QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9833)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 9833 is to convert the Sandigan High School in Barangay Calayugan Norte, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol, into a national high school to be known as Sandigan National High School.
The Sandigan National High School is located in Barangay Calayugan Norte, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol.
All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Sandigan High School are transferred to and absorbed by the Sandigan National High School.
The Secretary of Education is responsible for including the operationalization of Sandigan National High School in the Department of Education’s program.
The initial funding shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Sandigan High School.
The amount necessary for continued operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Secretary of Education has the authority to issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Key officials include Juan Ponce Enrile (President of the Senate), Prospero C. Nograles (Speaker of the House of Representatives), and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (President of the Philippines at that time).
The transfer signifies that the Sandigan National High School will assume all responsibilities, including staff, properties, debts, and historical records previously held by Sandigan High School, ensuring continuity and full state support as a national high school.