An Act Converting the Lakewood National High School in the Municipality of Lakewood, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, into a College of Arts and Trades, to be Known as the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8706, enacted on July 10, 1998, converts the Lakewood National High School in Zamboanga del Sur into the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades. The new institution will offer four-year degree programs in Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts and Industrial Education, as well as various two-year technical and vocational courses. All existing personnel and assets from the high school will be transferred to the college. The Act mandates the Commission on Higher Education to oversee the conversion and ensures funding through the annual General Appropriations Act. It took effect upon approval and repeals any inconsistent laws.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8706
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 10, 1998 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8706
AN ACT CONVERTING THE LAKEWOOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAKEWOOD, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, INTO A COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TRADES, TO BE KNOWN AS THE CANUTO M.S. ENERIO COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TRADES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The Lakewood National High School in the Municipality of Lakewood, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, is hereby converted into a college of arts and trades, to be known as the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades.
SECTION 2. The school shall offer four-year degree courses in Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education. It shall also offer two-year trade technical course, two-year diploma in technician vocational and other practical courses relevant to the development of the locality.
SECTION 3. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Lakewood National High School are transferred to and absorbed by the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades.
SECTION 4. The chairman of the Commission on Higher Education is hereby directed to take the necessary steps for the conversion and operation of the school and for the effective implementation of this Act.
SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Lakewood National High School. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 6. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
* Lapsed into law on July 10, 1998, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 94 No. 32, 72 Supp., on August 10, 1998.
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An Act Converting the Lakewood National High School in the Municipality of Lakewood, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, into a College of Arts and Trades, to be Known as the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Republic Act No. 8706, Jul 10, 1998 (Philippines)
An Act Converting the Lakewood National High School in the Municipality of Lakewood, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, into a College of Arts and Trades, to be Known as the Canuto M.S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Republic Act No. 8706 (Phil. 1998)
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