Republic Act No. 10872 (RA 10872) — An Act Separating the Cagasat National High School – Magsaysay Annex in Barangay Magsaysay, Municipality of Cordon, Province of Isabela from the Cagasat National High School, Converting It into an Independent National High School to Be Known as Cordon National High School and Appropriation Funds Therefor
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SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School – The Cagasat National High School – Magsaysay Annex in Barangay Magsaysay, Municipality of Cordon, Province of Isabela is hereby separated from the Cagasat National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as cordon National High School.
Transfer of Assets and Liabilities.
SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. – All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Cagasat National High School – Magsaysay Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Cordon National High School.
SEC. 3. Appropriation – The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Cordon National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the Cagasat National High School – Magsaysay Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 4. Implementation – The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
SEC. 5. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved, (Sgd.) FRANKLIN M. DRILON President of the Senate (Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of February 23, 2016 and May 23, 2016, respectively. (Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES Secretary of the Senate (Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: BENIGNO S. AQUINO III President of the Philippines Lapsed into law on JUL 17 2016 Without the signature of the President In accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
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