Republic of the Philippines

BILIRAN PROVINCE STATE UNIVERSITY

Naval, Biliran Province
Tel./Fax No. (053) 507- 8115
Email: [email protected]
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICE

ANNEX “B”
STUDENT INTERNSHIP TRAINING AGREEMENT

This STUDENT INTERNSHIP TRAINING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into upon the date of signing set forth
below by and between:

PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY, a duly organized government corporation, existing under and by virtue of the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with office address at P. Inocentes St., Naval, Biliran, Philippines, represented herein by
its Regional Director, WILMA A. PERANTE, hereinafter referred to as the “Host Training Establishment or HTE”.
-and-

REÑA VELLE AMBE, a student of Biliran Province State University enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering of the School of Engineering with Student ID No. (xxxxx), hereinafter referred to as the “Student Intern”

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order No. 104, series of 107 expressly
stipulates that student interns must undergo an on-the-job training (OJT)/Practicum/Internship (collectively referred to as “OJT”) with
a recognized Host Training Establishment (HTE), as a requirement for graduation in order to expose them to actual work situations
as means to enhance their formal training;
WHEREAS, the HTE recognizes the importance of academic and professional training in preparing students for their
future careers;
WHEREAS, the HTE agrees to provide the Student-Trainee with relevant, supervised, and practical training opportunities
aligned with their academic program and career aspirations;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the HTE and the Student-Trainee hereby agree
on and stipulate the following:

I. The following objectives are set forth in the execution of this Agreement:

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to develop academic and educational cooperation and to promote
mutual understanding between the Parties that shall govern the conduct of an OJT program for BiPSU student-
trainees/ practicum students/ student-interns (collectively referred to as “student-trainee/s”)
B. Learning Objectives. Both parties share a common vision and goal of improving the training and skills of the
student-trainee/s by providing the maximum opportunity to gain experience and training utilizing all available
materials and equipment of the HTE without impairing its services and permitting the attendance of student-
trainee/s in specified activities of the HTE's professional program.
C. Definition of Terms.
1. On-the-job Training (OJT) refers to the practical application of classroom learning to actual work
environments, such as, but not limited to, commercial and industrial services, government, or non-
government agencies. It is also synonymous with practicum, field practice, and internship. It is not
synonymous with apprenticeship and learnership as defined in Republic Act No. 7796.
2. Host Training Establishment (HTE) refers to a duly authorized and registered entity, agency,
institution, corporation, or establishment created by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

II. Obligations of the Parties:

A. The HTE shall:

1. execute and sign the Student Internship Training Agreement between the HTE and the student-
trainee.
2. provide a safe working environment for the student-trainee/s;
3. assign an area relevant to the field of specialization and work shifting (if necessary) of the student-
trainee/s following the industry requirements and communicate the same to the OJT Coordinator;
4. provide humane treatment of the student-trainee/s with strict observance of the duly existing health
protocols issued by any competent authority;
5. observe the diligence of a good father of the family in conducting the OJT;
6. designate a direct supervisor/department head to observe, supervise, evaluate, coordinate, and
report the total OJT performances of the student-trainee/s, and properly coordinate with, inform, and
communicate to the student-trainee/s and OJT Coordinator and/or the External Affairs Office of
BiPSU regarding any concerns/issues, misbehavior or violation, and/or any untoward instances that
may occur during the OJT;
7. provide a schedule of activities of the student-trainee/s for the entire duration of the OJT. The
schedule shall be presented to the concerned unit of BiPSU for approval before the start of the OJT;
8. conduct an orientation for the student-trainees prior to the start of the OJT proper. The orientation
shall include the introduction of HTE trainers, HTE rules and regulations, safety protocols, existing
Code of Conduct, and policies governing the OJT. A copy of the rules and regulations shall be
provided to the concerned unit of BiPSU and its student-trainees before the start of the OJT;
9. ensure that the student-trainees participate in the approved activities for the duration of the OJT;
10. accomplish the necessary forms required by the concerned unit of BiPSU to monitor, supervise, and
evaluate the performance of the student-trainee/s in connection with the assigned activities for the
duration of the OJT; and
 11. issue a Certificate of Completion to the student-trainee/s upon fulfillment of all the OJT activities and
tasks.

B. The Student-Trainee/s shall:

1. execute a notarized Parental/Legal Guardian written consent in favor of BiPSU and the HTE.
2. sign the Student Internship Training Agreement between the HTE and the student-trainee.
3. submit the student profile, medical certificate, and the duly notarized Parental/Legal Guardian written
consent to the concerned unit of BiPSU through its OJT Coordinator;
4. attend the orientation with parents/legal guardian and pre-deployment orientation seminar (PDOS) to
be conducted by the school and the HTE prior to the start of the internship;
5. abide by the HTE rules and regulations and comply with those stipulated for the OJT; otherwise, any
breach of the foregoing and after written notice, the student-trainee may be excluded from further
participation in the OJT;
6. attend the monitoring session/s to be conducted by the OJT Coordinator or any authorized
representative from BiPSU for the duration of the OJT;
7. participate and engage in the activities prepared by the HTE
8. submit requirements set by the HTE and the concerned unit of BiPSU at the scheduled submission.
9. inform the OJT coordinator / External Affairs Office for any changes in the training program / office
unit assignment

