Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Eighteenth Congress 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution under Article XIV guarantees the right of each and 
every Filipino to quality education at all levels. As such, the State shall take 
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.  
Recognizing this goal, the Sangguniang Barangay of Malatgao, Narra, Palawan 
along with the Municipal Government of Narra and Provincial Government of 
Palawan, have requested from the Department of Education the establishment of 
Malatgao National High School (MNHS) as an annex high school of the Sandoval 
National High School. The opening of the high school in Malatgao addressed the need 
for a proximate secondary school that will bring quality education to our students, yet 
economical and safe for the families and children within the community. Four years 
after its establishment, Malatgao National High School has been consistent in 
delivering its promised results.  
This House Bill aims to institutionalize and establish the Malatgao National 
High School in Malatgao, Narra, Palawan as a separate and distinct national high 
school from the Sandoval National High School.  
Consistent with the satisfactory performance of the high school, and the 
impending need to expand the educational institution as the population of Barangay 
Malatgao increases, it is imperative for the government to establish a permanent and 
proper secondary school for the community of Malatgao.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
  CYRILLE “BENG” F. ABUEG-ZALDIVAR 
Representative. 2nd District of Palawan 
July 8, 2021
1:13 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Eighteenth Congress 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING 
THE 
MALATGAO 
NATIONAL 
HIGH 
SCHOOL 
– 
SANDOVAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY 
MALATGAO, MUNICIPALITY OF NARRA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, 
INTO A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FROM 
THE SANDOVAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, TO BE KNOWN AS 
MALATGAO 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. – 
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The Malatgao National High School – Sandoval National High School Annex in 
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Barangay Malatgao, Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, is hereby 
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converted into the Malatgao National High School.  
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SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. – All personnel, assets, liabilities 
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and records of the Malatgao National High School – Sandoval National High 
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School Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Malatgao National 
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High School. 
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SEC. 3. Appropriations. – The funds necessary for the operation and 
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maintenance of the Malatgao National High School shall be included in the 
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General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and 
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thereafter. 
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SEC. 4. Implementation. – The Secretary of Education shall issue such 
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rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
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SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general 
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circulation. 
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Approved, 
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