Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5957)
The new title is 'An Act establishing a school for Philippine craftsmen in the Municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte, to be known as the Merida School of Home Industries, and authorizing the appropriation of funds therefor.'
The purpose is for the promotion of home and small industries under the supervision and administration of the Home Industries Division, Bureau of Vocational Education.
The functions include: (a) Offering opportunity courses in home industries to young students and adults; (b) Conducting research on processing raw materials, designing home industry articles, and producing models for training and production; (c) Offering training in standardization and quality control; (d) Rendering consultancy on home industries promotion and technology and conducting extension training; and (e) Offering secondary and technical level courses focused on home industries and small business.
Yes, under Section 1-B, the school is authorized to accept endowments, grants, donations, and contributions from provincial and municipal governments and from natural and juridical persons for the improvement and expansion of its services.
Two hundred thousand pesos was appropriated for the fiscal year 1970.
The funds were to be sourced from the National Treasury out of any funds not otherwise appropriated.
The sums necessary for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The school operates under the supervision and administration of the Home Industries Division, Bureau of Vocational Education.
It took effect upon its approval on June 21, 1969.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties or sanctions; it primarily focuses on the establishment, functions, funding, and administration of the Merida School of Home Industries.