Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

294

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HOUSE BILL NO." *

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS JOSE ANGEL N. CAMPOS, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 17, Article II of the Constitution expresses the priority of education,
science, technology, arts and the promotion of human development. To wit:

“The state shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and
sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, academic social progress, and promote total
human liberation and development’.

For over a decade Makati West High School has implemented a special science and
technology curriculum which continues to be developed today so that it may be in line
with the advances of our time. Since then it has been the clamor of its staff, students, and
the people of Makati that it be recognized in its production of graduates who are gifted in
the field of science, technology and mathematics by converting the same to the Makati
Science High School.

The change of name is duly supported by the local community of Barangay Cembo
and the local leaders as well.

The said conversion shall also attract students with science and technology
inclinations to enroll in its special curriculum. Thus, allowing students to purse a distinct
career path and in the process, produce specialists and experts that would serve Makati
and the country.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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LUIS N. CAMPOS, JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House pitt wo.L294

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS JOSE ANGEL N. CAMPOS, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAKATI WEST HIGH SCHOOL INTO MAKATI SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - It is the State's priority to promote the
development of education, science and technology. In line with this policy, this bill seeks
to convert Makati West High School into Makati Science High School so that is may receive
the proper funding and continue improving the quality of education in Makati

SEC. 2. Conversion of Makati West High School into a Science High School - The
Makati West High School currently located in 1214 Kalayaan Avenue, Barangay Cembo,
Makati City is hereby converted into a science high school to be known as Makati Science
High School.

SEC. 3. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of Makati West High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by Makati

Science High School

SEC. 4. Allocation of Funding - The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of Makati Science High
School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations- The Secretary of Education shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations to put into effect the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon

completion of its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,