Converting the Olutanga National High School-Mabuhay Annex in Zamboanga Sibugay into an Independent National High School
Republic Act No. 9909, enacted on January 7, 2010, establishes the Mabuhay National High School as an independent institution by separating it from the Olutanga National High School-Mabuhay Annex in Zamboanga Sibugay. The Act mandates the transfer of all personnel, assets, liabilities, and records from the annex to the newly formed school. It also requires the Secretary of Education to include the operationalization of the Mabuhay National High School in the Department's program, with initial funding sourced from the annex's current appropriations, while future funding will be part of the annual General Appropriations Act. The Secretary is tasked with issuing necessary rules and regulations for implementation, with the Act taking effect 15 days after its publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9909
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 7, 2010
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9909
AN ACT SEPARATING THE OLUTANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-MABUHAY ANNEX IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MABUHAY, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY FROM THE OLUTANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MABUHAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. — The Olutanga National High School-Mabuhay Annex in the Municipality of Mabuhay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay is hereby separated from the Olutanga National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Mabuhay National High School. EHSIcT
SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Olutanga National High School-Mabuhay Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Mabuhay National High School.
SECTION 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Mabuhay National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Olutanga National High School-Mabuhay 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
Cite This Law
Converting the Olutanga National High School-Mabuhay Annex in Zamboanga Sibugay into an Independent National High School, Republic Act No. 9909, Jan 7, 2010 (Philippines)
Converting the Olutanga National High School-Mabuhay Annex in Zamboanga Sibugay into an Independent National High School, Republic Act No. 9909 (Phil. 2010)
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