Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City 8Y ey
TWENTIETH CONGRESS Wo noes
First Regular Session
House Bill No453 2

Introduced by HONORABLE CHRISTOPHER SHEEN P. GONZALES:
HONORABLE MARCELINO C. LIBANAN

AN ACT RENAMING THE SAMAR NATIONAL PILOT OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
OF AGRICULTURE (SNPOSA) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN POLICARPO,
PROVINCE OF EASTERN SAMAR, TO SAN POLICARPO NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE (SPNSA)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Samar National Pilot Opportunity School of Agriculture
(SNPOSA) in the Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar to San Policarpo
National High School of Agriculture (SPNSA).

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.

Currently, SNPOSA offers a comprehensive secondary education program that fully
incorporates the K to 12 curriculum of the Department of Education. This development led to
the discontinuation of the opportunity/short-term courses that were previously offered by this
institution.

The proposed renaming of SNPOSA is expected to serve as a source of pride for the
residents of the Municipality of San Policarpo, reflecting its growth and commitment to
educational excellence.

Moreover, this change will be a culmination of the stakeholders’ efforts, such as the
local government unit, which plays a pivotal role as an educational partner. This collaborative
effort continues to ensure that quality education remains accessible and inclusive to all
members of the community, thereby fostering the development and empowerment of future
generations.

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

CHRISTOP P. GONZALES MARCPLINO'G-LIBANANY
Representative
Lone D Samar Minority Leader


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No4932

Introduced by Representatives Christopher Sheen P. Gonzales
and Marcelino C. Libanan

AN ACT RENAMING THE SAMAR NATIONAL PILOT OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
OF AGRICULTURE (SNPOSA) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN POLICARPO,
PROVINCE OF EASTERN SAMAR, TO SAN POLICARPO NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE (SPNSA)

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

SECTION 1. Renaming. - The Samar National Pilot Opportunity School of Agriculture
(SNPOSA) in the Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar is hereby renamed
as San Policarpo National High School of Agriculture (SPNSA).

SECTION 2. Declaration of Principles. - All assets, real and personal, personnel and records
of the Samar National Pilot Opportunity School of Agriculture, as well as liabilities or
obligations, are hereby transferred to the San Policarpo National High School of Agriculture
upon the effectivity of this Act.

Alll regular and existing positions shall be retained, with the rights and security of tenure of
faculty members and personnel therein employed under existing laws prior to the effectivity of
this Act.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - The provisions of laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, ordinances and resolutions, and local executive orders, which are
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. superseded and modified accordingly.

SECTION 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.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,