Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8822)
Republic Act No. 8822 is an act establishing a national high school in Barangay Dolores, City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, to be known as the Dolores National High School.
It is established in Barangay Dolores, City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte.
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for its supervision.
The Department has the authority to issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of the Act.
The Act takes effect upon its approval.
The necessary funds shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the law's enactment and subsequently.
It was approved by then President Joseph E. Estrada, with the Senate President Franklin M. Drilon and House Speaker Manuel B. Villar Jr. as authors and proponents.
The purpose is to provide accessible public secondary education to the residents of Barangay Dolores and its adjoining areas.
It was passed by the House of Representatives on April 4, 1999, and by the Senate on June 8, 2000.
No, RA 8822 does not specify any penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.