Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9907)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 9907 is to establish a national science high school in Tam-awan, Barangay Pinsao Proper, City of Baguio, to be known as Baguio City National Science High School.
The Baguio City National Science High School operates under the supervision of the Department of Education.
The Baguio City National Science High School is located in Tam-awan, Barangay Pinsao Proper, City of Baguio.
The Secretary of Education is responsible for including the funding for the operationalization of the Baguio City National Science High School in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Secretary of Education is authorized to issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of the Act.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
The House of Representatives passed the Act on September 2, 2008, and the Senate passed it on September 30, 2009.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approved Republic Act No. 9907.
No, Republic Act No. 9907 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance within its text.
It ensures sustainability by mandating the inclusion of the school's operational funding in the Department of Education's program and in the annual General Appropriations Act.