Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila 18 JUL 2013 &)

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Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1578

Introduced by Hon, Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill aims to provide the youth of Barangay Calasaguen in the Municipality of
Brooke's Point, Province of Palawan, access to quality secondary education by converting the
Maasin National High School ~ Calasaguen Annex into a separate and distinct national high
school from the Maasin National High School, to be known as CALASAGUEN NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, a ‘ '

The Maasin National High School — Calasaguen Annex obtains its funding for
‘operations from its mother school, the Maasin National High School, The constant increase in
the number of enrollees of Calasaguen 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 Calasaguen
Annex and Maasin National High School in terms of addressing the needs of its students.

The Calasaguen 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 Brooke’s Point, 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,” ey

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
Representativd, 2" District of Palawan


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1578

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MAASIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL -
CALASAGUEN ANNEX IN BARANGAY — CALASAGUEN,
MUNICIPALITY OF BROOKE’S POINT, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN,
INTO A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
FROM THE MAASIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, TO BE KNOWN AS.
CALASAGUEN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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SECTION 1.Separation and Conversion into a National High School. The
Maasin National High School ~ Calasaguen Annex in Barangay Calasaguen,

Municipality of Brooke’s Point, Province of Palawan, is hereby converted into a
separate and distinct national high school from the Maasin National High School, to
be known as Calasaguen National High School

SEC. 2.Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. ~ All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of the Maasin National High School ~ Calasaguen Annex are hereby
transferred to and absorbed by the Calasaguen National High School.

SEC. 3.Appropriations. - The funds necessary for the continued operation and
maintenance of the Calasaguen National High School shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter

SEC. 4./mplementation, - The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. # t

SEC. 5.Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect upon its approval
Approved,
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