Implementation Authority
- TESDA is mandated to take all necessary steps for the immediate implementation of the conversion
- TESDA will oversee the transition from a national high school to a vocational and technical college
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial funding will be sourced from the current year's appropriation allocated to Simeon Suan Memorial National High School
- Subsequent operational and maintenance funding to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval
- Notably, it lapsed into law without the President's signature as per Section 27(1), Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
Legal and Administrative Context
- The measure was passed by the House of Representatives and Senate on February 16 and 15, 1995, respectively
- Signed into law by the President as per constitutional provisions
- Institutional conversion ensures the enhancement of technical and vocational education in the province of Oriental Mindoro