Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8697)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 8697 is to change the name of Santa Fe Extension High School in the Municipality of San Marcelino, Province of Zambales, to San Guillermo National High School.
It is an act passed by the Congress of the Philippines specifically addressing the change of name of a public high school.
The municipality of San Marcelino in the Province of Zambales.
The Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is tasked with issuing such rules and regulations.
This Act took effect upon its approval and it lapsed into law on July 09, 1998, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that if the President does not approve a bill within 30 days after it is presented, it shall lapse into law as if he has signed it.
The Act was signed by Neptali A. Gonzales (President of the Senate) and Jose De Venecia Jr. (Speaker of the House of Representatives), with certifications by Hezel P. Gacutan (Secretary of the Senate) and Roberto P. Nazareno (Secretary General, House of Representatives).
No, the Act does not provide any penalties or sanctions as it solely concerns the change of the name of a high school.
Yes, the change is effective upon approval of the Act and upon issuance of the necessary implementing rules and regulations by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
Changing the name may reflect local identity, honor, or comply with administrative policies and is officially recognized through legislation to reflect in public records and school operations.