Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9672)
Republic Act No. 9672 is titled '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.' Its purpose is to establish a specialized science and technology high school in Caloocan City.
The Department of Education supervises the Caloocan National Science and Technology High School.
The official name is Caloocan National Science and Technology High School.
The Secretary of Education is required to include the operationalization costs of the school in the Department's program, and the funding must be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
The House of Representatives approved the Act on December 3, 2008, and the Senate approved it on April 22, 2009.
The Act was approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties or sanctions.
The legislative process included the bill originating in the House of Representatives, followed by passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.