ANNOUNCEMENT | NOTICE OF SEARCH FOR PRESIDENCY OF NORTHWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY

The Northwest Samar State University – Board of Regents formally and publicly announces that the search for University President is now open.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Not less than thirty-five (35) years old and not a day older than the sixty-first (61st) birthday at the time of the expiration of the term of the incumbent President;

2. A natural-born Filipino citizen;

3. Holder of an earned doctorate degree from a CHED-recognized HEI or foreign institution accredited by its respective higher education ministry/ commission or appropriate regulatory body, which is defined as Level 8 in the PQF, under RA No. 10968;

4. With proven track record as SUC/LUC administrator (e.g., president, vice-president, dean, campus administrator, director) or high- level management executive/ administrator, whether in the public or private sector, for at least five years; Nomenclature of the position, especially in the private sector may be clarified by the GB as long position is high-level management; and

5. Must not have been convicted for a crime involving moral turpitude, or an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or suspended administratively for twelve (12) months, or dismissed from the service.

Documentary Requirements

Interested applicants are hereby required to submit one (1) original set and six (6) complete photocopy sets, all duly certified as true copies, together with an electronic copy saved in a flash drive, of the following documents, to the SCP Secretariat:

1. Formal application letter addressed to the Chairperson of the NWSSU Governing Board;

Hon. Desiderio R. Apag III, D.Eng, PCpE

Commissioner

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

4th Floor HEDC Building, C.P. Garcia, UP Diliman, Quezon City

2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae, attested and signed by the applicant;
3. Transcript of records, training certifications, professional accreditations, diplomas, and employment/service records;
4. Published research work, if any;
5. Signed and notarized statement containing the Proposed Vision, Mission, and Development Goals for NwSSU by the applicant;
6. Certificates/clearances from the following government agencies, obtained no more than three (3) months from the filing date of the application, indicating that the applicant has not been found guilty in any administrative or criminal case;
   • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
   • Sandiganbayan
   • Civil Service Commission (CSC)
   • Office of the City Prosecutor
   • Office of the Ombudsman (for government employees)
   • Institution/Company where the applicant is previously or presently employed

NOTE: In case of delay in the issuance of the agency/office concerned due to fortuitous events, proof of payment of the application fee may be used in the application, subject to submission of the Certificates/Clearances at the time of the pre-evaluation process by the SCP, the deadline of which can be set by the Search Committee.

7. Certificate of Leave of Absence (for applications who are on leave of absence);

8. Birth certificate authenticated by the Philippine Statics Authority (PSA);

Medical certificate of physical fitness issued by a physician from a government health institution not in any way connected with the applicant or the SUC applied for, obtained no later than three months from the date of application;

10. Drug testing certificate pursuant to the CSC Memorandum Circular No. 13, s. 2017;

 11. Neuro-psychiatric examination result from a government health institution, obtained no more than three months from the filing date of the application. In case there is none, the neuro-psychiatric examination result shall be obtained from a DOH-  accredited institution not connected with the applicant. The result shall indicate that the purpose of the neuro-psychiatric examination is for the applicant for NWSSU Presidency.

The Search Communities reserves the right to verify the results of the examination

12. Duly accomplished, computerized, and notarized Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212);

13. Recently filed Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) (for government employees);

The Search Committee reserves the right to reject any application that is not in conformity with the applicable provisions of RA No. 8292 and its IRR, and CMO No. 7, Series of 2022, aside from the enumerated requirements.

The Search Committee reserves the right to verify the authenticity of submitted documents and to accept or reject any document it deems questionable.

An applicant who does not meet any of the above minimum qualifications and fails to submit any of the documentary requirements shall automatically be disqualified from the search process.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SHALL BE NOT LATER THAN MARCH 6, 2026, 5:00 P.M

All applications must be addresed to:

Hon. DESIDERIO R. APAG III

CHED Commissioner and Chairperson NwSSU Board of Regents

Thru:

Engr. ROY MONTEJO

Board Secretary V

Office of the University Board Secretary

Northwest Samar State University, Rueda St., Calbayog City Tel. No.: (055) 533 9857

Email address: [email protected]

Hon. DESIDERIO R. APAG III

CHED Commissioner and Chairperson NwSSU Board of Regents

Thru:

Ms. ARIADNE ROSE ESQUILLON

Chief of Staff / Executive Asst. IV

OCC-DRAIII – Commission on Higher Education (CHED),4/F HEDC Bldg.,

C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Telefax: (02) 8441 1173

Email address: [email protected]