R.A. 343
Year:
1949
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
February 26, 1949
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This Act mandates the inclusion of the Spanish language as a subject in all high schools in the Philippines, both public and private. The Secretary of Education is tasked with implementing this provision as soon as possible.Full Text
REPUBLIC ACT No. 343
AN ACT INCLUDING THE TEACHING OF SPANISH LANGUAGE IN HIGH SCHOOLS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Section 1. The teaching of Spanish language is hereby included as one of the possible subjects in all the high schools, either public or private, of the Philippines. The Secretary of Education shall take the necessary steps to comply with this provisions as soon as possible.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: February 26, 1949
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