Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 2539 
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE 
MUNCIPALITY OF CARMEN, COTABATO PROVINCE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE COTABATO 
PROVINCE SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Investing in specialized education is essential to preparing the next generation of 
Filipinos for a future shaped by science, technology, and innovation. High schools that focus on 
mathematics and science offer learners a deeper understanding of critical subjects and develop 
skills that are necessary for national competitiveness and sustainable development. 
This bill proposes the creation of the Cotabato Province School of Mathematics and 
Science in the Municipality of Carmen, Cotabato Province. This national high school will be 
placed under the supervision of the Department of Education and will implement a curriculum 
that prioritizes science, mathematics, engineering, and research, in accordance with the K to 12 
Basic Education Program. 
The establishment of this school affirms the importance of bringing quality, specialized 
education closer to the youth of Cotabato. For many students in the province, particularly those 
in rural or underserved areas, access to institutions that offer advanced academic instruction 
remains limited. This school is envisioned to serve as a center of excellence that is inclusive and 
accessible, providing young Cotabateños with meaningful opportunities to pursue their 
academic goals without needing to leave their communities. 
By nurturing the talents and aspirations of students in these critical fields, the school will 
help build a generation of leaders, professionals, and innovators who can contribute to the 
growth of Cotabato Province and the country at large. It reflects a long-term investment in 
human capital, equitable education, and regional progress. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is respectfully and earnestly 
sought. 
MA. ALANA SAMANTHA TALIÑO SANTOS 
 Representative, 3rd District of Cotabato 
July 29, 2025
6:15 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 2539 
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE 
MUNCIPALITY OF CARMEN, COTABATO PROVINCE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE COTABATO 
PROVINCE SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Establishment. - There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Education (DepEd), a national science and mathematics high school in the 
Municipality of Carmen, Province of Cotabato, to be known as the Cotabato Province School of 
Mathematics and Science. 
SECTION 3. School Site. — The specific location of the Cotabato Province School of 
Mathematics and Science shall be determined by the DepEd, in coordination with the local 
government of the Municipality of Carmen, subject to the availability of suitable land and 
compliance with the minimum standards for educational facilities.. 
SECTION 3. Curriculum and Program Implementation. - The Cotabato Province School of 
Mathematics and Science shall offer a specialized curriculum with emphasis on advanced 
mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and research, in accordance with the K to 12 
Basic Education Program and other relevant educational frameworks. 
SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department's program the operationalization of the Cotabato Province School of Mathematics 
and Science, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 5. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and 
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,