QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9880)
Republic Act No. 9880 separates the Manat National High School “Kao Annex” in Barangay Kao, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley from the main school, converts it into an independent national high school to be known as Kao National High School, and appropriates funds for its operation.
The Manat National High School “Kao Annex” was separated from the Main Manat National High School.
It is called Kao National High School.
Barangay Kao, Municipality of Nabunturan, Province of Compostela Valley.
All personnel of the Manat National High School “Kao Annex” are transferred to and absorbed by Kao National High School.
All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records are transferred to and absorbed by Kao National High School.
All records of the Manat National High School “Kao Annex” are transferred to and absorbed by Kao National High School.
The Secretary of Education.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Manat National High School “Kao Annex.”
Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of the Act.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
It converts the Kao Annex into an independent national high school, making it separate from the main Manat National High School.
It implies continuity of school administration and government ownership/management, with personnel and school resources (including records) moving to the new independent entity, thereby avoiding gaps in operations and accountability.
Because it provides the funding mechanism—initially from existing appropriations of the annex and later through the annual General Appropriations Act—required to operationalize and sustain the new school.
It indicates not only separation but also conversion into an independent national high school and appropriation of funds.