Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Supreme law of the land acknowledges the significance and impact of
education to the lives of every individual and to the community as a whole. As mandated
under Article XIV Section 2 (1) of the 1987 nstitution, the State shall: “Establish,
maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relevant to the needs of the people and society”.

Accordingly, this bill recognizes the role of local government in bringing quality
education while serving as a channel between local communities and state education
departments in the City of Victorias, province of Negros Occidental. It seeks to institute
a separate schools division office in the City of Victorias, Negros Occidental by amending
Republic Act 8488.

A separate schools division for Victorias City would empower the local
government to deliver and advance higher standards of education. More importantly,
the enactment of this measure guarantees the realization of desired outcomes on
education in the City of Victorias.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

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/- “ALBEE” B, BENITEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. pene

Introduced by Rep. Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SEPARATE CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE IN THE CITY
OF VICTORIAS, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER 8488, ENTITLED “AN ACT CONVERTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OF VICTORIAS, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, INTO A COMPONENT CITY
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF VICTORIAS”

SECTION 1. There shall be incorporated after Se
No. 8488, a new article to read as follows:

ion 46 (5.d) of Republic Act

“ARTICLE VII
‘THE CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION

Sec. 47. Establishment of a Division of City Schools, - There shall be
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a City
Schools Division Office in Victorias City which shall have jurisdiction over
the school districts within Victorias City and shall be headed by a Division
Superintendent who must possess the necessary qualifications required

by the Department of Education.

The staff complement for the City Schools Division Office of
Victorias City shall also possess the necessary qualifications required by
the Department of Education.

The salaries of the supervisors, principals, teachers and other
operational expenses of the primary, intermediate high schools and other
public schools in the city shall be borne by the national government.”



SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The sum necessary for purpose of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations,
rules and regulations, and issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 4, Implementation - The Secretary of Education shall issue the rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in the Official Gazette or ina newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,