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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1542

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was previously filed as House Bill No. 1470 in the 16" Congress and
was referred to the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture.

This bill seeks to convert the Aramaywan National High School — Burirao
Annex located in Barangay Burirao, Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, into
a separate and distinct national high school from the Aramaywan National High
School, to be known as BURIRAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.

The Aramaywan National High School — Burirao Annex presently obtains its
funding for operations from its mother school, the Aramaywan National High School.
The continuous increase in the number of enrollees of Burirao Annex shows that
students recognize the tremendous value of education in shaping the future and
alleviating poverty. Moreover, in order for the school to function effectively and
efficiently, a regular source of funds every school year must be sufficient. It can only
be realized by making it a distinct institution and funding therefor included in the
annual General Appropriations Act. Furthermore, the separation and conversion into a
national high school will improve the administration of both Burirao Annex and
Aramaywan National High School in terms of addressing the needs of its students.

The Burirao Annex High School was issued permit to operate by the Regional
Director of Region IV-B, Department of Education, pursuant to the request of local
government officials of Narra, Palawan, after compliance with necessary requirements
therefor.

This bill is recommended for approval, consistent with Article XIV Section
One of the 1987 Constitution which mandates 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.”

In accordance with the State’s policy of providing quality education for its
citizens, the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

—

FREDERICK F. ABUEG
Representative. 2"\District of Palawan


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

42
HOUSE BILL NO. 1542

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ARAMAYWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL -
BURIRAO ANNEX IN BARANGAY BURIRAO, MUNICIPALITY OF
NARRA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, INTO A SEPARATEAND DISTINCT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FROM THE ARAMAYWAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, TO BE KNOWN AS BURIRAO 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.
— The Aramaywan National High School — Burirao Annex in Barangay
Burirao, Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, is hereby converted into a
separate and distinct national high school from the Aramaywan National High
School, to be known as Burirao National High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities, - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Aramaywan National High School — Burirao
Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Burirao National High
School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The funds necessary for the continued

operation and maintenance of the Burirao National High School shall be


included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment

into law and thereafter.

SEC. 4. Implementation, ~ The Secretary of Education shall issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,