LETTER OF AGREEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between:
Technological Institute of the Philippines, a university with office address at 938
Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City and 1338 Arlegui Street, Quiapo, Manila, P.
Casal, Quiapo Manila, Metro Manila as SCHOOL. represented herein by its Vice
President, Dr. Frank D. Alejandrino, and hereinafter referred to as the “Higher
Education Institution (HEI)”;
-and-
Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. – Bulacan Plant a duly registered
Cement Manufacturing organized and existing in accordance with Philippine
laws, with office address at Barrio Minuyan, Norzagaray, Bulacan represented by
its VP-Operations & Plant Manager, Engr. Rogelio S. Leonardo, and
hereinafter referred to as the “Host Training Establishment (HTE)”.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the mandate of the HEI is to provide higher professional/technical and
special purposes, advance studies and progressive leadership in Engineering, Architecture,
Education, Arts and Science, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Technical courses, etc., and to
promote higher learning that will generate livelihood opportunities for its students;
WHEREAS, pursuant to this mandate, the HEI believes in the holistic training of its
students whereby learning is not only confined to the four walls of the classroom, but also in the
immersion of the students in actual work environment by way of Student Internship Program
(SIP);
WHEREAS, pursuant to this mandate, the HEI has instituted the Career Development
and Student Internship Program under which students are adequately exposed and immersed in
actual work environment to enable them acquire the necessary training, knowledge, skills,
attitudes and values beyond the reach of classroom instruction;
WHEREAS, the HEI requires its students to undergo Student Internship Program (SIP)
to complete their respective degrees/courses;
WHEREAS, the HTE, in furtherance of its corporate social responsibility, is willing to
open its door, in partnership with different colleges and universities, to students who want to
immerse themselves in actual work environment in preparation for their greater role as skilled
workers or as professionals;
WHEREAS, in the spirit of mutual cooperation with the HEI, the HTE has agreed to
accept students from the HEI as interns in order to forge a strong academe-industry linkage and
complement existing course curricula to meet industry demands.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
1. TERM
This Agreement shall be for one (1) year to start from June 19 to July 16, 2023
unless sooner terminated by either Party by giving thirty (30) days written notice to
the other Party.
2. ACTIVITIES
2.1 The HEI shall, with the cooperation of HTE, be primarily responsible for
implementing the Student Internship Program (SIP);
2.2 The HEI acknowledges that HTE’s participation in the implementation of the
program is solely an act of liberality on its part.
3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE HEI
The HEI shall:
3.1 Assign personnel who shall be responsible in implementing the program and
ensuring that the student-interns observe the rules and regulations of HTE at all
times;
3.2 Be responsible for briefing the student-interns who intend to undergo practicum
exposure in the HTE’s field of expertise, line of business or nature of industry;
3.3 Provide the student-interns basic orientation on work ethics, behavior, and
discipline to ensure smooth transition and cooperation with the HTE;
3.4 Recommend only qualified student-interns as defined in Section 5 hereof to
participate in the program;
3.5 Through the assigned personnel, ensure that the student-interns complete the
agreed scope of work satisfactorily within the agreed duration of the program; and
3.6 Voluntarily withdraw a student-intern, who is found to misbehave and/or act in
defiance of the existing standards, rules, and regulations of the HTE and shall
impose necessary university sanction/s on the said student-intern as provided in
the student handbook.
3.7 Indemnify and hold harmless the HTE, its officers or employees from and against
any liabilities, damages, claims, suits of all kinds, and costs and expenses arising
from this Agreement;
4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE HTE
The HTE shall:
4.1 Commit to take in the recommended student-interns consistent with the
requirements of the HEI;
4.2 Undertake the selection process of the recommended student-interns in adherence
to HEI’s policies and guidelines in recruitment and selection for this purpose;
4.3 Provide the student-interns with appropriate orientation about the company and
the job description;
4.4 Not be responsible in any manner for any accident or personal injury including
death, which may be suffered by any student-intern, nor for any injury, loss or
damage to third parties arising from or in connection with fault or negligence of
the HTE or the student-intern during the course of the internship;
4.5 Provide the student-intern a professional working environment and shall not
subject him/her to tasks and work assignments that are risky, dangerous, or
otherwise irrelevant to the purpose of the student internship program;
4.6 Designate a team member or coordinator whom the HEI can coordinate with
through the faculty adviser or coordinator regarding the various activities related
to the program;
4.7 Assign an immediate supervisor who shall monitor and discuss with the student-
intern the latter’s performance on a regular basis for the duration of the program;
4.8 Accomplish the monthly and term-end evaluation form and discuss with the
student-interns the results of the performance evaluation; and
4.9 Issue Certificate of Completion to the student-interns upon fulfillment of all the
requirements of the program.
