Republic of the Philippines 23 JUL 2013

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Quezon City, Metro Manila BRE
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 1725

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE XAVIER JESUS “XJ” D. ROMUALDO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The late Representative Pedro P. Romualdo originally filed this bill in the previous
Congress.

‘The Mahinog National High School was the first secondary public school established in
the Province of Camiguin. It is located in Barangay Hubangon in the Municipality of
Mahinog and was established through the efforts of the late former mayor of Mahinog,
Mayor Sixto A. Abao, who was known for his deep concern and passion for education.

The family of Cabeza Celedonio Abao, who were relatives of Mayor Abao, owned the
land and the house that would become the site of and the original school structure of the
Mahinog National High School. Mayor Abao was able to convince the family to agree on
a property exchange in order that a high school could be expeditiously established in
Mahinog and that secondary education would be readily accessible to the town’s youth.

In recognition of the efforts and legacy of and as a tribute to Mayor Abao, the Local
Government Unit of the Municipality of Mahinog, the Parents — Teachers Association of
the Mahinog National High School, the Local School Board of the Municipality of
Mahinog, and concerned residents of Mahinog have called for the renaming of the
Mahinog National High School to the Sixto A. Abao National High School.

It is likewise proposed that, with the renaming of the Mahinog National High School to
the Sixto A. Abao National High School, the Mahinog National High School II in
Barangay Poblacion, Mahinog, Camiguin be renamed as the Mahinog National High
School.

In view of all the foregoing, the kind and favorable support of the Members of Congress
for the prompt and timely passage of this measure is eamnestly sought.

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XAVIER JESUS "XJ” D. ROMUALDO


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

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 1725

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE XAVIER JESUS “XJ” D. ROMUALDO.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE MAHINOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY HUBANGON, MUNICIPALITY OF MAHINOG, PROVINCE OF
CAMIGUIN TO THE SIXTO A. ABAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. The Mahinog National High School in Barangay Hubangon, Municipality of
Mahinog, Province of Camiguin is hereby renamed as the Sixto A. Abao National High
School.

Section 2. With the renaming of the Mahinog National High School, the Mahinog
National High School II in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Mahinog, Province of
Camiguin is hereby likewise renamed as the Mahinog National High School. Republic
Act No. 10234 and all other laws inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended or
modified accordingly.

Section 3. The Department of Education ~ Division of Camiguin, in coordination with the
Local Government Unit of the Municipality of Mahinog, shall provide appropriate
memorials or markers in both the Sixto A. Abao National High School and the Mahinog
National High School, which shall indicate the history of the establishment of both
schools and how they acquired their respective names.

Section 4. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect immediately following the completion of its
publication in a newspaper of general publication.

Approved,