Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 2223
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is a State Policy as stated under the 1987 Constitution, Article II, Section 17 that the 
State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster 
patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and 
development.
The Constitution further provides under Article XIV Section 1 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.
Aside from the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights 
also provides that “Everyone has the right to education.” The right to education has further been 
recognized by a number of international instruments including the 1960 UNESCO Convention 
against Discrimination in Education; the 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and 
Cultural Rights; and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Pursuant to these mandates, this bill seeks to establish a Science High School in Calamba 
City to be known as Calamba City Science High School.
It is an understatement to say that education is crucial in nation building. Quality education 
will provide our youth the knowledge that they need to be the great steward of our nation and the 
next generations. They are the future of our country.
July 23, 2025
2:39 pm


The Calamba City Science High School will grant free quality education to the deserving 
students of Calamba City who cannot afford secondary education from private institutions.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
CHARISSE ANNE C. HERNANDEZ
          Representative
          Lone District, Calamba City  


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 2223 
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C.  Hernandez
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF CALAMBA, 
PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE CALAMBA CITY 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 science high school in Calamba City, Province of Laguna, to be known as the Calamba City 
Science High School. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the 
operationalization of the Calamba City Science High School, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days of the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of 
Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the implementation of 
this Act. 


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