EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
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S. No.
SENATE
732
Introduced by Sen. Sherwin T. Gatchalian
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR SPORTS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Explanatory Note
Under the Constitution, it is the policy of the State to "recognize the vital 
role of the youth in nation-building" and to "promote and protect their physical, 
moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social wellbeing".
The Philippines has a pool of talented youth who have great potential in the 
field of sports. However, due to financial constraints, these talented youth are 
unable to fulfill their dreams of bringing home the gold for our country.
Our country is home to world champions in boxing, bowling, and swimming, 
among others. 
And despite limited trainings and resources made available to 
them, we have seen our athletes pave their own roads to victory. However, to be


able to realize and maximize the full potential of these athletes, there is a need to 
provide them the appropriate support and assistance through the establishment of 
a Philippine High School for Sports.
At present, there are no opportunities to obtain quality education with 
emphasis on sports development. It is therefore, the objective of this bill to create 
and establish a National High School for Sports which will give the impoverished 
yet talented youth the opportunity to develop and cultivate their talents, skills, and 
knowledge in their preferred sport. It is also with the establishment of this high 
school for sports that we can finally get a gold medal in the Olympics as our 
talented athletes will not just be adequately trained but more importantly, 
developed and prepared for international sporting events.
It is for these reasons that the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.
ALIAN


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
S. No.
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SENATE
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Introduced by Sen, Sherwin T. Gatchalian
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR SPORTS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the 
Phiiippines in Congress assembied:
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Section 1. Short Tide. -  This Act shall be known as the "Phiiippine High
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Schooi for Sports Act".
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Sec. 2. Deciaration o f Poiicy. -  The Philippine Constitution recognizes the
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vital role of youth in national-building and shall promote and protect their physical,
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moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It is likewise mandated that the
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State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league
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competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions,
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foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy
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and alert citizenry.
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It is therefore declared the policy of the State to maximize the athletic
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abilities of students with the end in view of producing qualified sports practitioners
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and world-class athletes with solid academic background. 
In line with this, an
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educational system to foster the total development of the youth, with special
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emphasis on the enhancement and development of their skills in sports is hereby
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established to provide an opportunity for every Filipino child to dream and live out
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their passion for sports through education.
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Sec. 3. Creation and Establishment o f a Philippine High School for Sports. -
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There is hereby created and established a national high school to be known as the
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Philippine High School for Sports (PHSS). This shall be attached to the Department
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of Education (DepEd) which shall also coordinate with the Philippine Sports
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Commission (PSC) for policy and program formulation and implementation on
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subjects pertaining to sports.
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Sec. 4. The Board o f Trustees, Composition, Compensation and Term o f
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Office. -  The PHSS shall be governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees,
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hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be created to formulate and
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implement sports and education related policies.
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The Board shall be composed of the following:
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(a) The Secretary of the Department of Education, as the Chairperson;
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(b) A representative from the Philippine Sports 
Commission, to be
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appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, as Vice-Chair;
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(c) The Executive Director of the PHSS, as member;
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(d) One (1) representative from the private sector engaged in sports, to be
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appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, as member;
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(e) The Chairman of the Committee on Education, Arts and Culture of the
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Senate, as member; and
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The Chairman of the Committee on Basic Education and Culture of the
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House of Representatives, as member.
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The Secretary of Education shall designate any of his Undersecretaries to
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serve as acting Chairperson of the Board in his absence. 
The members of the
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be entitled to per diem for their attendance in Board meetings, subject to allowable
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rates in accordance with existing laws.
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The members of the Board, who represent the PSC and the private sector
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engaged in sports, shall serve for eight (8) years, without reappointment, covering
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two (2) Olympic Games.
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Sec. 5. Powers and Duties o f the Board. -  The Board shall:
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Formulate a national plan of action for the implementation of this Act;
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(b) Formulate policies on appointment, promotion, retention, removal,
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renewal, rewards and incentives for administrators, faculty and staff;
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(c) Determine the site of the PHSS, including the regional sites for later
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expansion;
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(d) Approve appointments made and contracts entered into by the
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Executive Director in connection with the employment of teaching and non-
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teaching personnel of the PHSS, subject to conditions to be set affecting Section 12
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of this Act;
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(e) Fix compensation and other conditions of employment in accordance
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with the Salary Standardization Law;
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Review and approve contracts entered into under Republic Act No. 8525
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(Adopt-a-School Act of 1998);
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(g) Establish the criteria for the selection and admission of students which
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shall include, among others, national competitive trials and examinations;
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(h) Develop the athletic potential of every student together with a sound
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and strong academic base;
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Approve the curricula, course of study and rules of discipline drawn up
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by the Executive Council, as provided for in Section 8 of this Act;
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(j) Approve the grant of scholarship, stipend and such allowances for
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students;
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(k) Approve the budget and appropriate sums as may be provided by law
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for the support of the PHSS;
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Provide fellowship grants for faculty members;
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(m) Approve the 
issuance of certificates of diplomas to successful
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(n) Prescribe for the administration of the PHSS such general rules and
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regulations consistent with its purpose, as defined in Section 3 of this Act;
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(o) Receive in trusts, legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal
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properties and administer the same for the benefit of the PHSS or as aid to any of
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its students;
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(p) Establish the criteria for the selection and admission of students which
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shall include, among others, examinations, national competitive screenings, and
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tryouts;
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(q) Purchase, receive, take or hold such real and personal properties as the
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transaction of the lawful business of this institution may reasonably and necessarily
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require, subject to the limitations prescribed by law;
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(r) Recommend nominees for the position of PHSS Executive Director to
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the President of the Republic of the Philippines;
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(s) Study the feasibility of having a Philippine High School for Sports
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System with the end in view of providing access to quality education and sports
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programs to the whole country;
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Exercise such other powers as may be necessary to carry out the
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purposes of this Act.
