Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _______
Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V
The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall give priority to education, science and
technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social
progress, and promote total human liberation and development. Further, arts and letters shall
enjoy the
patronage of the State. The State shall conserve, promote, and popularize the
nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations.
In line with these policies, it is important to inculcate in the youth an appreciation for the arts
and to provide them the means to hone their artistic talents and capabilities. The proposed
Cauayan City High School for the Arts will help realize this objective.
By creating the Cauayan City High School for the Arts, the youth of Cauayan and the
neighboring towns will have a school where their aptitude and skills in the arts can be
developed with the proper training, facilities and curriculum. The specialized training the
students will receive from professionals will be complemented with a strong academic
curriculum that can enable them to enter any field of study or profession they may choose
upon graduation. Nonetheless, their exposure to the arts will hopefully give them a strong
drive to pursue a career in the creative sector.
The Philippines has produced many world-famous artists through the years. The government
must remain committed in providing an environment that nurtures the next-generation of
Filipino artists.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V
January 5, 2022
11:01 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _______
Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CAUAYAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the State to foster the
preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of Filipino national culture based on the
principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and intellectual expression.
To this end, the State shall promote the sustained development of young Filipinos whose
aptitude and skill in culture and the arts shall be properly encouraged and honed through
education and specialized training programs. The State shall establish, maintain, and support
a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education and training to encourage the
artistic talent and cultural aptitude of the Filipino youth as well as support and promote the
development of young artists nationwide.
SECTION 2. Establishment of the Cauayan City High School for the Arts. — There is
hereby established in the City of Cauayan a specialized public high school that shall offer
arts-focused education, to be known as the Cauayan City High School for the Arts, herein
referred to as the School.
The School shall be administered and supervised by the Department of Education (DepEd), in
close coordination with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The NCCA and CCP shall provide policy direction
and technical assistance to the School through the DepEd Regional Office - 2 (Cagayan
Valley) and Schools Division Office of Cauayan City.
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SECTION 3. Mandate. — The School shall implement a general secondary education, as
prescribed by Republic Act No. 10533, or the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”, to
students with considerable potential in the arts. The school curriculum shall have significant
emphasis on developing the talent, skill, and exceptional giftedness of students, thereby
nurturing potential artists while preserving and promoting Filipino heritage.
SECTION 4. Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern. — The organizational structure
and staffing pattern of the School shall be prescribed by the DepEd, subject to the approval
of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
SECTION 5. Authority to Receive Donations and Grants. — The School’s Principal may
receive grants, bequest, endowments, donations and contributions made to the School, to be
used actually, directly and exclusively by the School, subject to compliance with existing
laws, rules and regulations.
SECTION 6. Development Plan and Organizational Structure. — Within one hundred
twenty (120) days after the approval of this Act, the School shall accomplish the following:
(a) Submit a five-year development plan, including its corresponding budgetary
program to the DepEd for endorsement to the DBM; and
(b) Set up its organizational, administrative, and academic structure, subject to the
qualification standards set by the DepEd.
SECTION 7. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the effective implementation of
this Act shall be included in the budget of the DepEd in the annual General Appropriations
Act.
SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days after the
approval of this Act, the DepEd shall, in coordination with the NCCA, CCP, and the local
government of the City of Cauayan, promulgate the rules and regulations implementing the
provisions of this Act.
SECTION 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,