Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1559)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 1559 is to establish a school of fisheries in Ambulong, Tanauan, Province of Batangas, known as the Tanauan School of Fisheries.
The Tanauan School of Fisheries shall be established under the direct supervision of the Director of Fisheries.
The Director of Fisheries shall serve as the ex officio dean of the Tanauan School of Fisheries without additional compensation.
Yes, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Director of Fisheries is authorized to detail officers and employees of the Bureau of Fisheries to the school and employ fishing experts for instruction.
The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of the Act, provided these rules are not inconsistent with the law.
The Act authorizes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand pesos, or so much as may be necessary, from the National Treasury.
After the initial appropriation, the necessary funds for the operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 16, 1956.
No, the Director of Fisheries serves as the ex officio dean without additional compensation.
The Director of Fisheries is authorized, subject to the Secretary's approval, to employ experts in fishing to provide instruction to the students.