REPUBLIC ACTS - 1998

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Republic Act No. 8744
December 18, 1998
An Act Repealing Section 3 of Republic Act No 7901 and to Return the Province of Sultan Kudarat to Region XII and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8743
November 7, 1998
An Act Granting Neutron Broadcast Network, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain a Radio and Television Stations in the Province of Quezon
Republic Act No. 8742
October 2, 1998
An Act Granting Premiere Mass Media, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain a Radio and Television Station in the City of Tagbilaran, Province of Bohol
Republic Act No. 8741
September 25, 1998
An Act Establishing a Torrijos Poblacion School of Arts and Trade in the Poblacion of the Municipality of Torrijos, Province of Marinduque, and Appropriating Funds for the Purpose
Republic Act No. 8740
September 18, 1998
An Act Granting the Cagayan De Oro College a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8739
September 17, 1998
An Act Separating the Sibonga National High School Extension in the Municipality of Sibonga, Province of Cebu, From the Sibonga National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Julian Enad National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8738
September 17, 1998
An Act Separating the Sibonga National High School Extension in the Municipality of Sibonga, Province of Cebu, From the Sibonga National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Mangyan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8737
September 3, 1998
An Act Granting the V.G. Sinco Educational Corporation (Foundation University) a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8736
September 3, 1998
An Act Granting the Franciscan Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Broadcasting Stations Anywhere in the Philippines Where Frequencies And/or Channels Are Still Available for Radio Broadcasting
Republic Act No. 8735
September 3, 1998
An Act Granting the Kumintang Broadcasting System a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8734
September 3, 1998
An Act Separating the Pasil Municipal High School, Also Known as Dona Eufronia M. Puzon Memorial High School-Pasil Annex in the Municipality of Pasil, Province of Kalinga, From the Dona Eufronia M. Puzon Memorial High School in the Municipality Op Pasil and Converting It Into a Separate and Independent National High School to Be Known as the Pasil National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8733
August 29, 1998
An Act Separating the Valladolid National High School, Extension in the Munici Pality of Carcar, Province of Cebu, From the Valladolid National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Carcar Central I National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8732
August 29, 1998
An Act Separating the Valladolid National High School Extension in the Municipality of Carcar, Province of Cebu, From the Valladolid National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Ocana National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8731
August 29, 1998
An Act Separating the Jaclupan National High School Extension in the Municipality of Talisay, Province of Cebu, From the Jaclupan National High School; and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Mohon (Divino Amore) National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8730
August 29, 1998
An Act Separating the Jaclupan National High School Extension in the Municipality of Talisay, Province of Cebu, From the Jaclupan National High School, and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Tabunoc National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8729
August 21, 1998
An Act Granting the Princess Urduja Communications, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain, and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Provinces of Pangasinan, Pampanga and Bulacan
Republic Act No. 8728
August 6, 1998
An Act Providing for the Conversion of Judge Guillermo Eleazar Memorial School of Fisheries in the Municipality of Tagkawayan, Province of Quezon, Into a Polytechnic College to Be Known as Judge Guillermo Eleazar' Polytechnic College, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8727
August 6, 1998
An Act Granting the Elfrenb, Servando, Jr., Broadcasting Network a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan
Republic Act No. 8726
August 3, 1998
An Act Granting the Blockbuster Broadcasting System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8725
July 26, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Dilasag, Province of Aurora, to Be Known as the Manggitahan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8724
July 26, 1998
An Act Establishing a National Science High School in the Municipality of Binangonan, Province of Rizal, to Be Known as the Rizal National Science High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8723
July 23, 1998
An Act Creating the Lawang Bato National High School in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, By Separating the Lawang Bato Annex From the Valenzuela Municipal High School, and Providing Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8722
July 23, 1998
An Act Creating the Malinta National High School in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, By Separating the Malinta Annex Prom the Valenzuela Municipal High School, and Providing Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8721
July 16, 1998
An Act Granting the Multi-Line Construction International, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8720
July 16, 1998
An Act Granting the Eastern Misamis Oriental Telephone Cooperative (EMORTELCO) a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain, and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Cities of Cagayan De Oro and Gingoog, and Municipalities of Magsaysay, Talisayan, Balingoan, Medina, Kinogitan, Sugbongcogon, Binuangan, Salay, Lagonglong, and Balingasag, Province of Misamis Oriental
Republic Act No. 8719
July 16, 1998
An Act Granting the TRGV-JAFGO Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of San Joaquin, Province of Iloilo
Republic Act No. 8718
July 16, 1998
An Act Granting the Baycomms Broadcasting Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8717
July 16, 1998
An Act Granting the E.M. Orosco & Sons, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8716
July 16, 1998
An Act Granting the North Camarines Telephone Co., Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte
Republic Act No. 8715
July 16, 1998
An Act Granting the Tandag Electric and Telephone Company, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Province of Surigao Del Sur
Republic Act No. 8714
July 16, 1998
An Act Changing the Name of the Manila South-Road, Zapote-Alabang Section in the City of Muntinlupa and City of Las Pinas, Metro Manila, to Congressman Felimon C. Aguilar Avenue in Honor of the Late Congressman Felimon C. Aguilar
Republic Act No. 8713
July 16, 1998
An Act Establishing the Buyabod School of Arts and Trade in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Marinduque. and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8712
July 16, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Poblacion, Municipality of Dangcagan, Province of Bukidnon, to Be Known as the Dangcagan National High School
Republic Act No. 8711
July 16, 1998
An Act Separating the Salvacion High School Annex in the Municipality of Pilar, Province of Sorsogon, From the Pilar Productivity High School, and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Salvacion National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8710
July 16, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Sigay, Province of Ilocos Sur, to Be Known as the Sigay National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8709
July 16, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Mabini, Municipality of Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental, to Be Known as Mabini National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8708
July 16, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Dimiao, Province of Bohol, to Be Known as the Dimiao National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8707
July 16, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Natulongan, Municipality of Kibawe , Province of Bukidnon, to Be Known as the Kibawe National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8706
July 10, 1998
