RA12118: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BAGUIO CITY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Republic Act No. 12118 establishes the Baguio City High School for the Arts, a specialized public high school offering arts-focused education. This initiative aims to foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of Filipino national culture by promoting the sustained development of young Filipinos with aptitude and skill in culture and the arts. The school will provide a general secondary education curriculum with a significant emphasis on nurturing potential artists, thereby encouraging artistic talent and cultural aptitude among the Filipino youth.
The establishment of this school signifies a commitment to supporting and promoting the development of young artists nationwide. By providing a dedicated institution for arts education, the law ensures that talented individuals in Baguio City and surrounding areas have access to specialized training and a curriculum designed to hone their artistic abilities. This will not only contribute to the personal growth and future careers of these students but also serve to preserve and promote Filipino heritage through the arts, enriching the cultural landscape for the wider community.