Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9672)
The title of Republic Act No. 9672 is "An Act Establishing a National Science and Technology High School in the City of Caloocan to be known as Caloocan National Science and Technology High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor."
A national science and technology high school in the City of Caloocan, to be known as Caloocan National Science and Technology High School, is established.
The Caloocan National Science and Technology High School will operate under the supervision of the Department of Education.
The Secretary of Education is responsible for including the funding for the operationalization of the Caloocan National Science and Technology High School in the Department's program, which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Republic Act No. 9672 takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
The main purpose is to establish a national science and technology high school in the City of Caloocan to provide specialized education in science and technology.
The House of Representatives passed the Act on December 3, 2008, and the Senate passed it on April 22, 2009.
Republic Act No. 9672 was approved by then President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Being designated a "national" science and technology high school signifies that the school operates under national government supervision, receives government funding, and offers programs that comply with national standards for science and technology education.