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The Executive Director. -  The Executive Director shall act as the
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school head vested with the authority to implement policies and programs
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approved by the Board and manage and supervise the operation of the PHSS.
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The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board and cannot be
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removed from office except for cause.
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Sec. 7. Meeting and Quorum. -  A quorum of the Board shall hold regular
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monthly meetings and special meetings as may be necessary. 
A quorum shall
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consist of a majority of all members holding office at the time the Board meeting is
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called.
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Sec. 8. The Executive Council. -  There shall be established an Executive
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Council consisting of the Executive Director, the heads of departments and such
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other ranking faculty members of officials of the PHSS as may be determined by
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the Executive Director.
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Screen and select the students to be admitted to the PHSS;
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Select students who shall be recipients of scholarship, stipends and 
other allowances, including those who shall benefits from Adopt-A-School Law;
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Develop the curricula, course of study, training, and rules of 
discipline, all subject to the approval of the Board;
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Distribute equitably the selection of students and scholars to all 
districts in the country;
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Recommend students eligible for graduation;
Exercise disciplinary power over the students through the Executive
Implement and execute the policies laid down by the Board; and 
Exercise such other functions, powers and duties as the Board may
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Director;
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prescribe.
Sec. 9. The School Registrar. -  There shall be a Registrar of the PHSS who 
shall also act as the Secretary of the Board, to be appointed by the Executive 
Director with the approval of the Board, unless the Board appoints another who 
shall act as Secretary of the Board. 
The Registrar or the Board Secretary shall 
keep such records as may be prescribed by the Board.
Sec. 10. The School Treasurer. -  There shall be a Treasurer of the PHSS 
who shall be appointed by the Executive Director with the approval of the Board. 
All PHSS-funded accounts and expenses shall be subject to appropriate auditing 
rules and procedures set forth by the Commission on Audit.
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PHHS Fund. -  All trusts, legacies, gifts and donations of real 
property to the PHSS shall constitute a special fund to be known as the PHSS Fund. 
The Fund shall be expended by the Board exclusively to achieve the purposes of 
this Act: Provided, That no amount shall be used for personnel services.
SEC 12. Tax Exemptions and Deductions. -  The PHSS shall be eempt from 
payment of all taxes, fees, assessments, and other charges of the National 
Government, its branches, and subdivisions.
It shall likewise be exempt from the payment of custom duties, taxes, and 
tariffs on the importation of sportswear, equipment, books, supplies, instruments 
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these are of international sports standards and are not available from local
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manufacturers: Provided, further, That the importation shall only be in such
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numbers as may be required in the development of various sports and/or training
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of the students.
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The PHSS shall also be exempt from withholding taxes on the honoraria or
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fees paid by the PHSS to visiting lecturers and professors from abroad.
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All legacies, gifts, and donations for the benefit of PHSS, or for its support
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and maintenance, or for the aid of any of its student, shall be tax-exempt and shall
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be an allowable deduction from the gross income of the donors.
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Sec. 13. Detail o f Properties and Employees. -  Heads of bureaus or offices
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of the national government are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon request
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of the Executive Director of the PHSS such apparatus, supplies and other properties
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as may be needed by the PHSS, and to detail employees for duty therein, when in
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the judgment of the head of the bureau or office, they can be spared without
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serious detriment to public service. 
Employees so detailed shall perform such
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duties as are required and the time employed shall be counted as part of their
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regular official hours, all laws, rules and regulations limiting the detail of
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government employees notwithstanding.
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Sec. 14. Accomplishment Report. -  The Board shall submit to the President
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of the Republic of the Philippines and to the Congress of the Philippines a detailed
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annual accomplishment report, setting forth the progress, condition and needs of
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the high school including its financial statements on or before the fifteenth day of
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June of each year.
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Sec. 15. Appropriations. -  The Secretary of Education shall immediately
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include in the Department's programs the operation of the PHSS, the funding of
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which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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In addition, the operational expenses of the school shall be augmented from
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the following sources:
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a) Fifty million pesos (P50,000,000.00) to form the seed capital to be taken
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from the annual earnings of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming
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Corporation (PAGCOR); and
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b) Five million pesos (5,000,000.00) per year for a period of ten (10) years
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from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to be charged
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from the charity fund, subject to liquidation prior to subsequent releases.
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Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  Within ninety (90) days
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from the approval of this Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the
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heads of other participating government agencies, shall formulate the rules and
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regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. The implementing rules and
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regulations issued pursuant to this section shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
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publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
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Sec. 17. Separability Cause. -  If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and
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effect.
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Repealing Cause. -  All laws, decrees, orders and rules and
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regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
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repealed or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 19. Effectivity Cause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
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its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,