Republic Act No. 8787

: The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 8787 is to establish a national high school in the Municipality of Pamplona, Province of Cagayan to be known as the David M. Puzon Memorial National High School.
: The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (now the Department of Education) is tasked with issuing the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of RA 8787.
: It is located in the Municipality of Pamplona, Province of Cagayan, Philippines.
: This Act took effect upon its approval on May 3, 2000.
: The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.
: It was approved by then-President Joseph E. Estrada.
: RA 8787 was passed by the House of Representatives on August 17, 1999, and by the Senate on January 24, 2000.
: The act specifically establishes the national high school with this name as a memorial, although the law does not detail the background or contributions of David M. Puzon; it signifies honor and remembrance.
: The Department of Education, Culture and Sports must issue rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of the law.
: No, RA 8787 does not provide any penalties or sanctions for non-compliance; it mainly focuses on the establishment and appropriation of funds for the school.