Title
Supreme Court
Conversion of Barangay Salvacion High School
Law
Republic Act No. 8667
Decision Date
Jun 25, 1998
Republic Act No. 8667 converts the Barangay High School in Salvacion, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, into a national secondary school, Salvacion National High School, under the supervision of the national government, with funding appropriated for its establishment.

Law Summary

Transfer of Personnel, Records, Assets, and Liabilities

  • All personnel employed by the barangay high school are absorbed by the Salvacion National High School.
  • All records pertaining to the barangay high school are transferred to the national secondary school.
  • Assets owned or managed by the barangay high school are assumed by the Salvacion National High School.
  • Liabilities and obligations of the barangay high school become the responsibility of the new national high school.

Appropriation of Funds

  • Funding necessary for the conversion and operation of Salvacion National High School shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
  • The appropriation for the school shall commence in the fiscal year following the enactment of this Act and continue thereafter.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law shall take effect immediately upon approval.
  • The Act was enacted into law by lapse of time as provided in the Constitution, meaning it became effective without the President's signature.

Legislative History and Enactment

  • The bill originated in the House of Representatives and underwent the legislative process.
  • The House and Senate passed the law on August 7, 1997, and December 10, 1997, respectively.
  • Executive approval was indicated by the lapse into law without the President's signature on June 25, 1998.

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