An Act Converting the Lakewood National High, School in the Municipality of Lakewood, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur, Into a College of Arts and Trades, to Be Known as the Canuto M. S. Enerio College of Arts and Trades, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8705
July 9, 1998
An Act Granting the Maasin Cable Television a Franchise to Install, Operate and Maintain a Commercial Cable Television System in the Province of Southern Leyte
Republic Act No. 8704
July 9, 1998
An Act Granting the Panay Telephone Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Provinces of Aklan and Antique and in the Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo
Republic Act No. 8703
July 9, 1998
An Act Granting the Avila Broadcasting Network, Incorporated a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Stations in the Visayas
Republic Act No. 8702
July 9, 1998
An Act Granting the Tamaraw Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Stations Anywhere in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8701
July 9, 1998
An Act Granting the Image Broadcasting Corp. a Franchise to Construct Install, Establish, Operate An Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Island of Mindanao
Republic Act No. 8700
July 9, 1998
An Act An Act Amending Sections 1, 3, 4, 7, and 12 of Republic Act No. 7296, Entitled "An Act Granting the Davao Agritech, Inc., a Franchise to Establish, Operate and Maintain Domestic Air Spraying Services With Davao as Its Major Hub"
Republic Act No. 8699
July 9, 1998
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8079, Entitled An Act Granting the First United Broadcasting Corporation (FUBC) a Franchise to Construct, Install, Operate and Maintain for Commercial Purposes Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations Anywhere in the Philippines, and for Other Purposes"
Republic Act No. 8698
July 9, 1998
An Act Converting the Pines Nationalized High School in Barangay Pines, City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental, Into a Science and Technological School to Be Known as the Misamis Occidental Science High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8697
July 9, 1998
An Act Changing the Name of Santa Fe Extension High School in the Municipality of San Marcelino, Province of Zambales, to San Guillermo National High School
Republic Act No. 8696
July 9, 1998
An Act Establishing a Barangay National High School in Barangay Cansilayan, Municipality of Murcia, Province of Negros Occidental, to Be Known as the Barangay Cansilayan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8695
July 9, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipal Dolores National High School in Barangay Talogtog, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Abra, Into a National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8694
July 9, 1998
An Act Changing the Name of the Southern Samar Agricultural College in the Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar, Into a College of Agriculture, Science and Technology to Be Known as the Southern Samar College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8693
July 9, 1998
An Act Establishing a Fifty-Bed Extension of the Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Regional Training Hospital in the Municipality of Ubay, Province of Bohol, to Be Known as the Don Emilio Del Valle Memorial Hospital, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8692
July 4, 1998
An Act Granting Zambales Broadcasting and Development Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Stations Anywhere in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8691
July 4, 1998
An Act Granting the Masawa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8690
July 2, 1998
An Act Granting the Santos Telephone Corporation, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipalities of Calauag, Lopez, Tagkawayan, Guinayangan, Province of Quezon; the Municipality T of Sta. Elena, Province of Camarines Norte; and the Municipality of Majayjay, Province of Laguna
Republic Act No. 8689
July 2, 1998
An Act Granting Digital Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8688
June 27, 1998
An Act Converting the Cebu State College Into a State University to Be Known as the Cebu Normal University, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8687
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Westwind Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Visayas and Mindanao
Republic Act No. 8686
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Mountain View College of Seventh Day Adventists a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain a Radio Station in the Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon
Republic Act No. 8685
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Pec Broadcasting Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Stations Anywhere in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8684
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Vom Broadcasting Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8683
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Quirino Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Province of Quirino
Republic Act No. 8682
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Vtv Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Commercial Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8681
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy Foundation Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio Stations Anywhere in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8680
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Multipoint Broadcasting Network, Incorporated, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8679
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Cordova News Network, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish. Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8678
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Sear Telecommunications Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Wire And/or Wireless Telecommunications System in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8677
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Radio Communications of the Philippines, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Wire And/or Wireless Telecommunications Systems Throughout the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8676
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Western Misamis Oriental Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Wemortelco) a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipalities of Claveria, Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan, Alubijid, El Salvador, Gitagum, Initao, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Manticao, Naawan and Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental
Republic Act No. 8675
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Mati Telephone Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Province of Davao Oriental
Republic Act No. 8674
June 25, 1998
An Act Granting the Bongao Nationwide Telephone System, Incorporated a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Bongao, Province of Tawi-Tawi
Republic Act No. 8673
June 25, 1998
An Act Converting the Barangay DARat High School in the Municipality of Pinili, Province of Ilocos Norte, Into a National High School to Be Known as the Pinili High School
Republic Act No. 8672
June 25, 1998
An Act Converting the Amamperez National High School in the Municipality of Villasis, Province of Pangasinan, Into An Agro-Industrial High School to Be Known as the Amamperez Agro-Industrial High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8671
June 25, 1998
An Act Converting the Cabilaoan National High School in the Municipality of Laoac, Province of Pangasinan, Into An Agro-Industrial High School to Be Known as the Cabilaoan Agro-Industrial High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8670
June 25, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay Natunuan South, San Pascual, Batangas, to Be Known as the Francisco G. Perez Memorial National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8669
June 25, 1998
An Act Converting the High School Department of the State Polytechnic College of Palawan in Barangay Sibaltan, El Nido, Palawan Into a National High School to Be Known as Sibaltan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8668
June 25, 1998
