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Supplemental Application of the Revised Penal Code and Other Laws.
SEC. 18. Supplemental Application of the Revised Penal Code and Other Laws. - The provisions of the Revised Penal Code, Republic Act No. 11479, or "The Anti-Terrorism Act of 202". Republic Act No. 10697, and other related laws shall have suppletory application to the provision of this Act.
Jurisdiction.
SEC. 19. Jurisdiction. - The Regional Trial Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all violations of this Act, as well as applications for ancillary writs and processes such as search warrants, seizure, and forfeiture: Provided, That the Regional Trial Court that first acquires jurisdiction shall exercise the same to the exclusion of all other courts unless the Supreme Court authorizes the transfer of venue.
Report to Congress.
SEC. 20. Report to Congress. - Not later than one (1) year after the effectivity of this Act, the ATC shall submit an annual report to Congress giving a detailed account of its accomplishment and progress, including on the cancellation of all licenses, an updated list of scheduled chemicals, and a copy of its annual declarations to the OPCW on relevant toxic chemicals and their precursors.
Appropriations.
SEC. 21. Appropriations. - The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of concerned agencies of the ATC, subject to pertinent budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws, rules, and regulations. Thereafter, the funding requirements for succeeding years shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, subject to the usual budget preparation process.
Implementing Rules and Regulations.
SEC. 22. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within one hundred eighty (180) days from the effectivity of this Act, the ATC shall, upon consultation with relevant stakeholders, issue the rules and regulations to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the provisions of this Act.
Separability Clause.
SEC. 23. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
Repealing Clause.
SEC. 24. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity.
SEC. 25. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Approved, (SGD.)FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ (SGD.) FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO Speaker of the House of Representatives President of the Senate This Act was passed by the Senate of the Philippines as Senate Bill No. 2871 on December 9, 2024 and adopted by the House of Representatives as an amendment to House Bill No. 9571 on January 14, 2025. (SGD.) REGINALD S. VELASCO (SGD.) RENATO N. BANTUG, JR. Secretary General House of Representatives Secretary of the Senate Approved: APR 15 2025 (SGD.) FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines
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