Converting the Lawa National High School-Ticulon Annex in Malita, Davao del Sur into an Independent National High School

January 7, 2010

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9920

AN ACT SEPARATING THE LAWA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-TICULON ANNEX IN BARANGAY TICULON, MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR FROM THE LAWA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TICULON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. — The Lawa National High School-Ticulon Annex in Barangay Ticulon, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao del Sur is hereby separated from the Lawa National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Ticulon National High School. ECDHIc

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Lawa National High School-Ticulon Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Ticulon National High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Ticulon National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Lawa National High School-Ticulon 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. HIcTDE

Approved: January 7, 2010