Title
Conversion of Tagbina Annex to National High School
Law
Republic Act No. 10259
Decision Date
Nov 15, 2012
Republic Act No. 10259 separates and converts the Doña Carmen National High School-Tagbina Annex into an independent national high school called Tagbina National High School, transferring all personnel, assets, liabilities, and records to the new school, with the Secretary of Education responsible for its operationalization and funding.

Law Summary

Transfer of Assets and Liabilities

  • All personnel previously assigned to the Tagbina Annex are transferred to the newly created Tagbina National High School.
  • All assets and liabilities associated with the Tagbina Annex are transferred to Tagbina National High School.
  • All records relating to the Tagbina Annex are absorbed by the Tagbina National High School.

Appropriations

  • The Secretary of Education is tasked to include the operationalization of Tagbina National High School in the Department of Education’s program immediately.
  • Initial funding will be drawn from the current year’s appropriations allocated to the DoAa Carmen National High School Tagbina Annex.
  • Subsequent funding necessary for the ongoing operations of Tagbina National High School will be incorporated in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Implementation

  • The Secretary of Education is mandated to issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions and intent of this Act effectively.

Effectivity

  • The Act will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

This law establishes the independent existence, autonomy, and funding of Tagbina National High School, ensuring a smooth transition from its prior status as an annex to a fully autonomous educational institution.


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