Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8392)
The title is 'An Act Establishing a Vocational High School in the Municipality of Malvar, Province of Batangas, to be Known as Don Julio Leviste Memorial Vocational High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.'
It is located in the Municipality of Malvar, Province of Batangas.
The vocational high school shall be known as the Don Julio Leviste Memorial Vocational High School.
The Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports is tasked with issuing the necessary rules and regulations.
The amount 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 lapsed into law on November 22, 1997, without the signature of the President.
Article VI Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution allows a bill to lapse into law without the President's signature if not acted upon within 30 days.
While the Act establishes a vocational high school, it does not specify curricular details; the Department of Education, Culture and Sports will determine implementation details.
This ensures that funds are legally allocated to support the operations and maintenance of the Don Julio Leviste Memorial Vocational High School.
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports must prioritize the establishment through rule-making and fund allocation.