NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES |)
Hirst Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

House Bill No. 2862

Introduced by Representative Christian Tell A. Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This legislation secks to rename the Central Azucarera de Tarlac High School - Main in Tarlac
City into Benigno $, Aquino III High School

Pursuant to the Department of Education Order No. 40, series of 2014 on the “Establishment,
Merging, Conversion, Naming/Renaming of Public Schools”, all public schools may be named or
renamed by the President, through a proclamation or by Congress through legislation

Benigno S. Aquino II, popularly known as Noynoy or Pnoy was an economist and public
servant, He was the only son of the democracy icons, former president Corazon Aquino and former
senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino. His commitment to serve the country and continue the legacy of
his parents were evident as he served as a Congressman for the Province of Tarlac from 1998 to 2007,
a Senator from 2007 to 2010, placing 6th in the national elections and eventually as the 15th President
of the Republic of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.

Pnoy’s term as president was marked by stable and growing economy. During his time, the
Philippines was known as a Rising Tiger due to the country’s rapid economic expansion. Pnoy stood
for Filipinos’ reinvigorated passion to build a nation of justice, peace, and inclusive progress.

In recognition of his immense contributions and selfless service to Filipinos, the approval of
this bill is earnestly sought

Representativg/Ind District of Tarlac


NINETEENTH CONGRESS

)
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES — )

First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 2862

Introduced by Representative Christian Tell A. Yap

AN ACT
RENAMING THE CENTRAL AZUCARERA DE TARLAC HIGH SCHOOL - MAIN IN
BARANGAY CENTRAL, TARLAC CITY, TO BENIGNO S. AQUINO II HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Renaming. The Central Azucarera de Tarlac High School - Main in Barangay
Central, Tarlac City is hereby renamed to “Benigno S. Aquino II High School”, in honor of the
fate President Benigno “PNoy™ S. Aquino III, former President of the Republic of the Philippines,
whose kindness, generosity and lasting legacy paved the way for the improvement of the Philippines,

SEC. 2. Reference to the old name in the school signage. The old name, “Central Azucarera
de Tarlac High School - Main” which has been sanctified by usage by the residents of the
community, shall be placed underneath the new “Benigno S, Aquino III High School” in the school

signage as follows:

BENIGNO S. AQUINO HI HIGH SCHOOL
(Formerly Central Azucarera de Tarlac High School - Main)

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. The provisions of existing ordinances and resolutions, Local
Executive Orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed,
superseded and modified accordingly

SEC. 4. Applicability Clause. All other matters not specifically provided in this act shall be
governed by the provisions of existing and applicable laws and ordinances,

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section ot provision of this act is declared
illegal or unconstitutional, other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC.6, Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in any local newspaper of general circulation

Approved,