An Act Converting the Mansilingan National High School in the City of Bacolod, Province of Negros Occidental, Into An Agro-Industrial High School, to Be Known as the Mansilingan Agro-Industrial High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8667
June 25, 1998
An Act Converting the Barangay High School At Barangay Salvacion. Bayugan, Agusan Del Sur, Into a National Government-Funded Secondary School to Be Known as the Salvacion National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8666
June 25, 1998
An Act Converting the Don Benito National High School in the Municipality of Pozorrubio, Province of Pangasinan, Into An Agro-Industrial High School to Be Known as the Don Benito Agro-Industrial High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8665
June 25, 1998
An Act Establishing the Nanan National High School in Barangay Nanan Municipality of Payao, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8664
June 25, 1998
An Act Establishing a Public High School in Barangay Lampanusan, Municipality of Kalilangan, Province of Bukidnon, to Be Known as the Lampanusan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8663
June 25, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Kauswagan, Municipality of Trinidad, Province of Bohol, to Be Known as Kauswagan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8662
June 25, 1998
An Act Establishing the Las Salinas National High School in Barangay Las Salinas, in the Municipality of Loay, Province of Bohol and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8661
June 25, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay Jaybanga, Lobo, Batangas, to Be Known as the Jaybanga High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8660
June 25, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay Papaya, Tingloy, Batangas, to Be Known as the Papaya High School
Republic Act No. 8659
June 22, 1998
An Act Establishing the Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Forestry and Technology Out of the Integration of the Bohol Agricultural College in the Municipality of Bilar, the Bohol School of Arts and Trades in the City of Tagbilaran, the Bohol School of Fisheries in Cogtong in the Municipality of Candijay, the Clarin School of Fisheries in the Municipality of Clarin and the Calape National School of Fisheries in the Municipality of Calape, All in the Province of Bohol, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8658
June 22, 1998
An Act Increasing the Bed Capacity of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Located in Cebu City, From Four Hundred (400) to Eight Hundred (800) Bed Capacity and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8657
June 22, 1998
An Act Granting the Transpacific Broadcast Group International, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Communications Systems for the Reception and Transmission of Messages Within the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8656
June 14, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Hondagua, Municipality of Lopez, Province of Quezon to Be Known as the Hondagua National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8655
June 14, 1998
An Act Converting the Samar National Agricultural School in the Municipality of San Jorge, Province of Samar, Into a State College to Be Known as the Samar State College of Agriculture and Forestry, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8654
June 14, 1998
An Act Granting the Mindoro Telecommunications Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Province of Oriental Mindoro
Republic Act No. 8653
June 14, 1998
An Act Granting the Plaridel Service Cooperative a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Misamis Occidental
Republic Act No. 8652
June 14, 1998
An Act Granting Skytel Philippines, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Radio Paging System in the Philippines, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8651
June 10, 1998
An Act Converting the Adiong Memorial Polytechnic College in the Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain, Province of Lanao Del Sur, Into a State College to Be Known as the Adiong Memorial Polytechnic State College, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8650
June 5, 1998
An Act Converting the Surigao Del Norte School of Arts and Trades, and the Malimono School of Fisheries Into a State College, to Be Known as the Surigao State College of Technology, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8649
May 30, 1998
An Act Converting the Central Mindanao University-Barangay Development School in Barangay Balila, Municipality of Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon, Into a National High School to Be Known as the Lantapan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8648
May 30, 1998
An Act Separating the Pualas High School Annex in Barangay Pualas, Municipality of Tubod, Lanao Del Norte, From the Lanao Del Norte National Agro-Industrial High School in Barangay Bualan, Lanao Del Norte, and Converting the Same Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the New Pualas National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8647
May 30, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Maras, Municipality of Sindangan, Province of Zamboanga Del Norte, to Be Known as Maras National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8646
May 30, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Natonin, Mountain Province, to Be Known as the Natonin National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8645
May 30, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay Logac, Municipality of Lal-Lo, Province of Cagayan, to Be Known as Logac High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8644
May 30, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Bagong Silang, Kalookan City, to Be Known as Kalayaan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8643
May 30, 1998
An Act Granting the Globe Email Philippines, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Maintain and Operate Radio Communications Stations for International and Domestic Shipto-Shore and Air to Ground Communications in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8642
May 27, 1998
An Act to Establish a Municipal High School in the Municipality of Nasugbu, Province of Batangas, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8641
May 17, 1998
An Act Separating the Guindaruhan National High School Extension in the Municipality of Minglanilla, Province of Cebu, From the Guindaruhan National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School, to Be Known as the Tungkop National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8640
May 17, 1998
An Act Separating the Naga National High School Extension in the Municipality of Naga, Province of Cebu, From the Naga National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Uling National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8639
May 17, 1998
An Act Separating the Jaclupan National High School Extension in the Municipality of Talisay, Province of Cebu, From the Jaclupan National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School, to Be Known as the Lawa-An (Talisay) National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8638
May 17, 1998
An Act Separating the Valladolid National High School Extension in the Municipality of Carcar, Province of Cebu, From the Valladolid National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School, to Be Known as the Rep. Maximino Noel (Guadalupe) National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8637
May 17, 1998
An Act Granting the Sultan Kudarat Telephone System, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Province of Sultan Kudarat
Republic Act No. 8636
May 17, 1998
An Act Granting the General Telephone System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Provinces of Quezon, Batangas and Laguna; Municipalities of Pasacao, Libmanan and Cabusao, Province of Camarines Sur; and the Municipality of Paracale, Province of Camarines Norte
Republic Act No. 8635
May 14, 1998
An Act Granting the Rmc Telecommunications Consultants, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Province of Oriental Mindoro
Republic Act No. 8634
May 7, 1998
An Act Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Located in Baguio City, From Four Hundred (400) to Five Hundred (500) Beds, Upgrading the Servicefacilities and Professional Health Care Therein, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8633
May 7, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of San Pablo, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur, to Be Known as the San Pablo National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8632
