Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11526)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11526 is to change the name of Pag-Asa National High School in Barangay Rawis, City of Legazpi, Province of Albay, to Legazpi City National High School.
The school is located in Barangay Rawis, City of Legazpi, Province of Albay.
No, the Act explicitly states that the main campus of the Legazpi City National High School shall continue to remain in its present location in Barangay Rawis, City of Legazpi, Province of Albay.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 11526 was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on March 12, 2021.
The Act was passed with the involvement of Senate Speaker Vicente C. Sotto III and House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco.
The House of Representatives passed it on November 4, 2019, and the Senate on January 18, 2021.
Changing a school's name through a Republic Act officially legalizes the new name for all legal, administrative, and official purposes, including documents, records, and formal references.
No penalties or sanctions are explicitly mentioned in Republic Act No. 11526 regarding non-compliance.
The provision ensures that despite the change in name, the physical location of the school remains unchanged, preventing any confusion or relocation issues.