AN ACT SEPARATING THE ALEJOM PACALSO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - LOACAN ANNEX IN BARANGAY LOACAN

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 10510

Separation and Conversion into a National High School
- The Alejo M. Pacalso Memorial National High School – Loacan Annex in Barangay Loacan, Municipality of Itogon, Province of Benguet is separated from the Alejo M. Pacalso Memorial National High School. (Section 1)
- It is converted into an independent national high school to be known as Loacan National High School. (Section 1)

Transfer of Assets and Liabilities
- All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Alejo M. Pacalso Memorial National High School – Loacan Annex are transferred to and absorbed by the Loacan National High School. (Section 2)

Appropriations
- The Secretary of Education shall immediately include the operationalization of the Loacan National High School in the Department's program. (Section 3)
- The initial funding shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Alejo M. Pacalso Memorial National High School – Loacan Annex. (Section 3)
- Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 3)

Implementation
- The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. (Section 4)

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