Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10961
Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO 
First District, Bohol 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The establishment of the Tupas National High School is a success story of a 
meaningful collaboration  between the local government unit of Barangay Tupas and school 
officials of the Tupas Elementary School who worked together to answer the call for an 
accessible secondary education in the community. 
Prior to the school’s establishment, students from Barangay Tupas and nearby areas 
would have to walk long distances from the Municipality of Antequera to the next 
Municipality of Maribojoc just to attend a secondary high school.  
Since its establishment in 2019, Tupas High School has seen a steady increase in its 
enrolment, facility, faculty and program.  The school opened its senior high school program 
in 2023 with the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand as its initial academic 
track offering. For the current school year, it has added Home Economics Strand and 
Industrial Arts Strand for the Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Track. 
Enrollees come not only from Barangay Tupas from other barangays as well, 
specifically, Bitaugan, Sto. Rosario, Bungahan, Mag-aso, Can-omay, Viga, Villa Aurora and 
Loreto. Now, these students can complete their K-12 program without going to other 
educational institutions. 
Looking ahead, Tupas High School prays for its conversion into a national high school 
to ensure increased funding, improved infrastructure, more teaching positions, expanded 
programs and greater opportunities for learners. 
The conversion would empower the school to provide greater and better 
opportunities, enhance its programs and continue its service as a vital educational institution 
for Tupas and its neighboring barangays. It would further formalize the school’s national 
status and unlock critical resources that would benefit both current and future generation of 
students. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of the instant proposal is earnestly 
sought. 
EDGAR M. CHATTO 
September 23, 2024
3:54 pm


 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10961 
 
 
Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO 
First District, Bohol 
 
 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE TUPAS HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TUPAS, 
MUNICIPALITY OF ANTEQUERA, PROVINCE OF BOHOL,  
INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE  
TUPAS 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. Conversion to a National High School. – The Tupas High School, 
under the supervision of the Department of Education, located at Barangay Tupas, 
Municipality of Antequera, Province of Bohol is hereby converted into a national high school 
to be known as the Tupas National High School. 
 
SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. – All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the 
Tupas High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by Tupas National High School. 
 
SEC. 3. Appropriations. – The Secretary of Education shall immediately include 
in the Department’s program the operationalization of Tupas National High School. The 
initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the high 
school department of Tupas High School. Thereafter, the amount as may be necessary for the 
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act. 
 
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within ninety (90) days from 
the approval of this Act. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act. Such implementing rules and regulations shall 
provide for the school’s organization, administration, operations and management, in 
accordance with Republic Act No. 9155, or the “Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001”, 
Republic Act No. 10533, or the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”, and other basic 
education-related laws. 
 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause – All acts, presidential decrees, executive orders and 
issuances inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or inoperative, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force 
and effect. 
 
SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 


 
Approved,