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4.12. Smoking on Campus
Faculty members are not allowed to smoke inside the Campus (classrooms, cafeterias,
shops, laboratories, libraries, hallways or corridors). The University is a smoke-free zone.

4.13. Chewing Betel Nut on Campus
For proper hygiene and sanitation, faculty members and students are prohibited from
chewing betel nut and spitting anywhere within the University premises. Identified areas in the
campus are designated for this activity. Violation herewith shall be penalized accordingly.

4.14. Taking Prohibited Drugs and Gambling
Faculty members are strictly prohibited from gambling, drinking alcoholic beverages within
the University campus, smoking marijuana or taking prohibited drugs. Equally, under no
circumstance shall a faculty enter the University premises under the influence of alcohol or of
prohibited drugs. Penalty for the violation of this rule ranges from suspension to dismissal from
service.

4.15. Carrying Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
Carrying of firearms and other deadly weapons such as long-bladed knives, ice picks, blunt
V and sharp instruments and others is absolutely prohibited inside the University. Penalty ranges from
suspension to dismissal from service.

4.16. Use of Facilities for Commercials and Movie Productions
Private organizations that wish to use any facility or set the University as a venue for
commercials and movie productions should secure the permission from the Office of the University
President or any Authorized University Official in writing. Morally offensive products or movie
productions, as determined by the University President or any Authorized University Official will be
denied entry. Unless it is related to education, movie production and commercials are definitely not
encouraged within the University premises.

4.17. Other Prohibited Activities
The participation of faculty members in parades, demonstrations, mass-meetings, programs,
rallies and the like, organized or promoted by political parties or other groups whose interests are
not expressly authorized by the University should not in any way interfere with the duties and
functions of the faculty member at the University. Faculty members who take part in any of the
aforesaid activities should not exhibit signs of any kind, to give the impression that they represent
the University. Their participation is to be strictly indicated that it is on their own free will and
individual responsibility.

4.18. List of Punishable Offenses
Without prejudice to the provisions of the Civil Service Commission, General Law and other
related laws, or regulations, faculty members who commit any of the following non-exclusive
offenses may be disciplined accordingly. The University President upon recommendation of the
Academic Council shall fix the sanctions for these offenses.

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