Converting the Arena Blanco National High School-Tigtabon Annex in Tigtabon, Zamboanga City into Tigtabon National High School

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11655

Separation and Conversion of Arena Blanco National High School-Tigtabon Annex
- The Arena Blanco National High School-Tigtabon Annex in Barangay Tigtabon, Zamboanga City is separated from the Arena Blanco National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Tigtabon National High School. (Section 1)
- All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Arena Blanco National High School-Tigtabon Annex are transferred to and absorbed by the Tigtabon National High School. (Section 2)

Funding and Operationalization
- The Secretary of Education shall immediately include the operationalization of the Tigtabon National High School in the Department's program, with the initial funding charged against the current year's appropriation of the Arena Blanco National High School-Tigtabon Annex. (Section 3)
- The amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 3)

Implementation and Effectivity
- Within sixty (60) days after the approval of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall promulgate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. (Section 4)
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 5)