25 July 2003

Memorandum No. ERR-03-047

To:  University Constituents and Guests

Subject: Security Measures for Quezon Hall
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Recent developments on campus have exposed University
 Officials and Quezon Hall to risk of retaliation from 
 certain elements. In view of this, the following security 
 measures will be implemented effective immediately :

1. Closure of the Osmena and Roxas Avenue service road gates 
 at the rear of Quezon Hall. Entry to the rear parking lots 
 will be through the front parking lot manned by a uniformed guard;

2. The Parking lot in front of Quezon Hall will be exclusively 
 for government vehicles (with red plates) and cars of the members 
 of the Board of Regents; and  private vehicles of UP officials 
 and Quezon Hall employees with gate passes (stickers)

3. Private vehicles, delivery  vans and the like (with NO stickers) 
 shall park only at the designated rear areas of Quezon Hall, or 
 along the closed service road;

4. Parking along the driveway fronting Quezon Hall will be prohibited 
 at all times;

5. After 6:00 pm at any day of the week, loitering or congregating 
 at the lobby (including the stairways) of Quezon Hall shall not 
 be allowed except with written permission of the Chancellor.

6. Rallies, demonstrations, vigils and other similar activities 
 may be allowed only with written permission of the Vice Chancellor 
 for Community Affairs. However, these activities shall not go 
 beyond 6:00 p.m.;

7. Bags, boxes and other forms of containers of whatever size will 
 be inspected before they could be brought in to either north or south 
 sector of Quezon Hall; and

8. Except for deliveries or hauling of supplies and materials, entry 
 to the System Cash Office, System SPMO and Resource Generation Staff 
 Office shall be through the south wing of Quezon Hall down to the basement,

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.


EMERLINDA R. ROMAN
Chancellor