May 7, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Diplo in the Municipality of Kumalarang, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur, to Be Known as Maestro Cornelio Minor National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8631
May 7, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Paglaum in the Municipality of Dumalinao, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur, to Be Known as Dumalinao National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8630
May 7, 1998
An Act Granting the Philippine Multi-Media System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8629
April 30, 1998
An Act Granting Philippine Citizenship to Brother Stephen Kin-Sang Lo
Republic Act No. 8628
April 23, 1998
An Act Converting the Surigao Del Sur Polytechnic College (SSPC) Together With Its Four Branch Schools Into a Chartered College to Be Known as the Surigao Del Sur Polytechnic State College (SSPSC), Expanding Its Jurisdiction and Curricular Programs
Republic Act No. 8627
April 19, 1998
An Act Granting the Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Wire And/or Wireless Telecommunications Systems in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8626
April 15, 1998
An Act Designating the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company as the Philippine National Folk Dance Company, Defining Its Role and Functions as Such, and appropriating funds therefore
Republic Act No. 8625
April 12, 1998
An Act Separating the Valladolid National High School Extension in the Municipality of Carcar, Province of Cebu, From the Valladolid National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School, to Be Known as the Canasujan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8624
April 9, 1998
An Act Establishing a Trade School in the Municipality of San Agustin, Province of Romblon, to Be Known as the San Agustin National Trade School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8623
April 8, 1998
An Act Granting the Nation Broadcasting Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8622
April 8, 1998
An Act Granting the Hi-Frequency Telecommunications Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Wire And/or Wireless Telecommunications Systems in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8621
April 5, 1998
An Act Granting the All Asia Broadcast Systems, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8620
April 4, 1998
An Act Granting the Direct Broadcast Satellite Phil., Inc., a Franchise to Establish, Construct, Install, Operate and Maintain for Commercial Purposes Cable/community Antennae Television Systems And/or Direct to Home Satellite Systems Throughout the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8619
April 2, 1998
An Act Providing for a More Responsive Science Education in the Province of Camarines Sur, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8304 Entitled "An Act Converting the San Rafael National High School in the Municipality of Tigaon, Province of Camarines Sur, Into a Science High School to Be Known as the San Rafael National Science High School Campus, and Appropriating Funds Therefor"
Republic Act No. 8618
April 2, 1998
An Act Converting the Existing Narra High School-Panacan Annex in Barangay Panacan, Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, Into a National High School to Be Known as the Panacan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8617
April 2, 1998
An Act to Separate An Annex School of the Palawan National High School in Barangay Tagusao, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Palawan, From the Palawan National School-Main and to Convert the Same Into a National High School to Be Known as the Tagusao National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8616
April 2, 1998
An Act Converting the Culandanum Barangay High School in Barangay Culandanum, Municipality of Aborlan, Province of Palawan, Into a National High School to Be Known as the Culandanum National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8615
April 2, 1998
An Act Granting the Independent Telephone Company, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain, and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Biñan, Province of Laguna
Republic Act No. 8614
March 27, 1998
An Act Converting the Palawan National School Salogon Annex in Barangay Salogon, Municipality of Brooke's Point, Province of Palawan, Into a National High School to Be Known as the Salogon National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8613
March 27, 1998
An Act Converting the Pnac Bayanihan High School in Barangay Apurawan, Municipality of Aborlan, Province of Palawan, Into a National High School to Be Known as the Apurawan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8612
March 27, 1998
An Act Converting the Central Luzon Polytechnic College in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Into a State University to Be Known as the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8611
March 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Digital Entertainment Corporation a Franchise to Establish, Construct, Install, Operate and Maintain for Commercial Purposes a Direct Transmitting Satellite System in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8610
March 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Western Batangas Telephone System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipalities of Balayan, Nasugbu, Lemery, Lian, Taal, Calatagan, Calaca, Agoncillo, San Luis, San Nicolas, Tuy, Province of Batangas
Republic Act No. 8609
March 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Kabasalan Satellite Cable Television System, Inc., a Franchise to Install, Operate and Maintain a Commercial Cable Television System in the Province of Zamboanga Del Sur
Republic Act No. 8608
March 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Rainbow Global Media Arts Network, Inc. (Rgma Network, Inc.), a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8607
March 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Altimax Broadcasting Co. Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8606
March 28, 1998
An Act Granting the Radio City Telephone Company, Inc., (Racitelco) a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipalities of Meycauayan, Sta. Maria, Marilao, Bocaue, and Abangan, Province of Bulacan
Republic Act No. 8605
March 28, 1998
An Act Granting the Atlocom Wireless System, Inc., a Franchise to Install, Operate and Maintain a Commercial Cable Television System in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8604
March 26, 1998
An Act Granting the Probe Productions, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8603
March 26, 1998
An Act Granting the Exodus Broadcasting Co., Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8602
March 21, 1998
An Act Providing for the Separation of the Poblacion Extension Class Located in the Municipality of Cauayan, Province of Negros Occidental, From the Guiljungan Barangay High School, to Be Known as the Cauayan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8601
March 21, 1998
An Act Providing for the Separation of the Manalad Extension Class Located in the Municipality of Ilog, Province of Negros Occidental, From the Andulawan Barangay National High School, and to Be Known as Manalad National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8600
March 21, 1998
An Act Providing for the Separation of the Barangay Bulata Extension High School Located in the Municipality of Cauayan, Province of Negros Occidental, From the Linaon High School, to Be Known as the Bulata National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8599
March 20, 1998
An Act Converting the Cagayan Valley Regional Hospital Into a Medical Center to Be Known as the Cagayan Valley Medical Center, and Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8598
March 20, 1998
An Act Establishing a Nationalized High School in the Municipality of Balungao, Province of Pangasinan, to Be Known as the Balungao National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8597
March 20, 1998
An Act Granting the Trento Telephone System, Incorporated a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Trento, Province of Agusan Del Sur
Republic Act No. 8596
March 18, 1998
An Act Converting the New Lucena Community College in the Municipality of New Lucena, Province of Iloilo, Into a Polytechnic College to Be Known as the New Lucena Polytechnic College, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8595
