Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

3496

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CAMALIG SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In order to compete in the world of fast-paced growth in technology, our schools must
be able to encourage and hone talented young individuals who are the future of our nation.
Science and math are the foundation of teaching the young to think, solve problems, innovate
and are essential in producing analytical minds and creators that fuel technological
breakthroughs. In our country however, science high schools are few. There are currently
only 59 science high schools, a number too low to benefit all deserving students, especially in
the provinces

Economic and geographical considerations are proving to be the major obstacles in
granting access to quality education to students. Bringing the schools closer to the target
population would ensure a steady stream of bright minds and allow even those from remote
areas to compete for slots in the best colleges and universities in the country. As a result, a
steady pool of forward thinking individuals will be available to the Philippines.

This bill is being introduced to allow students of the Municipality of Camalig in the
Province of Albay the opportunity to advance in the field of science and math by establishing
the Camalig Science High School. Based on the latest census, the highest population in
Camalig is between the ages of 10-14 in 2015, the age group that would most benefit in the
establishment of the science-oriented school.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3498

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CAMALIG SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Camalig Science High
School Act”.

SEC. 2. Establishment of a Science High School. ~ There is hereby established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education, a science high school in the Municipality of
Camalig, Province of Albay to be known as Camalig Science High School.”

SEC. 3. Appropriations. ~ The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Camalig Science High School, the funding
of which shall be incorporated in the General Appropriations Act of the immediate preceding
fiscal year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Department of Education shall
formulate the implementing rules and regulations of this Act, together with the Department of
Science and Technology, and other relevant stakeholders within one hundred thirty (130) days
after its effectivity.


SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders and proclamations,
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, or
amended or modified accordingly

SEC. 6. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and

effect.

SEC. 7. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,