Law Summary

SECTION 1: Establishment of Cantuha-on High School

• Legal Provision: This section mandates the establishment of a high school in Barangay Cantuha-on, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte, which shall be named Cantuha-on High School.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Cantuha-on High School": The official name of the newly established educational institution.

SECTION 2: Authority of the Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports

• Legal Provision: The Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports is empowered to issue rules and regulations necessary for implementing the provisions of this Act.
• Requirements:
  • The Secretary must create relevant rules and regulations to facilitate the establishment and operation of Cantuha-on High School.

SECTION 3: Appropriation of Funds

• Legal Provision: This section authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out the provisions of the Act in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment and subsequently.
• Important Details:
  • Funding for Cantuha-on High School will be included in the General Appropriations Act.
  • This provision ensures financial backing for the operation and establishment of the school.

SECTION 4: Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Provision: The Act shall take effect upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.
• Key Details:
  • The effective date is the date of approval, which is August 22, 1991.

Legislative History

• Important Dates:
  • The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both houses on November 29, 1989 (House) and April 23, 1991 (Senate).
• Signatory Approval:
  • The Act was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 7140 establishes Cantuha-on High School in Leyte, with provisions for funding and regulatory oversight by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
• The Act requires financial allocation in the General Appropriations Act for its implementation.
• It is effective immediately upon presidential approval, which occurred on August 22, 1991.