Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7755)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 7755 is to establish a high school separate from the General Santos City High School in Barangay Fatima, General Santos City, to be known as Fatima High School.
Fatima High School will operate under the supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
Fatima High School is located in Barangay Fatima, General Santos City.
The initial funding necessary to carry out the provisions of Republic Act No. 7755 shall come from the appropriations authorized by Republic Act No. 7663 for the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, specifically intended for the operational expenses of newly legislated high schools.
After the initial funding, the amount needed for the operation and maintenance of Fatima High School shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act took effect upon its approval and lapsed into law on June 19, 1994, without the President's signature pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution.
It means that if the President neither signs nor vetoes a bill within 30 days of receipt, it automatically becomes law without the President's signature.
Section 1 establishes the creation of Fatima High School as a separate entity under the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and defines its location and identity.
Republic Act No. 7663 is cited as the source of funding for newly legislated high schools, including Fatima High School.
No, Republic Act No. 7755 does not specify any penalties or sanctions; it primarily focuses on the establishment and funding of Fatima High School.