Creation of Lawang Bato National High School

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Republic Act No. 8723: Creation of Lawang Bato National High School

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Lawang Bato National High School

Law: Republic Act No. 8723

Decision Date: Jul 23, 1998

Republic Act No. 8723 establishes the Lawang Bato National High School as an independent educational institution, separating it from the Valenzuela Municipal High School and transferring all properties and assets to the newly created school.

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Transfer of Properties and Assets

All properties, assets, and resources formerly belonging to the Lawang Bato Annex of Valenzuela Municipal High School are transferred to the newly created Lawang Bato National High School, ensuring continuity of ownership and use.

Funding Provisions

Initial funding for the operation of the Lawang Bato National High School is charged against the current fiscal year's appropriations allocated for the Valenzuela Municipal High School-Lawang Bato Annex.
Subsequent funding requirements are to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act to support the school's ongoing operation.

Administrative Directive and Operational Transition

The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is mandated to issue necessary directives to facilitate the legal and operational separation of the Lawang Bato Annex from Valenzuela Municipal High School.
Ensures the smooth transition and effective management of the Lawang Bato National High School following its establishment under this Act.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
Notably, the Act lapsed into law on July 23, 1998, without the signature of the President, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which allows a bill to become law if the President does not act on it within a prescribed period.

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