Title
Source: Supreme Court
Creation of Sibalom National High School
Law
Republic Act No. 9964
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2010
Republic Act No. 9964 separates and converts the Pis-anan National High School-Sibalom Annex into an independent national high school called Sibalom 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, Liabilities, and Personnel

  • All personnel of the Pis-anan National High School Sibalom Annex are transferred to the newly created Sibalom National High School.
  • All assets, liabilities, and records previously under the annex are likewise transferred and absorbed by the Sibalom National High School.

Appropriations and Funding

  • The Secretary of Education is mandated to include the operationalization of Sibalom National High School in the Department of Education's programs immediately.
  • Initial funding shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Pis-anan National High School Sibalom Annex.
  • Subsequent funding for the school’s continuous operation will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Implementation of the Act

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

Effectivity

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

Legislative Enactment

  • The law was passed by the House of Representatives on November 17, 2008, and by the Senate on October 13, 2009.
  • It was approved by the President of the Philippines on January 15, 2010.

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