Title
Conversion of Lakewood National High School into College
Law
Republic Act No. 8706
Decision Date
Jul 10, 1998
Republic Act No. 8706 converts Lakewood National High School into Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades, offering degree and vocational courses, with all assets and personnel transferred, and funding provided through appropriations.
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Academic Programs and Curriculum

  • The new college shall offer four-year degree courses: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education.
  • It shall also offer two-year trade technical courses and two-year diploma programs in technician vocational fields.
  • Additional practical courses relevant to the local development needs will also be provided.

Transfer of Personnel and Assets

  • All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the former Lakewood National High School are transferred and absorbed by the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades.

Authority and Implementation

  • The Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is mandated to oversee the conversion and operations of the school.
  • The Chairman shall take necessary steps for effective implementation of the law.

Fiscal Provisions and Appropriations

  • Initial funding for the implementation will be charged against the current appropriations of Lakewood National High School.
  • Future funding for operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Repeal of Inconsistent Laws

  • Any laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Act took effect upon its approval, or on July 10, 1998, when it lapsed into law without the President's signature as provided by the Philippine Constitution.

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