Law Summary

Section 1: Establishment of Malanday National High School

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates the separation of the Polo National High School-Malanday Annex from the Polo National High School, designating it as an independent institution named Malanday National High School.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Polo National High School-Malanday Annex: The former annex that is now a separate entity.
  • Malanday National High School: The new name for the independent institution.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • The annex is officially separated and reconstituted as Malanday National High School.

Section 2: Transfer of Personnel and Assets

• Legal Principle/Provision: All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Polo National High School-Malanday Annex are to be transferred to the newly established Malanday National High School.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Personnel: Staff members associated with the annex.
  • Assets and Liabilities: All financial and non-financial holdings and obligations of the annex.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • A complete transfer process is mandated for all personnel and resources to ensure continuity of operations.

Section 3: Funding and Operationalization

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Secretary of Education is tasked with incorporating the operational aspects of Malanday National High School into the Department’s program.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Current Year's Appropriation: Refers to the financial allocation for the existing fiscal year for the Polo National High School-Malanday Annex.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • Initial funding will come from the current year’s appropriation.
  • Future funding will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Immediate action required for operationalization and funding, with ongoing budget considerations for subsequent years.

Section 4: Formulation of Rules and Regulations

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Secretary of Education is required to create necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • Regulations must be formulated within one hundred twenty (120) days after the Act's effectivity.

Section 5: Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Act takes effect following its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The Act shall become effective fifteen (15) days post-publication.

Approval and Legislative History

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines and has undergone legislative processes in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• Important Details:
  • Passed by the House of Representatives on February 27, 2018, and by the Senate on August 14, 2018.
  • Approved by the President on October 18, 2018.

Key Takeaways

• The Polo National High School-Malanday Annex is officially converted into an independent school called Malanday National High School.
• Personnel, assets, and records are fully transferred to the new institution.
• The Secretary of Education must ensure operationalization and establish rules within specified timeframes.
• The Act will take effect 15 days after publication, ensuring prompt implementation of its provisions.