March 14, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Anabo, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Iloilo, to Be Known as the Anabo National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8594
March 14, 1998
An Act Converting the Governor Mariano Fuentebella Memorial Fishery School in Barangay Nato, Municipality of Sagñay, Province of Camarines Sur, Into a College to Be Known as the Governor Mariano Fuentebella Memorial College of Fisheries, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8593
March 12, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Tarlac Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Tarlac
Republic Act No. 8592
March 12, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay New Busuanga, Municipality of Busuanga, Palawan, to Be Known as New Busuanga National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8591
March 12, 1998
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8169, Entitled "An Act Granting Gv Broadcasting System, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Install, Maintain and Operate for Commercial Purposes Radio Broadcasting Stations in the Island of Luzon and for Other Purposes"
Republic Act No. 8590
March 12, 1998
An Act Granting the Calbayog Telephone System, a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain, and Operate Local Exchange Network in the City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
Republic Act No. 8589
March 5, 1998
An Act Granting the Samartel, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Island of Samar
Republic Act No. 8588
March 2, 1998
An Act Separating the Guindaruhan National High School Extension in the Municipality of Minglanilla, Province of Cebu, From the Guindaruhan National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School, to Be Known as the Lipata Central I National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8587
March 2, 1998
An Act Separating the Valladolid National High School Extension in the Municipality of Carcar, Province of Cebu, From the Valladolid National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Valencia National Vocational High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8586
March 2, 1998
An Act Separating the Guindaruhan National High School Extension in the Municipality of Minglanilla, Province of Cebu, From the Guindaruhan National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Tulay National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8585
March 2, 1998
An Act Separating the Sangat National High School Extension in the Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Cebu, From the Sangat National High School, and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Pitalo National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8584
March 2, 1998
An Act Converting the Pilar National High School in Barangay Pilar, Oquendo District, Calbayog City, Into An Agricultural High School to Be Known as the Pilar National Agricultural High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8583
February 28, 1998
An Act Granting the Grand International Airways, Inc. (Grand Air), a Franchise to Establish, Operate and Maintain Domestic and International Air Transport Services
Republic Act No. 8582
February 28, 1998
An Act Converting the San Jose National Agricultural and Industrial School in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindoro, Into a College, to Be Known as the Occidental Mindoro Polytechnic College, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8581
February 28, 1998
An Act Establishing the Vicente V. Andaya, Sr. National High School in the Municipality of Sigma, Province of Capiz, and Appropriating Funds Thereof
Republic Act No. 8580
February 28, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Ilian, Municipality of Balabagan, 2nd District, Province of Lanao Del Sur, to Be Known as the Tataya National High School, and Providing Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8579
February 28, 1998
An Act Granting the Continental Telecommunications System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Maintain, Establish and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Masbate
Republic Act No. 8578
February 28, 1998
An Act Granting the Ever Broadcasting Network, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Radio and Television Stations in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8577
February 28, 1998
An Act Granting the Southern Iloilo Telephone Company, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipalities of Miag-Ao, San Joaquin, Igbaras, Tubungan, Guimbal and Tigbauan, Province of Iloilo
Republic Act No. 8576
February 28, 1998
An Act Granting the Romblon Telephone Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain, and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Province of Romblon
Republic Act No. 8575
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Tulang, Municipality of Getafe, Province of Bohol, to Be Known as Tulang National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8574
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay Mat-I, Municipality of Naawan, Province of Misamis Oriental, to Be Known as the Mat-I National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8573
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Mabatang, Municipality of Abucay, Province of Bataan, to Be Known as the Mabatang National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8572
February 27, 1998
An Act Providing for the Separation of the Barangay High School Known as the Alamada National High School Annex Located in Barangay Pigcawaran, in the Municipality of Alamada, Province of Cotabato, to Be Known as Pigcawaran National High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8571
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing a Barangay High School in the Barangay of Tambongan, Municipality of Candijay, Province of Bohol, to Be Known as Tambongan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8570
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Municipality of Dumalag, Province of Capiz, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8569
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Catagbacan, Loon, Province of Bohol, to Be Known as the Gov. Jacinto C. Borja National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8568
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Sara, Province of Iloilo, to Be Known as the Sara National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8567
February 27, 1998
An Act Establishing the Binakayan National High School in the Municipality of Kawit, Province of Cavite, and Providing Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8566
February 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Labo Telephone System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Labo, Province of Camarines Norte
Republic Act No. 8565
February 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Northern Telephone Company, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipalities of Agoo, Rosario, Aringay, Bauang, Naguilian, Tubao, Sto. Tomas, and Caba, Province of La Union
Republic Act No. 8564
February 27, 1998
An Act Granting the Lukban Telephone System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Maintain, Establish and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Lukban, Province of Quezon
Republic Act No. 8563
February 26, 1998
An Act Converting the Apayao Institute of Science and Technology (Aist), and Its Conner Extension High School in the Municipality of Conner, Province of Apayao, Into a Chartered State College to Be Known as the Apayao State College, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8562
February 26, 1998
An Act Converting the Medina Lacson De Leon School of Arts and Trades in the Municipality of Balanga, Province of Bataan, Into a Chartered State College, to Be Known as the Bataan Polytechnic State College, Integrating Therewith the Bataan Community Colleges in the Municipality of Balanga, Province of Bataan, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8561
February 26, 1998
An Act Upgrading the Bataan Provincial Hospital in the Province of Bataan, Into a Tertiary Level II Hospital, Increasing Its Bed Capacity to Three Hundred Fifty (350) Beds, Under the Direct Control, Supervision and Management of the Department of Health, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8560
February 26, 1998
Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998
An Act Regulating the Practice of Geodetic Engineering in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8559
February 26, 1998
Philippine Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998
An Act Regulating the Practice of Agricultural Engineering in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8558
February 26, 1998
An Act Amending Article 287 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines by Reducing the Retirement Age of Underground Mine Workers from Sixty (60) to Fifty (50)
Republic Act No. 8557
February 26, 1998
An Act Establishing the Philippine Judicial Academy, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8556
February 26, 1998
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 5980, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Financing Company Act
Republic Act No. 8555
February 26, 1998
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8182, and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8554
February 25, 1998
An Act Amending Section 41(B) of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991
Republic Act No. 8553
February 25, 1998
An Act Converting the Carigara School of Fisheries in the Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte, Into a College, to Be Known as the Carigara College of Fisheries and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8552
February 25, 1998
Domestic Adoption Act of 1998
An Act Establishing the Rules and Policies on the Domestic Adoption of Filipino Children and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8551
February 13, 1998
Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998
An Act Providing for the Reform and Reorganization of the Philippine National Police and for Other Purposes, Amending Certain Provisions of Republic Act Numbered Sixty-Nine Hundred and Seventy-Five Entitled, "An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police Under a Re-Organized Department of the Interior and Local Government, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8550
February 25, 1998
The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998
An Act Providing for the Development, Management and Conservation of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Integrating All Laws Pertinent Thereto, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8549
February 24, 1998
An Act Upgrading the Seventy-Five (75)-Bed Capacity Puerto Princesa Provincial Hospital in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, Into a Tertiary Level Hospital, Increasing the Capacity to One Hundred Fifty (150)-Bed, Which Shall Be Known as the Ospital Ng Palawan, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8548
February 24, 1998
An Act Converting the Bulacan National Agricultural School (Bunas) in the Municipality of San Ildefonso, Province of Bulacan, Into a Chartered College, to Be Known as the Bulacan National Agricultural State College (Bnasc), and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8547
February 24, 1998
An Act Upgrading/Converting the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic College in the Second District of Ilocos Sur Into a State College to Be Known as the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8546
February 24, 1998
An Act Declaring the Site of Biak-Na-Bato in the Province of Bulacan a Historical Shrine and Tourist Spot, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8545
February 24, 1998
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 6728, Otherwise known as "An Act Providing Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education and Appropriating Funds Therefor," Establishing a Fund for the Purpose of Subsidizing Salaries of Private School Teachers, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8544
February 24, 1998
Philippine Merchant Marine Officers Act of 1998
An Act Regulating the Practice of the Merchant Marine Profession in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8543
February 23, 1998
An Act Converting the Basilan Provincial Hospital in the Municipality of Isabela, Province of Basilan, Into a Tertiary Hospital Under the Full Administrative and Technical Supervision of the Department of Health, Increasing Its Capacity to One Hundred (100) Beds, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8542
February 23, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Ajuy, Province of Iloilo, to Be Known as the Ajuy National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8541
February 23, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Lemery, Province of Iloilo, to Be Known as the Lemery National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8540
February 23, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay San Jose, Municipality of Osmena, Province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8539
February 23, 1998
An Act Establishing the San Isidro National High School in the Municipality of Bacon, Province of Sorsogon, and Providing Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8538
February 23, 1998
An Act Establishing a Public High School in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Pangantucan, Province of Bukidnon, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8537
February 23, 1998
An Act Establishing the Bonliw National High School in the Municipality of Torrijos, Province of Marinduque, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8536
February 23, 1998
An Act Establishing the Far North Luzon General Hospital in Quirino, Municipality of Luna, Province of Apayao, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8535
February 23, 1998
An Act Creating the City of Novaliches
Republic Act No. 8534
February 23, 1998
Philippine Interior Design Act of 1998
An Act Regulating the Practice of Interior Design in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8533
February 23, 1998
An Act Amending Title I, Chapter 3, Article 39 of Executive Order No. 209, otherwise known as the Family Code of the Philippines, Nullifying the Prescriptive Period for Action or Defenses Grounded on Psychological Incapacity
Republic Act No. 8532
February 23, 1998
An Act Strengthening Further the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), By Providing Augmentation Fund Therefor, Amending for the Purpose Section 63 of Republic Act No. 6657, otherwise known as "The Carp Law of 1988"
Republic Act No. 8531
February 20, 1998
An Act Granting the Ipil Telephone Company, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Maintain, Establish and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Municipality of Ipil, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur
Republic Act No. 8530
February 14, 1998
An Act Constituting the First Congressional District in the Province of Samar Into a Separate Highway Engineering District, and Providing Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8529
February 14, 1998
An Act Granting Mindanao Broadcasting and News Network, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in Mindanao
Republic Act No. 8528
February 14, 1998
An Act Amending Certain Sections of Republic Act Numbered 7720 - An Act Converting the Municipality of Santiago Into An Independent Component City to Be Known as the City of Santiago
Republic Act No. 8527
February 14, 1998
An Act Increasing the Bed Capacity of Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center Extension Hospital in the Municipality of Talavera, Province of Nueva Ecija, From Ten (10) Beds to Fifty (50) Beds Capacity, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8526
February 14, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Valenzuela Into a Highly Urbanized City to Be Known as the City of Valenzuela
Republic Act No. 8525
February 14, 1998
Adopt-a-School Act of 1998
An Act Establishing An "Adopt-a-School Program," Providing Incentives Therefor, and for other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8524
February 14, 1998
An Act Changing the Term of Office of Barangay Officials and Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan From Three (3) Years to Five (5) Years, Amending for the purpose Section 43 of Republic Act Numbered Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8523
February 14, 1998
An Act Strengthening the Development Bank of the Philippines, amending for the purpose Executive Order No. 81
Republic Act No. 8522
February 14, 1998
General Appropriation Act of 1998
