Title
Creation of Kapitan Eddie T. Reyes Memorial ES
Law
Republic Act No. 9153
Decision Date
Aug 10, 2001
Republic Act No. 9153 separates the Tenement Elementary School Annex in Barangay Western Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila from the Tenement Elementary School and converts it into an independent elementary school called the Kapitan Eddie T. Reyes Memorial Elementary School, with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports responsible for implementation and funding.
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Authority to Issue Implementing Rules and Regulations

  • The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is mandated to formulate and issue necessary rules and regulations.
  • These rules ensure the smooth implementation of the Act's provisions.

Transfer of Assets, Records, Personnel, Liabilities, and Preservation of Rights

  • All assets, both movable and immovable, as well as records related to the annex, are transferred to the newly independent school.
  • Personnel employed at the annex including their liabilities and obligations are retained with the new school.
  • The rights, positions, and security of tenure of the personnel are protected and shall not be adversely affected under existing laws.

Appropriations and Funding

  • Initial funding necessary to implement the separation is drawn from the current year’s appropriations for the Tenement Elementary School Annex.
  • Subsequent operational and maintenance expenses of the Kapitan Eddie T. Reyes Memorial Elementary School will be provided for in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
  • The legislative process includes passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate before presidential approval.

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