but the professor, for justifiable reasons,
opted to pass him just the same. For purposes of computing the QPI,
the student shall be deemed to have obtained a grade of 75.
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Section 2.2. The following formula shall be used for computing grades:
Recitation for the first half + mid-semestral examination grade/2 = MIDTERM

of the semester GRADE
Midterm Grade + Recitation for + final examination grade / 3 = FINAL GRADE

the second half
The professors are not allowed the liberty of deviating from the
grading system prescribed in this Section without the approval of the
Dean.
The absences of a student shall not be considered in the

computation of his grade although nothing in the section shall prohibit
the professor from granting incentives relative to attendance.
Section 2.3. The professors shall return the corrected midterms

booklets to the students within thirty (30) days from the date of the mid-
term examination, together with the student’s recitation for the first half,
and midterm grade.
Section 2.4. The professors shall show the students their respective
recitations for the second half, prior to the final examination.
Section 2.5. The professors shall submit to the Office of the Dean the
final grades of students within thirty (30) days from the date of the
examination, which should show a complete break-down of the grades
in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Article.
Section 2.6. Once the grades have been submitted to the Dean’s Office,
professors shall no longer reconsider or change the same except in
case of a clear error in the mathematical computation and subject
always to the approval of the Dean.
a. Requests for reconsideration of grades must be in writing,

addressed to the Dean, and must be made within two
weeks after the release of the grades by the Office of the
Dean. Such request for reconsideration shall be referred
to the professor concerned for recommendation prior to
the Dean’s action therein.
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b. Students are strictly prohibited from communicating

directly with the professors, verbally or in writing, whether
personally or through anybody, regarding any request for
reconsideration. Violation thereof shall be reported by the
professor to the Dean and shall mean automatic denial of
the request. However, a conference may be held among
the Dean, the professor concerned, and the student
requesting such reconsideration.
Section 3. The professor should faithfully record the attendance of the

student, applying the rules on attendance of students. Excused or
unexcused absences must be recorded since upon exceeding the
maximum allowable absences, a student is automatically dropped from
the rolls of the subject concerned. Students are expected to keep track
of their absences and tardiness.
The maximum number of hours of absence for every subject shall be

determined as follows:
22 hours in a 6-unit subject
Excused and unexcused absences shall be counted in the computation

of absences
Whenever 30% or more of the members of a class are absent, it is

prima facie presumed that they absented themselves pursuant to a
conspiracy, concerted agreement, or group decision to boycott the
class. Any student who claims otherwise has the burden of proving the
same. The absent student shall be given a recitation grade of "50" in the
subject involved for the first offense; two "50s" for the second offense;
and three “50s” and referral to the Committee on Student Conduct for
the third offense
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Section 4. Professors are required to attend faculty meetings,

deliberations, faculty retreats, commencement exercises, conferences,
seminars, institutional and other events as may be required by the
Dean, with prior notice to the professors.
PART III
OFFENSES
Section 1. Light Offenses are those punishable by reprimand. Less
Serious Offenses are those punishable by suspension. Serious
Offenses are punishable by termination or dismissal. Any commission
of at least three (3) light offenses within a period of one (1) school year
shall constitute a Serious Offense. Any commission of at least two (2)
light offenses within a period of one school year shall constitute a Less
Serious Offense. Any commission of at least two (2) less serious
offenses a period of one (1) school year shall constitute a Serious
Offense.
Section 2. Upon complaint of any person or motu proprio by the Dean,

a committee shall then be convened, consisting of the Prefect, the
College of Law Chaplain, and three (3) other members as may be
appointed by the Dean. The professor concerned shall then be
informed of the charge/s against the professor and be notified of his
right to respond to the same, in writing, within a period of five (5) days
from notice thereof, unless a longer period is warranted by the
circumstances.
An administrative hearing shall thereafter be conducted, to give the

parties further opportunity to be heard. Thereafter, the case shall be
submitted for the resolution of the committee. The committee shall
make a recommendation no later than thirty (30) days, from the date of
the filing of the complaint against the professor concerned, unless a
longer period is warranted by the circumstances.
The recommendation shall then be submitted to the Dean for approval.

