Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8937)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 8937 is to convert the Panique High School in Barangay Panique, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate into a national high school known as the Panique National High School.
It is located in Barangay Panique, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate.
After conversion, the Panique National High School shall be under the direct supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS).
The Act took effect upon its approval on August 22, 2000.
The funding for implementing the conversion is to be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.
The Act was approved by President Joseph E. Estrada, with Franklin M. Drilon as President of the Senate and Manuel B. Villar Jr. as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 8937.
The House of Representatives passed it on March 27, 2000, and the Senate on June 8, 2000.
Converting a high school into a national high school places it under direct supervision and funding by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, ensuring standardized education and government support.
No, Republic Act No. 8937 does not specify penalties for non-compliance.