Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7995)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 7995 is to convert the Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School in the Municipality of Barotac Nuevo, Province of Iloilo, into a polytechnic institute to be known as the Barotac Nuevo Polytechnic Institute.
The Institute is authorized to offer post-secondary programs in agriculture, technology and engineering, and teacher education, as well as short-term technical and vocational courses, in addition to its present secondary offerings.
The programs must operate under the policies of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS).
The title to the assets and properties will be changed to the name Barotac Nuevo Polytechnic Institute in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.
They shall remain as faculty and employees of the Barotac Nuevo Polytechnic Institute. Those who opt to retire shall be granted benefits and privileges as provided by existing laws.
The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is authorized to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations.
The amount necessary for implementation shall be charged against the current year's appropriation of the Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School.
Such sums as may be necessary for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
It took effect upon its approval, which lapsed into law on April 22, 1995, without the President's signature, pursuant to Sec. 27(1), Article VI of the Philippine Constitution.
Yes, the Institute is authorized to continue offering its present secondary education programs.