Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17° Congress
First Regular Session

5126

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It was repeatedly said by Malcolm Little or more popularly known as Malcolm X, one of
the most influential African Americans in history, that; “Education is our passport to the
future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”

This bill seeks to convert the Dampol 2~' National High School Sta. Lucia Annex into an
independent and separate school to be known as the Sta. Lucia National High School. In doit
so, the new school will be assured of its own funding and appointment of school admin
and teachers who are authorized to act upon any problem or situation immediately if needed,
These advantages will clearly benefit the students by assuring them of a better quality of
education and a more conducive environment for leaning.

As an extension of a main school, Dampol 2 National High School Sta, Lucia Annex
has to share the resources and funding allotted to the Dampol 2" National High School.
Obviously, the needs of the main school are prioritized and the annex has to make do with
anything that is left. The students of the latter are clearly in a disadvantageous position,

With the creation of an independent Sta. Lucia National High School, it will be in a better
position as compared to an annex to craft its own programs and interventions based on the
unique circumstances and needs of the students in the area it serves. The students are ensured of
good school administrators and more importantly, of qualified, competent and adequate number
of teaching and non-teaching personnel.

‘We must move towards a better education for our youth.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

JOSE ANTONJOR. SY-ALVARADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

5126

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

An Act Separating the Dampol 2"¢ National High School Sta. Lucia Annex in
Barangay Sta. Lucia, Municipality of Calumpit, Province of Bulacan from the
Dampol 2" National High School converting it to an independent National High
School to be known as the Sta. Lucia National High School and appropriating
funds therefor

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

Section 1. The Dampol 2" National High School - Sta. Lucia Annex in Barangay Sta
Lucia, Municipality of Calumpit, Province of Bulacan is hereby separated from the
Dampol 2nd National High School and converted into an independent National High
School to be known as the Sta. Lucia National High School

Section 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Dampol 2nd National
High School — Sta. Lucia Annex is hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Sta.
Lucia National High School.

Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Sta. Lucia National High School, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the
Dampol 2"¢ National High School Sta. Lucia Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary
for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.


Section 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or at least in two (2)newspapers of general circulation

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Approved,