Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
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Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution Section 1, Article XIV provides that:
“The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all
levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”
This bills seeks to convert the Nabitasan Elementary School in the District of La Paz in Iloilo
City in order to promote access to basic education and pursue the constitutional mandate that the
State should “establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education relevant to the needs of the people and society.
With the conversion of the elementary school into an integrated school, the children of the
District of La Paz and its neighboring barangays are ensured access not only to primary
education but also to quality secondary education within their community.
Iloilo City’s population is projected to reach 500,000 by the year 2019. The District of La Paz
already has an estimated population of fifty-two thousand five hundred seventeen (52,517). With
the rising population and the limited schools in the area, access to secondary education is a
serious necessity.
Acting on this, the conversion of Nabitasan Elementary School will guarantee continuity of
education and smooth advancement of children towards secondary education. It would also mean
less costs for transportation for affected families.
I strongly believe that this measure will provide our young people the education they need in
order to develop their full potential and to become productive members of our society.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
July 1, 2022
8:41 am
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District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING THE NABITASAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
NABITASAN, DISTRICT OF LA PAZ, ILOILO CITY INTO AN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE NABITASAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. The Nabitasan Elementary School in Barangay Nabitasan, District of La Paz,
Iloilo City is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as Nabitasan Integrated
School.
SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets, liability and records of
Nabitasan Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Nabitasan Integrated
School.
SECTION 3. Appropriations - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of Nabitasan Integrated School, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 4. Implementation - The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
SECTION 5. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.
Approved,
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