Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8941)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 8941 is to separate the Basud National High School - Manguisoc High School Annex in the Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte, from the Basud National High School, and convert it into an independent national high school known as the Manguisoc National High School.
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for issuing the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 8941.
All personnel, records, assets, and liabilities of the Basud National High School - Manguisoc High School Annex are transferred to and absorbed by the newly formed Manguisoc National High School.
The initial funding necessary for the implementation of the Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Basud National High School - Manguisoc High School Annex.
After the initial implementation, the sums necessary for the operation and maintenance of Manguisoc National High School will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval on August 22, 2000.
The Act was approved by then President Joseph E. Estrada, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Manuel B. Villar Jr.
The geographical scope of the Act is the Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte, specifically affecting the Basud National High School - Manguisoc High School Annex.
Yes, the Act creates a new independent national high school named Manguisoc National High School, separate from the Basud National High School.
The final passage of the Act is confirmed by the signatures of the Secretary of the Senate and the Secretary General of the House of Representatives, as well as the recorded dates of passage in both chambers.