Title
Convert Sangat HS Extension to Pitalo NHS
Law
Republic Act No. 8585
Decision Date
Mar 2, 1998
Sangat National High School Extension in Barangay Pitalo is separated and established as the independent Pitalo National High School, with funding appropriated for its operation and maintenance.

Law Summary

Department of Education, Culture and Sports' Role

  • The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is mandated to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

Transfer of Assets and Personnel

  • All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Sangat National High School Extension are transferred to and absorbed by the newly created Pitalo National High School.

Appropriation and Funding

  • The initial funding required to implement this Act is charged against the current year's appropriations of the Sangat National High School-Barangay Pitalo Annex.
  • Future funding for the operation and maintenance of Pitalo National High School will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect upon approval.
  • Notably, this specific Act lapsed into law without the President's signature on March 2, 1998, pursuant to the Philippine Constitution Article VI, Section 27(1).

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