Law Summary

SECTION 1: Establishment of the School

• Legal Principle: This section establishes the Tantangan National Trade High School in Barangay San Felipe, Municipality of Tantangan, Province of South Cotabato.
• Key Definitions:
  • "National Trade High School" refers to the educational institution being established.
• Important Requirements:
  • The school is to be officially named "Tantangan National Trade High School."

SECTION 2: Implementation Rules

• Legal Principle: The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is tasked with issuing necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
• Important Requirements:
  • The Secretary must create and enforce regulations to ensure the smooth operation and governance of the newly established school.

SECTION 3: Funding Appropriations

• Legal Principle: This section mandates that the necessary funding for the establishment and operation of the school be included in the General Appropriations Act.
• Key Requirements:
  • The budget allocation for the school must be included in the General Appropriations Act for the year following the enactment of the law and in subsequent years.

SECTION 4: Effectivity

• Legal Principle: The Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
• Important Timeframes:
  • The law is effective from the date of approval, which is noted as August 22, 2000.

Legislative Process

• Legal Principle: The legislative history indicates that the Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both Houses.
• Important Details:
  • Passed by the House of Representatives on March 27, 2000.
  • Passed by the Senate on May 22, 2000.
  • Final approval by the President of the Philippines on August 22, 2000.

Signatories

• Legal Principle: The Act was signed by key legislative figures.
• Key Details:
  • Signed by:
    • Franklin M. Drilon, President of the Senate
    • Manuel B. Villar Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives
    • Joseph E. Estrada, President of the Philippines

Key Takeaways

• The Tantangan National Trade High School is officially established in South Cotabato.
• The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for implementing the necessary regulations.
• Funding for the school will be included in the General Appropriations Act starting the year after the law was enacted.
• The Act became effective immediately upon its approval on August 22, 2000.
• The legislative process included passage by both Houses of Congress before presidential approval.