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RA 7880 Section 5

RA 7880 Section 5

Use of Allocation.

Section 5

SEC. 5. Use of Allocation. - The total amount allocated herein shall be used exclusively for capital outlay pursuant to the educational priorities of the legislative district, as determined by the DECS upon prior consultation with the representative of each legislative district: Provided, That the primary objective in the use of any allocation shall be to eliminate classroom shortages if any: Provided, further, That any amounts allocated in accordance with subparagraph (1) of paragraphs (a) and (b) of the preceding section shall be used only for the acquisition or improvement of school sites, construction of school buildings and classrooms and the purchase of material or equipment that directly aid in education: Provided, furthermore, That the amount so appropriated in accordance with subparagraph (2) of paragraphs (a) and (b) of the same section shall be used exclusively for the construction of new school buildings: Provided, finally, That if the amount so appropriated in subparagraph (2) of paragraphs (a) and (b) should exceed the amount required to meet classroom shortage, the excess shall be integrated with subparagraph (1) of paragraphs (a) and (b) of the same section excluding capital outlays of division offices, regional and central offices.

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CitationRA 7880 Section 5 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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