Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9300)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 9300 is to convert the Isaac Lopez Elementary School in Mandaluyong City into an integrated school to be known as the Isaac Lopez Integrated School.
All personnel of the Isaac Lopez Elementary School are transferred to and absorbed by the Isaac Lopez Integrated School.
Yes, all assets and liabilities of the Isaac Lopez Elementary School are transferred to and absorbed by the Isaac Lopez Integrated School.
The Secretary of Education is responsible for including the operationalization of the Isaac Lopez Integrated School in the Department of Education's program.
The initial funding for the Isaac Lopez Integrated School shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Isaac Lopez Elementary School.
After the initial funding, the operational expenses of the Isaac Lopez Integrated School shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Republic Act No. 9300 took effect upon its approval on June 29, 2004.
In this context, an integrated school refers to a school that offers both elementary and secondary education under one administration.
The Act was approved and signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and it was passed by the House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and Senate President Franklin M. Drilon.