Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

uous BILLNO.___1565

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg .

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to provide the youth of Barangay Sapa, Municipality of Bataraza,
Province of Palawan, access to quality secondary education by converting the Sumbiling
National High School ~ Sapa Annex into a separate and distinct national high school from the
Sumbiling National High School, to be known as PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.

At present, Sumbiling National High School ~ Sapa Annex obtains its funding for
operations from its mother school, the Sumbiling National High School. The continuous
increase in the number of enrollees of Sapa Annex shows that students recognize the
tremendous value of education in shaping the future and alleviating poverty, Moreover, in
order for the school to function effectively and efficiently, a regular source of funds every
school year must be sufficient, It can only be realized by making it a distinct institution and
funding therefor included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Furthermore, the
separation and conversion into a national high school will improve the administration of both
Sapa Annex and Sumbiling National High School in terms of addressing the needs of its
students, ‘

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The Sapa Annex High School was issued permit to operate by the Regional Director
of Region 1V-B, Department of Education, pursuant to the request of local government
officials of Bataraza, Palawan, after compliance with necessary requirements therefor.

This bill is recommended for approval, consistent with Article XIV Section One of
the 1987 Constitution which mandates that, “the State shall protect and promote the right of
all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.”

In accordance with the State’s policy of providing quality education for its citizens,
the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended
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FREDERICK FY ABUEG
Representative, 2™ District of Palawan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1565

Tntroduced by Hon, Frederick F, Abueg

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SUMBILING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ~ SAPA

ANNEX IN BARANGAY SAPA, MUNICIPALITY OF BATARAZA,
PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, INTO A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT,
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FROM THE SUMBILING NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, TO BE KNOWN AS PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

assembled:

SECTION 1.Separation and Conversion into a National High School. The
Sumbiling National High School ~ Sapa Annex in Barangay Sapa, Municipality of
Bataraza, Province of Palawan, is hereby converted into a separate and distinct
national high school from the Sumbiling National High School, to be known as Peace
and Development Community National High School.

SEC. 2.Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. ~ All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of the Sumbiling National High School ~ Sapa Annex are hereby,
transferred to and absorbed by the Peace and Development Community National High
School

SEC. 3.Appropriations. ~ The funds necessary for the continued operation and
maintenance of the Peace and Development Community National High School shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into
law and thereafter,

SEC. 4,Jmplementation. ~ The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC, $.Affectivity, - This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,

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