III. Under this Agreement, the following terms and conditions are likewise included:

A. Relationship of the parties. It is understood that no employer-employee relationship exists between the
student-trainee and BiPSU but rather one of mentor-learner, focused on learning outcomes and the professional
growth of the student-trainee. This relationship is based on the shared goal of preparing the student-trainee for
future employment by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and professional attitudes.
B. Personal liability. The student-trainee will be personally held liable and responsible for any damages or injury
that may be incurred, whether intentional or by any negligent acts, while in the OJT;
C. Removal of the student-trainee/s. The HTE and/or the OJT Coordinator may, on reasonable grounds, pull
out any student-trainee from the OJT upon prior written notice to the student-trainee, and the HTE or OJT
Coordinator, as the case may be.
D. Waiver of Claim for Damages. No claim for damages by any party shall arise out of any breach of this
Agreement if such breach is caused directly by government interference or of any statute or regulation, war, riot,
civil disorder, revolution, acts of public enemies, strike, or other labor disturbance, fire, flood, natural calamities,
or any other cause beyond the control of the parties;
E. Intellectual Property Rights. The student-trainees shall not use for their own benefit any work, research, or
project, as well as any data, concept or information gathered or obtained during the OJT without the written
consent of the HTE.
All outputs, discoveries, innovations, or inventions independently created by the student-trainee during the
period covered by the OJT shall be exclusively owned by the student. Should HTE provide financial support,
equipment, and materials, for the creation of such intellectual property, the ownership of the intellectual property
shall be subject to another agreement in conformity with Republic Act No. 8293;
F. Notices. All notices, demands, and other communications under this Agreement, shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if served personally on the party to whom notice is to be
given or to a person found at the same address of suitable age and discretion or with five (5) days if mailed to
the party for whom notice is to be given, by registered mail, first class mail, or by courier service. The addresses
of the Parties are those provided on page 1 of this Agreement.
G. Data Privacy. Both parties shall ensure that safeguards will be put into place so that any information gathered
during implementation of this agreement will maintain its integrity and accuracy, as well as its strict
confidentiality in accordance with R. A. No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other laws, rules, and
regulations.

IV. Duration/Term. This Agreement shall be valid from 05/2025 to 07/2025, for three hundred twenty (320) working hours,
unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section V hereof. This Agreement may be renewed upon mutual agreement
of the Parties expressed in writing.

V. Grounds for Termination. This Agreement may, at any time during its period of validity, be terminated by:

A. Mutual agreement by the Parties, in written document duly signed by the authorized representatives at least
thirty (30) days prior to the intended date of termination;
B. Upon the initiative of one of the Parties, by serving a written notice to the other party, who duly acknowledged
the same, which date of termination shall be thirty (30) days after receipt of such acknowledgment or upon the
intended date of termination, whichever is later;
C. Breach or default by a Party of its responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement, and other relevant
agreements not remedied within 30 days from written notice of such breach or default; and
D. Force majeure or fortuitous events effectively preventing either Party from performing its obligations under this
Agreement.

Provided that, in all instances of termination, the Parties shall, as far as practicable, exert earnest efforts to enable
student-trainees to complete their on-going OJT.

Provided further that, the Parties shall continue to observe Item III (E) (Intellectual Property Rights) and all other
provisions of this Agreement which by their nature shall continue to be binding upon the Parties regardless of the
termination of this Agreement.

VI. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising in the course of the execution and performance of this agreement shall be
settled amicably through negotiations by the parties and shall make every effort to amicably resolve such dispute or
difference by mutual consultation. If, after thirty (30) days, no amicable settlement is reached, the parties shall submit their
 respective claims and shall be settled by any mode of alternative dispute resolution, in accordance with the Philippine
Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI) Arbitration Rules in force at the time of the commencement of the arbitration.

The number of arbitrators shall be one. The place of arbitration shall be in the Philippines. The language to be used in the
arbitral proceedings shall be in English and the arbitration agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Philippines.

Earnest efforts shall be made to settle the dispute amicably. Otherwise, proper court action may be made, with the venue
of all actions arising from this Agreement shall be brought exclusively to the jurisdiction of the appropriate Court of Naval,
Biliran Philippines.

VII. Separability Clause. If at any time, any provision of this Agreement is adjusted to be or becomes illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable in any respect under the laws, rules, and regulations of the Republic of the Philippines, the provisions not
so affected or impaired shall subsist and remain legal, valid, and enforceable as between the parties herein.

VIII. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,
but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

This Student Internship Training Agreement is made pursuant to the provisions outlined in the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) entered into between the Host Training Establishment (HTE), represented by its head or authorized
representative, and the Biliran Province State University (BiPSU), represented by its University President, on [Date of MOA
Signing].

The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall be consistent with and subject to the overarching framework
established in the said MOA, which governs the partnership between the HTE and BiPSU for internship placements.

In case of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the MOA, the provisions of the MOA shall take
precedence, ensuring alignment with the mutual objectives and obligations of both institutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the parties shall undertake to comply with the
above undertakings in good faith and shall be enforced in the manner provided by law and by this agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands this ___________________ at
_________________________________ Philippines.

Biliran Province State University Philippine Statistics Authority (HTE)

(BiPSU) Student/Intern

_________________________________ MS. WILMA A.PERANTE

Student-Trainee (Immediate Head in the HTE or Head of the
Agency or Authorized Representative )

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

ENGR. DAHLIA D. FERNANDEZ, PCpE RENAVIL V. CUEVA

Program Coordinator Chief Statistical Specialist, PSA Biliran

ENGR. VIVENCIO A. PELESCO, MSc _____________________________

Dean

___________________________________ _____________________________
Head, OJT Coordinator, Local & International