An Act Appropriating Funds for the Operation of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines From January 1 to December 31, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight, and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8521
February 13, 1998
An Act Separating the Sibonga National High School Extension in the Municipality of Sibonga, Province of Cebu, From the Sibonga National High School and Converting It Into An Independent National High School to Be Known as the Teodoro Dela Vega National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8520
February 13, 1998
An Act Separating the Pns-Panitian Annex School in Barangay Panitian, Municipality of Sofronio Española, Province of Palawan, From the Palawan National School-Main, and Converting the Same Into a National High School to Be Known as the Pns-Panitian National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8519
February 13, 1998
An Act Converting the Bersamin National High School in the Municipality of Alcala, Province of Pangasinan, Into An Agroindustrial High School to Be Known as the Bersamin Agro-Industrial High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8518
February 13, 1998
An Act Converting the Existing Irawan Barangay School in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, Into a National High School to Be Known as the Irawan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8517
February 13, 1998
An Act Converting the Impasugong Community High School, Kalabugao Annex in Barangay Kalabugao, Municipality of Impasugong, Province of Bukidnon, Into a National High School to Be Known as Kalabugao National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8516
February 13, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Banayoyo, Province of Ilocos Sur, to Be Known as the Banayoyo National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8515
February 13, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Jimenez, Province of Misamis Occidental, to Be Known as the Jimenez National Comprehensive High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8514
February 13, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Bubuan in the Municipality of Bayog, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur to Be Known as Bubuan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8513
February 13, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Commonwealth, Second District of Quezon City, to Be Known as the Commonwealth National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8512
February 13, 1998
An Act Providing for the Establishment of a National High School in Poblacion 1-A, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar, to Be Known as the Motiong National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8511
February 13, 1998
An Act Granting the Starland Racing Corporation a Franchise to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Racetrack for Horse Racing in the Province of Batangas
Republic Act No. 8510
February 13, 1998
An Act Granting the Textron Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Wired And/or Wireless Telecommunications Systems in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8509
February 13, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of San Fernando, La Union, Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of San Fernando
Republic Act No. 8508
February 13, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Antipolo Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Antipolo
Republic Act No. 8507
February 13, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Parañaque Into a Highly-Urbanized City to Be Known as the City of Parañaque
Republic Act No. 8506
February 13, 1998
An Act Banning the Registration and Operation of Vehicles with Right-Hand Steering Wheel in any Private or Public Street, Road or Highway, Providing Penalties Therefor and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8505
February 13, 1998
Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998
An Act Providing Assistance and Protection for Rape Victims, Establishing for the Purpose a Rape Crisis Center in Every Province and City, Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8504
February 13, 1998
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
An Act Promulgating Policies and Prescribing Measures for the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines, Instituting a Nationwide HIV/AIDS Information and Educational Program, Establishing a Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Monitoring System, Strengthening the Philippine National Aids Council, and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8503
February 13, 1998
Health Research and Development Act of 1998
An Act Providing for the Promotion of Health Research and Development, Establishing for the Purpose the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Defining its Objectives, Powers and Functions, and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8502
February 13, 1998
Jewelry Industry Development Act of 1998
An Act to Promote the Development of the Jewelry Manufacturing Industry, Providing Incentives therefor and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8501
February 13, 1998
Housing Loan Condonation Act of 1998
An Act to Rescue the National Shelter Program of the Government By Condoning the Penalties on all Outstanding/Delinquent Housing Loan Accounts with any of the Government Institutions and Agencies Involved in the National Shelter Program and by Amending Presidential Decree No. 1752, as amended
Republic Act No. 8500
February 12, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Kidapawan in the Province of Cotabato Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Kidapawan
Republic Act No. 8499
February 12, 1998
An Act Establishing a School of Arts and Trades in the Municipality of San Luis, Province of Pampanga, to Be Known as the Gonzalo Puyat School of Arts and Trades, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8498
February 12, 1998
An Act Establishing the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University Out of the Integration of the Ramon Magsaysay Polytechnic College in the Municipality of Iba, the Western Luzon Agricultural College in the Municipality of San Marcelino and the Candelaria School of Fisheries in the Municipality of Candelaria, All in the Province of Zambales, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8497
February 12, 1998
An Act Establishing a Science High School to Be Located At Barangay Hulo, City of Mandaluyong, to Be Known as the City of Mandaluyong Science High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8496
February 12, 1998
Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act of 1997
An Act to Establish the Philippine Science High School System and providing funds therefor
Republic Act No. 8495
February 12, 1998
Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act of 1998
An Act Regulating the Practice of Mechanical Engineering in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8494
February 12, 1998
An Act Further Amending Presidential Decree No. 1080, as amended, by Reorganizing and Renaming the Philippine Export and Foreign Loan Guarantee Corporation, Expanding Its Primary Purposes, and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8493
February 12, 1998
Speedy Trial Act of 1998
An Act to Ensure a Speedy Trial of All Criminal Cases Before the Sandiganbayan, Regional Trial Court, Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, and Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8492
February 12, 1998
National Museum Act of 1998
An Act Establishing a National Museum System, Providing for its Permanent Home and for other purposes
Republic Act No. 8491
February 12, 1998
Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8490
February 11, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Malaybalay Into a Component City of the Province of Bukidnon, to Be Known as the City of Malaybalay
Republic Act No. 8489
February 11, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Talisay, Negros Occidental, Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Talisay
Republic Act No. 8488
February 11, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Victorias, Negros Occidental, Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Victorias
Republic Act No. 8487
February 11, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Taguig, Metro Manila, Into a Highly Urbanized City to Be Known as the City of Taguig, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8486
February 11, 1998
Cotton Industry Development Law of 1998
