QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 96-009)
RA 7973 converts the Sigma National High School in the Municipality of Sigma, Province of Capiz into a college of science and technology to be known as the Sigma College of Science and Technology, and appropriates funds for the conversion.
The Sigma National High School in the Municipality of Sigma, Province of Capiz is converted under Section 1.
It shall be known as the Sigma College of Science and Technology.
It shall offer general secondary curriculum and professional, technical, and technological courses as may be determined by CHED.
Section 2 states that the professional, technical, and technological courses “as may be determined by CHED” will be offered, giving CHED authority in course determination.
Section 3 provides for the transfer to the Sigma College of Science and Technology of the assets, liabilities, personnel, equipment, and records of the Sigma National High School.
Yes. Under Section 3, the liabilities are included in the transfer to the new college.
CHED is tasked to take such steps as are necessary for the conversion and operation of the school and for its immediate implementation.
It takes effect upon its approval.
The amount necessary for implementation shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Sigma National High School. Thereafter, operation and maintenance funds shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
From sums included in the annual General Appropriations Act for operation and maintenance.
Yes. Section 2 expressly states it “shall offer general secondary curriculum” in addition to other courses as determined by CHED.
Assets, liabilities, personnel, equipment, and records of the Sigma National High School must be transferred to the Sigma College of Science and Technology.
It states the Act lapsed into law without the signature of the President on April 2, 1995, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution.
It means the President did not sign the bill within the constitutional period; therefore, it became law automatically under Article VI, Section 27(1).
The House of Representatives passed it on February 16, 1995, and the Senate passed it on February 15, 1995.