Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _______
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Marikina Science High School has a long history of educational transformations since its
establishment in 1947 as Marikina Junior High School. Over the years, it has become one of the
best educational institutions in the country and has produced numerous intelligent and quality
students who have gone on to achieve great success in their careers and contribute to the
country's development.
However, due to insufficient funding, the school is no longer able to
meet the needs of its personnel and students.
This bill seeks to convert the Marikina Science High School into a National Science High
School to be known as Marikina National Science High School. This is to include Marikina
Science High School in the annual budget to provide the necessary funds to upgrade its facilities,
equipment, and teaching staff.
This bill aims to prepare students to actively participate in modern education and
international competitions, and to develop their talents and skills for the benefit of the nation.
This bill aligns with the constitution's emphasis on prioritizing education to foster patriotism,
nationalism, social progress, and total human liberation and development through quality
education.
In upholding the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education that is accessible to all, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO
June 6, 2023
2:59 pm
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _______
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MARIKINA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN STA.ELENA, MARIKINA
CITY INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MARIKINA
NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1.
The Marikina Science High School in Barangay Sta. Elena, Marikina City is hereby
converted into a National Science High School to be known as Marikina National Science High School.
SECTION 2.
All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Marikina Science High School are
hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Marikina National Science High School.
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Marikina National Science High School, the initial funding of which shall be
charged against the current year's appropriation of the Marikina Science High School. Thereafter, the
amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act
SECTION 4. Within One Hundred Twenty Days (120) from the approval of this Act, 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 in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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