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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV.
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 154i

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was previously filed as House Bill No. 1469 in the 16" Congress and
was referred to the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture.

This bill aims to provide the youth of Barangay Labog in the Municipality of
Sofronio Espafiola, Province of Palawan, access to quality secondary education by
converting the Panitian National High School — Labog Annex into a separate and
distinct national high school from the Panitian National High School, to be known as
LABOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.

The Panitian National High School — Labog Annex presently obtains its
funding for operations from its mother school, the Panitian National High School. The
continuous increase in the number of enrollees of Labog Annex shows that students
recognize the tremendous value of education in shaping the future and alleviating
poverty. Moreover, in order for the school to function effectively and efficiently, a
regular source of funds every school year must be sufficient. It can only be realized by
making it a distinct institution and funding therefor included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. Furthermore, the separation and conversion into a national high
school will improve the administration of both Labog Annex and Panitian National
High School in terms of addressing the needs of its students.

The Labog Annex High School was issued permit to operate by the Regional
Director of Region IV-B, Department of Education, pursuant to the request of local
government officials of Sofronio Espafiola, Palawan, after compliance with necessary
requirements therefor.

This bill is recommended for approval, consistent with Article XIV Section


One of the 1987 Constitution which mandates 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.”

In accordance with the State’s policy of providing quality education for its
citizens, the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1541

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PANITIAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL — LABOG
ANNEX IN BARANGAY LABOG, MUNICIPALITY OF SOFRONIO
ESPANOLA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN.INTO A SEPARATE AND
DISTINCT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FROM THE PANITIAN NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, TO BE KNOWN AS LABOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. -
The Panitian National High School — Labog Annex in Barangay Labog,
Municipality of Softonio Espafiola, Province of Palawan, is hereby converted

into a separate and distinct national high school from the Panitian National High

School, to be known as Labog National High School.
SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Panitian National High School - Labog Annex are

hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Labog National High School.


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SEC. 3. Appropriations. -The funds necessary for the continued operation
and maintenance of the Labog National High School shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

SEC. 4. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue such

rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,