Republic Act No. 8843

: The main purpose of Republic Act No. 8843 is to convert the Raja Soliman High School in the Third District of Manila into a national science and technology high school, to be known as the Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School.
: The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is tasked with issuing the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of Republic Act No. 8843.
: The school is mandated to offer secondary, vocational, and technological courses, as well as a skills training program.
: All personnel, records, assets, and liabilities of the Raja Soliman High School are transferred to and absorbed by the newly established Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School.
: The initial funding is charged against the current year's appropriations of the Raja Soliman High School.
: The funds for continuous operation and maintenance will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on August 22, 2000.
: President Joseph E. Estrada approved Republic Act No. 8843.
: The official new name is the Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School.
: Yes, the Act converts the school into a national science and technology high school, indicating it is under national jurisdiction.