Disapproval and/or modification.
The professor concerned shall be notified of the decision.
Section 3. Light Offenses shall consist of the following, among others:

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1. Frequent absences or tardiness

2. Insubordination
3. Failure to attend faculty meeting and other events as may be required
by the Administration
4. Other light offenses as may be determined by the Administration
Section 4. Less Serious Offenses shall consist of the following, among

others:
1. Failure to return test booklets/quizzes within thirty (3) days from the
exam/quiz
2. Failure to submit final grades within the prescribed time
3. Gross Insubordination
4. Habitual drunkenness
5. Commission of any of the impermissible acts under Section 15,
Article 3, Part I
6. Any commission of at least two (2) light offenses within a period of
one (1) school year
7. Other less serious offenses as may be determined by the
Administration
Section 5. Serious Offenses shall consist of the following, among others
1. Making malicious, obscene or libellous statement/s about the person

of any member of the academic community
2. Membership in a fraternity or sorority
3. Disorderly behaviour or participation in gambling during class or
office hours
4. Grave immorality and scandal in and out of school
5. Misuse of the School’s name, property, equipment for personal or
commercial purposes
6. Plagiarism, violation of intellectual property rights
7. Illegal possession of deadly weapons inside the campus
8. Discrediting the name of the School in public
9. Tampering with official or faculty records
10. Influencing another faculty member in changing student grades
11. Any commission of at least three (3) light offenses within a period
of one (1) school year
12. Any commission of at least two (2) less serious offenses shall
constitute within a period of one school year
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13. Other less serious offenses as may be determined by the

Administration
THE SEAL OF SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY
The Latin word PAX (Peace)

Combined with the cross on three boulders
represents the Benedictines,
the religious order running the school.
The three boulders at the base of the cross
represent the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat
where the founders of San Beda University came from.
The two doves drinking from the fountain
represent the students
drinking from the fountain of knowledge —
San Beda University.
The tower and the sea lion are heraldic symbols
from the seal of the City of Manila
where the University is located.
The motto of the University is
“Fides” (Faith), “Scientia” (Knowledge), and “Virtus” (Virtue).
The color red stands for courage,
while white is for purity.
The emblem of the University is the red lion.
ALMA MATER HYMN
Herald the Bedans coming;

May their fellowship never cease;
Molded by bold, undaunted men
Of prayer, work and peace.
Through the carefree days of our childhood

And the visions of our youth,
You gave us the wisdom of Benedict’s soul;
Faith in God and love of the truth,
When we encounter trials and hardships,

We shall give you honor and fame;
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For nothing but these show our loyalty clear

To our Alma Mater’s name.
Bring out the challenges, we’ll win them all

And fear neither fire nor blood;
Bedans will answer the clarion call
For San Beda, our country and God.
BEDAN’S CREDO
Four great lessons have been indelibly

impressed in my mind in this school-
lessons of great value to me with the passing
of years.
First, courage in face of adversity,

courage in the midst of disappointment,
courage to fight for what is right and noble,
and courage to uphold the truth at all cost.
Second, a deep abiding faith that

stoops not to the gross demands of a material
world, an unshakable faith in the ultimate
regeneration of mankind through Jesus
Christ.
Third, Christian charity for the

unfortunate and the poor, an understanding
charity for the moral derelicts of our day and
age, charity for those who in their ignorance
have spurned religion and the beauty of its
ideals, a charity that is genuine, honest, real
and devoid of hypocrisy.
Fourth, an unselfish devotion to the

duties of citizenship and an absolute loyalty
to our country.
Maj. Gen. Basilio Valdes

Chief of Staff, Philippine Army
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Class of 1903, San Beda College