An Act Merging the Philippine Cotton Corporation and the Cotton Research and Development Institute into a Cotton Development Administration, Vesting it with Regulatory Powers and Appropriating Funds for the purpose
Republic Act No. 8485
February 11, 1998
An Act to Promote Animal Welfare in the Philippines, otherwise known as "The Animal Welfare Act of 1998"
Republic Act No. 8484
February 11, 1998
Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998
An Act Regulating the Issuance and Use of Access Devices, Prohibiting Fraudulent Acts Committed Relative Thereto, Providing Penalties and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8483
February 10, 1998
An Act Granting the Camiguin Telephone Cooperative a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in Camiguin Island, and in Some Areas of Misamis Oriental Particularly the Municipalities of Balingasag, Lagonglong, Salay, Binuangan, Kinoguitan, Sugbongcogon, Balingoan, Talisayan, Medina, Magsaysay, and Gingoog City
Republic Act No. 8482
February 10, 1998
An Act Upgrading the Camiguin Island Hospital to Tertiary Level II to Be Known as the Camiguin General Hospital, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8481
February 10, 1998
An Act Converting the Mambajao Night National High School Into the Camiguin School of Arts and Trade, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8480
February 10, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Urdaneta in the Province of Pangasinan Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Urdaneta
Republic Act No. 8479
February 10, 1998
Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998
An Act Deregulating the Downstream Oil Industry and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8478
February 7, 1998
An Act Constituting the Second Representative District of the Province of Northern Samar Into a Separate Highway Engineering District, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8477
February 6, 1998
An Act Granting the H.T. Telesis, Inc., a Franchise to Establish, Construct, Install, Operate and Maintain for Commercial Purposes a Direct Transmitting Satellite System in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8476
February 6, 1998
An Act Granting the Katigbak Enterprises (San Pablo City) Incorporated, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations Anywhere in the Philippines Where Frequencies And/or Channels Are Still Available for Radio and Television Broadcasting
Republic Act No. 8475
February 2, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Calapan in the Province of Oriental Mindoro Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Calapan
Republic Act No. 8474
February 2, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Ilagan Into a Component City of the Province of Isabela to Be Known as the City of Ilagan
Republic Act No. 8473
January 30, 1998
An Act Creating the Municipality of Braulio E. Dujali in the Province of Davao, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8472
January 30, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Tagum, Davao Province, Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Tagum
Republic Act No. 8471
January 30, 1998
An Act Constituting the Three Municipalities of Babak, Samal and Kaputian of Samal Island,Province of Davao, Into a Component City to Be Known as the Island Garden City of Samal
Republic Act No. 8470
January 30, 1998
An Act Creating the Province of Compostela Valley From the Province of Davao Del Norte, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 8469
January 30, 1998
An Act Converting the Municipality of Passi in the Province of Iloilo Into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Passi
Republic Act No. 8468
January 22, 1998
An Act Converting the Don Severino Agricultural College in the Municipality of Indang, Province of Cavite Into a State University, to Be Known as the Cavite State University
Republic Act No. 8467
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a Nationalized High School in the Municipality of Baco, Province of Oriental Mindoro, to Be Known as the Baco National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8466
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Mabalacat, Province of Pampanga, to Be Known as the Mabalacat National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8465
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay San Isidro, Municipality of Bongabong, Province of Oriental Mindoro, to Be Known as the Vicente B. Ylagan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8464
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Kapalangan, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, to Be Known as the Kapalangan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8463
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay San Luis in the City of Gingoog, to Be Known as the San Luis National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8462
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of La Paz, Province of Tarlac, to Be Known as the La Paz National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8461
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing the Philippine Science High Chool Lanao Del Norte Campus, and Ppropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8460
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Iloilo, to Be Known as the Concepcion National High School
Republic Act No. 8459
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Balasan, Province of Iloilo, to Be Known as the Balasan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8458
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Tayasan, Negros Oriental, to Be Known as the Tayasan National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8457
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangay Elizalde, Municipality of Maco, Province of Davao, to Be Known as the Barangay Elizalde National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8456
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in Barangay Bagacay, Municipality of Talibon, Province of Bohol, to Be Known as Bagacay National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8455
January 19, 1998
An Act Establishing a High School in Barangays San Joaquin and Kalawaan, City of Pasig, to Be Known as the San Joaquin/kalawaan High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8454
January 19, 1998
An Act Upgrading the Batanes Provincial Hospital in Basco, Batanes, to Tertiary Level II Hospital to Be Known as the Batanes General Hospital
Republic Act No. 8453
January 11, 1998
An Act Establishing a National High School in the Municipality of Naval, Province of Biliran, to Be Known as the Naval National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8452
January 11, 1998
An Act Declaring the Twelfth Day of July of Each Year as a Special Nonworking Holiday in the Municipality of Laguindingan, Province of Misamis Oriental
Republic Act No. 8451
January 10, 1998
An Act Granting the Baganian Broadcasting Corporation, a Franchise to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio And/or Television Broadcasting Stations Throughout the Philippines Where Frequencies/channels Are Still Available for Radio And/or Television Broadcasting
Republic Act No. 8450
January 10, 1998
An Act Granting the Southern Telecommunications Company, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Install, Maintain, Establish and Operate Local Exchange Network in the City of Cagayan De Oro and in the Provinces of Bukidnon, Cebu and Albay
Republic Act No. 8449
January 11, 1998
An Act Granting the Marbel Telephone System, Inc., a Franchise to Construct, Establish, Install, Maintain and Operate Local Exchange Network in the Provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani
Republic Act No. 8448
January 9, 1998
An Act Separating the Iloilo State College of Fisheries in Sagay, Negros Occidental, From Iloilo State College of Fisheries and Converting It Into An Independent State College of Science and Technology to Be Known as the Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8447
January 8, 1998
An Act Providing for the Establishment of Los Arcos National High School in the Municipality of Prosperidad, Province of Agusan Del Sur, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8446
January 5, 1998
An Act Granting the Fil-Asia Racing Club a Franchise to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Racetrack for Horse Racing in Rizal or Tarlac, or Pampanga or Batangas or Quezon City
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