Authority and Responsibilities of the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports
- The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is tasked to formulate and issue rules and regulations necessary for implementing the provisions of this Act.
- DECS ensures that the school operates according to national education standards and policies.
Appropriation of Necessary Funds
- Funding necessary for the establishment and operation of the school shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
- The allocation of funds applies to the fiscal year following the enactment of this law and subsequent years as needed.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both the House and the Senate on August 17, 1999, and January 24, 2000, respectively.
- The President approved the Act on May 3, 2000, making it effective law.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- The creation of the school reflects the state’s commitment to expanding access to secondary education in the Province of Cagayan.
- The responsibility to implement the law lies principally with the DECS, ensuring administrative oversight and compliance.
- The provision for incorporation of funds in the General Appropriations Act ensures consistent and lawful financing.
This comprehensive framework governs the establishment, administration, funding, and implementation of the David M. Puzon Memorial National High School in Pamplona, Cagayan, as stipulated by the Act.