BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 289
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 289 – AN ACT CONVERTING THE CARMONA
RELOCATION CENTER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ, PROVINCE OF CAVITE, INTO A
VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFORE
Sec 1. The present Carmona Relocation Center High School in the Municipality of General Mariano Alvarez, Province of Cavite, is hereby converted into a vocational and technical high school to be known as the General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School, hereinafter referred to in this Act as the school.
Sec 2. The School shall e under the control and supervision of the Ministry of Education and culture which shall be responsible for the staffing, curricula development and the promulgation of rules and regulations on discipline.
Sec 3. All employees of the School shall be covered by the civil service law on eligibility for permanent appointment pursuant to Presidential Decree Numbered Eight hundred seven and its implementing regulations.
Sec 4: All assets of the Carmona Relocation Center High School, whether immovable or movable, records and personnel are hereby transferred to the General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School.
Sec 5. The amount of one hundred thousand pesos for the operation of the school shall be funded out of the appropriations authorized by Batas Pambansa Blg. 131 for the Ministry of Education and Culture intended for new national schools: Provided, That the local government unit concerned shall continue to provide its share in the cost of operating and maintaining said school. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: November 14, 1982 (P.B. No. 1463)
General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School formerly known as San Gabriel Barrio High School began its operations in 1968. Students were housed in pre-fab (Marcos type) buildings along with their pioneer teachers. The school has been under the administration of Mrs. Matea Amarille. In 1972, Carmona was split into two districts where District II comprised the resettlement areas of San Jose and San Gabriel with the supervision of Mr. Angelo Loyola as principal-in-charge while Miss Adoracion Ignacio functioned as the assistant principal of the school. In 1973, the school was under the administration of Miss Teodora L. Abad when Carmona Relocation Center High School was established. Then, Mr. Eusebio P. Dichoso came as assistant of CRCHS and qualified teachers were promoted as heads of the different subject areas.
In 1978, Mrs. Crispina A. Salgado took over as she strengthened the physical and work force development of the institution. Teachers started to undergo series of in-service trainings, seminars, and workshops while the students participated and won in variety of academic competencies. The administration and vocational buildings were constructed. On July 26, 1982, during the 5th regular session, Assembly woman Helena Z. Benitez of the first district of Cavite sponsored Batas Pambansa Blg. 289, an act converting the school to technical high school. It was passed on September 10, 1982 and was approved by President Marcos on November 14, 1982. With this act, Carmona Relocation Center High School was changed to General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School to cater the skills manpower demand by the community.
The gradual changes in the curriculum started during the school year 1984-1985 with the newly appointed principal Mr. Jose M. Salazar Jr.. Under his administration, GMATHS has attained progressive triumph as a whole through his efforts and commitment with the government leaders so more infrastructures were built. On April 25, 2010, Mr. Salazar retired from office after 23 years of noble service.
While waiting for a full-pledged principal, Dr. Elias A. Alicaya took over as officer-in-charge. Although his service in the school was short-lived, he exerted much effort to inspire GMATHSians with unfailing service and dedication towards his craft.
On January 3, 2011, Mr. Rolando Dilidili began his tenure. During his incumbency, Mr. Dilidili, had accomplished numerous projects – renovation of offices, buildings, classrooms, and several parts of the school premises. Also, the K-12 Program was fully implemented and the school offered Senior High School Tracks – Academic and Vocational Tracks. GMATHS has been the recipient of the three four-storey buildings, through his efforts and coordination with Cong. Roy M. Loyola, which was fully utilized by the students on September 4, 2017. Until, he bid his farewell after six years of service on July 24, 2017. After him, Dr. Elisa D. Hernandez during her term, GMATHS has also received numerous significant awards and recognition in sports, academics, and tech-voc subjects. After a year, she retired from office.
On September 4, 2018, GMATHS welcomed Dr. Victorio N. Medrano. Two weeks after his arrival, he immediately laid down a development plan with a clear vision and to redirect the school’s mission in which GMATHS shall be the leading Technical and Vocational Institution in the Philippines, along with the engagement and cooperation of all concerned for the attainment of his advocacy.
Withstanding the years, GMATHS is much more developed in terms of curriculum, facilities, academics, and extra-curricular activities. More promising visions await the school in the coming time through the efforts of all stakeholders.