November 22, 1997 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8402
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MARSMAN BARANGAY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF STO. TOMAS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO, INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE MARSMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The Marsman Barangay High School in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas, Province of Davao, is converted into a national high school, to be known as the Marsman National High School.
SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Marsman Barangay High School. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Marsman National High School shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
* Lapsed into law on November 22, 1997, 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. 17 page 2965 on April 27, 1998.