Title
Renaming of Lamo National High School
Law
Republic Act No. 9779
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2009
Republic Act No. 9779 renames Lamo National High School to Dupax del Norte National High School, without changing its physical location, becoming effective after fifteen days of publication in the Official Gazette.

Location of the Main Campus

  • The main campus of the newly renamed Dupax del Norte National High School shall retain its current location.
  • The location remains at Barangay Lamo, Municipality of Dupax del Norte, Province of Nueva Vizcaya.

Effectivity of the Law

  • The law becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
  • This ensures formal promulgation and public notice before the renaming takes legal effect.

Legislative Approval and Ratification

  • The act was passed by the House of Representatives on May 28, 2008, and by the Senate on August 17, 2009.
  • It was officially signed into law by the President of the Philippines on November 18, 2009.

Legal and Administrative Compliance

  • The renaming follows the standard legislative procedure for changing the name of public educational institutions.
  • The retention of the campus location facilitates continuity of operations and community recognition without disruption.

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