Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9844)
Republic Act No. 9844 is an act separating the Ayangan National High School Caba Annex in Barangay Caba, Municipality of Lagawe, Province of Ifugao, from the Ayangan National High School, converting it into an independent national high school known as Caba National High School.
Section 1 provides for the separation of the Ayangan National High School Caba Annex from Ayangan National High School and its conversion into an independent national high school named Caba National High School.
The Caba National High School is located in Barangay Caba, Municipality of Lagawe, Province of Ifugao.
All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Ayangan National High School Caba Annex are transferred to and absorbed by the newly established Caba National High School.
The Secretary of Education is responsible for including the operationalization of Caba National High School in the Department of Education's program.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Ayangan National High School Caba Annex.
After the initial funding, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the Caba National High School shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Section 4 authorizes the Secretary of Education to issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Republic Act No. 9844 was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Separating a school annex into an independent national high school legally recognizes it as a distinct educational institution with its own personnel, assets, liabilities, and funding.
The transfer ensures continuity of operations and responsibilities, allowing the new independent school to manage resources and obligations previously under the annex.
No, the Act does not mention any penalties for non-compliance.
It originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House of Representatives on October 7, 2008, and by the Senate on September 28, 2009, before being approved by the President.