Section 1
SECTION 1. Section 26 of Republic Act No. 10585 is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 26. Compliance With CHED Requirements. - The provisions of this Act notwithstanding, the establishment or conversion of the institution into a state university shall become effective only upon the determination and declaration by the CHED, based on the recommendation of a panel of experts, that the institution has complied with the requirements for a university status. The CHED, through its regional office, shall regularly provide technical assistance to the institution and monitor compliance with the requirements of the Commission. X X X "The institution shall retain its status prior to the effectivity of this Act until it is able to comply with the requirements provided herein."