Title
Separation of Don Bosco Extension into Independent School
Law
Republic Act No. 10978
Decision Date
Mar 6, 2018
Republic Act No. 10978 separates the Para aque National High School-Don Bosco Extension, converting it into an independent national high school called Don Bosco National High School, with the Secretary of Education responsible for operationalizing and funding the new school.
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Transfer of Personnel, Assets, Liabilities, and Records

  • All personnel currently working at the Don Bosco Extension are transferred to the newly independent Don Bosco National High School.
  • All assets belonging to the extension are likewise transferred to the new school.
  • Any liabilities or obligations of the Don Bosco Extension are absorbed by the new independent school.
  • All official records are also transferred to Don Bosco National High School.

Funding and Operationalization

  • The Secretary of Education is mandated to immediately include Don Bosco National High School in the Department of Education’s operational programs.
  • Initial funding for the operationalization will be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the former extension.
  • Future funding necessary for continued operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Rulemaking and Implementation

  • The Secretary of Education is required to formulate rules and regulations implementing the provisions of the Act.
  • This must be accomplished within 120 days from the approval date of the Act.

Effectivity

  • The Act becomes effective 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative and Executive Approval

  • The Bill originated in the House of Representatives and was approved by the House on August 9, 2017.
  • The Senate approved the Bill on December 11, 2017.
  • The Act was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on March 6, 2018.

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