Law Summary

1. Establishment of a National High School

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates the establishment of a national high school in Barangay Tinggabulong, Municipality of Dimataling, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, designated as Tinggabulong National High School.

• Key Definitions Introduced:

  • National High School: A secondary educational institution recognized at the national level.

• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:

  • The school will operate under the supervision of the Department of Education.

• Bullet Points: • Establishment of Tinggabulong National High School is officially recognized.
  • The school is to be supervised by the Department of Education.

2. Appropriations

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section details the funding mechanism for the operationalization of the Tinggabulong National High School.

• Key Definitions Introduced:

  • Secretary of Education: The head of the Department of Education responsible for educational policies and funding.

• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:

  • The Secretary of Education is required to include the funding of the school in the Department’s annual General Appropriations Act.

• Bullet Points: • Secretary of Education must ensure funding is included in the annual budget.
  • Operationalization of the school is contingent upon allocated funds.

3. Implementation

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section empowers the Secretary of Education to create necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of the Act.

• Key Definitions Introduced:

  • Rules and Regulations: Guidelines enacted to facilitate the proper operation of the school.

• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:

  • The Secretary is responsible for issuing rules and regulations to achieve the objectives of the Act.

• Bullet Points: • Secretary of Education to issue necessary rules and regulations.
  • Implementation of the Act is dependent on these guidelines.

4. Effectivity

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section specifies the commencement of the Act's effectiveness.

• Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:

  • The Act will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

• Bullet Points: • Act becomes effective 15 days post-publication.
  • Ensures timely implementation of the established school.

5. Legislative Approval

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section confirms the legislative process and approval of the Act.

• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:

  • The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both the House and the Senate on specified dates.

• Bullet Points: • Passed by the House of Representatives on May 23, 2011.
  • Senate approval on July 24, 2012.
  • Signed into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III on October 18, 2012.

Key Takeaways

• The Tinggabulong National High School is established under the supervision of the Department of Education.
• Funding for the school is mandated to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
• The Secretary of Education has the authority to implement necessary rules and guidelines for the school's operation.
• The Act takes effect fifteen days after publication, ensuring prompt establishment of the educational institution.
• Legislative approval confirms the process through which the Act was enacted, ensuring its legality and authority.