(now University)
THE BEDAN LAWYER’S PLEDGE
I AM A BEDAN
I AFFIRM:
*The supremacy of Divine Law over all other laws, and the law
of love as the greatest of God’s laws;
*The incalculable worth of human life, the inherent dignity of

the human person, and the sacredness of the family;
*The principle of stewardship; that everything- my life, my

talents, abilities, resources and possessions, and all bounties of nature-
comes from God and is merely entrusted to me as His steward; and
that whatever I have is not for my exclusive use, enjoyment and benefit,
but for the good and welfare of all my fellowmen, especially the poor,
the disadvantaged and the marginalized;
*That peace and justice are the primordial end of all human
laws, and that neither justice nor peace can be attained without truth;
and
I affirm my abiding faith in democracy and in non-violence as a

way of life.
I THEREFORE COMMIT MYSELF:
--To obey God’s laws;
--To love my country next only to God; to protect its

environment and safeguard its rich cultural heritage; and to uphold the
Constitution and respect duly constituted authority;
--To serve my fellowmen in the spirit of love and humility;
--To be honest, just and fair in all that I do;

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--To have the moral courage to stand up for truth and justice
no matter what the cost;
--To be diligent in my work and study; and
--To do what is required of me in the building of a fully human,

wholly Christian and truly Filipino community, a just society striving to
make the Kingdom of God a reality in this world.
SO HELP ME GOD.

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San Beda College of Law

SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY adheres and implements academic

This Faculty Manual incorporates pertinent issuances of the

In all matters not covered by this Faculty Manual, the provisions

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ABBEY OF OUR LADY

As a Benedictine monastery, the Abbey of Our Lady of

THE BENEDICTINE ORDER

San Beda University is under the administration of the monks

Monte Casino, the monastery since celebrated as the cradle of Western

The famous code, emphasizing community prayer and work in

The work of the monks of St. Benedict was as varied as the

The Benedictines came to the Philippines not to establish a

The Benedictines stayed in Surigao from May 1896 to

ST. BEDE (SAN BEDA)

Benedictine Abbey at Wearmouth. He was trained by the abbot of the

SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY

The curricula were composed of the Primaria Enseñanza and

When the Arlegui campus became congested, the Benedictine

The monastery was constructed from September 30, 1929 and

1961), were later additions to the college facilities. The four-story

On February 6, 2018, San Beda’s university status was granted by the

San Beda University, a Catholic educational institution, is committed

San Beda University envisions a community that is

San Beda University aims to form its members in

1. BENEDICTINE IDENTITY, MISSION AND CULTURE

Foster a Christian community of prayer, work and peace

2. LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE

Cultivate transformative leadership and governance.

3. RELEVANT CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS

Provide relevant curricula aligned with San Beda University’s

4. TEACHING EXCELLENCE (Teaching, Faculty, Assurance of

Deliver quality instructions through teaching excellence by

5. RESOURCE MATERIALS AND FACILITIES (Physical Plant,

Utilize upgraded resources materials and facilities for effective

6. QUALITY AND RELEVANT RESEARCH AND

Build a culture of innovative research for knowledge

7. HIGH INVOLVEMENT IN EXTENSION SERVICES

Engage the Bedan Community in transforming lives.

8. EFFICIENT STUDENT SERVICES

Render responsive services for holistic student development.

Harness value-adding linkages in local and global educational

10. RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION

Offer accredited programs and services for quality assurance.

HALLMARKS OF BENEDICTINE EDUCATION

1. Love of Christ and neighbor

We deepen our understanding of Christ and His gospel through

We enjoin other members of the school community—

We take initiatives to be compassionate to each other, to assist

We devout good and sufficient times for prayer—communal

We are active participants to liturgical prayers, particularly the

We deepen our relationship with God through the practice of

In every decision or undertaking, we first dispose ourselves to

We are aware of our commitment to seek God together in

We commit to each other by engaging every member and to

We strive to ensure dialogue and debate that will lead to shared

We strive for freedom to be more like Christ, as individuals and

We recognize our need for daily change of heart to be more

We challenge the commonplace and embrace change and the

We develop habits that will lead to personal renewal,

We listen — to those in authority over us, to our peers and even

We are open to differing viewpoints and even to those in total

We live mindfully and well.