Amendment to the Title of the Original Republic Act
- The title of Republic Act No. 8569 is amended to reflect the new location of the school.
- The new title specifies Barangay Cantaongon, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol as the location.
- The name of the school remains the Gov. Jacinto C. Borja National High School.
Effectivity and Publication
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
- The timeline ensures proper dissemination and legal effect post-publication.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated from the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House of Representatives on February 19, 2008, and by the Senate on January 26, 2009.
- Approved by the President of the Philippines on March 24, 2009.
Key Legal Implications
- The amendment authorizes the relocation of the national high school without changing its funding or its status.
- Ensures continuity of the educational institution within the same municipality but in a different barangay.
- Legislative authority exercised to modify an existing Republic Act to address practical considerations of location.