Law Summary

Section 1: Establishment of the Naval National High School

• Legal Principle: This section establishes a public national high school specifically in the Municipality of Naval, Province of Biliran.
• Key Definitions:
  • National High School: A government-funded educational institution at the secondary level.
• Requirements:
  • The school shall be located in the Poblacion area of Naval.

Section 2: Powers of the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports

• Legal Principle: This section delegates authority to the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports to create necessary regulations for the implementation of the Act.
• Key Definitions:
  • Rules and Regulations: Guidelines issued by the Secretary to ensure the effective establishment and operation of the school.
• Procedures:
  • The Secretary is tasked with formulating these rules to fulfill the purpose of the Act.

Section 3: Funding Provisions

• Legal Principle: This section outlines the financial implications of the Act.
• Key Definitions:
  • General Appropriations Act: The annual budgetary law that allocates government funding.
• Important Requirements:
  • The necessary funding for the establishment and operation of the Naval National High School must be included in the General Appropriations Act for the year following the enactment of this law and in subsequent years.

Section 4: Effectivity Clause

• Legal Principle: This section states the effective date of the Act.
• Timeframes:
  • The Act takes effect upon its approval.

Approval and Legislative Process

• Details:
  • The Act was approved and lapsed into law on January 11, 1998, without the signature of the President, as per Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Philippine Constitution.

Key Takeaways

• Establishment: The Naval National High School is officially established in Naval, Biliran.
• Regulatory Authority: The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports has the power to issue necessary rules.
• Funding: Financial support for the school will be provided through the General Appropriations Act.
• Effective Date: The Act is effective immediately upon approval, with no presidential signature required.