Title
Amends location of Gov. J.C. Borja National High School
Law
Republic Act No. 9536
Decision Date
Mar 24, 2009
Republic Act No. 9536 amends Republic Act No. 8569 to establish the Gov. Jacinto C. Borja National High School in Barangay Cantaongon, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol, providing educational opportunities and reflecting the government's commitment to improving the education system in the Philippines.
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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.

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