Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives RECEIVED
20 ali

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twenticth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3900

Introduced by Representative Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2025, President Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr. underscored the urgent challenges facing Filipino youth, including learning
gaps, high dropout rates, and persistent child labor. He reaffirmed his administration's
unwavering commitment to prioritizing education, highlighting major initiatives such as
construction of 18,000 classrooms, the nationwide implementation of the Academic
Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, and the renewed support for Early
Childhood Care and Development programs, which are especially important for indigent
families in far-flung areas, such as those in the First Legislative District of Zamboanga City.

Despite these efforts, classroom shortage, inadequate learning materials, and limited
technological resources continue to hinder the delivery of quality education. In the First
Legislative District of Zamboanga City, the situation is acute because only 78 schools were
deemed ready for the 2025 Brigada Eskwela, yet enrollment reached 133,000 for School
Year 2025-2026. Many schools are forced to use shaded areas, covered courts, and other
makeshift spaces, exposing students to discomfort and safety risks.

This bill aims to establish a national high school in Barangay San Jose Gusu in
Zamboanga City to directly address the classroom shortages, reduce incidental expenses,
improve accessibility, and provide a safe and conducive environment for academic growth.

This national school will serve as a beacon of educational progress in the
community. Most importantly, it will unite students, parents, educators, and residents in a
shared mission to foster academic excellence within a safe and supportive environment.

This bill is also proposed in response to the formal petition of the residents of
Barangay San Jose Gusu, reflecting their collective aspiration for accessible and inclusive
education.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this billis eamestly sought.

KATRINA REIKO CHUA-TAI


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3900

Introduced by Representative Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
JOSE GUSU, ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS SAN JOSE GUSU
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. There is hereby established in Barangay San Jose Gusu,
Zamboanga City, a national high school to be known as the San Jose Gusu
National High School.

The school shall be administered and supervised by the Department of
Education for policy and program formulation and implementation, and technical
assistance.

SEC.2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the San Jose Gusu National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.


1 SEC. 3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this
2 Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
3 implementing the provisions of this Act. Such implementing rules and regulations
4 shall provide for the school’s organization, administration, operations, and
5 management, in accordance with Republic Act (RA) No. 9155 or the “Governance
6 of Basic Education Act of 2001,” RA 10533 or the “Enhanced Basic Education Act
7 of 2013,” and other basic education-related laws.

8 SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
9 the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

10 Approved,