Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8915)
Republic Act No. 8915 is an Act establishing a national high school in Barangay Kuya, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, to be known as the Kuya National High School.
The Kuya National High School is located in Barangay Kuya, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon.
The Kuya National High School is established under the supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for issuing the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Act.
The necessary amount 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.
The Act took effect upon its approval on August 22, 2000.
The Act was approved by President Joseph E. Estrada, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, and House Speaker Manuel B. Villar Jr.
The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on December 8, 1998, and by the Senate on May 22, 2000.
Including the funding in the General Appropriations Act ensures that there is a government-allocated budget for the operation and maintenance of the Kuya National High School starting the year after the Act's enactment.
No, the Act does not specify the curriculum or programs; it only establishes the school and tasks the Department of Education, Culture and Sports to supervise and implement rules.