Legal Bases

1987 Philippine Constitution

The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the state shall encourage non-formal and indigenous system as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs and provides adults citizens, the disabled and out-of-school youths with training in civics, vocational efficiency, and other skills (Article XIV, Section 2).

Republic Act No. 8292

An act providing for the uniform composition and powers of the governing boards, manner of appointment and term of office of the President of chartered State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and for other purposes. It aims to establish research and extension centers in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) where such will promote the development of the other. To develop consortia and other forms of linkages with local government unit institutions and agencies, public and private, local and foreign, in furtherance of the purpose and objectives of the institution.

Republic Act No. 7836

The Republic Act No. 7836 or the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994, the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers cites their significant role of teachers in community development. Every teacher shall provide leadership and initiative to actively participate in community movement for moral, social, educational, economic, and civic betterment (Article III, Section 2). It characterizes teachers as intellectual leaders in the community especially in the barangay who shall welcome the opportunity to provide such leadership when needed to extend counseling services, as appropriate and to actively be involved in matters affecting the welfare of the people (Article III, Section 6).

The Department of Budget and Management Circular No. 1A Series of 2003

An extension program is defined as a set of activities aimed to transfer knowledge or technology or to provide services to the community in consonance with the programs offered. The extension program is conducted not as a part of academic requirement, but as an outreach towards the improvement of the community’s quality of life.