Law Summary
SECTION 1: Conversion of Santiago High School
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates the conversion of Santiago High School into an annex of the Gov. Luis Ferrer Memorial High School, designated as the Santiago Annex.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- Santiago High School: The educational institution being converted.
- Santiago Annex: The new designation for Santiago High School post-conversion.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The conversion is executed by the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 2: Authority to Issue Rules and Regulations
- Legal Principle/Provision: The Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports is granted the authority to issue necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The issuance of rules and regulations is essential for the operationalization of the Santiago Annex.
SECTION 3: Appropriation of Funds
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section outlines the financial provisions necessary for implementing the Act.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- General Appropriations Act: The legislative act that will include the funds required for the Santiago Annex.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The amount necessary for the execution of this Act will be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment.
SECTION 4: Amendment of Republic Act No. 7100
- Legal Principle/Provision: This Act amends Republic Act No. 7100, thereby altering existing legal frameworks related to the educational institutions mentioned.
- Cross-References to Other Laws/Regulations:
- Direct amendment to Republic Act No. 7100.
SECTION 5: Effectivity Clause
- Legal Principle/Provision: The Act is set to take effect immediately upon its approval.
- Important Timeframes:
- The Act lapsed into law on August 8, 1994, without the President's signature, pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution.
Key Takeaways
- The Santiago High School has been officially converted into the Santiago Annex of the Gov. Luis Ferrer Memorial High School.
- The Secretary of Education is responsible for creating necessary regulations for the annex's operation.
- Funding for the Santiago Annex will be sourced from the General Appropriations Act in the year following the legislation.
- This Act amends Republic Act No. 7100 and became effective immediately upon its lapse into law on August 8, 1994.