Title
Establishment of Coron School of Fisheries
Law
Republic Act No. 2928
Decision Date
Jun 19, 1960
Republic Act No. 2928 establishes the Coron School of Fisheries in Palawan, under the supervision of the Director of Public Schools, with an initial appropriation of one hundred thousand pesos for its establishment and operation in 1961.

Law Summary

Leadership and Staffing of the School

  • The Director of Fisheries will serve as the ex-officio dean of the Coron School of Fisheries.
  • This dean position is held without additional compensation.
  • The Director of Fisheries, subject to the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ approval, has authority to assign officers and employees from the Bureau of Fisheries to the school.
  • The Director may also employ fishing experts to provide instruction to students.

Rulemaking Authority

  • The Secretary of Education is tasked with promulgating necessary rules and regulations to implement the law effectively.

Funding and Appropriations

  • An initial appropriation of one hundred thousand pesos is authorized for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the school during the fiscal year 1961.
  • Funding for subsequent years shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
  • Appropriations shall come from funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
  • Notably, the law was enacted without the President's executive approval on June 19, 1960.

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