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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BL No.__ 1571

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F, Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to provide the youth of Barangay Pinaglabanan in the Municipality of
Quezon, Province of Palawan, access to quality secondary education by converting the’
Quezon National High School ~ Pinaglabanan Extension into a separate and distinct national
high school from the Quezon National High School, to be known as PINAGLABANAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Quezon National High School — Pinaglabanan Extension obtains its funding for
operations from its mother school, the Quezon National High School. The continuous
increase in the number of enrollees of Pinaglabanan Extension 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
Pinaglabanan Extension and Quezon National High School in terms of addressing the needs
of its students.

The Pinaglabanan Extension 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 Quezon, Palawan, after compliance with necessary requirements
therefor. og

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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

FREDERICK F. ABUEG
Representative, 2™ District of Palawan


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Republic of the Philippines 9 M4
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1571

Introduced by Hon, Frederick F, Abueg

AN ACT CONVERTING THE QUEZON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL -
PINAGLABANAN NSION IN BARANGAY PINAGLABANAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, INTO A
SEPARATE AND DISTINCT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FROM THE
QUEZON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, TO BE KNOWN AS
PINAGLABANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR g & 7

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
Quezon National High School ~ Pinaglabanan Extension in Barangay Pinaglabanan,
Municipality of Quezon, Province of Palawan, is hereby converted into a separate and
distinct national high school from the Quezon National High School, to be known as
Pinaglabanan National High School,

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2.Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. - All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of the Quezon National High School ~ Pinaglabanan Extension are hereby
transferred to and absorbed by the Pinaglabanan National High School

SEC. 3.Appropriations. - The funds necessary for the continued operation and
maintenance of the Pinaglabanan National High School shall be included in the,
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment inte! law and’
thereatter.

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

4.Jmplementation. ~ The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules

SEC. 5.Fffectivity, ~'This Act shall take effect upon its approval
Approved,
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