Creation of Tugatog National High School

Initial funds for the implementation of this separation and conversion shall come from the current year's appropriations allocated to Malabon Municipal High School, Tugatog Annex.
Following the initial appropriation, all necessary funds for the operation and maintenance of Tugatog National High School will be included in the succeeding annual General Appropriations Act.
This ensures a continuous and stable financial support for the new national high school's functioning.

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
Notably, the law lapsed into effect on November 13, 1997, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, despite the lack of the President's signature.

The Act successfully passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate, with dates of final passage on May 24, 1989, and September 22, 1989, respectively.
Official records show the Secretary of the Senate and Secretary General of the House signed the document.
The President of the Philippines at the time, Fidel V. Ramos, did not sign the Act; however, it lapsed into law according to constitutional provisions governing automatic enactment.

Separation of a school annex into an independent entity establishes autonomy in governance and operation.
Conversion to a National High School implies adherence to national education policies and access to governmental support.
The law legitimizes funding mechanisms ensuring smooth transition and sustainability.
Constitutional mechanism for lapse into law preserves legislative intent in cases of presidential inaction.