QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 8908)
The law is Republic Act No. 8908, titled "An Act Establishing a Secondary School in Barangay Lower Bala, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Davao del Sur to be Known as the Lower Bala National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor."
The Lower Bala National High School is established in Barangay Lower Bala, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Davao del Sur.
The Lower Bala National High School will be established under the direct supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
The purpose of RA 8908 is to establish a secondary school in Barangay Lower Bala, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Davao del Sur, to be known as the Lower Bala National High School, and to appropriate funds necessary for its operation.
The funding necessary to carry out the provisions of RA 8908 shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and in subsequent years thereafter.
RA 8908 took effect upon its approval on August 22, 2000.
The law was approved by then President Joseph E. Estrada.
The law was signed by Franklin M. Drilon as the President of the Senate and Manuel B. Villar Jr. as the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Including appropriations in the General Appropriations Act ensures that there is a legal allocation of government funds for the operation and maintenance of the Lower Bala National High School.
No, RA 8908 does not specify any penalties or sanctions related to its implementation; it focuses on the establishment and funding of the school.