Republic Act No. 8851

: Republic Act No. 8851 is officially titled "An Act Converting the Goa High School in the Municipality of Goa, Province of Camarines Sur, into a National High School to be known as Goa National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor."
: The Goa High School in the Municipality of Goa, Province of Camarines Sur.
: The Act converts Goa High School into a national high school, to be known as Goa National High School.
: The Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is directed to implement the provisions of the Act.
: The necessary amount to carry out the provisions of the Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on August 22, 2000.
: The Act was approved by President Joseph E. Estrada.
: Converting a high school into a national high school means it receives national government recognition and funding, often improving resources and administration under the Department of Education.
: The House of Representatives passed it on December 8, 1998, and the Senate passed it on June 5, 2000.
: The key sections include: Section 1 - conversion and renaming of Goa High School; Section 2 - directive for implementation by DECS Secretary; Section 3 - appropriation of funds; Section 4 - effectivity of the Act.