5. QUALIFICATIONS
5.1 The HEI shall send student-interns to the Program who are:
5.1.1 currently enrolled in any of its three (3), four (4) or five (5)-year degree
program;
5.1.2 compliant with the standards set by the HEI and must not have been
subject to disciplinary proceedings by the HEI or elsewhere;
5.1.3 of legal age and/or have garnered academic units required to be in the
program;
5.1.4 medically/psychologically cleared and fit to perform the tasks to be
assigned by virtue of this agreement;
5.1.5 of good moral character as certified by the Office of Student Affairs; and
5.1.6 compliant with all the reasonable requirements of the HTE.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
6.1 Either Party acknowledges that the other Party owns all intellectual property
rights over any trademark, trade name or other intellectual property belonging to
it.
6.2 The HTE shall exclusively own any intellectual property created and/or
commissioned during the period covered by the program.
6.3 Any intellectual property owned by the Parties prior to this Agreement shall
continue to be owned by them. Any use or attempt to use the same requires
express written approval of the Parties.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1 Neither Party shall disclose to, or use to its own benefit or permit the use by its
faculty, personnel, or students any Confidential Information that may be learned
in the conduct of training and activities training, except strictly on a need-to-know
basis and as may be necessary for the performance of said Party’s obligations
under this Agreement. Pursuant to this Confidential Agreement, “Confidential
Information” is understood as all information and data, which either Party may
have furnished the other in connection with this Agreement;
7.2 The Parties shall take all necessary precautions to prevent any unauthorized
disclosures or use of Confidential Information by any faculty, personnel, or
student. The obligation of confidentiality and restricted use of Confidential
Information shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of its termination;
7.3 Both Parties shall comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, including its
Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other related laws. The HTE shall be
obliged to protect the privacy and security of all personal data of the HEI’s
personnel and students. The HEI shall ensure that its personnel and students shall
not use the personal data of the HTE’s personnel without its consent.
8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 Each party shall exert their good effort to amicably settle internally any dispute
that may arise from this Agreement and shall resolve the same by employing
practicable and reasonable means as may be deemed necessary.
9. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
9.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an agency, partnership,
joint venture or employee-employer relationship between the HEI and HTE and
the student-interns. As student-interns, they shall not be entitled to compensation
or benefits accorded to an employee unless the HTE through its goodwill, will
provide remuneration to the student-interns. The HTE may grant the student-
intern training allowance, subject to the HTE’s own discretion. The HTE is not
under obligation to hire the student-intern as employee after the internship
program.
10. EFFECTIVITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
10.1This Agreement shall take effect upon signing hereof. Any provision of this
Agreement may not be amended, modified or terminated except by mutual
consent of both Parties subject to thirty-day (30) prior written notice to the other
Party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto set their hands this June day of 19 2023
at City of Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines.
TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE REPUBLIC CEMENT &
OF THE PHILIPPINES BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
- BULACAN PLANT
by: by:
DR. FRANK D. ALEJANDRINO ENGR. ROGELIO S. LEONARDO
VP for Student Affairs and Services VP-Operations & Plant Manager
WITNESSES
MS. ADRIENNE LOUISE CACHO JAMAICA A. GONZALES
Career Center Manager Intern Supervisor
MR. MANDY TALLER BRAVO MARIA AURES CARLA D. GREGORIO
Linkages Officer / International Relations Witness from the company
Officer
