Converting the Abra High School-Mudeng Annex in La Paz, Abra into an Independent National High School

January 7, 2010

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9919

AN ACT SEPARATING THE ABRA HIGH SCHOOL-MUDENG ANNEX IN BARANGAY MUDENG, MUNICIPALITY OF LA PAZ, PROVINCE OF ABRA FROM THE ABRA HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MARC YSRAEL B. BERNOS MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. — The Abra High School-Mudeng Annex in Barangay Mudeng, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Abra is hereby separated from the Abra High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Marc Ysrael B. Bernos Memorial National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Abra High School-Mudeng Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Marc Ysrael B. Bernos Memorial National High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Marc Ysrael B. Bernos Memorial National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Abra High School-Mudeng Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved: January 7, 2010