Republic Act No. 6804

Legal Provision: This Act officially changes the name of the San Fernando High School located in San Fernando, Masbate, to Andres Clemente Jr. High School.
Key Definition:
- “San Fernando High School” refers to the educational institution whose name is being altered.
- “Andres Clemente Jr. High School” is the new designation for the institution.

Legal Principle: The Act was enacted by both Houses of Congress, illustrating the legislative process involved in renaming an educational institution.
Important Requirements:
- The Act must be approved by the President of the Philippines to take effect.
Relevant Timeframes:
- The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on May 18, 1989, and by the Senate on September 22, 1989.
- Official approval was granted on December 12, 1989.

Legal Provision: The Act shall take effect upon its approval by the President.
Important Requirements:
- This provision indicates that no additional steps are required for the name change to be implemented after presidential approval.

Legal Principle: The Act includes the signatures of key governmental officials, affirming its legitimacy and approval.
Key Definitions:
- “President of the Senate” and “Speaker of the House of Representatives” are the legislative leaders endorsing the Act.
Important Details:
- Signed by Jovito R. Salonga and Ramon V. Mitra as leaders of the Senate and House, respectively.
- The Secretary of both houses, Edwin P. Acoba and Quirino D. Abad Santos, Jr., also endorsed the Act.

Republic Act No. 6804 formally changes the name of San Fernando High School to Andres Clemente Jr. High School.
The Act was passed by both legislative chambers in 1989 and approved by the President on December 12, 1989.
The name change takes effect immediately upon presidential approval, with no specified penalties or liabilities associated with the Act.