Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6216

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Rodrigo A. Abellanosa

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many of our youth are out of school due to financial constraints. Thus, the government's efforts
in providing free access to basic and higher education through our public schools. However,
free tuition does not solve the problem for many of our poverty-stricken youth. Not only can
they not afford school fees, they also cannot afford their day-to-day expenses which compel
them to find employment instead of pursuing school. Foregoing their education, however,
means that they do not further develop the skills to seek better jobs. Thus goes the cycle of
poverty.

This bill seeks to institutionalize the opening of night high school classes, thereby increasing
their accessibility to those whose days are otherwise occupied trying to eam a living, while
optimizing the use of existing elementary and high school facilities.

Our economy's growth depends largely on our people. Let us enable our youth so that they will
become more productive citizens of our nation.

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

RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6216

Introduced by HON. RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OPENING OF NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
USING EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL AND
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITIES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established night high school classes using the existing elementary
and high school facilities all over the country. Initially, at least one (1) night high school shall be
established in each Congressional District.

SEC. 2. All public elementary and high schools shall open their school facilities to be used for
the establishment of night high school classes.

SEC. 3. The night high school shall offer general secondary education proper based on the
Department of Education (DepEd) approved curriculum.

SEC. 4. The night high school shall be open to all qualified students.

SEC. 5. The teachers of the night high school shall be paid compensation not less than that
provided in Republic Act No. 4670, otherwise known as "The Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers", and other existing laws, computed on an hourly basis and taking into account such
premium compensation rates 21 provided by law for night time service and overtime work.

SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DepEd shall issue such rules and
Tegulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 7. Funding. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.


SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force
and effect,

SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, executive order, or issuance, rules
and regulations inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,