Teaching of Spanish Language in High Schools
Republic Act No. 343, enacted on February 26, 1949, mandates the inclusion of Spanish language instruction in all high schools across the Philippines, whether public or private. The Secretary of Education is tasked with implementing this provision promptly. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval and was officially published in the Gazette in June 1949.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 343
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 26, 1949
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 343
AN ACT INCLUDING THE TEACHING OF SPANISH LANGUAGE IN HIGH SCHOOLS OF THE PHILIPPINES
SECTION 1. The teaching of Spanish language is hereby included as one of the possible subjects in all the high schools, either public or private, of the Philippines. The Secretary of Education shall take the necessary steps to comply with this provisions as soon as possible. acd
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: February 26, 1949
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 45, No. 6, p. 2405 in June 1949
Cite This Law
Teaching of Spanish Language in High Schools, Republic Act No. 343, Feb 26, 1949 (Philippines)
Teaching of Spanish Language in High Schools, Republic Act No. 343 (Phil. 1949)
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