PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
COLLEGE OF LAW
ONLINE CLASS AND LEARNING GUIDELINES
In implementing these guidelines, compassion and leniency shall be upheld as
much as possible without however, sacrificing academic excellence.
● Conduct of Online Classes - In accordance with Section 3 of LEBMC No. 67,
s. 2020, reasonable parameters shall be implemented during the conduct of all
academic activities by professors. In the conduct of academic activities, it is strongly
recommended that classes follow a 50-50 proportion where 50% of the classes shall
be synchronously delivered and 50% held through asynchronous learning,
depending on the circumstances of each subject/class.
● Synchronous Learning - a type of instructional delivery where the
instructor and the students interact in real time usually through a virtual
platform enabled by communication technology.
● Asynchronous Learning – a type of instructional delivery where the
instructor and the students do not interact in real time. This may include
self-guided learning modules, recorded video and audio content, posted
lecture notes, online discussion boards, and similar methods. These
asynchronous learning materials may be accessed by the students
according to their own pace.
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Completion of Asynchronous activities shall be submitted at
least seven (7) days from the day given by the professor. Any
late submission may be accepted at the discretion of the
professor provided that the student provides a valid reason.
● Conduct of classes during the implementation of community quarantine
- In light of community quarantine restrictions that greatly affect the movement of
both students and professors and taking into consideration the circumstances of our
students and faculty, bearing in mind that the health, safety, and welfare of all
stakeholders are the priority of the College, the following shall be observed in the
conduct of classes:
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Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and Modified
Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) – Asynchronous Learning
shall be held without prejudice to the election of Synchronous Learning by
the concerned professor; subject however to prior coordination with the
College. All faculty members shall be available for consultation during the
time designated for their classes or designated consulting hours.
● Breaktime/Screen-time Break- Breaks shall be allowed for classes that
extend for more than an hour. The breaktime/screen-time break shall not result to
an extension of the class hours per meeting. The professor may reasonably allocate
or divide the number of minutes for each breaktime/screen-time break. Unless a
longer period is agreed upon between the professor and the students, a maximum
break of 20minutes shall be allowed for 3 to 4 hour classes.
● Overtime- No overtime shall be allowed in classes beyond 10:00pm and as
much as possible, professors shall dismiss their class on time.
● Make-up Class - Professors may schedule make-up classes to compensate
for missed or canceled classes, subject to the approval of the College and as to such
additional conditions that may be imposed. Professors are encouraged to consider
the students’ work, family, and other obligations in scheduling make up classes. If a
student cannot attend a make-up class due to valid reasons, the same shall not be
taken against the student. The professor may also provide handouts/notes to the
students who missed such make-up class. The maximum duration of any make-up
class should not exceed 3 hours, but may be extended with approval from the
College.
class:
● Absences and Connectivity Issues -the following may be excused from
● Those who are suffering from health conditions; provided, that any of
the following shall be presented:
● Medical Certificate
● Laboratory results
● Medical History
● Other certifications or documents with the similar import.
● For COVID19-positive students, their test results shall be
submitted to the College of Law for verification. The College
Administration shall issue an advisory addressed to the concerned
professor/s.
● A student who tested positive for COVID-19 shall be
allowed to have absences until full recovery without fear of
being dropped unofficially. For purposes of these guidelines,
the attendance/tardiness policy system of the College shall not
apply.
● Those who reside in the same household with a COVID19+
person; provided, that supporting documents shall be presented; and
subject further to the discretion of the College.
● Frontliners, those who are considered essential workers, and others
who are similarly situated provided that the student concerned can show
proof of rendition of service/duty.
● Students who get disconnected due to Internet connection problems,
computer malfunction, or power interruption during classes or examinations
must inform the professor of such problem and must explain in detail the
problems experienced.
● If the student gets disconnected during an examination, he/she shall
may be allowed to reconnect and continue to take his/her examination;
provided, that the duration of time that the student reconnects does not
exceed the reasonable time as may be provided by the professor or the
proctor.
● Other justifiable and analogous circumstances.
● Excuse from any absence for any reason whatsoever does not absolve
the student from compliance with any subject requirement.
● Conduct of Examinations - Professors are advised to take into
consideration the prevailing circumstances in selecting the mode and conduct of
examinations. Likewise, students are advised to promptly inform their professors of
possible impediments that may affect the administration of examinations. In
preparation for the Bar examinations, the fourth year students as much as possible
be given typewritten examinations.
● Special/Make-up exams may be provided by the professors to excused
students who missed examinations or quizzes. The professors shall have the
discretion on the type of special exam to be given.
● Completion of written/computerized examinations shall be submitted
within a reasonable time taking into consideration internet connectivity and
other similar circumstances.
● In the event that the professor or proctor failed to receive the answers
of the student on the prescribed time or failed to receive the complete
examination file, the student should be given an opportunity to prove
compliance. If the student is able to prove compliance, the student can resubmit his/her examination answers without however any alterations or
modifications on the answers.
● Completion of Requirements - In the event that the student will not be able
to complete/submit his/her deliverables on time before the end of the semester, or
failed to comply at the end of the semester due to a medical condition, the professor
may give special considerations for the student to catch-up or complete his/her
deliverables.
● Monitoring of Compliance – These guidelines shall be monitored and
evaluated regularly by the Online Education Committee of the College
● Nothing in these guidelines shall be construed to delimit the authority of the
College Dean to impose additional guidelines and/or modify this Document, and of
the enforceability of related policies and guidelines issued by the College of Law
and/or by the University. In case of conflict, the latter shall prevail.
April 30, 2021, Manila, Philippines.
DCP NIKKI ROSE D.P. ESPERANZA
Chair, Ad Hoc Online Education Committee
ATTY. MAGELIO S. ARBOLADURA
College Secretary
ATTY. RICKEE GERALD D. BRIEVA
Interim President, PLM College of Law – Alumni Association
MARBIE ANN SIMBAHAN
Vice-Chair, Ad Hoc Online Education Committee
RAPUNZEL MAE MALUTO
Acting President, Haribon Honor Society
MARIA MARGARITA VILLARICA
Fourth Year Representative
SALVACION LYCCA TEÑOSO
Third Year Representative
JOSEDITHA ALSOL
Second Year Representative
CLAUDINE CHELSEA FAYLOGNA
First Year Representative
ATTY. EDGARDO M. VILLAREAL II
Faculty Representative