Title
Establish National High School in Sta. Cruz, Dumalag
Law
Republic Act No. 8570
Decision Date
Feb 27, 1998
A national high school will be established in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Dumalag, Capiz, under the supervision of the Department of Education, with funding allocated in the General Appropriations Act following its enactment.
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Responsibilities of the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports

  • The Secretary is mandated to initiate and take all necessary measures for the establishment and operationalization of the high school.
  • The goal is to ensure the school becomes operational by the first school term following the effectivity of the Act.

Funding and Appropriation

  • The funding required to establish and maintain the school shall be incorporated in the General Appropriations Act starting the year after the law’s enactment.
  • Appropriations will cover all expenses related to the operations and maintenance of the high school.

Effectivity of the Act

  • This law shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
  • The Act lapsed into law on February 27, 1998, without the President's signature, pursuant to the Constitution.

Legal and Procedural Context

  • The Act was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on November 5, 1996, and November 17, 1997, respectively.
  • It originated in the House of Representatives and followed the legislative process leading to its enactment.
  • The absence of the President's signature did not prevent the law from taking effect, as constitutionally provided.

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