AN ACT CONVERTING THE NEW TAUGTOG HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BOTOLAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS NEW TAUGTOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

• Number: Republic Act No. 9677
• Sections: 5

Section 1 Conversion into a National High School.

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. — The New Taugtog High School in the Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales is hereby converted into a national high school to be known as New Taugtog National High School.

Section 2 Transfer of Assets and Liabilities.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the New Taugtog High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the New Taugtog National High School.

Section 3 Appropriations.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the New Taugtog National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the New Taugtog High School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 4 Implementation.

SEC. 4. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 5 Effectivity.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,

(Sgd.) JUAN PONCE ENRILE

(Sgd.) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES

President of Senate

Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on December 3, 2008 and April 22, 2009, respectively.

(Sgd.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES

(Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP

Secretary of Senate

Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: JUL 17 2009

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL - ARROYO

President of the Philippines