Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8142)
The main purpose is to convert the Simeon Suan Memorial National High School in Barangay Pag-asa, Municipality of Bansud, Province of Oriental Mindoro, into a vocational and technical college known as Simeon Suan Vocational and Technical College.
It will operate under the supervision of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Section 2 mandates TESDA to take the necessary steps for the immediate implementation of the Act.
The initial funding is charged against the current year's appropriation of the Simeon Suan Memorial National High School. Subsequently, funds for operation and maintenance will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval, which lapsed into law on July 16, 1995, without the President's signature, pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the Philippine Constitution.
TESDA is tasked with supervising the newly converted Simeon Suan Vocational and Technical College and ensuring the implementation of all necessary steps related to the Act.
No, the Act lapsed into law without the President's signature as provided under the Constitution.
The appropriation will be used for the implementation of the conversion, and future funding for operation and maintenance will be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted the law.
The official name is Simeon Suan Vocational and Technical College.