Practice question
A university establishes through the proper process that a doctorate was procured through serious dissertation fraud. The authorized board observes due process. Explain whether graduation alone removes the power to withdraw the degree under UP Board of Regents v. CA.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Section 5(2) and (3), academic freedom and educational choice: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
- University of the Philippines Board of Regents v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 134625, August 31, 1999, main decision, withdrawal of fraudulently obtained degree subject to due process: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1999/aug1999/gr_134625_1999.html
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