AN ACT SEPARATING THE MAGDIWANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – AGUTAY ANNEX IN BARANGAY AGUTAY

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 10443

Separation and Conversion into a National High School
- The Magdiwang National High School – Agutay Annex in Barangay Agutay, Municipality of Magdiwang, Province of Romblon is separated from the Magdiwang National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Agutay National High School. (Section 1)

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

Appropriations
- The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Agutay National High School. (Section 3)
- The initial funding shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Magdiwang National High School – Agutay 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 such 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)