HUUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City Date:
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session RES'STION
BILLS AND in
House Bit no.1499

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to institutionalize the opening of Night High School classes using existing
high school and elementary schoo! facilities throughout the country. The purpose of the bill is to
address the recurring problem of lack of school building and other facilities and teachers for
public secondary education. Because of lack of secondary schools, the number of out-of-schsol
youth and dropouts has increased. The opening of night high school using existing high school
and elementary facilities will lessen the burden on the national government, in particular the
Department of Education (DepEd) in funding the opening and operations of secondary schools. a
At the same time, it will give the opportunity for more students to study and finish secondary
education. It will also give the opportunity to working students, married couples, and over-age

Filipinos to finish secondary education.

This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15" Congress
Approval of this bill is earnestly sought now in the 17" Congress.

HAR J. ABAYON IL
Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

House Bit No, 1499

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon Ill

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OPENING OF NIGHT CLASSES USING EXISTING
HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITIES ALL OVER THE
COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of the Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established night school classes using the existing elementary and
high school facilities all over the country. Initially, at least one night high school shall be
established in each Congressional District.

SEC. 2. All public elementary and high schools shall open their school facilities to be used for
the establishment of night high school classes.

SEC. 3. The night high school shall offer general secondary education proper based on the
Department of Education (DepED) approved curriculum.

SEC. 4. The night high school shall be open to all qualified students.

SEC. 5. The teachers of the night high school shall be paid compensation not less than that
provided in Republic Act No. 4670 (The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers) and other
existing laws, computed on a hourly basis and taking into account such premium compensation
rates provided by law for night time service and overtime work.

SEC. 6. The DepED shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act

SEC. 7. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 8. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly,

SEC. 9. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,