Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9893)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 9893 is to separate the Pines City National High School Joaquin Smith Annex in Barangay Asin Road, City of Baguio from the Pines City National High School and convert it into an independent national high school to be known as Joaquin Smith National High School.
The Pines City National High School Joaquin Smith Annex in Barangay Asin Road, City of Baguio was separated and converted into the Joaquin Smith National High School.
All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Pines City National High School Joaquin Smith Annex are transferred to and absorbed by the Joaquin Smith National High School.
The Secretary of Education is responsible for including the operationalization of the Joaquin Smith National High School in the Department of Education's program.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Pines City National High School Joaquin Smith Annex.
The necessary funds for continued operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Secretary of Education shall issue the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of RA 9893.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Separating the Joaquin Smith Annex into an independent school allows it to operate with its own administration, resources, and identity as Joaquin Smith National High School, promoting better management and development specific to its needs.
Republic Act No. 9893 was signed and approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines.