BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 470

: The main purpose is to convert the Matalam Municipal High School in the Municipality of Matalam, Province of North Cotabato, into a national high school to be known as the Matalam National High School.
: The Municipality of Matalam in the Province of North Cotabato is affected.
: The new name of the school is Matalam National High School.
: The law took effect upon its approval on June 10, 1983.
: An amount of one hundred thousand pesos shall be funded out of the appropriations authorized by Batas Pambansa Bilang 230 for the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports intended for new national high schools.
: An additional amount corresponding to fifty percent of its share in the budgetary aid actually paid to it before conversion shall be released from the national assistance fund to local schools.
: Thereafter, the necessary funds for operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
: The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for the appropriations.
: No, Batas Pambansa Blg. 470 does not specify penalties for non-compliance or misuse of funds.
: Converting a municipal high school into a national high school typically means that the school will be funded and managed by the national government, which usually leads to increased resources, better facilities, and potentially enhanced educational standards.