Title
Separates Cambitu NH from Oton NH in Iloilo
Law
Republic Act No. 10206
Decision Date
Oct 18, 2012
Republic Act No. 10206 converts the Oton National High School-Cambitu Extension into an independent national high school called Cambitu National High School, with all personnel, assets, liabilities, and records transferred to the new school, and the Secretary of Education responsible for its operationalization and funding.
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Transfer of Personnel, Assets, Liabilities, and Records

  • All personnel currently assigned to the Oton National High School–Cambitu Extension are transferred to the new Cambitu National High School.
  • All assets and liabilities associated with the extension are likewise transferred and absorbed by Cambitu National High School.
  • Records maintained by the extension shall be turned over to and held by the new independent school.

Appropriations and Funding

  • The Department of Education Secretary is mandated to include the operationalization of Cambitu National High School in the Department’s programs forthwith.
  • Initial funding for the operation of Cambitu National High School shall be drawn from the current year’s existing appropriation allocated to Oton National High School–Cambitu Extension.
  • Future funding required for the continued operation of Cambitu National High School will be incorporated into the annual General Appropriations Act.

Implementation of the Act

  • The Secretary of Education is tasked to promulgate necessary rules and regulations to ensure the proper enforcement and implementation of this Act.
  • These implementing rules and regulations aim to facilitate the smooth transition and operationalization of the new independent school.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its official publication in the Official Gazette.
  • This provides for a legal commencement date when the provisions of the law become enforceable.

Legislative Approval and Promulgation

  • The law was passed by the House of Representatives on June 6, 2011, and by the Senate on July 24, 2012.
  • It was approved by the President of the Philippines on October 18, 2012.
  • The procedural formalities and signatures of key government officials validate the enactment of the law.

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