EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
 
 
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OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
 
 
 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Victor A. Yap 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This legislation seeks to rename the Tarlac National High School Annex in Barangay San 
Miguel, Tarlac City, into Jose V. Yap National 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. 
Jose V. Yap, also known as Tatang Aping, was a true servant leader who exemplified a 
tradition of patriotism and dedication in public service.  He started his political career after passing 
the Philippine Bar exam in 1951. He was elected mayor of Victoria, Tarlac in 1951 at the age of 22, 
making him the youngest mayor in the Philippines in the 1950s era.He was then elected as the 
representative of the second district of Tarlac from 1965 to 1972 and was once again elected as 
congressman from 1987 to 1998. He then became a three-term governor of the Province of Tarlac 
from 1998-2007. 
Furthermore, Jose V. Yap also served as an Undersecretary of the Department of General 
Services from 1963 to 1964, Deputy Governor of the Land Authority from 1964 to 1965 and 
Administrator of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System from 1986 to 1987. He also 
played a key role in the peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the 
Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in the Netherlands 
by implementing basic social, economic and political reforms which resulted to the Hague Joint 
Declaration of 1992. It is to his great credit that he worked consistently for our country’s national 
independence, democracy and social justice. 
In recognition of the legacy and passionate service of the late Rep. Jose V. Yap to our 
country, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
VICTOR A. YAP 
Representative, 2nd District of Tarlac 
October 5, 2021
12:20 pm
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
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OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Victor A. Yap 
AN ACT 
RENAMING THE TARLAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX (TNHS-ANNEX) IN 
BARANGAY SAN MIGUEL, TARLAC CITY, TO JOSE V. YAP NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Renaming. The Tarlac National High School Annex (TNHS-Annex) in 
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Barangay San Miguel, Tarlac City is hereby renamed to “Jose V. Yap National High School”, in 
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honor of the late Hon. Jose “Aping” Yap, former Representative of the Second District of Tarlac, 
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whose kindness, generosity and lasting legacy paved the way for the expansion and improvement the 
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facilities of the school and the attainment of its vision for the delivery of quality education for every 
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Tarlaqueño. 
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SEC. 2. Reference to the old name in the school signage.The old name, “TNHS-Annex” 
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which has been sanctified by usage by the residents of the community, shall be placed underneath 
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the new “Jose V. Yap National High School” in the school signage as follows: 
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SEC. 3. Repealing Clause.The provisions of existing ordinances and resolutions, Local 
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Executive Orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, 
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superseded and modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 4. Applicability Clause.All other matters not specifically provided in this act shall be 
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governed by the provisions of existing and applicable laws and ordinances. 
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JOSE V. YAP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 
  (Formerly TNHS-Annex) 
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SEC. 5. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this act is declared 
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illegal or unconstitutional, other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall 
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continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SEC.6. Effectivity Clause.This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
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Official Gazette or in any local newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,