Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

16 CONGRESS
Second Regular S

ion

HOUSE BILL NO. 5398

Introduced by REP. ROSENDO S$. LABADLABAD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National Science High School in the Municipality of
Sindangan, Province of Zamboanga Del Norte, consistent with the state policy to establish and
maintain a system of free public science education in the high school levels.

It is high time that the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte should have a second science
high school to serve the needs of a growing student population with high aptitude in science and
mathematics. Moreover, with the establishment of said school, students coming from
neighboring municipalities can converge for the purpose of finishing their high school course
that is geared towards science and technology.

‘As center of scholarship for secondary education, a science high school offers long term
benefits that cannot be underestimated. The Science High School scholar is envisioned to have a
scientific mind and a passion for excellence, is dedicated to the service of country and is
committed to the pursuit of truth. He receives an education that is humanistic in spirit, global in
perspective and patriotic in orientation, When he graduates, he is expected to pursue a degree in
Science and Technology at various colleges and universities. Thereafter, nce high school
alumni will continue to contribute to the betterment of Philippine society through their
engagement in research and development work and leadership in Science and Technology
endeavors.

Indeed, far-ranging opportunities for development for the Province of Zamboanga Del
Norte could be expected by harnessing the potentials and capabilities of our youth through
quality secondary education. And because parents and families give a very high premium to the
education of their children, having a National Science High School in Sindangan, Zamboanga
Del Norte will be a dream come true for our constituents.

Farly approval of this bill is, he



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
Second Regular Sess

HousE BILLNo, 9898

Introduced by REP. ROSENDO S$, LABADLABAD

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DAPAON,
MUNICIPALITY OF SINDANGAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE TO BI
KNOWN AS SINDANGAN NATIONAL SCIENCE 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, under the supervision of the Department of

Education, a national science high school in Barangay Dapaon, Municipality of
Province of Zamboanga Del Norte to be known as Sindangan National Science High School.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Sindangan National Science High School, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations to carry out the
purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette.

Approved,