Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5249)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 5249 is to convert Donsol High School in the Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon, into a national high school to be known as Donsol National Comprehensive High School.
The school is mandated to offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes both academic courses and industrial arts and handicraft courses.
The Secretary of Education is empowered by the Act to reorganize Donsol National Comprehensive High School accordingly.
Upon the organization of Donsol National Comprehensive High School, the personnel, equipment, and records of Donsol High School shall be transferred to the new national high school.
The Act authorizes the appropriation of two hundred fifty thousand pesos out of the National Treasury funds for the operation and maintenance of the school.
Yes, in addition to the appropriated funds, the school may also utilize its matriculation and tuition fees, and other revenues for its operation and maintenance.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 15, 1968.
No, the Act was enacted without Executive approval.
It was published in Official Gazette No. 21, 5260 on May 26, 1969.
Converting it to a national high school typically means it receives national government support and funding, allowing it to offer a wider range of programs and better facilities to improve the quality of education.