Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8706)
Republic Act No. 8706 converts the Lakewood National High School in Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur into a college of arts and trades, named Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades, and appropriates funds for its operation.
The new name is Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades.
The college shall offer four-year degree courses in Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education.
The college is authorized to offer two-year trade technical courses, two-year diploma technician vocational courses, and other practical courses relevant to the development of the locality.
All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Lakewood National High School are transferred to and absorbed by the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades.
The chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is directed to take the necessary steps for the conversion and operation of the school.
The amount necessary for implementation shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Lakewood National High School.
Such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
All inconsistent laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
It took effect upon its approval, which lapsed into law on July 10, 1998, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Philippine Constitution.