AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROXAS MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TRADE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALIBO, PROVINCE OF AKLAN, INTO A NATIONAL COLLEGE TO BE KNOWN AS THE ROXAS MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TRADE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

• Number: Batas Pambansa Blg. 471
• Sections: 4

Section 1

SECTION 1. The Roxas Memorial School of Arts and Trade in the Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan, is converted into a national college to be known as Roxas Memorial College of Arts and Trade. Degree programs, as may be authorized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports shall be offered.

Section 2

SEC. 2. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports is directed to take such steps as are necessary for the conversion and full operation of the college and the immediate implementation of this Act.

Section 3

SEC. 3. All existing appropriations for the Roxas Memorial School of Arts and Trade are hereby transferred to the Roxas Memorial College of Arts and Trade to be disbursed in accordance with the provisions of this Act. The necessary sum for the operation and maintenance of the new college shall be provided for in subsequent General Appropriations Acts, until which time the operation of the institution as a college shall be deferred, provided that its new name shall take effect upon approval of this Act.

Section 4

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, June 10, 1983.