Title
Rename Dinagat Nat'l High to Don Ruben Ecleo Sr.
Law
Republic Act No. 7630
Decision Date
Jul 17, 1992
A law is enacted to change the name of Dinagat National High School to Don Ruben E. Ecleo, Sr. Memorial National High School in the Municipality of Dinagat, Province of Surigao del Norte, with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports responsible for implementation.

Law Summary

Responsibility for Implementation

  • The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), now known as the Department of Education (DepEd), is tasked with the enforcement and implementation of the renaming provision.
  • DECS/DepEd must update all official records, documents, and references to reflect the new name of the school.

Effectivity of the Law

  • The act becomes effective immediately upon its approval.
  • This means all administrative changes necessary for the name change should be initiated without delay following the ratification of the law.

Legal and Administrative Implications

  • The name change does not affect the operations, programs, or status of the school other than its official designation.
  • This type of renaming is a common legislative act honoring notable individuals, in this case, Don Ruben E. Ecleo, Sr., by memorializing his name through the school's designation.

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